Skip to search.

Breaking News Visit Yahoo! News for the latest.

×Close this window

GroupManagersForum · Help Improve Management of Yahoo! Groups

The Yahoo! Groups Product Blog

Check it out!

Group Information

  • Members: 5259
  • Category: Yahoo! Groups
  • Founded: Jul 11, 1999
  • Language: English
? Already a member? Sign in to Yahoo!

Yahoo! Groups Tips

Did you know...
Message search is now enhanced, find messages faster. Take it for a spin.

Messages

Advanced
Messages Help
Messages 38217 - 38246 of 41431   Oldest  |  < Older  |  Newer >  |  Newest
Messages: Show Message Summaries Sort by Date ^  
#38217 From: Della <dhengel@...>
Date: Fri May 25, 2012 11:40 pm
Subject: Re: [GMF] Deleting an Archived Message
dellacats
Send Email Send Email
 
Not that I am aware of, as I've deleted archived messages & other
moderators in some groups have also deleted archived messages, and I
didn't get a notification via email either way.

Della

On 5/25/12, lucysky1484 wrote:
> I have a general question:  If an owner deletes an archived message,  is a
> notification automatically generated to all moderators and owners of the
> group?
>

#38218 From: ottawahitech
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 12:03 am
Subject: 3 down 47 to go
ottawahitech
 
> > I am waiting with bated breath to find out whether Groups will survive or
if they will be included in the 50 properties Yahoo! plans to shut down:
> >
>
> Here are announcements about two yahoo communities scheduled for closure - is
anyone here a member?
>
> - Yahoo! Meme scheduled to be closed on may 25, 2012
> http://meme.yahoo.com/thememe/p/nf5MVta/?.pr=2
>
> -Yahoo! Desktop Widgets Gallery Website Discontinued on April 11, 2012
> http://widgets.yahoo.com/


Yahoo! kills Livestand
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2012/05/25/yahoo-kills-high-profile-reading-app-live\
stand/?mod=google_news_blog

#38219 From: "nowfuchsfree" <nowfuchsfree@...>
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 2:10 am
Subject: join without a Yahoo ID?
nowfuchsfree
Send Email Send Email
 
I have a new group so I can't manually put a member in.   I have 2 friends who
do not have Yahoo ID's nor facebook ID's or gmail.  How can they join the group?
When they click on "join this group" they get the Yahoo sign-in.  How can they
join without creating a Yahoo ID?  They don't want to create one, they are
elderly and don't understand.  Please tell me how to get around this so they can
join the group without a Yahoo ID.
Thanks!

#38220 From: ottawahitech
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 2:22 am
Subject: [GMF] Re: Bouncing Messages
ottawahitech
 
--- In GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com, Steve ODonnell wrote:
>
>  I do not understand how they can wind up in a bounced position since
> they never receive e-mails from the group. 

Simple, they may be signed on in other Groups by email (or digest), either
because they choose to, or some bossy mod made the  decision for them, sometimes
without their  knowledge.

  ________________________________
>  From: Barbara Lee Gates
>
> > There is a big danger in just deleting bouncing members.
> Doing
> > this you will also delete a lot of the 'web only' members,
> including
> > I assume most of those with a @yahoo.com address.

#38221 From: John <smilejkw@...>
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 3:01 am
Subject: Re: [GMF] Deleting an Archived Message
tokyoroses_2000
Send Email Send Email
 
There will be no notification, but the other moderator will be able to
see your activity by going into that area of your site.  Forgot exactly
where, but I have seen it .. sorry to be so vague on that place within the site.


[Mod note: Review moderator actions in Management - Group Activity -
Moderator Activity.]

> Not that I am aware of, as I've deleted archived messages&  other
> moderators in some groups have also deleted archived messages, and I
> didn't get a notification via email either way.
>
> Della
>
> On 5/25/12, lucysky1484 wrote:
>> I have a general question:  If an owner deletes an archived message,  is a
>> notification automatically generated to all moderators and owners of the
>> group?
>>

#38222 From: ottawahitech
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 3:14 am
Subject: Re: join without a Yahoo ID?
ottawahitech
 
--- In GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com, "nowfuchsfree" wrote:
>
> Please tell me how to get around this so they can join the group
> without a Yahoo ID.


