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New to the group.

 

Hello :)?

I have many questions but I'm wondering if there is a file, or something similar, to read first?

Jill?
 

Hi Jill and welcome!

There isn't anything as organized as an "Intro to Groups.io" document, but Groups.io does have a fledgling help system, the link to it is in the bottom bar of all Groups.io pages, the URL for it is:


Unfortunately some of the information there is already out of date, so use with caution. It's a danger with a (relatively) rapidly evolving service. In fact an update to the look-and-feel of many aspects of the site was just pushed this afternoon, so that's even more likely.

You can also find a grab-bag of information in GMF's wiki - it is our goal to be a helpful resource to Groups.io moderators and have information there that supplements what's in the site's Help system. For a link to the Wiki, see the list of group resources in the left column when you're in any group's pages. While you're visiting GMF's pages that list will be GMF's resources. The URL for GMF's wiki is:
/g/GroupManagersForum/wiki

Feel free to suggest more Wiki topics, or to write them! Writing a wiki page uses a composition window that's nearly identical to that used when composing a New Topic or Reply on site, so it is pretty easy to do.

One informal convention you might see used when comparing Groups.io features to Yahoo Groups features is to "decorate" a group name to indicate which service. Hence I can say that in GMF@ the list of group resources is on the left, like classic Y!Groups, whereas at Y!GMF they are across a bar near the top, the "Neo" style.

Shal
 

Hi Shal,

Thank you. I do like the look and feel of it all. I've read as much as I can and for now and I have two questions (I'm sure there will be more later!)

1. Am I correct in understanding there is no need to create any sort of account when joining? E.g. As you know, with Yahoo you have to create a Yahoo account (unless opting for email only) and you need to create a yahoo email address (even though there is the option to swop the email address over to your own once created). I'm waffling but in short is this correct - you join groups IO with your own email address simply and easily without needing to create any accounts or new email address?

2. Can you attach photos to emails to send to the group?

Best wishes,

Jill

Sent from my iPad

On 16 Jul 2016, at 01:13, Shal Farley <shals2nd@...> wrote:

Hi Jill and welcome!

There isn't anything as organized as an "Intro to Groups.io" document, but Groups.io does have a fledgling help system, the link to it is in the bottom bar of all Groups.io pages, the URL for it is:


Unfortunately some of the information there is already out of date, so use with caution. It's a danger with a (relatively) rapidly evolving service. In fact an update to the look-and-feel of many aspects of the site was just pushed this afternoon, so that's even more likely.

You can also find a grab-bag of information in GMF's wiki - it is our goal to be a helpful resource to Groups.io moderators and have information there that supplements what's in the site's Help system. For a link to the Wiki, see the list of group resources in the left column when you're in any group's pages. While you're visiting GMF's pages that list will be GMF's resources. The URL for GMF's wiki is:
/g/GroupManagersForum/wiki

Feel free to suggest more Wiki topics, or to write them! Writing a wiki page uses a composition window that's nearly identical to that used when composing a New Topic or Reply on site, so it is pretty easy to do.

One informal convention you might see used when comparing Groups.io features to Yahoo Groups features is to "decorate" a group name to indicate which service. Hence I can say that in GMF@ the list of group resources is on the left, like classic Y!Groups, whereas at Y!GMF they are across a bar near the top, the "Neo" style.

Shal
David P. Dillard
 

Yahoo forces Group users for full participation in their Groups to have an Yahoo email account or Yahoo Group users will have problems. This is because email is a major Yahoo service and a way to get eyes to their advertising. To date, unless I have missed something, and I am certain I have not, Mark Fletcher is just running a Group service that is to date free and Groups.IO does not offer or outsource its email service. It simply does not have any email service and permits the use of any email server with lists on Groups.IO. You will also never find a Groups service in which the owner pays so much attention and communicates personally and on Beta and GroupManagers to solve the needs of his users. If you join and participate in Beta as I indicated to you privately earlier, you will learn a lot more about Groups.IO features, services and problemss as Beta is a very active group. I also think you would be hard pressed to find group owners who share as much information, ideas and wishes for service improvements as you will find here. If something is not working for you, you can speak up on one of these groups or to Mark in person and there is a good chance it will be changed, if it meets the needs of others as well or does not harm them and is within the realm of possibility. By the way did you find anything in the Google search link for Groups.IO that helped with instructions on how to use this service?



Everyone have a great weekend.






Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@...

On Sat, 16 Jul 2016, The Ingle family. wrote:

Hi Shal,

Thank you. I do like the look and feel of it all. I've read as much as I can and for now and I have two questions (I'm sure there will be more later!)

1. Am I correct in understanding there is no need to create any sort of account when joining? E.g. As you know, with Yahoo you have to create a Yahoo account (unless opting for email only) and you need to create a yahoo email address (even though there is the option to swop the email address over to your own once created). I'm waffling but in short is this correct - you join groups IO with your own email address simply and easily without needing to create any accounts or new email address?

2. Can you attach photos to emails to send to the group?

Best wishes,

Jill

Sent from my iPad

On 16 Jul 2016, at 01:13, Shal Farley <shals2nd@...> wrote:

Hi Jill and welcome!

