# Ability to view if PM has been read (Moderation ability?)

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-view-if-pm-has-been-read-moderation-ability/38033>\
**Category:** Feature\
**Tags:** moderation, privacy, completed\
**Created:** [Janvier 16, 2016, 4:06 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-view-if-pm-has-been-read-moderation-ability/38033 "2016-01-16T04:06:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![rhyolight](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/rhyolight/32/120422_2.png) [@rhyolight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rhyolight)\
**Post date:** [Mai 14, 2016, 3:11 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-view-if-pm-has-been-read-moderation-ability/38033/17 "2016-05-14T03:11:34Z")

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I just had a situation where I warned a user about something and closed a topic to prevent them from posting. I have no idea if they got the message, or are just confused because I locked the topic. A read receipt would have made me feel confident to walk away from the situation or take further action.

But I agree it should be a **staff** privilege.

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