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# mesg
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> Check or set a terminal's ability to receive messages from other users, usually from the `write` command.
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> See also `write`, `talk`.
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> More information: <https://manned.org/mesg>.
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- Check terminal's openness to write messages:
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`mesg`
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- Disallow receiving messages from other users:
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`mesg n`
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- Allow receiving messages from other users:
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`mesg y`
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- Enable verbose mode, printing a warning if the command is not executed from a terminal:
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`mesg {{[-v|--verbose]}}`
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