This is the first forum that I've belonged to where the visitor messaging service on members' profile pages is used as much as it is here. I thought nothing of it at first, but then I happened to Google some stuff relevant to Avatar and I actually got hits on my own visitor messages. Reluctantly, I decided to turn this feature off in my settings - it's no reflection on my budz here.
The only reason I even bring it up, though, is that some of the messaging here can get pretty personal, this being the intimate group of friends that it is. You should be aware that the world is watching, or at least could be. I'm sure no one has anything to hide and all that stuff. But if you want privacy, you may want to consider using the private messaging system instead.
Just my two cents, offered up for the benefit of all.
Carry on!