If they only want to participate thru the mailing list they can subscribe to the
Group by sending an email to:
[Your Group Name]-subscribe@yahoogroups.com


[Mod note: And then replying to confirmation email sent back to them.]

#38223 From: Karen P WI <nowfuchsfree@...>
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 12:39 pm
Subject: Re: join without a Yahoo ID?
nowfuchsfree
Send Email Send Email
 
If they just sign up for the mailing list by the subscribe email you
mention, do they still show up on the member listing?  When they confirm
the request they aren't sent to that Yahoo log-in page again, are they?
--
Karen P/WI

#38224 From: "Barbara Lee Gates" <windsong88@...>
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 12:43 pm
Subject: RE: [GMF] Re: Bouncing Messages
pineywoodsqu...
Send Email Send Email
 
This post was not from me.  Need to trim more carefully

BJ
   ________________________________
> >  From: Barbara Lee Gates
> >
> > > There is a big danger in just deleting bouncing
members.
> > Doing
> > > this you will also delete a lot of the 'web only'
members,
> > including
> > > I assume most of those with a @yahoo.com address.

#38225 From: Lena@...
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 12:50 pm
Subject: Re: Bouncing Messages
lena_kiev
Send Email Send Email
 
> Posted by: "justkenneth"

> Suppose a member is subscribed via a Yahoo! email address which is
> bouncing and the last bounced message on their bounce history says
> that their email account has been disabled or discontinued

> Does this mean only that their Yahoo! email address has been
> disabled and that they may still be able to access the group via
> their Yahoo! account at the webpage

Yes, they can read messages on the groups.yahoo.com website.

> OR is their entire Yahoo!
> account disabled from logins?

No.

Do nothing with bouncing members unless a member asks you.
Spend your time writing on-topic messages to your group.

#38226 From: ottawahitech
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 2:20 pm
Subject: Re: Archived, old, messages
ottawahitech
 
--- In GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com, Paula “Dianne” <mercifulfate@...>
wrote:
>
> Some of my groups have many many many thousands of messages. And many
> many many are very old. The public can view my messages -- I have just
> changed to that, as getting the information out is the point, not just
> restricting it to a few.

Ahhh, it is difficult to take a Group that has operated as a members-only-Group
for many moons and changing it to a public Group. How did  you reach this 
decision? Did you consult your members and if so how did you get their input?
Did you use a Poll?

> But there have been disputes and name calling
> over the years and I am not sure I have deleted all those old records.

I personally do not  believe in sacrificing the history of one's Group just to
put a nice face on for the public. Let your members do the deleting  of their
own messages, if they are embarrassed by them. Hopefully you will be able to
maintain most messages.

> I know I can delete one page at a time

One of the things I love about Yahoo! Groups is the ability to revive old
discussion (which even Google Groups does not allow). As a wise man once said:
"Everything old is new again".

--
A forum for SERIOUS club founders
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/message/2

#38227 From: ottawahitech
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 2:38 pm
Subject: Where to find mod activity in Management logs (Re:Deleting an Archived Me
ottawahitech
 
> [Mod note: Review moderator actions in Management - Group Activity -
> Moderator Activity.]

...but if the moderator action has to do with Links, Files, etc. the logs are
available at:
Web Features (in Moderator Activity).

Just one of the little inconsistencies of  Groups.

#38228 From: "dsspille" <sspille@...>
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 5:04 pm
Subject: help--Restarting old group; changing name
dsspille
Send Email Send Email
 
I've gone in to an old group of mine and want to change the name, email address,
etc. to begin using it again.  I've been able to change the name that appears in
"My Groups," "View groups," but when I click on it, it gives me the message
"There is no group called [new group name]."

Sometimes I am able to get into the group, but when trying to make certain
changes in "Management: Description & Appearance," I receive the screen that
says, "There is no group called [new group name]."

What am I missing?  What do I need to do so that Yahoo recognizes the new group
name?

#38229 From: Shal Farley <shal@...>
Date: Sat May 26, 2012 10:20 pm
Subject: Re: [GMF] Re: join without a Yahoo ID?
shalfarley
Send Email Send Email
 
Karen,

> If they just sign up for the mailing list by the subscribe email you
> mention, do they still show up on the member listing?

Not until they reply to the confirmation request. But then yes, just like
members you Add (or would have added, if you could), they show the "Request
Profile" link where their ID would have been.

> When they confirm the request they aren't sent to that Yahoo log-in page
> again, are they?

