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Why can’t I contact the person I want to?

Private messaging only works in conjunction with tree-to-tree hints. Therefore, you can only contact people with whom you share common ancestors.

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What happens if I accept a Private Message request, but change my mind?
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Do I need to opt in to Private Messaging?
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