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how do you "schedule files" here?


oliviaj_catlady
 

I've seen the "member notices" in settings, which allow you to send out a welcome message, a message on pending subscription, a message on leaving, and a message on banned. But is there something here allowing automatic monthly mailing of a larger file (with group guidelines, etc.), and/or for sending out larger files on joining the group (besides the welcome message)? If this feature is missing from groups.io, I'll suggest it in the beta group. But I have the feeling I just haven't found how to "schedule a file" yet. Thanks.

Olivia_J


 

You can set up a group guidelines that is sent on a schedule.
See this section from the wiki.

Group Guidelines:

This member notice operates differently and has the following features and options:

  • Can be sent automatically on the first of each month as a message to the group, with an option to include members subscribed via Special Notices Only
  • As each new month is issued, the old one can be automatically deleted from the group (so there aren't several versions there) if you set the #Guidelines hashtag to one month duration. ?You can also set the hashtag to Locked, further down the page on the hashtag definition so that no one can reply to it. ?If the hashtag doesn't exist, it will be created the first time they get sent or you can create it ahead of time to adjust settings.
  • Can be sent automatically to all new group members
  • Can be sent manually by a moderator to a group member at any time, in case the member needs a review of the guidelines
  • Appears under its own "Guidelines" tab at left on the group¡¯s pages, with an option to be visible either by group members only or by the public
  • Examples :?/g/GroupManagersForum/wiki/Group-Rules

See also:?/static/help#membernotices

You can also use the calendar - see?/g/GroupManagersForum/message/16933

Hope this helps.

Frances


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