How do you know if someone is an intiated member?

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I have seen all over this board where people ask others to email them privately to discuss something that is, well...private! That's great, but how do you know? I mean, I have no doubt about Hootie's discretion, or others because we are all aware of our responsibilities and try to live up to them always, but do people check before they start emailing other people that say they are a member? But, just out of curiosity, it is something I have wondered. and feel free to email it to me if it is private...but then again, how do you know I am an initiated member? LOL See how I am confused?