Slated is free for members to message each other and free for members to message projects.
Messaging on Slated now features:
Real-time, mobile friendly chat, enabling rapid conversations on the go
Accept / ignore (or block) new intros
See if a message has been read
Delete sent message before it’s read (2 minute limit)
Improved search, filters, and context to find specific conversations and not lose track of which projects and opportunities you are messaging about
Reply to messages via email
Which people and projects you're able to message comes down to their preferences and scores. Generally speaking, you will be able to send and receive messages from other Slated members who:
Are tracking you, or...
Have a member score similar to yours or slightly higher, or...
Have a project listed with opportunities that match your profile
MESSAGING MEMBERS
When visiting any person or project profile, an active 'Message' button means you are able to send a message. If you see don't see an active 'Message' button, then you either do not meet their messaging requirements, or this person or project is not accepting messages at this time.
To see a list of members you can message, go to the people tab and filter results by "can message."
MESSAGING PROJECTS
You can also reach out to any project that's visible to you on Slated. (Projects for which you're not a match are automatically hidden.)
To reach out, click the 'Send Interest' button. This will send the project admins an introduction request. Once the recipient accepts this request, you'll find it has started a message thread in your inbox.
To customize who can message you or your projects (from no one, to everyone, to only members that meet certain experience levels), see this article.