Social Groups

[maddog10]

We have this great feature and hardly anyone is using it!
Several of us have set up groups and then some have never even gone back to start discussions.

Join a group. Start a group of your own (just keep it clean).

 

[danger_chicken]

I know on MFK the social groups are a great way to network locally. But here everyone is local, mostly.

 

[F8LBITE]

I saw the discussions but I dont know how to respond or contribute. Theres noe "reply" or "start new discussion" button on mine. I can see what has been posted but I cant post.

 

[cabinetmkr39]

Ditto

 

[maddog10]

If you are in the group, at the bottom left is a line that says 'Post New Discussion'. Click on that to start a new discussion.

When you click on an existing discussion, at the very bottom is a 'Quick Reply' box. Just type and post. You can also 'Go Advanced' for more options.

 

[F8LBITE]

nope, no buttons. Im a member of the group but it wont let me reply or start new discussion.

 

[maddog10]

No buttons - It is a clickable line of text (hypertext).

 

[Pat Kelly]

I wonder if the permissions are messed up that you cant see it.

I will try to look at tonight or talk with Li about it. I can see them and I have another log in for non members and it works. Maybe CCA members have the wrong setting on permissions.
Like I said, I will try to look into tonight if I can get on the computer.

 

[F8LBITE]

No buttons - It is a clickable line of text (hypertext).

no clicky. nothing there. Im trying to figure out how to take a screen shot so I can show you.

 

[maddog10]

Still having trouble?

Some people can post some can not, don't know what is wrong. I have received PM's from several people saying they can not post or reply.

I think Li is looking into it. Hopefully he can give us an update.

 

[danger_chicken]

Still no buttons

 

[maddog10]

I think Li has fixed the problem! Thanks Li!

Please check out the Social Groups and see if it working for you.

 

[F8LBITE]

yes I can post now!!!

 

[maddog10]

Yeah!!

 

[Sonny Disposition]

Maybe you should cross post to the forum list, to let people know about your group. I wasn't aware of social groups until just now.

 

[maddog10]

There have been several discussions about the Social Groups in the Forum.

 

[Sonny Disposition]

I must've missed them, Mike. The point I was making, though, is that if there's a discussion in a Social Group, you can draw attention to it by cross posting to the Forum.

While we're on the topic, can you explain the advantage of the social group to me?

I'm thinking that if I wanted to start a discussion, I'd do it on the Forum, where I'd get the most replies. Starting a discussion in a social group, which most members may not be monitoring, might get fewer responses.

There have been several discussions about the Social Groups in the Forum.

 

[maddog10]

Social Groups can be made private (although none of ours are at this point), so discussions can go on 'behind closed doors' so to speak. When they are left open it is basically the same as the forum. Can also start Social Groups to cover subjects that are not addressed in any of the Forum's boards.

 

[Pat Kelly]

I think I will start a Bash Pat social group. Then make it so I cant see it. lol

 

[Jumbie]

Social Groups can be made private (although none of ours are at this point), so discussions can go on 'behind closed doors' so to speak. When they are left open it is basically the same as the forum. Can also start Social Groups to cover subjects that are not addressed in any of the Forum's boards.

I have been gone for a while and I just recently returned to the forum, so could someone let me know how I could join a Social Group? Is there a list of the social groups somewhere?