Gyroscopic Investing

Xan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:11 pm Yes, only the people who actually run the site would be able to read private messages, not run-of-the-mill moderators or even admins.

So you are this forum's administrator. Who are the people who actually run this site?

I'm guessing Craig R.?

Smith1776 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 6:43 pm I'm guessing Craig R.?

That is what AI confirms: "Gyroscopic Investing is privately owned and operated by CraigR (Craig Rowland)."

If is true that Craig can see anyone's private messages. then how can they be called "private".

I thought it would be like when I call representatives for something .. they tell me I cannot see your password. But apparently it is not?

From the below it seems like access various from forum to forum even using the same software?


In phpBB forums, private messages (PMs) are primarily accessible only to the sender and recipient. These messages function like private emails between users and are stored securely within individual user accounts.
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Access Permissions
Standard members cannot view others' PMs unless explicitly granted permission by the account owner, such as through forwarding options if enabled by admins. Forum administrators and super moderators typically have elevated access to manage or review PMs for moderation purposes, such as investigating spam or abuse, depending on the forum's configuration and extensions installed.

Admin Controls
Admins can configure global PM settings—like enabling attachments, BBCode, or mass messaging—but do not automatically gain read access to all PM content without deliberate actions like database queries or custom mods. Some forums explicitly state that even tech admins cannot access PMs without owner-level privileges.

yankees60 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:20 pm

Xan wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 3:11 pm Yes, only the people who actually run the site would be able to read private messages, not run-of-the-mill moderators or even admins.

So you are this forum's administrator. Who are the people who actually run this site?

The Zionist Conspirac- oh, sorry, wrong forum.
Probably Craig.

I have always assumed that either Xan or Craig would be able to see our search queries too.