Can I subscribe to a group? [Archive]

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scooterbug44

07-01-2008, 11:27 AM

Is there a way to be notified when new messages are posted in a social group or to subscribe to the group? :idontno:

Ocean Lover

07-01-2008, 11:49 AM

Is there a way to be notified when new messages are posted in a social group or to subscribe to the group? :idontno:

I think that might be why the groups aren't taking off...we forget about them.

07-01-2008, 12:24 PM

I think that might be why the groups aren't taking off...we forget about them.
I think so too!

scooterbug44

07-01-2008, 12:26 PM

I know I have become completely spoiled by the "new posts" button .......... too much effort to check the various groups, I need instant gratification! :blush:

07-01-2008, 02:51 PM

I know I have become completely spoiled by the "new posts" button .......... too much effort to check the various groups, I need instant gratification! :blush:
I think that is what puters do to us!

kurt

07-01-2008, 04:50 PM

It was quickly evident that social groups in this first release would not be very popular because the'yre not very user friendly without the ability to get a back and forth going. I am thinking about adding the ability for each group to have its own forum. Any feedback?

scooterbug44

07-01-2008, 04:56 PM

I think there are plenty of forums - only possible tweak I could recommend would be "subscribing to groups", but I am not very tech/online savvy so I am sure others have better ideas/ways to goose the groups.

audie

07-01-2008, 05:11 PM

just out of curiousity what is the purpose of the groups anyway ?

i don't really think we need more forums....i can't keep up the way it is.

07-01-2008, 07:52 PM

I know there's already lots of forums, but I kinda like this idea if you could figure out how to not make it overwhelming.:wave:

kurt

07-01-2008, 10:33 PM

I might have to try it out. The group forums could still be "hidden" and not necessarily show up in the main forums list on the forum home.

07-01-2008, 10:45 PM

I say go for it! A lot more people might participate. Why, I might even know of a couple of new groups that might form. :biggrin:

Ocean Lover

07-01-2008, 11:31 PM

I might have to try it out. The group forums could still be "hidden" and not necessarily show up in the main forums list on the forum home.

I say yeah, let's try it. :D

scooterbug44

07-02-2008, 09:39 AM

What would the difference be between a "group forum" and a thread in the regular forum on a topic that appeals to the group?

kurt

07-03-2008, 12:24 PM

What would the difference be between a "group forum" and a thread in the regular forum on a topic that appeals to the group?

Just a another place to hang out and share with like-minded peeps.

aleonard

07-05-2008, 12:08 PM

Just a another place to hang out and share with like-minded peeps.

Yeah, like this one.
http://www.sowal.com/bb/group.php?groupid=14

TooFarTampa

07-05-2008, 12:18 PM

I might have to try it out. The group forums could still be "hidden" and not necessarily show up in the main forums list on the forum home.

:ninja: Good idea. But there needs to be a BIG button saying "subscribe to groups!" so people find out about them in the first place. Your design is nice ... not sure how to fit it in.