As tested by @VeraJunior, previous PMs are not affected by checking the box!
I just tried this experiment, and it seemed like I could send a message in an existing PM thread!
However, I can’t start a new PM. The message button shows on your profile and I can start a draft, but when I click send I get an error “Sorry, Seracker is not accepting messages at the moment”
I like how we are finding out about the limits of the forum together 
In summary:
If one has not been in contact before: there is no message button
If one has been in contact before: the previous PM thread is unaffected. However a new PM thread cannot be started
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Several Forum members have a second icon that appears between their user name and national flag icon. I remember reading something about how you do that, but, try as I may, I can’t find the instructions again. Can someone point me in the right direction, please?
… and Thanks!
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THANKS SO MUCH! I finally got it!
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Love this but it won’t let me add the emoji without filling out the “ what are you doing” part. What am I doing wrong?
Yes, it’s correct that you have to write a text in addition to choosing the emoji. The text can be anything, as long as its appropriate. I haven’t tested, but it might work with just a space.
Such a good explanation! Thank you!
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I’ve seen some just repeat the emoji in the text part, so that obviously works too.
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I’m not sure where to write this about question/problem. I checked my forum badges today, and I noticed that I don’t have Nice topic badge. I have 5 topics with more than 10 likes. I don’t understand why I haven’t reach this badge so far. Is it a bag or I misunderstood something about this badge?
https://community.postcrossing.com/t/chain-lottery-tourism-in-serbia-maxicards/666568
https://community.postcrossing.com/t/closed-chain-lottery-4-different-themes-maxicards/630257
https://community.postcrossing.com/t/closed-chain-lottery-bridges-maxicards/618370
https://community.postcrossing.com/t/closed-chain-lotttery-choose-art-maxicard-from-serbia/580028
https://community.postcrossing.com/t/closed-chain-lottery-europa-2009-astronomy-maxicards-from-serbia/537978
I think it is possible that lotteries are not considered for the nice topic badge
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As far as I know, (some) badges are not available for topics that are in a closed category - i.e. topics with a 
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Thank you!
What do I have to do to be able to create a topic in #trades-requests-offers and others with a lock symbol on it? I couldn’t find anything helpful about that myself…
As long as you’re able to see the categories with a lock you’re allowed to create topics there as well. Just look for the “+ New Topic” button in the top, right corner.
I can see them but the button doesn’t work. It’s in a lighter gray and this symbol 
appeares if I try to klick on it.