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- Users on %%site.name%% can create *groups* that other users can join.
- Groups can be a great way to share information and entertainment with
- a group of people who have a common interest or background; who work
- together on a team; or who have a particular knowledge or skill.
- You can find out about groups on the server on the
- [Groups](%%action.groups%%) page. You can join a group by clicking on
- the "Join" button either in the group list or on the group's home page.
- Starting a new group
- --------------------
- You can start a new group for friends and colleagues. Note that all
- groups are free for anyone to join.
- To start a new group, use the [new group](%%action.newgroup%%) tool
- and fill out the form. Describe your group as best you can if you want
- people to be able to find it.
- When choosing the nickname for your group, try to keep it short. The
- nickname is sometimes included in messages to and from the group, so
- the less chars the better. Try using acronyms for organizations, or
- airport codes for places (like 'pdx' instead of 'portland').
- Sending messages to a group
- ---------------------------
- You can send a message to a group using the syntax "!groupname"
- anywhere in the message. If you have more than one group named, the
- notice will go to each group. Only members can send notices to a
- group, and groups do not respond to direct messages (DMs).
- You can also select the group from the "To:" drop down when posting.
- You can make a group message private by clicking the "private" button
- before posting.
- Receiving messages
- ------------------
- New group messages will appear in your inbox, and will also come to
- your phone or IM client if you've set them up to receive notices.
- Private groups
- --------------
- The administrator can make a group private. For a private group, all
- notices will marked as private for group members only. Also,
- administrators will have to approve all new members to the group.
- Private groups are visible in the group directory.
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