I will read 'private' messages

[Admin]

Any message you sent will be stored unencrypted in an MySQL database and will thus be easy to read via phpmyadmin (or via xenforo add on):

It's not recommending that you send any sensitive information via a private message since the info will not be properly secured.

There are 3:rd party services that provide secure (end to end encrypted) private messaging.

https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/best-messaging-apps/

 

[Admin]

People who weren't cognizant of this already are idiots.

Not really, most people have better things to do than to learn how xenforo and webhosting works.

I need to verify none of my members behave badly such as posting illegal material/links via private messages.