Request to enable group feature

[sujay]

I want suggestion from all of you guys if Group feature should be there in the forum. From the forum FAQ

What is a Group?
A Group is a group of people usually with a particular interest or something else in common. It provides a way of communicating between members as well as sharing photos or other images.
You can get to the list through 'Group Memberships' section on your public profile (?).
The Groups list page displays all groups that have been created. You can list the groups by the number of members, messages or pictures, the group name, when the group was created or by the date of the most recent message posted. You can use the controls provided to search for a group.
How do I join a group?
To join a group, click the group title then click 'Join Group'. When you have joined a group, its name will be shown in your public profile. You must be a logged-in, registered member to join groups.
Can I create my own Group?
As a registered member, you can create your own Group (providing the administrator allows this). Go to the groups page and click 'Create A New Group'. Complete the title and description for your group then select the type. There are three types of groups:

• Public - open to everyone. There is no restriction on who can join or who can post messages to it
• Invite Only - require an invitation to be sent to join them. Invitations can only be sent by the group creator or forum moderators and administrators. Invitations are sent by clicking 'Pending & Invited Members' at the bottom of the page for that individual group
• Moderated - open to everyone to join but messages need to be moderated before they will appear. They are moderated by the group creator and the site moderators and administrators

I think it would be very interesting. And will make members more involved.

P.S: I am interested in opening a Food Lover group...

[INDRANIL]

Yes it would be very nice. Yes you stole my idea of "Food Lover" group sujay .

[sujay]

Yes it would be very nice. Yes you stole my idea of "Food Lover" group sujay .

Thanks bhai... no problem you will be my partner...

[JayCub]

Good post sujay, sounds like a great idea, it would certainly broaden our horizons as there are so many different nationalities on this forum...
i think you should go for it and maybe it will open the flood gates for other ideas..

[sujay]

Good post sujay, sounds like a great idea, it would certainly broaden our horizons as there are so many different nationalities on this forum...
i think you should go for it and maybe it will open the flood gates for other ideas..

Yes Jayclub, if that feature is enabled, this forum will be no different from a personalized social tech networking site.

[hsakarp_kahtap]

I agree with you Sujay da and Indra ,I am interested in opening a "Indian on Raymond.cc" , BTW i will join Food lover too

[leofelix]

I got tha same idea when the new point system has been introduced and I think only a few members (Raymond, mods and Stars) might open them.
If any member started a new "Social Group" this forum would became caothic and would loose its tech nature

I shall ask Raymond his opinion

thank you

[Ande]

Yes Jayclub, if that feature is enabled, this forum will be no different from a personalized social tech networking site.

Yes. Let's not. If you feel the urge, go to linked in or plaxo and group to your heart's content.

[sujay]

Thank you prakash..

Thank you leo.. I agree with you completely...

Hi Ande, please understand we need to relax a bit from those techie feelings.. And as you know those sites are vulnerable.. I am sure this idea will not spoil the image of Raymond.cc, rather this will attract more users to engage here...

[JayCub]

Its a worthy discussion and something would have to be done about moderation as i remember from my msn days making a main group and linking it to other groups which worked well, but my partner and myself moderated them and that's just one of the differences... i can appreciate Ande's and Leo's views on this..