No. Upon confirmation they are either Members or Pending Members, depending on
your group's setting.


One thing that hasn't been mentioned: without a Yahoo account they are
email-only members -- they can post and receive messages by email, they can use
the email commands to control their settings. But they cannot access the
members-only areas of your group's web pages, such as Files & Photos.

-- Shal

#38230 From: ottawahitech
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 1:42 am
Subject: Re: Can Yahoo! Be Turned Around?
ottawahitech
 
--- In GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Hill" <steve.hill@...> wrote:
>
> Went to blog and posted comment;

I did too. First I posted a comment after logging into Yahoo!, but
the  blogger said one could post without logging in and asked if
Yahoo! had given up on Groups so I tried to post another comment at:
http://lichtman.ca/can-yahoo-be-turned-around/
this time without logging  in. However,  so far my 2nd comment  has not shown up
and I wish I knew if it is because the software failed or because the blogger
has not approved it.

#38231 From: "tilda_ampersand" <tilda_ampersand@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 4:23 am
Subject: Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
tilda_ampersand
Send Email Send Email
 
Hello,

I am the primary moderator of the River City Gems Yahoo Group.  We have on
ongoing discussion of whether or not to allow members of the Group to make
posts:

A) promoting their business or products...whether they're a building contractor,
a rock band performer, or an author who wishes to sell copies of her latest
book, and;

B) personal property they don't want any more...an old bed frame, for example.

Those who argue that such posts should be allowed feel that they promote members
helping members, with the idea that fellow members would often want to work with
or for other members of the group, and that this provides a support service for
the membership, which is what our group is all about (member support of other
members).

Those who argue against allowing such posts take the position that either (1) it
is legally risky from a liability standpoint, or (2) that it is somehow
inappropriate for members to engage in financial transactions with one another,
or (3) that it just isn't normally allowed in most internet fora.

So my main question is:  Is that true?  Is a "no-sales" policy more or less the
norm in Yahoo groups, and if so, for what reason?  Also, any other comments or
observations that could be helpful to us in refining our posting policy would be
welcome.

Thanks in advance,

Tilda Ampersand
River City Gems Secretary and Yahoo Group Moderator

#38232 From: "~*~WillowRaven~*~" <WillowRavenSpirit@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 6:40 am
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
willowraven1
Send Email Send Email
 
Personally I think it all depends on the kind of group you have - what the basic 'set up' is - for example, is it a group that supports local businesses and artisans, or is it a group that supports a particular organization (etc etc).  I think if the group is one where having a limited amount of ads would be within the parameters of the group, I wouldn't see a problem with it.  I wouldn't have actual transactions occurring on the group and such, however just a simple name and link (if its an online business, for example) would be safe enough, or even something like "I am the owner of the ABC Pet Store in XYZ Town.  If you are looking for products from such a business, please contact me off-group for details and directions".  There *are* yahoo-groups specifically set up as advertising groups - I am in a few of them that are specifically for scrapbooking (paper, digital and "hybrid") - however each one has different guidelines....some allow unlimited ads per person per day, some say '1 ad per person per day' to help keep spamming down.  I also own a "community network" group where we put the business info in the FILES area for the group - each state has it's own folder and then each state is broken up by county.  We have a blanket "form" that people complete and when they do, we put it in their respective folder, and we have not had any problems with people getting 'inappropriate' emails or contact because of the sharing of information.  We *do* recommend that they don't share it within the actual postings on the group (mostly so search engines can't pull them up) as well as taking typical safety precautions when sharing personal information.

HTH.


~Chelle/WillowRaven




On Sun, May 27, 2012 at 11:23 PM, tilda_ampersand <tilda_ampersand@...> wrote:
Hello,

I am the primary moderator of the River City Gems Yahoo Group.  We have on ongoing discussion of whether or not to allow members of the Group to make posts:

A) promoting their business or products...whether they're a building contractor, a rock band performer, or an author who wishes to sell copies of her latest book, and;

B) personal property they don't want any more...an old bed frame, for example.

Those who argue that such posts should be allowed feel that they promote members helping members, with the idea that fellow members would often want to work with or for other members of the group, and that this provides a support service for the membership, which is what our group is all about (member support of other members).

Those who argue against allowing such posts take the position that either (1) it is legally risky from a liability standpoint, or (2) that it is somehow inappropriate for members to engage in financial transactions with one another, or (3) that it just isn't normally allowed in most internet fora.

