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