There isn't anything as organized as an "Intro to Groups.io" document, but Groups.io does have a fledgling help system, the link to it is in the bottom bar of all Groups.io pages, the URL for it is:

Unfortunately some of the information there is already out of date, so use with caution. It's a danger with a (relatively) rapidly evolving service. In fact an update to the look-and-feel of many aspects of the site was just pushed this afternoon, so that's even more likely.

You can also find a grab-bag of information in GMF's wiki - it is our goal to be a helpful resource to Groups.io moderators and have information there that supplements what's in the site's Help system. For a link to the Wiki, see the list of group resources in the left column when you're in any group's pages. While you're visiting GMF's pages that list will be GMF's resources. The URL for GMF's wiki is: /g/GroupManagersForum/wiki

Feel free to suggest more Wiki topics, or to write them! Writing a wiki page uses a composition window that's nearly identical to that used when composing a New Topic or Reply on site, so it is pretty easy to do.

One informal convention you might see used when comparing Groups.io features to Yahoo Groups features is to "decorate" a group name to indicate which service. Hence I can say that in GMF@ the list of group resources is on the left, like classic Y!Groups, whereas at Y!GMF they are across a bar near the top, the "Neo" style.

Shal
 

Jill,

1. Am I correct in understanding there is no need to create any sort of
account when joining?
An account is created for you automatically the first time you type in your email address (or send a +subscribe command by email, or reply to an invitation by email).

E.g. As you know, with Yahoo you have to create a Yahoo account (unless
opting for email only)
In Groups.io whatever email address you use is your account ID for log in - you don't need to create a new account name or ID specific to Groups.io.

I'm waffling but in short is this correct - you join groups IO with your
own email address simply and easily without needing to create any
accounts or new email address?
Groups.io doesn't run its own email service, so no you don't create a new email address there. You use whichever address at whatever service you prefer.

A nifty feature of Groups.io is that you don't even need to set a password for yourself (though you can if you prefer to). When you type in your email address at the site you are prompted to verify your email address - the site sends you an email with a link in it. When you click that link you are logged into the site for 30 days. While you're logged in you can go to your profile and set a password if you like, or when your 30 days is up you can just have the site send you another login email.

This is real handy on mobile devices, where typing a strong password can be a chore.

2. Can you attach photos to emails to send to the group?
Yes, either posting by email or posting on site.

Shal
 

On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 12:50 pm, The Ingle family. wrote:


2. Can you attach photos to emails to send to the group?
I'd like to clarify Shal's answer. Each group owner can decide if attachments are allowed on any specific group. Some allow it and some don't. GMF does.

Duane
 

Thank you for your replies. I have joined the Beta group David (as you suggested) but someone else had previously advised against it due to it possibly being confusing if you are not of that ilk. I'm not and have found the messages so far way beyond me, so I will switch to no email from that group and ask any further basic questions here. Is that okay? I'm new to all this so if I'm asking in the wrong groups - please feel free to tell me!

Best wishes,

Jill

Sent from my iPad

On 16 Jul 2016, at 21:48, David P. Dillard wrote:

Yahoo forces Group users for full participation in their Groups to have an Yahoo email account or Yahoo Group users will have problems. This is because email is a major Yahoo service and a way to get eyes to their advertising. To date, unless I have missed something, and I am certain I have not, Mark Fletcher is just running a Group service that is to date free and Groups.IO does not offer or outsource its email service. It simply does not have any email service and permits the use of any email server with lists on Groups.IO. You will also never find a Groups service in which the owner pays so much attention and communicates personally and on Beta and GroupManagers to solve the needs of his users. If you join and participate in Beta as I indicated to you privately earlier, you will learn a lot more about Groups.IO features, services and problemss as Beta is a very active group. I also think you would be hard pressed to find group owners who share as much information, ideas and wishes for service improvements as you will find here. If something is not working for you, you can speak up on one of these groups or to Mark in person and there is a good chance it will be changed, if it meets the needs of others as well or does not harm them and is within the realm of possibility. By the way did you find anything in the Google search link for Groups.IO that helped with instructions on how to use this service?

Everyone have a great weekend.

Sincerely,
David Dillard
Temple University
(215) 204 - 4584
jwne@...
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Jill,

Thank you for your replies. I have joined the Beta group David (as you
suggested) but someone else had previously advised against it due to it
possibly being confusing if you are not of that ilk. I'm not and have
found the messages so far way beyond me, so I will switch to no email
from that group and ask any further basic questions here. Is that okay?
It is more than ok, it is recommended - by owner of the beta list as well as myself (owner of this list).

Shal
 

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Welcome, Jill. I'm glad you made the transition okay. I think you'll find this is a much?more useful group to start with. We hope you find it suitable.
Dano
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Jill,

> Thank you for your replies. I have joined the Beta group David (as you
> suggested) but someone else had previously advised against it due to it
> possibly being confusing if you are not of that ilk. I'm not and have
> found the messages so far way beyond me, so I will switch to no email
> from that group and ask any further basic questions here. Is that okay?

It is more than ok, it is recommended - by owner of the beta list as well as myself (owner of this list).

Shal

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