Can someone name some platforms (besides the odious, troll-ridden craigslist forums) that have an unlike as well as a like button? Facebook got rid of it a long time ago. The news outlets don't have it. Where does this feature exist, currently??
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Bob,

If you think that the pittance Premium and Enterprise groups pay for
the services we all receive, you are wrong.

That's not what Mark himself says.

He has stated a couple of times that Groups.io is already operating in the black and he expects that to get stronger over time. I wouldn't be surprised if that statement excludes compensation to himself - that he may consider his "sweat equity".

Yet we insistently yammer that we need and are entitled to more!
more! more!

Ginny's proposal, and mine, is that groups that want more pay for it.

I don't propose it as an entitlement or charity, I'm hopeful that Mark can set a price for extra storage that covers its direct and indirect costs, with money left over to contribute to the support of free (basic plan) services and Groups.io as a whole.

Shal

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Drew,

As for rarely bothering to look for it, that is the current situation.

I'm hoping that the long-awaited "notification overhaul" will include an option to receive an email notification when someone likes (or unlikes) a message of yours.

Right now the likes have too little visibility on the web as well. Which is one of the reasons I've proposed "has likes" (among others) as a message filter to go with the existing date range filter. But the more complete solution for the web is that a like on one of your messages (or other content) should be in your online list of notifications, however that is presented.

Shal

On 26 Oct 2017 at 9:06, Dave Sergeant wrote:

Unless it was included in the email versions as well it would be pretty
meaningless. Even if it were, most of us who read the emails rarely bother
to look for such things.

Well, the "like" or "+1" is implemented via email. Seems like the "unlike"
or "-1" could be done just as easily.

And email-only readers wouldn't see either. Very little difference from the
existing feature, except that it would balance the ability to like and dislike.

--
Jim
Poston@...

<< Shake well before using. >>

Having an email mechanism for Like and Unlike is a separate issue.

As for rarely bothering to look for it, that is the current situation. Having a balanced system (Like & Unlike), however implemented, might at least prove more engaging to users.

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On 10/26/17 04:06, Dave Sergeant wrote:

Unless it was included in the email versions as well it would be pretty
meaningless. Even if it were, most of us who read the emails rarely
bother to look for such things.
Dave

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There is no unlike button in many media for the simple reason that it can get nasty. I would not want an unlike button in groups.io.

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On Oct 25, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Drew AF2Z <pubx1@...> wrote:

Actually, it would be quite useful to have an unlike button. Why only a thumbs up? There should be a thumbs down also.

Clicking thumbs down would cancel one thumbs up. Every post would be a poll, with the final tally registering a democratic judgement yay or nay. This would be a little more participatory for people who don't want to post a negative comment but would nevertheless like to register an opinion a little stronger than the only current alternative, namely to ignore.

Drew

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Thank you for asking, Shal
If you? think that the pittance Premium and Enterprise groups pay for the services we all receive, you are wrong.
We are Mark's favorite charity? and he works full time for our benefit, as a volunteer
Mark has given us so much for absolutely no charge; more than available anywhere else for our needs.
Yet we insistently yammer that we need and are entitled to more!? more! more!

I WOULD SO TOTALLY UNLIKE THIS ENTIRE CONVERSATION.
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Bob Bellizzi

The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation active i

I brought this up over 2 years ago in beta@ when the Like function was first introduced. There was a lot of discussion, but I don't think a final decision on any changes was ever made. I now find myself using Like to agree with a post instead of a 'me, too' or 'thanks' post being needed, but I'd still like to see alternatives.


Duane

You need to click on the calendar to open the page for adding information. In Month view you click on the date. In Week or Day view, you can click at the top for an all day event or on a specific time for an event to start.

Duane

Unless it was included in the email versions as well it would be pretty
meaningless. Even if it were, most of us who read the emails rarely
bother to look for such things.

Dave

On 25 Oct 2017 at 23:37, Drew AF2Z wrote:

Actually, it would be quite useful to have an unlike button. Why only a
thumbs up? There should be a thumbs down also.

Clicking thumbs down would cancel one thumbs up. Every post would be a
poll, with the final tally registering a democratic judgement yay or
nay. This would be a little more participatory for people who don't want
to post a negative comment but would nevertheless like to register an
opinion a little stronger than the only current alternative, namely to
ignore.

Drew

Actually, it would be quite useful to have an unlike button. Why only a thumbs up? There should be a thumbs down also.

Clicking thumbs down would cancel one thumbs up. Every post would be a poll, with the final tally registering a democratic judgement yay or nay. This would be a little more participatory for people who don't want to post a negative comment but would nevertheless like to register an opinion a little stronger than the only current alternative, namely to ignore.

Drew


In another topic, On 10/25/17 20:55, Shal Farley wrote:

Well, now I'm curious - what would you unlike?
Shal

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Bob,

I truly wish there was an unlike button on groups.io for
conversations.

Well, now I'm curious - what would you unlike?

Shal

Thanks for the encouragement, Shal - I just posted to beta...
Ginny

I did tell Mark that no good deed goes unpunished when he lowered the price to $10 per month for the Premium level
and sad to say that seems to be true.

I truly wish there was an unlike button on groups.io for conversations.
Bob Bellizzi

The Corneal Dystrophy Foundation

Ginny,

I was actually going to get in touch with Mark to ask him if he would
consider offering a simple Basic group to "buy in" for more storage
(on an annual basis) as an option.

Go ahead, beta@ is the official place for suggestions.

I also sort of hate to complain, because of all of the great things
Groups.io does offer without charge.

I don't think Mark would take it as a complaint, unless you phrase it as one. He might even be gratified to know that people are willing to pay for such an option.

I also think that there are a lot of other Basic groups that would
appreciate this.

Agreed. I think you'll get a lot of support (including mine).

Shal

Cathy,

Hi. How do I add events to the calender so that they go to group on
days specified

To create a new event just click in the calendar. If you're looking at it in Month the event will be "all day" by default. Otherwise the event will default to the time you clicked on. In the Event page that opens you can adjust the date, time, and various features of the event.

On that page where you create/edit the event, check the box "Send Notice To Group When Event Happens". I think it is checked by default. That will post a message to the group at the date & time of the event (Midnight the night before, if it is an all-day event).

If you want to give members advance warning of the event click the Add Reminder button. There you can schedule reminders that will post in advance of the event.

Shal

Hi. How do I add events to the calender so that they go to group on days specified