Using the network -- connecting with others

Hi ChristineL -- thanks for letting us know about the message you received, that user no longer has access to the network. You're correct that spammers are a challenge in all social networks and we have measures in place to block their access once an inappropriate use has been reported (here's a link to a post about using the 'report as inappropriate' link if you'd like to know more), so every report helps.

At the same time, we do want genuine users to be able to enjoy the network without having to jump through too many hoops to participate, so it's a fine balance.

I can reassure you that other network members don't have access to any of your private information in order to send a personal message (and you definitely should never give out personal information to anyone you don't know), it's only the alert that comes to your email address. If you have the setting on your profile information 'private' then it's not visible to other users.

I hope that's helpful.