I need information regarding visitor messages

[etsdas]

As much time as I spend here, I should know all about your features - but I guess I stick with the same ones and just do not visit other areas.
I need some tips on using the visitor message feature - I just discovered "new" old messages when I clicked on my avatar photo.
Can I request that alerts be sent (like the one for pm's) when there is a new message? How else is it accessed?
There is probably a description some where but I do now know where to look for it.
Thanks!

[vz5dzh]

Unfortunately, there is no alert for them. The only way you see them is to go to your own profile. I don't do that very often, so I have turned my visitor messages off. That way if people need me, they don't leave a message there that goes unnoticed for months. They can PM me instead.

[etsdas]

Thanks, Lorien. Turning it off is probably the answer.

[muscrat]

Yes, turn it off and then no one can leave messages you might miss. Mine has been off quite a while. I prefer the private messages because I check that regularly.