I'm also having this problem :( I thought I was crazy for a few minutes until I found this thread.
If you click on someone's Avatar, you don't see a "start conversation" link ?Ok....I was thinking I was stupid till just now! I have no link to start a conversation. Can someone please try to fix it for me?
*desperately need to get a message out to buy more wood* lol
Do you have an envelope by your Avatar in the top right corner ? @Kevin @NYWoodturnerNope...it's not there! Grrrrr
Do you have an envelope by your Avatar in the top right corner ? @Kevin @NYWoodturner
Yours may gave been post count related Arnold, you have to have more than 5 posts before it turns on. Check it again and see if it's there.

I am having trouble with starting a conversation as well- can an Administrator please help?
Thanks,
Arn
when the cool people in the community welcomes you with open arms! That to me is the magic of the 5 post......