I've removed the 'Status Updates' block from the portal page, to return that system to something more reminiscent of the 'Semi-private' system of the old visitor messages. Go to a profile. Click 'Profile feed'. 'Leave a message' New threaded system beats the old confusing one, but there was something wrong about what many of us see as VMs being broadcast like they were. CAVEAT: You have an option on your profile settings to allow this. Own Profile> My Settings> Comments & Visitors> Allow members to leave comments on my profile. Make sure that box is ticked if you want to receive 'VMs' from other peeps. Default is yes, which I imagine will suit most people. ~A