Question for admin

[Kevin Garrod]

Nothing controversial!
On my profile page, and presumably everyone else's there is a section marked "groups" and "permission groups".
What is this feature for please?

[DJT]

Kevin,

It might be worth sending this using the Contact Us button at the bottom of most pages. Guaranteed to be read then....

[Kevin Garrod]

Thanks Dave, I'll try that later if no reply from admin, I just thought someone else might know if I was being a bit thick? Hence posting it here for all to see!

[DJT]

No thicker than me Kevin. I'd not noticed those sections......

[brian0443]

There are a lot of options within the VBulletin system which we do not use. Very often because we dont know they exist. I dont pretend to know the system but I do have search permissions which ordinary members do not. So Kevin, here is the answer. And if you decide to use the facility and get stuck come back to me
Brian
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 photos, 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 joingroups.
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

[Kevin Garrod]

Brian, thanks for the reply, very helpful.
Do you know if the create a group function is active?

[brian0443]

Brian, thanks for the reply, very helpful.
Do you know if the create a group function is active?

Sorry Kevin, I missed the relevant phrase
Can I create my own Group?
As a registered member, you can create your own Group (providing the administrator allows this).

The Groups options have never been activated.
Brian