Public Groups

BamaJenn · 01-30-2007, 11:05 AM

Ok... I'm not a newbie or a novice but I feel like a doofus for having to ask this one.

Under my profile it says that I'm not a member of any public groups. Public groups? What the heck is a public group? How can one join a public group if they don't know what they are?

**MickeyBabe** · 01-30-2007, 11:27 AM

Jenn... you are in no way a "doofus" for asking a question here.

Public Groups are places like AIM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and such. It lists your "screen name" so that other members can then find you there too!

MandaBella · 01-30-2007, 11:30 AM

The last time I asked Lou about this, he had told me had this option disabled for DWT. That was awhile ago come to think about it...

On other message boards using similar software, they make use of this option. Lou, so far, has chosen not to. Personally after looking at this option used elsewhere, I think the "groups" tend to be more exclusionary instead of inclusive. I'm not an expert on Lou's motives, but I know one of his goals with this website to be warm, welcoming, and inclusive of everyone.

MandaBella · 01-30-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MickeyBabe

Jenn... you are in no way a "doofus" for asking a question here.

Public Groups are places like AIM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and such. It lists your "screen name" so that other members can then find you there too!

MBabe....if you look at people's profiles, AIM, MSN, Yahoo. etc. are listed under "contact info." Below the contact info box is another box called "Group Memberships." Under that box, it reads "Username is not a member of any public groups." I think that is what Jenn is refering to...

**MickeyBabe** · 01-30-2007, 12:34 PM

I looked at a profile and didn't look far enough down.

My bad!

I stand corrected!

Thanks Mandabella!

BamaJenn · 01-30-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandaBella

The last time I asked Lou about this, he had told me had this option disabled for DWT.

Well then groovy - question answered... I'm not missing out on anything! LOL!!!

firemedic · 01-31-2007, 10:01 AM

I often wondered, but didn't want to ask. Thanx for going out on a limb, Jenn.

01-30-2007, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
BamaJenn In Love with a Married Dead Man Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Water Hole Posts: 4,932	Public Groups Ok... I'm not a newbie or a novice but I feel like a doofus for having to ask this one. Under my profile it says that I'm not a member of any public groups. Public groups? What the heck is a public group? How can one join a public group if they don't know what they are? __________________ "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney Visited In: 1983, 1988, 1989 x2, 1991, 1992, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (passholder), 2008 and booked for January 2009! Once you go, you know. There is nothing like seeing your child's eyes light up at the sight of Mainstreet USA.

01-30-2007, 11:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
MickeyBabe Lady Moderator ........................ Sassy but Humble Parks Game Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Second star to the right... Posts: 3,747	Jenn... you are in no way a "doofus" for asking a question here. Public Groups are places like AIM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Skype and such. It lists your "screen name" so that other members can then find you there too! __________________ ´¨) ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Faith Trust and Pixie Dust*

01-30-2007, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
MandaBella Beloved Honey Bee Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Diamond State Posts: 22,514	The last time I asked Lou about this, he had told me had this option disabled for DWT. That was awhile ago come to think about it... On other message boards using similar software, they make use of this option. Lou, so far, has chosen not to. Personally after looking at this option used elsewhere, I think the "groups" tend to be more exclusionary instead of inclusive. I'm not an expert on Lou's motives, but I know one of his goals with this website to be warm, welcoming, and inclusive of everyone. __________________ Amanda boo...to you...a trick...or treat...for you that's boo it's you know who...a boo to you and you and you and you. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

01-30-2007, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
MickeyBabe Lady Moderator ........................ Sassy but Humble Parks Game Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Second star to the right... Posts: 3,747	I looked at a profile and didn't look far enough down. My bad! I stand corrected! Thanks Mandabella! __________________ ´¨) ¸.·´¸.·´¨) ¸.·¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Faith Trust and Pixie Dust*

01-31-2007, 10:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
firemedic It's not something you do...It's something you are. Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Posts: 1,596	I often wondered, but didn't want to ask. Thanx for going out on a limb, Jenn. __________________ I love being a firefighter....It takes my mind off common sense!

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