So my main question is:  Is that true?  Is a "no-sales" policy more or less the norm in Yahoo groups, and if so, for what reason?  Also, any other comments or observations that could be helpful to us in refining our posting policy would be welcome.

Thanks in advance,

Tilda Ampersand
River City Gems Secretary and Yahoo Group Moderator




#38233 From: d*-*b Ydobon <hypnotoad911@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 8:07 am
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
hypnotoad911
Send Email Send Email
 
IMO - it depends on the criteria of the group.  You could put it to a vote within the group using the poll option.

One thing you SHOULD do, if you do decide to allow sales, to add a disclaimer as a footer to ALL posts that all sales transactions are between the parties involved and the group is not responsible and will not intervene if there is a dispute.  

Limiting the number of posts per day by a given person might also help keep the group from getting overrun by the get rich quick crowd.


 
___________________


Seventh Doctor: “Somewhere there’s danger, somewhere there’s injustice, somewhere else, the tea’s getting cold.”


From: tilda_ampersand <tilda_ampersand@...>
To: GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 11:23 PM
Subject: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?

Hello,

I am the primary moderator of the River City Gems Yahoo Group.  We have on ongoing discussion of whether or not to allow members of the Group to make posts:

A) promoting their business or products...whether they're a building contractor, a rock band performer, or an author who wishes to sell copies of her latest book, and;

B) personal property they don't want any more...an old bed frame, for example.

Those who argue that such posts should be allowed feel that they promote members helping members, with the idea that fellow members would often want to work with or for other members of the group, and that this provides a support service for the membership, which is what our group is all about (member support of other members).

Those who argue against allowing such posts take the position that either (1) it is legally risky from a liability standpoint, or (2) that it is somehow inappropriate for members to engage in financial transactions with one another, or (3) that it just isn't normally allowed in most internet fora.

So my main question is:  Is that true?  Is a "no-sales" policy more or less the norm in Yahoo groups, and if so, for what reason?  Also, any other comments or observations that could be helpful to us in refining our posting policy would be welcome.

Thanks in advance,

Tilda Ampersand
River City Gems Secretary and Yahoo Group Moderator




------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------
You are a member of Yahoo! GroupManagersForum.
----------------------------------------------
For more information, send a blank email to:
GroupManagersForum-help@yahoogroups.com

To stop receiving mail, send blank email to:
GroupManagersForum-nomail@yahoogroups.com
----------------------------------------------
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/

<*> Your email settings:
    Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/join
    (Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
    GroupManagersForum-digest@yahoogroups.com
    GroupManagersForum-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    GroupManagersForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/




#38234 From: Marilyn <banffwego@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 11:31 am
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
gotobanff
Send Email Send Email
 


On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:23 AM, tilda_ampersand <tilda_ampersand@...> wrote
.............


So my main question is: Is that true? Is a "no-sales" policy more or less the norm in Yahoo groups, and if so, for what reason? Also, any other comments or observations that could be helpful to us in refining our posting policy would be welcome.

Thanks in advance,

Tilda Ampersand
River City Gems Secretary and Yahoo Group Moderator

.............................................
No, a no-sales policy is not the norm for yahoo groups. That's mainly what ALL my groups are. I created the first Cheapcycle group in 2004 for the purpose of selling and posting services. This first group and many copycats that followed are doing quite well. I also set up a group that lists available salesgroups mainly in the US and Canada, but also quite a number of groups around the world. Many groups use the word Cheapcycle in their name, but many other sales groups have created other names and we include those in our listings too. Yahoo has no policy against not allowing groups and members to post sales. The sole purpose of these groups is for selling.
Marilyn




#38235 From: Shawnda Spille <sspille@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 2:37 pm
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
dsspille
Send Email Send Email
 
We have a policy that sales post are allowed if they are used items, especially if they relate to the purpose of the group (such as used curricula for our homeschooling group), but personal businesses must limit their post to once a quarter AND they must offer a discount or sale to the group. Otherwise, you have people joining for the sole purpose of promoting their nutritional products, cosmetics, kitchen gadgets, candles, etc.


