2. How do I report inappropriate private messages (PMs)?
Two approaches are possible: One is to use the report mechanism described above. Preferably, pick an official message like this one to "report." Then describe the problem, being sure to include the username of whoever sent you the inappropriate message or messages. The other is to forward the PM on to one or more moderators. The former will go to all the moderators, while the latter, obviously, will only go to those you send the message to but has the advantage of including the evidence.
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