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# SO-Private paid direct messaging

As a registered user, you can also use our “SO-Private” feature to bid for your session, win the bid and talk to your favorite creator in a one-on-one private text chat! Join the community that was created by the creator you would like to chat with, and then click on Start under “SO-Private”.

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You will be automatically provided with a privilege of 3 free messages! If you would like to continue the bidding process, click Yes.

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Place a bid you think is appropriate, and proceed.

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After the bid is successfully put, you can wait for your creator to choose to start a private chatting session with you! You can see your biddings here in the message side button, and “Requesting” thumbnail.

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You can see the current rank, current bid, withdraw your bid, or increase your bid after 24hrs of the initial bid.

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Enjoy your private session with your creator once the bid is accepted and become active!