Thank you Frances - exactly that - after I posted my email I did think it maybe something like that which you confirmed - I have now sorted it out - thank you.
Jan

On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 12:38 PM, Jan Winspear wrote:

just recently I have received for approval messages from what appears to be advertising?
and definitely not members so I wondered if others had received these and if there is
anything I can do to stop the annoying mails - I always reject them but it doesn't seem to stop them -
it only seems to be happening on one of my groups - Casmet Card and Craft exchange

Have you allowed non-members to post? See?/helpcenter/ownersmanual/1/customizing-group-settings/message-policy-settings?single=true
Make sure that "allow nonmembers to post" is unchecked. If you don't allow nonmembers to post (with approval by owner / moderators), the messages are automatically rejected with a note saying that you must be a member to post.

You might want to check out the Help - lots of small revisions.
/helpcenter

Frances

Help available from Groups.io help and GMF wiki.

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I haven't been on here in a while and I apologise if this has already been addressed -
just recently I have received for approval messages from what appears to be advertising?
and definitely not members so I wondered if others had received these and if there is
anything I can do to stop the annoying mails - I always reject them but it doesn't seem to stop them -
it only seems to be happening on one of my groups - Casmet Card and Craft exchange
Thank you in advance for any help.
Jan

On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 12:02 PM, Alan Warshawer wrote:

Still not getting email notifications of pending posts.? ?Checked the subscription page and all notifications are "Email and web/app."? I assume that this is the correct choice.? ?

I assume you read the info in the Help page Bruce sent you.
For example ?-

1. ! Important:?Ensure that the browser or device allows notifications from Groups.io. The instructions depend on your specific browser and device. See your browser’s or device’s settings and help information.?
   Note:?If private browsing mode is enabled in your browser, web/app notifications might not work. In that situation, you must disable private browsing to receive web/app notifications.

Frances?
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Well, this doesn't fix the English language in the invite message but it deals with some of the problems.

There are lines that separate the words you add to the template - above and below.
You can use colour for your added text. (I would be sparing though!)
You can change fonts using formats. You can make your section stand out.

I just tested again sending an invitation to a Gmail account and the red and Header 1 font works fine.?
So perhaps you might fool around with the capability that is there.

Frances

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I'm not a languages type person, but I would test something like the
different web translators against the boiler plate English content. If that
was reasonably close to right, I'd put the instructions for how to do that
in the local language part of the custom message to the users. I'd
acknowledge what the English part is trying to say and how this gives them a
way to read it. If the translator didn't do a good job, then I'd paraphrase
what it I saying but include text that the boilerplate is the legally
binding part and your paraphrasing is an attempt to give it a local language
help.

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On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 07:31 AM, Informatica - AOS wrote:

Is there a way to remove the English part of such messages, or maybe to have a localized version of ?

No, there's no way to do either right now.? Mark has mentioned that localized versions are worthwhile, but hasn't had the time to investigate what's needed.? You may want to join the to give your support to the suggestions about it.

Duane
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On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 07:32 PM, Samuel Murray wrote:

The wording of the TOS implies that the TOS applies to group owners, not subscribers. But even if the TOS applies to both owners and non-owners, the TOS applies only to people who *register*. It is not required to register with Groups.io in order to join a mailing list.

"If you are under 13 years of age, you are not authorized to use the Service, with or without registering."

That seems pretty clear to me.

Regards,
Bruce

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On 26/12/2020 00:33, Bruce Bowman wrote:

Account holders must be at least 13 years of age.
From the Terms of Service:...

The wording of the TOS implies that the TOS applies to group owners, not subscribers. But even if the TOS applies to both owners and non-owners, the TOS applies only to people who *register*. It is not required to register with Groups.io in order to join a mailing list.

Samuel

On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 05:46 PM, Sugar Lopez wrote:

I just recently found out that I have a 12 year old that joined my group

Is there a age required to join groups IO?

Account holders must be at least 13 years of age.

From the Terms of Service:


Hope this helps,
Bruce

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On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 06:25 PM, Alan Warshawer wrote:

How do I turn on messages to come to me as moderator?

Alan -- Click Subscription on the left-side menu bar. On the resulting page, scroll down to the Moderator Notifications block. Select what you want from the pull-down menu for Pending Messages. Then click the Save button.

See also?/helpcenter/ownersmanual/1/managing-moderator-notifications-about-group-activity?

Regards,
Bruce

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? ?As Moderator, I have rec'd no messages since Dec20.? ?I just looked at the pending messages on the web and there were 11 messages? awaiting approval.
? ?What happened?? How do I turn on messages to come to me as moderator?

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This morning I want to thank most sincerely the creator and manager of Groups. IO for this marvelous platform!
What a joy to have a safe and well-functioning place for interest groups.? It has never been more important that this year when so many people are isolated from local neighbors and family.? I am grateful for the friendship and enjoyment via our groups.? Thank you!?
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Martha

[Moderator Note: I'm going to approve this one, but let's please avoid a cascade of similar sentiments. If you agree, please click the "like" link instead.]

Joseph,

Which means I have to help her re-create the group. Which I think if I
remember correctly, we have to wait a whole year before we can use the
same name again.

As far as I know there is no defined time that the name of a deleted group is reserved, it is indefinite (forever). Unless you can talk Groups.io to intervene on your behalf.

And which I don't really want to do due to the new guidelines that
start on for January 18.

You can start the group with a different name now, and rename it later (after you've convinced Groups.io to release the name).

And since none of us are nonprofits, I don't qualify for any of the
discounts.

The only discount is for Enterprise plan groups, and I doubt you'd be looking for that plan.

The group may have only had one maybe 20 members, but we were hoping
that eventually it would've grown. So does anybody have any advice as to what I should do?

Create the replacement group now, and upgrade it to Premium before January 18th if you believe you'll want the extra features. If you can't sustain the fees for premium you may eventually have to drop back down to Basic, but given the upcoming pricing change you may want to lock in now if you anticipate growing beyond 400 members.

Shal


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