Re: PDF Files Now Instead of Opening are Forced to Save to Computer
On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 04:31 PM, Bill wrote:
This happened immediately after uploading a bunch of PDF files and I received a time out error from Groups.io (I guess).
Since then, I cannot open a PDF from the site but have to save it.
I need help on this.
It's definitely in your browser.? I had it happen several years ago under similar circumstances and fixed it by installing a fresh version of the browser so that it used all default settings.? I don't remember the details, but a setting got changed in the Applications menu.? If you aren't familiar with those settings, you can either try to find someone that is or load a new browser, either your current one or a new one. Duane -- Help: /static/helpGMF's Wiki: /g/GroupManagersForum/wikiSearch button at the top of Messages list A few site FAQs: /static/pricing#frequently-asked-questions
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Re: PDF Files Now Instead of Opening are Forced to Save to Computer
?This happened immediately after uploading a bunch of PDF files and I received a time out error from Groups.io (I guess).
Since then, I cannot open a PDF from the site but have to save it.
I need help on this.
Bill
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Re: PDF Files Now Instead of Opening are Forced to Save to Computer
On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 05:40 PM, Bill wrote:
Suddenly today, all my PDF files in my files folder, when clicked on, defaults to saving to the computer, not opening them immediately.
What changed ?
Bill
Perhaps you are using a different browser? Using Chrome, the files open up for me in the browser. I have to right click if I want to do a save to file. ? -- Gerald
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Re: Adding a group of members to multiple subgroups at one time
I think the easiest thing would be to transfer everything to the main group here.? I'd include members since they'd need to be members of that to join a subgroup anyway.? Even on a free group, you can direct add folks to a subgroup.? There is a temporary restriction once you add 20 members in a 24 hour period, but Mark usually approves those in a short time.? If you just add all to a subgroup at once, it would only be one delay.? A few folks have found that on subsequent adds, there doesn't seem to be a delay. If the files will be going in a subgroup, you could make that a separate transfer request once you have the members there that you want.? Remember that any files where the member isn't present will be attributed to you. Duane -- Help: /static/helpGMF's Wiki: /g/GroupManagersForum/wikiSearch button at the top of Messages list A few site FAQs: /static/pricing#frequently-asked-questions
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Re: PDF Files Now Instead of Opening are Forced to Save to Computer
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PDF Files Now Instead of Opening are Forced to Save to Computer
Suddenly today, all my PDF files in my files folder, when clicked on, defaults to saving to the computer, not opening them immediately.
What changed ?
Bill
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Re: staying logged in to Groups.IO
Come see us again in 30 days when the automatic login expires! --
Bob Bellizzi
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Founder & Executive Director,?
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Adding a group of members to multiple subgroups at one time
I'm getting ready to finally transfer my main Yahoo group over, and I need to add the members to 3 different subgroups (files and such to only 1 of them).? I figured that I could request 3 different transfers from Yahoo specifying each subgroup, but I don't think that Mark would appreciate it if I can do it another way.? I don't think that I can do a bulk add (rats), but I have over 400 members in the group so doing them 1 by 1 isn't feasible.? Is there a way that I'm missing to do 20 or 50 at a time?
And for those who think I should just have one subgroup - yep, considered that, but need to split up functions and mainly messaging into different groups. We are starting with the same members, but it won't stay that way.
Thanks
Beth
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Re: Regularly dropped from Group
On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 04:19 PM, Jim Higgins wrote:
I think the complaints about "dropped from group" would decrease substantially, and security - which is marginal via the "request a log-in link" approach to begin with - wouldn't be materially affected if the current log-in cookie were automatically renewed for a month each time the user logs in.
Jim, That is the way that groupsio works. Each time a user logs in, the cookie date is reset. The problem is that users are NOT logging in. They are just continuing to visit the same page without logging in until finally after 30 days, they are being forced to log in. ? -- Gerald
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Re: Regularly dropped from Group
On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 02:19 PM, Jim Higgins wrote:
if the current log-in cookie were automatically renewed for a month each time the user logs in
Technically, they only log in after they've (been) logged out.? Maybe Mark could update the cookie that shows you're already logged in when you visit the site?? The only time I could see that being a problem would be if a phone/tablet was lost/stolen and the finder/thief could get on it without a password. Duane -- Help: /static/helpGMF's Wiki: /g/GroupManagersForum/wikiSearch button at the top of Messages list A few site FAQs: /static/pricing#frequently-asked-questions
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Re: Regularly dropped from Group
Received from Bruce Bowman at 10/16/2018 02:19 AM UTC: On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 09:55 PM, Jim Higgins wrote:
Do you know the rationale for a 1-month expiration... or can you imagine one? (I don't and can't.) A logon is, more than anything, a confirmation of identity. And my opinion is that a periodic identity check is a reasonable thing to do. Otherwise you could go on a long vacation or die or whatever and anyone else could use your computer to post under your name for an indefinite period of time. I agree that a log-on is a confirmation of identity... if it involves a user name, and a password that the user keeps secure. But that's not the case with Gio. With Gio, literally anyone with access to the user's computer (or just the email account) can request for a log-in link. No need to know a password and thus no strong assurance of true identity. It's convenient for people who can't deal with passwords, but it leads to the "regularly dropped from group" complaints (see subject line above) that we see several times weekly in GMF. It's a solution to one problem and the cause of another problem. I think the complaints about "dropped from group" would decrease substantially, and security - which is marginal via the "request a log-in link" approach to begin with - wouldn't be materially affected if the current log-in cookie were automatically renewed for a month each time the user logs in. Users would only be "dropped from group" if they didn't log in for a month, rather than being dropped every month despite logging in several times a day. The current approach makes no sense to me given the level of confusion over being "dropped from the group." Jim H
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Transfer phpBB Forum to Groups.io?
