Social Groups are here! - Page 2

[Cynthia Mosher]

Sure. Change to a Group name can be made by contacting an administrator. 

[Drummer's Wife]

I think it's neat, and it gives a chance for members to be in control a bit more.  I mean, haven't we asked if we can start a new sub-forum or change things around a bit? 

I didn't see this specified in the rules, but are there any groups that won't be allowed (besides hate groups, etc.)?  Like, can we have a c-section group, even though there will never be a specific c-section sub-forum here?  Of course, I assume members of said group would still adhere to mothering's beliefs and not be advocating for elective cesareans for all, or anything extreme such as that.

[Jaimee]

The November 2011 DDC would like to form a group with me as the leader.  Thanks!

[~Adorkable~]

how is it decided if the group is open to everyone or on a approval basis?

i can understand how a few groups need to circle the wagons, the healing ones that do some things like that now, but in general do we really want folks having to ask permission to be in all the groups, i would feel really bad about the attitude that seems to go with that.

Since we can remove folks from groups that show troll like behavior it seems like the default is that anyone interested should be able to join with the least amount of hassle. if they have to wait for someone to ok them, that helpful comment might never get posted and it will be a us and them place within the "social group" area.

[Baby_Cakes]

Originally Posted by Cynthia Mosher 

PM me or post to this thread. :)

I'm going to be the leader for the August '11 DDC!  Can we get this started?  Thanks!! 
 

[sosurreal09]

The May 2012 DDC would like a group. I can be the leader.

[zensven42]

I can be the leader for the ND group. We currently have a thread called the giant ND thread which was kind of our way to make our own group in the thread system anyway.

Here is the thread: http://www.mothering.com/community/t/676622/the-hopefully-giant-colossal-north-dakota-thread

So, we could just be called the ND group or something simple like that.

Edited by zensven42 - 8/31/11 at 2:42am

[sosurreal09]

Someone else is already on that sorry!

Edited by sosurreal09 - 8/31/11 at 6:27pm

[mylilmonkeys]

Can we have an ETA on when social groups will be initiated?  I don't know about the other May 2012 due ladies, but I'm getting a little impatient.  It would help to know how long we'll be a thread in the April forum. ;)

[Cynthia Mosher]

Sorry for the delay. It's just been a busy week and we had intended to announce the opening and allow people some time to consider and ask questions and share their thoughts before we started setting up groups.

I plan to start setting them up over the next three days. By Monday we should have the first groups live and running. :)

[~Adorkable~]

we would like to transition the "Military Moms" FYT into a social Group, we are thinking the name should be "Military Life" for now  I will be one of the Leaders, Thanks

[Cynthia Mosher]

Responsibilities of a Group Leader

• Receive and approve or deny group membership requests
• Appoint a group leader to assist with group management or to temporarily assign responsibilities when you are away and unable to oversee the group
• Require members to uphold the MDC User Agreement and any group guidelines you may have in place for your group

Any questions or concerns?

[~Adorkable~]

i am concerned about a lot of groups being made as closed groups and requiring an approval when it makes it harder for folks to feel like they can be a part. DDC are so often the first thing people use on MDC, how many less would do it if they had to ask and wait for someone to ok them?

[Adaline'sMama]

Since the Social Groups would be closed to members only, would they still be available to the public for viewing? I know Id love to have some social groups made up of ladies who share opinions that arent open to the public, but as far as DDCs go, a lot of people find MDC by google searching terms that would be in a DDC.

[Cynthia Mosher]

Social Groups are open for public reading so they will come up in the search engine results. 

[Cynthia Mosher]

Just an update - we are awaiting a technical adjustment for Social Groups creation. That should come about sometime today tomorrow. :)

[shastalily]

Thanks for the update.  Will we by chance see the May 2012 DDC up soon?  We are still just a thread on the April DDC.

[Cynthia Mosher]

Originally Posted by Drummer's Wife 

I think it's neat, and it gives a chance for members to be in control a bit more.  I mean, haven't we asked if we can start a new sub-forum or change things around a bit? 

I didn't see this specified in the rules, but are there any groups that won't be allowed (besides hate groups, etc.)?  Like, can we have a c-section group, even though there will never be a specific c-section sub-forum here?  Of course, I assume members of said group would still adhere to mothering's beliefs and not be advocating for elective cesareans for all, or anything extreme such as that.

Sorry - I missed your question. 

Yes, a c-section group as you describe would be fine. :)
 

[Cynthia Mosher]

Originally Posted by ~Adorkable~ 

how is it decided if the group is open to everyone or on a approval basis?

i can understand how a few groups need to circle the wagons, the healing ones that do some things like that now, but in general do we really want folks having to ask permission to be in all the groups, i would feel really bad about the attitude that seems to go with that.

Since we can remove folks from groups that show troll like behavior it seems like the default is that anyone interested should be able to join with the least amount of hassle. if they have to wait for someone to ok them, that helpful comment might never get posted and it will be a us and them place within the "social group" area.

That decision is up to the group leaders. They can start the group as Open or Closed - closed meaning membership approval required. 

[Cynthia Mosher]

Originally Posted by sosurreal09 

The May 2012 DDC would like a group. I can be the leader.

I sent you a PM. Get back to me with your co-leader's username and I'll get you set up.