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How do I reply to email notifications?
There are two ways to reply to email notifications. You can click on the link supplied in the notification, log into the Commons, and reply; OR you can Reply By Email, from the comfort of your inbox. For more information … Continue reading →
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How can I leave a group?
To unsubscribe from a group, go to the group’s page and click ”Leave Group.” The link is right under the group icon image. Click here for a screenshot showing the the process.
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Why am I not receiving Group updates via email?
First, please check your notification settings to make sure that you have set your preferences correctly. Second, please check your account’s spam filter or spam folder, as we have received several reports of group activity stream posts being caught by … Continue reading →
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How can I attach an existing Commons site to a Group?
To connect an existing site to a group, go to your group home page, and click “Admin” (yes, you need to be an administrator of the group to do this) > Click on Group Blog link > Check the box … Continue reading →
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How can groups create a group web site that automatically makes group members subscribers to the site?
We’ve enabled a pretty neat group blog function that makes it easy for group admins to attach a WordPress site to a group. Go to your group and click the “Admin” tab on the left-hand menu. Click ”enable group blog.” … Continue reading →
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Can I view a hidden group without being a member?
Hidden groups aren’t listed in the groups directory, however, those with access to the group URL can view the group name and description. Group content and member information can only be accessed by members of a hidden group.
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I joined a hidden group and now can see it and all its members. Can everyone else?
No. When users create or become members of hidden groups, they will see them in the group listing on the homepage, but it will be visible only to members of the group, not to the general public or to members … Continue reading →
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What’s the difference between public, private, and hidden groups?
All content in public groups (member listing, forum posts, activity stream posts) is available to be viewed by anyone, even viewers who aren’t logged into the site. Public groups are listed in the public directory of groups, and any member … Continue reading →
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What are the differences in permissions for the various group roles, i.e. Admins, Moderators, Members?
Administrators can do the following things that moderators cannot do: 1) Change group settings, eg turn group blog on or off, turn group forums on or off, change group status from public to private, etc 2) Post Annoucements 3) Change … Continue reading →