Is it possible to have a phpBB forum transferred to Groups.io? Has anyone here done this? Mostly interested in archiving the forum as a locked group, not necessarily preserving functionality.
Drew
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Re: staying logged in to Groups.IO
No worries, with a lot of tinkering around I have somehow solve the problem and now appear to be staying logged in so when I want to follow a topic all I need to do is click on that yes button in safari.
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On Oct 16, 2018, at 2:03 AM, Linda Perry < linda@...> wrote:
I really don¡¯t remember.? I am trying to figure it out and can¡¯t¡.I did something and now I can sign in by my e-mail address popping up and using touch id.
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Re: staying logged in to Groups.IO
I really don¡¯t remember.? I am trying to figure it out and can¡¯t¡.I did something and now I can sign in by my e-mail address popping up and using touch id.
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Re: Regularly dropped from Group
On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 09:55 PM, Jim Higgins wrote:
Do you know the rationale for a 1-month expiration... or can you imagine one? (I don't and can't.)
A logon is, more than anything, a confirmation of identity. And my opinion is that a periodic identity check is a reasonable thing to do. Otherwise you could go on a long vacation or die or whatever and anyone else could use your computer to post under your name for an indefinite period of time. Some kind of banner message at the top of the page people land on saying "YOU ARE NOT LOGGED IN" might be helpful. That's a notion I could support. Regards, Bruce? -- The system Help is your friend.?? /static/help
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Re: 2 -- help page focus, reverse posting
On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 07:02 PM, psb b wrote:
And control F5 didn't fix it, sadly.
Sadly, indeed! Device? Browser? Try clearing your cache and see if that helps. Good luck, Bruce? -- The system Help is your friend.?? /static/help
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Re: Regularly dropped from Group
Received from Shal Farley at 10/14/2018 10:50 PM UTC: The browser cookie that keeps you logged in has a one-month expiration, so needing to log back in periodically is normal. Do you know the rationale for a 1-month expiration... or can you imagine one? (I don't and can't.) Any idea why not 1-month, but refreshed on each log-in? Or 1 year. Or "forever" (Jan 19, 2038). Worth mentioning as a change on [beta]? A much longer expiration interval (or none) sure seems like it would solve a recurring problem for many. Jim H
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Re: Automated donotreply account stuck in "bouncing" status
Eric, I have an email that goes out automatically a few times per day, but
the account can't receive incoming email. Use an Email Integration address for this. That provides a specific address which your service can send to that will post to your group without requiring your service to be a member. The integration will "lock in" on the address of the first message it receives so that spammers can't use that as a way to get junk into your group. Or, you could set the group to allow non-Subscriber posts. The plus side is that it is easy to set up, and works with any number of sending services. The downsides are that it works with any sending address and so all such posts will perforce require approval. Shal -- Help: /static/helpMore Help: /g/GroupManagersForum/wikiEven More Help: Search button at the top of Messages list
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Automated donotreply account stuck in "bouncing" status
I have an email that goes out automatically a few times per day, but the account can't receive incoming email. The account was manually added to our list, but its delivery option was accidentally not set to "No email" at first. Now it's in "bouncing" status, and there's no way to get it out of that status, at least as far as I can tell. Any probe will fail, but we don't need it to receive email; it just needs to be able to send. Are there any ways to get around the automatic blocking of "bouncing" members?
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Re: staying logged in to Groups.IO
Bruce, ? Thanks, read through the info but it appears it must be from an earlier version of IOS as I have 12.0.1 and the options the article presents for managing cookies are different than those I have ? ¡®²¹±ô ?
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Bruce Bowman
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 10:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [GMF] staying logged in to Groups.IO ? On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 09:33 AM, Alan Robbins wrote: However, on the iPhone using Safari, it will not keep me logged into groups.IO.?
On Mon, Oct 15, 2018 at 09:39 AM, Duane wrote: Each device may store a cookie for 30 days that shows you logged in.? You'll need to find out why Safari doesn't store the cookie needed.
I found the following online and perhaps it will help you:??
Regards,
Bruce
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