He asked about it previously and people said they didn't want it.

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28085

I think erlanger was talking about an inbox like reddit's where it just shows replies to your comments. A messaging feature is a little different and the messages would be private like email.

that and a search would be welcome additions. messaging is kinda pointless, but the little envelope that changes color when you have a reply is a fantastic usability feature. search would also be nice but can be pretty easily done with google...

stupid me. just realized that the "threads" link does what i was looking for.

With regard to a messaging feature, it might be nice to be able to contact some people here via email (or allow yourself to be contacted) without having to reveal your email address in your profile.

Oh yeah. I'd totally like that too! (In fact, I just made a mention about how nice it would be yesterday)

Yes, this is what I was referring to.

That was 2 years ago. I would welcome messaging and search, and I think if he put it to a vote now he would be pleasantly surprised to get a different answer than he did then.

I'd rather not have messaging. Then as in now, that's what email is for. Don't need another place to check for messages.

As for search, even though it's another step, searchyc.com does a good enough job. maybe all pg needs is a form with an api to searchyc.

I think redirecting to searchyc.com/search+terms+here is all that he would need to do.