TabiFolk has a built-in messaging system that lets users send private messages without exchanging email addresses and therefor maintaining privacy. To prevent unwanted messaging, users must become Tabi Contacts before messaging is available.
To access messages, go to the Messages icon in the top right of the screen (or My Inbox in the mobile menu).
The Messages icon will show your latest messages so you can jump right back into the conversation, or you can click View Inbox to see all of your messages.
Desktop
On desktop, your inbox has a list of conversations on the left, and shows the content of the selected conversation on the right. You can search messages by user name or content from the search box on the left panel.
To start a new conversation, click the Compose icon at the top of the left panel. A new message will be created and you can add one or more members of your Tabi Contacts to the conversation by typing their user name. (Note: You can automatically start a conversation with a Tabi Contact from their profile page by clicking Message.) Once a conversation has started, you cannot add new members.
You can only add users you are connected with and when in a group conversation (more than one user), all users must be connected to each other.
Type your message into the message box at the bottom of the right panel and click Send Reply when you have finished. You can format your text, as well as add images, documents or GIFs and emoticons with the icons under your message.
The menu (three dots) at the top right of the right panel offers some options for deleting the message thread, marking it unread etc.
Mobile
On mobile, your inbox has a list of conversations. You can search messages by user name or content from the search box. Tapping on the conversation will bring up the conversation on a new page. You can return to the message list by clicking the back arrow at the top of the conversation.
To start a new conversation, click the Compose icon at the top of the left panel. A new message will be created and you can add one or more members of your Tabi Contacts to the conversation by typing their user name. (Note: You can automatically start a conversation with a Tabi Contact from their profile page by clicking Message.) Once a conversation has started, you cannot add new members.
Type your message into the message box at the bottom of the right panel and tap Send when you have finished. You can format your text, as well as add images, documents or GIFs and emoticons with the icons under your message.
The menu (three dots) at the top right of the right panel offers some options for deleting the message thread, marking it unread etc.