#38236 From: aubrae <aubrae@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 8:19 pm
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
aub_rae
Send Email Send Email
 
In car groups I manage, both new and used car related items are allowed both by
individuals and their businesses. This means as an active member of the group
you may post these things. Or have a footer on your posts advertising.
If you are not an active member and all you do is advertise your business you
will be kept on moderation and asked to tone it down, and become an active
member and not just a sales person.
  In support groups I manage, no advertising is allowed, for groups or products.
aubrae

----- Original Message -----
From: "tilda_ampersand"
> Hello,
>
> I am the primary moderator of the River City Gems Yahoo Group.  We have on
ongoing discussion of whether or not to allow members of the Group to make
posts:
>

#38237 From: "cshenkenberger" <cshenk1@...>
Date: Mon May 28, 2012 9:50 pm
Subject: Re: Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
cshenkenberger
Send Email Send Email
 
--- In GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com, "tilda_ampersand"
<tilda_ampersand@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am the primary moderator of the River City Gems Yahoo Group.  We have on
ongoing discussion of whether or not to allow members of the Group to make
posts:

Hi Tilda,

It really depends on the group and it's aims.

For example 'River City Gems' means nothing to me.  I do not know if it is
related to a sports group in a small area or something else about some spot
called River City.

There is no rule on commercial postings being allowed.  It is up to what fits
your group.  I have a freecycle (no commerical ads or siglines) and a local chat
group (local businesses welcome to respond on request for services or have a
discrete URL on posting).

If you open it wide up, you can find a realtor posting 100 listings a day which
will destroy the group.

#38238 From: Vicki Siedow <SiedowAndAssociates@...>
Date: Tue May 29, 2012 2:34 am
Subject: RE: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
vickisiedow
Send Email Send Email
 

My main group is FLIP, or Female Legal and Investigative Professionals.  We started out in 2003 as a business networking group, then evolved into also doing charity work.  Because of the business networking aspect I require a signature block similar to mine, below.  That way it’s easy for members to send work to members.  I drag the sig info into CardScan, which organizes it into an electronic rolodex.  I often search message archives to find an investigator in a particular locale or specialty.  Signature blocks also mean that those who contribute more, get more exposure for themselves and their businesses.  We have a member directory and map, but most people don’t sign up for, or use it.  WE encourage the harvesting of contact information for networking purposes only.  It hasn’t been abused, but if it is we’ll just hunt down the offender and make it a group lesson. ;)

 

We request an introductory post, and it’s OK to promote yourself or your products so long as it’s conversational, not an ad, and it relates to the legal field.  It’s OK for a camera store owner to respond to a request for information on the best surveillance cameras, so long as they simply make suggestions and suggest people contact them.  We do post ads for events such as seminars and conventions if they are legal related. 

 

We have “casual weekends” during which we allow chit-chat and promotion of other interests and activities, such as “Check out my Etsy store,”  or “Vote for my dog.”  The weekends are a bit controversial as they produce a lot of posts and sometimes disagreements.  We don’t allow religion or politics for that reason.  I did create a sub group specifically to keep the off topic posts off the main list, but getting the members to use it is like herding cats.  Still, I think that the mild pandemonium is worthwhile because our members feel like a sisterhood.  I’ve often been told that our group is very different from the other PI YGs, more of a family.  We have the same crazies and occasional dustups as a family, too. ;)

 

 

Vicki Siedow

Siedow & Associates Investigations

2629 Foothill Blvd #262

La Crescenta, CA 91214

(Los Angeles County)

818-242-0130

818-631-2397 fax

Vicki@...

http://VickiPI.com

http://FLIPmysteries.tv

http://FLIPjustice.org

http://PrepaidLegal.com/hub/vsiedow

CA PI #22852

Member:

NCISS, NAFLP, SCFIA

 

From: GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of aubrae
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2012 1:20 PM
To: GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?

 

 

In car groups I manage, both new and used car related items are allowed both by individuals and their businesses. This means as an active member of the group you may post these things. Or have a footer on your posts advertising.
If you are not an active member and all you do is advertise your business you will be kept on moderation and asked to tone it down, and become an active member and not just a sales person.
In support groups I manage, no advertising is allowed, for groups or products.
aubrae

----- Original Message -----
From: "tilda_ampersand"
> Hello,
>
> I am the primary moderator of the River City Gems Yahoo Group. We have on ongoing discussion of whether or not to allow members of the Group to make posts:
>


#38239 From: "curt_gowan" <curt@...>
Date: Tue May 29, 2012 12:50 pm
Subject: Re: Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
curt_gowan
Send Email Send Email
 
Some tools for dealing with commercial posts that have proven useful with
various online forums and lists:

1. Incidental. You can make a rule that posting about an ongoing business is
inappropriate, but that posting about an incidental activity is OK. (Mirrors the
rules on home businesses and yard sales in many real-world communities.)


