Group Memberships

[RocketFoot]

I know we talked about this before...but I had the opportunity to use group memberships on another forum and it is kinda cool! This is how it works...

A member can create a group that will be listed as an available group in the groups section. Other members can then join said group. The groups basically are like a shout box or mini forum. You can post messages to other members of that particular group. The groups can be public or private (invite only) When you create or join a group, the group name appears in your profile.

"Ok Rocket, thats cool and all, but why?" Why you ask? Well, I think it would be nice to have groups for XD Owners, Anaconda Owners, AR15 Owners, AK Owners, OC'ers, CC'ers...etc. Only firearm related groups and only just for fun! Also, make them only viewable by registered members so guests cant see or participate...

All in all, I just think it would be something else to add content to the forums and help bring people closer via common interests. If you don't like the idea, you don't have to use it...it is totally optional.

So what do you think? Can we have Groups turned on?

[headcase]

nevermind

[Emptymag]

There are enough "cliques" on the forum as it is.

Additionally, when you create "hidden" discussion rooms, it takes away from the community feel, and the info that is shared will not be visible to those who may have learned from having seen it. (I'm thinking AR build "private" discussions, as an example)

I don't care for the idea as I understand it.

[XD45]

IBTL......

[RocketFoot]

Originally Posted by Emptymag

There are enough "cliques" on the forum as it is.

Additionally, when you create "hidden" discussion rooms, it takes away from the community feel, and the info that is shared will not be visible to those who may have learned from having seen it. (I'm thinking AR build "private" discussions, as an example)

I don't care for the idea as I understand it.

Yeah, I guess it would be redundant to have separate discussions about anything that can be in the main forums...but I just think it would be cool to add groups to your profiles. No need to get rowdy and lock it...the forum topic say "we want your suggestions," so I did!

[er2006]

Originally Posted by RocketFoot

Yeah, I guess it would be redundant to have separate discussions about anything that can be in the main forums...but I just think it would be cool to add groups to your profiles. No need to get rowdy and lock it...the forum topic say "we want your suggestions," so I did!

It is a good idea, many other forums have some unique topics and features, they seem to be doing well. I myself am not a joiner , this is one of the few things I have ever joined, but it is a great experience , It would be nice to have a few more enhancements.

[Emptymag]

Originally Posted by RocketFoot

Yeah, I guess it would be redundant to have separate discussions about anything that can be in the main forums...but I just think it would be cool to add groups to your profiles. No need to get rowdy and lock it...the forum topic say "we want your suggestions," so I did!

Who said anything about locking it?

Suggest away. I was simply adding my opinion as everyone else is free to do.

[soberbyker]

Originally Posted by XD45

IBTL......

Originally Posted by Emptymag

Who said anything about locking it?

Suggest away. I was simply adding my opinion as everyone else is free to do.

From:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=IBTL

1. IBTL

"In Before The Lock": An abbreviation posted to a thread on a web-based forum when the poster knows that any rational debate has long since been abandoned, and will shortly be locked by the forum administrator.

Original poster: Welfare is bad!
Second poster: Oh yeah? Well, you're a nazi!
Original poster: Oh yeah? Well, you're an idiot!
Third poster: IBTL!
Admin: I'm locking this thread. Nothing to see here, move along.

2. IBTL

In Before The Lock - threads with no content are locked. some, however, manage to post before the admin sees the thread and post comments like IBTL

Oritinal thread content: blah blah blah!

Reply: wtf?
IBTL!

[Emptymag]

Yeah, Bill, I saw that, but ignored it. (XD's thoughtful post)

I knew what Rocket meant, but the way his post read, it sounded like I was going to lock the thread or something.

Just making it clear that people shouldn't be afraid to give suggestions for fear of having the thread locked

[Kaos]

I wouldn't care for sub discussion forums for groups, but as far as having groups that are profile visible why not?

NRA
GOAC
GOA
and the group types that rocket listed as well.