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some questions & answers about golo groups

Published Jun 12, 2008
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Good evening GOLO:

I've noticed a lot of questions floating around about Groups today so I will try to answer some of the most pressing in the space below. I know that more will come up and we will continue to work to make this as easy as possible. Okay, here we go:

Q: Why is my group blog showing up in the "most recent?" I thought it would stay within my group.

A: Your blogposts will show up in most recent if your group is public. The only way to keep your blogposts within your group is to select "Make this group viewable only to members."

-OR- To select "Make this blog post viewable only to group members", when you create your blogpost.

If your group is set to members only, non members will see this message when they try to view your group: "______'s profile can only be viewed by ______'s members."

 

Q: How do I make someone an editor?

A: You need to select the "manage group members" tab on the group profile page. You will see a list of current members at the top.

Click the icon to the left of the members name. A small box will open that allows you to upgrade that member. The three choices will be: 

  • assign as editor (editors can
  • assign as admin
  • remove from group  

See "group permissions" at the bottom of the Groups help page  for details on  members, editors and admin.

Note: A member must at least be an editor in order to post blogs. 

 

Q: Is there a way to view all groups and not just the most recent ones? 

A: There will be soon.  

Q: Explain the group settings:

 

  • Publicly viewable:
  • Anyone (members and non-members) can view the group and all of it's content.
  • Members only:
  • Only group members can view the group and it's content.
  • Hidden:
  • No one except the owner can view the group or it's content.

  Another thing to remember:

**Note: Non-group members will be able to view and comment on the group content  unless the group is set to "members only."

Q:  How do I request to be a member of another group?

A: That depends on the setting of the group.

If a groups membership is by application, there will be a link to contact the owner of the group. 

If it is by invitation, you can request an invite.

If it is by application, you will be able to contact the owner.  

If it is open, you will see the "Join" link of the groups profile page.   

 

I hope some of this helps.

Angela  

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Thanks. BTW, you do a super job :-)

Thanks, AHart!!

Thanks for the new group thingy. It is just what I needed - one more way to waste time, lol.

Chill: I'm glad you think so. Having those blogs in the most recent only creates more good, diverse content. I like it that way. I don't think everyone does, but when they learn how to work it fully, I think sentiments will change.

Well Ahart, I have had that happen to me several times, sometimes if you hit the wrong key like backspace or shift and another key it disappears, and has to be input all over again. Fustrating I know, but it happens sometimes. I have since learned to type my context in word and cut and paste it in my blog section. Easier that way, for me. LOL. Got that tidbit from Smorgas.

Chill: Instead of typing in word, you could just be sure to select all and copy from time to time in case that happens. I thought I'd lost a lengthy blog one time and when I hit the back button, it was still there. May have been a fluke though.

Wellllllll! Did ya listen to any of the music, huh, huh, didya? didya?...Come on people I'm so proud of my little blog and nobody likes my music. Sniff...sniff...That's ok, next I'm posting Parliment and Sugar Hill Gang Rappers Delight, that'll get you guys moving //chill stomps off and whines because no one will listen to her music, mumbling I get them my sweeties, I'll get them all//

Problem is I have little 3 year old fingers that likes to type with me most times, so it's just easier to do in word with automatic save just in case. Child thinks she wants to be a sternographer! pffttt

I have tried going to the groups help page and it is NOT available.

I will fix that link right away!! My apologies!!! -Angela

Angela, I have been invited, but will not join a "group"...sounds a bit clickish to me, sorta like the notes we passed in Jr High.

Angela,

I’ve been poking around and picking up bits and pieces about blogs, galleries, etc. I’m not having too much success. For example, I would like to post some pictures in a gallery, but how do I go about it? And, why are some images small and others seem to be viewable size?

Question: Is there a place where I can go to get details of how to do things?

Or, as a British friend of mine would say: “Isn’t there a pamphlet, or something?”

Many thanks for the info,

Len (aka STS)

Hi Angela! Glad to see the new music group. I'll still be doing the other blog, but .. been too busy lately! Take care, david

How do I get to my favorites???

I mark GOLO blogs that I want to follow, but then can't find them at my profile page.

God bless.

Rev. RB

Is there a way to build a survey on the GOLO site?

Why does golo decide to close a subject for comment before any comments are made, or after 3 or 4 comments or let it go on for over a dozen pages of comments?

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