2. Signature. Require a signature that declares the poster's commercial
involvement in the topic or indicates their qualifications to state a
professional opinion on the topic. (Similar to the real-world law that
contractors must include their state contractor's license number on their
business card.)

Once you get them trained, you can get some very helpful posts from people who
are trolling for business -- essentially free samples of their expertise. And
they get leads -- which is what they want -- so everyone wins.


3. MLM. Most online forums and lists ban multi-level (or "network") marketing.

This quotation is helpful: "...when the neighborhood is turned into a
marketplace, something precious is lost... which is not easily regained... the
reflective reader would do well to think twice about the value of friends,
family, community..."
 from http://www.vandruff.com/mlm.html


4. Groupons. People mistakenly think that posting a groupon is a way to help a
local business.

Here's what we posted to stop them:

"Only half of what you pay to Groupon is eventually paid to the business.
Therefore, your transaction immediately starts off on the wrong foot.

"Here are two articles that explain how Groupon and similar outfits work:
NYTimes:
http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/23/doing-the-math-on-a-groupon-deal/
BusinessWeek:
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/content/mar2011/sb2011038_090899.htm

"Groupons, etc. can work for businesses that sell services, such as yoga
studios. (Because the additional cost to schedule a additional customers into a
class is low -- and it is possible that a few of the one-time visitors can be
sold a series of full-price visits.) And they can work for a business that is
desperate for visibility at any cost."

On that list, we do encourage recommending a local business based on personal
experience.

--cg

#38240 From: "sandy_beadz" <sandy@...>
Date: Tue May 29, 2012 7:51 pm
Subject: Re: [GMF] Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
sandy_beadz
Send Email Send Email
 
I allow advertising in my biggest group on Fridays only.  It has to be related
to the topic of the group & I encourage sellers to participate in the group
rather than just using us as an advertising venue.   We're a regional group so i
prefer that sellers be a relevant part of our region.  I'm somewhat strict about
how & when they advertise & use moderation & removal tools for repeated abuses.

It's doable but WILL require more of your time as a moderator to be sure it's
not abused.

Sandy

#38241 From: ottawahitech
Date: Tue May 29, 2012 10:58 pm
Subject: Re: Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
ottawahitech
 
--- In GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com, "tilda_ampersand"
<tilda_ampersand@...> wrote:
>
> So my main question is:  Is that true?  Is a "no-sales" policy more or less
the norm in Yahoo groups, and if so, for what reason?  Also, any other comments
or observations that could be helpful to us in refining our posting policy would
be welcome.
>

I don't believe there are any norms in YGs.

The software provides for a the widest range of Groups possible:  Groups can be
created with public or member-only access; some Groups are simply announcement
bulletin boards, to which only the Group moderators can post, while others are
discussion forums; some Groups are listed in the directory while others are
private by inviatation only; some do not allow any ads, some allow members to
add a "signature"  to their messages, some are stricly for buying and selling
...the variations of Yahoo Groups are virtually endless.

The decision whether to allow sales posts depends on the Group and the decision
is ultimately in the hands of the Group's "owner". For example you can see 
GMF's policy displayed in its periodic message:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/message/38007
"* We expect members to post and act responsibly. If you are not
sure what that means, you can check out the Yahoo Groups guidelines
at http://groups.yahoo.com/local/guidelines.html . Solicitations are
off topic and will be deleted without comment."

#38242 From: ottawahitech
Date: Wed May 30, 2012 5:53 pm
Subject: Nostalgia: recognizing past contributions
ottawahitech
 
Recognizing contributions made by individuals has always been an important
aspect of human society. In real life obituaries play a essential role in this
respect as people are recognized by others when they pass away. Also we name
institutions, streets, etc. after people we feel deserve such an honor, or we
give out various awards, all of which provide a podium to enter such names into
the history books.

After seeing a page on Wikipedia which documents all significant Wikipedians who
no longer edit Wikipedia,
(see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Missing_Wikipedians )
I am wondering if any Yahoo! Groups do something equivalent to recognize members
who have made major contributions to  their Group. Now that  many Groups have
been in  existence for more than 10 years, surely some have developed some
traditions/rituals/customs/folklore that recognize past member contributions?

