[answered] pm's

yes, he will. he just won't be able to respond that way. but you will still be able to send your email, for example, so that the person without pm rights can email you back...

^ that was my idea, thank you. (still a long way to 500 posts, but I don't see reason not to visit able2know frequently in fact)

Mirage--

Welcome to A2K.

The "500" figure is an estimate, not a promise carved in stone. I don't understand the details--and I'm probably not supposed to--but a number of factors are weighed for determining PM access.

^ which are ?

And could you explain the word "estimate" ?

"Estimate":

500 plus or minus 10....or 500 plus or minus 20....or 500 plus or minus 50..... Five hundred is an estimated figure.

I've read other PM queries and the Official Answers from the Mods and Administrators don't go into details. Therefore, I don't know details.

Since this question has been marked "Answered" you now officially know as much as I do about A2K's PM policy. The Mods have blessed my vague and cheerful answer.

^ thank you for your greatness

A discussion of PM restrictions

Perhaps not definitive per se, but more info than many might care to absorb.

When in doubt re an A2K feature or function, the Announcements Forum often is a good first-place-to-look.