under a member's profile photo is a send message link. click, write, send Ü
the envelope in the sign in box on the top right, will display a number when you have a message. you will also get an email notification if your settings allow it. if you're not sure, go to settings, email, and see which options are checked.
I'm was just trying to contact a member who had asked a question. There was no way on God's earth to get a personal message to her. FINALLY I asked to be her friend (which is fine, but...) and then added my message to that request. There should be another way??? Help, Kayla....when you get back from vacay.