To take just one  example, in GMF we had many contributions from member
"SewEverything",  who contributed extensively to discussions  from 2003-2010,
but then stopped abruptly. Do you think it is a good idea to do something
similar to Wikipedia's Missing Wikipedians in this case? What are the pros and
cons? Etc?

I would appreciate thoughts on this matter.

#38243 From: "Bruce Carter" <rbrucecarter@...>
Date: Wed May 30, 2012 6:17 pm
Subject: Re: Moderator question: should sales posts be allowed?
rbrucecarter
Send Email Send Email
 
One group I am a member of allows each member to post a maximum of one "for
sale" ad per month.

I personally ban sales in the message archives - the result of a member poll,
but there is a group labs application for it which I allow.

#38244 From: Shabbir <enjoywithshabbir2002@...>
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2012 1:07 am
Subject: Re: [GMF] join without a Yahoo ID?
enjoywithsha...
Send Email Send Email
 
Buddy I Know im replying too late dont know its going to help you or not..if some1 didnt replyed you..you try this tips

ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BOOKMARK THE WEBSITES AND SAVE THEM AND SHOW THEM HOW TO REFER THOSE WEBSITES WITHOUT DOING ANY SIGN-IN OR OTHER STUFF..(THIS WOULD BE THE EASIEST WAY FOR THEM TO REFER)

BUT ON A PERSONAL NOTE MAKE FOR THEM ID AND PASSWORD ..IT WOULD BE EASY FOR THEM TO GO LINE BY LINE AND READ IT..GOING THROUGH EACH WEBSITE AND GETTING LOST ON EACH SITE AND BLOGS WOULD BE CONFUSING..!!

THIS IS THE BEST IDEA I CAN DO..TRY IT AND LET ME KNOW IF IT WORKS..GOD BLESS YOU & KEEP SMILING ..ENJOY..!!
 
SHABBIR

Stay Safe,Save Earth & Save The Planet..!!
PLANT MORE TREES..!!


From: nowfuchsfree <nowfuchsfree@...>
To: GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, 25 May 2012 10:10 PM
Subject: [GMF] join without a Yahoo ID?

 
I have a new group so I can't manually put a member in. I have 2 friends who do not have Yahoo ID's nor facebook ID's or gmail. How can they join the group? When they click on "join this group" they get the Yahoo sign-in. How can they join without creating a Yahoo ID? They don't want to create one, they are elderly and don't understand. Please tell me how to get around this so they can join the group without a Yahoo ID.
Thanks!




#38245 From: "Andrew Bassett-Smith" <andrew@...>
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2012 1:30 am
Subject: Re: [GMF] join without a Yahoo ID?
andrew_b_s
Send Email Send Email
 

Another option is to join via email. Simply send a message to :::: GROUPNAME-subscribe@yahoogroups.com from the email address they want their messages to come in, and post by.

Unless doing moderator activities, I use YahooGroups extensively via email. No YahooID required if using it that way

 

Andrew

 

On 1/06/2012 11:07:40, Shabbir (enjoywithshabbir2002@...) wrote:
> Buddy I Know im replying too late dont know its going to help you or not..
> if some1 didnt replyed you..you try this tips
>
>
> ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BOOKMARK THE WEBSITES AND SAVE THEM AND SHOW THEM HOW
> TO REFER THOSE WEBSITES WITHOUT DOING ANY SIGN-IN OR OTHER STUFF..(THIS
> WOULD BE THE EASIEST WAY FOR THEM TO REFER)
>
>
> BUT ON A PERSONAL NOTE MAKE FOR THEM ID AND PASSWORD ..IT WOULD BE EASY
> FOR THEM TO GO LINE BY LINE AND READ IT..GOING THROUGH EACH WEBSITE AND
> GETTING LOST ON EACH SITE AND BLOGS WOULD BE CONFUSING..!!
>
>
> THIS IS THE BEST IDEA I CAN DO..TRY IT AND LET ME KNOW IF IT WORKS..GOD
> BLESS YOU & KEEP SMILING ..ENJOY..!!
>
>
> [Image]SHABBIR[Image]
>
> Stay Safe,Save Earth & Save The Planet..!!
> PLANT MORE TREES..!!
>
>
>
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: nowfuchsfree <nowfuchsfree@...>
> To: GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, 25 May 2012 10:10 PM
> Subject: [GMF] join without a Yahoo ID?
>
>
> I have a new group so I
> can't manually put a member in. I have 2 friends who do not have Yahoo ID's
> nor facebook
> ID's or gmail. How can they join the group? When they click on "j


