Did I break a taboo regarding private chat?

[Karl Herber]

Hovering text in general, in busy places, is a bit of a taboo, regardless of what it says. (Except in some roleplay areas where it's mandatory).

Far better to set your preferences (Privacy => Allow only friends and groups to IM me) to allow IMs from friends only, and put a note in your profile to explain.

[Tex Monday]

Hello dear...

There are very simple answers to your situation....

1. You have the right to put on your AV or profile what you want. If you don't want IMs from people, that's fine. And if they don't like it, that's fine too. And if these same people decide to mute you, so what? Why should you care? If they say something harrassing, report them. No biggie.

2. If someone flirts with you and you're not happy about it...just block them. But remember that if someone is flirting with you..even in a perverted way...it means they find you attractive or sexy. Is that a bad thing?

Think about it.....