#38246 From: GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri Jun 1, 2012 10:59 am
Subject: File - GMF_Information.txt
GroupManagersForum@yahoogroups.com
Send Email Send Email
 
Welcome to the Yahoo! Group Managers Forum. You are receiving this message
automatically as a member of our GroupManagersForum. We are glad you took
the time to join our group.

* Our GMF Group's web resources are very open and very public. Our message
archives, bookmarks, and more are viewable and searchable by non-members.
GMF message archives are indexed by major search engines. Unfortunately,
due to Yahoo! restrictions, you must be a member of GMF and logged into
Yahoo! to access our Files and Photos sections.

* We expect members to post and act responsibly. If you are not
sure what that means, you can check out the Yahoo Groups guidelines
at http://groups.yahoo.com/local/guidelines.html . Solicitations are
off topic and will be deleted without comment.

* Email attachments are permitted! To prevent malicious attachments, avoid
spam, off-topic messages, and certain kinds of spoofing, ALL messages sent
to GMF are moderated. (NOTE: Responsibly trimmed replies will move through
the pending queue much faster.) Despite these measures, be aware that there
is no way to prevent email address spoofing; you are encouraged to be vigilant
against any and all threats arriving via email. Your GMF moderators make no
guarantees regarding the safety of emails arriving from this or any other
Yahoo! Group address.

* We are always looking for suggestions from our members to make this
group better for all. Feel free to address any questions, comments, or
concerns directly to the group moderators (even those who choose to hide
their email address!) via email to GroupManagersForum-owner@yahoogroups.com .

* Visit - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/join - to
check your GMF membership options. You may elect to conceal your email
and IP address from moderators and members alike. This limits you to
posting only from the web site, but will preserve your privacy to a
greater extent than possible when using email. Due to the extremely
open nature of the web-based content areas at GMF, we recommend you
try this handy, but often underrated feature of Yahoo! Groups.

* You may choose to get GMF messages individually, in a Daily Digest,
Special Notices, or no email at all.  If using Daily Digest and posting
by email, please trim the Digest portion of the message before posting.

GMF Mission Statement:

We strive to be a resource of the HIGHEST QUALITY for Owners and
Moderators of Yahoo! Groups. We allow as much information as possible
from our group to be accessed by visitors! Would you like to be a better
Yahoo! Group Owner and/or Moderator? Would you like to see even more
improvements in Yahoo! Groups? We discuss our experiences as both group
Owners and Moderators, share ideas for promoting and customizing the
content areas, and offer various techniques for managing groups.

GMF History:

This group was the former Club Founders Forum (CFF) and was converted
from a Yahoo! Club into a Yahoo! Group which we then renamed as GMF.
Yahoo! announced the acquisition of eGroups on 6-28-00 and launched
Yahoo!Groups on 1-25-01. The migration of Clubs to Groups began on
2-6-02. Our club converted on 2-14-02. You will sometimes see Yahoo!
Clubs that were converted to Groups referred to as "Grubs."

RESOURCES:

GMF Group Bookmarks:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/links

GMF Email Commands List Help:
mailto:GroupManagersForum-help@yahoogroups.com

GMF Files archives include the ever-popular and very useful "Home Page
Tricks" that explains a little about using HTML in Group descriptions:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GroupManagersForum/files/

Yahoo! Groups Moderator Help Start Page:
http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/ownmod/index.html

We would like all members to note that this message is also posted to
the group each month. [Latest revision: 4/20/2012.]

We look forward to your contributions and thank you for your interest.


Mark (OldOnliner), Founder & Owner
MisterE (mister_eeeeeeeee), Owner
Sheri (MichChick98), Owner (on hiatus)
OHT (ottawahitech), Moderator
Shal (shalfarley), Moderator
Jack (thejackofclubs), Moderator

Messages 38217 - 38246 of 41431   Oldest  |  < Older  |  Newer >  |  Newest
Add to My Yahoo!      XML What's This?

Copyright 2010 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Guidelines NEW - Help