Laura Corin Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not sure how I feel about all our social groups being visible on each post. I'm not ashamed of my allegiances, but somehow I'd rather people met me as me, rather than as a list of beliefs. Similarly, I'd rather 'talk' to an individual on the board without being distracted by some displayed allegiances that I find worrying. What do you think? Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I was trying to find a way to hide them. Also, I'm trying to figure out how to leave a group I no longer need. Can't find that either. I think I would rather the groups weren't listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it. I am going to join one or more. It's not that I want them to be secret, but...I don't know, just more private? For example, if someone clicked on my profile they could see them. But not have them listed on every post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 To leave a group - hit the "group cp" - "manage members" - go to your name and edit - remove member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Similarly, I'd rather 'talk' to an individual on the board without being distracted by some displayed allegiances that I find worrying. I don't care for it, for precisely this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I left my groups this morning. I didn't like change so early in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kidlets4me Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it either. I can see it being helpful if you didn't know a particular group existed and wanted to become a member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang!Zoom! Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't care for it, but I understand the reasoning behind it, they will be more explored, it's a nice feature of the board that's been hidden for a while. I hope it helps some folks out. I'll probably go back and use them again though, just fell out of them for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I admit I had hoped that moving the groups out of the Chat threads would make the social groups less noticeable, but now the distinctions are even more obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't care for it, but I understand the reasoning behind it, they will be more explored, it's a nice feature of the board that's been hidden for a while. I hope it helps some folks out. I'll probably go back and use them again though, just fell out of them for a while. I understand that but I feel like I'm wearing a tee shirt that has personal information on it. It's not that it's secret but I feel like my personal beliefs it might overshadow my words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Don't like it either. Fine with it being in my profile, just not under my avatar in every single post. Not that I'd even remembered they existed for oh, a couple of years, or that the ones I'm in are all that "controversial", but still... it's the principle... ;) I've also noticed that the posts from people in a whole lot of social groups take up a ton of space now! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it at all, and some of them aren't even relevant anymore, like "Imp's new smile prayer thread". That wasn't even a social group. Quite frankly, I'm not finding anything about this new board that I like. I didn't like the switch from the old, old board, but eventually there were things to like. This one, nope. This is just one more ick factor to me. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennay Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it - makes me feel exposed somehow. I'm very introverted so that probably has something to do with it. I just went and deleted myself from some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 So, it also looks like we can delete/ban other members from the group? Isn't that....wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charcat13 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm makes the page look really busy and cluttered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like anonymity in some ways. This feels rather exposing to me. I also find it makes the page the cluttered. I don't mind them being on my profile page, but not with every post I make. I also find it rather disconcerting that I could go into a group and ban anyone in the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 So, it also looks like we can delete/ban other members from the group? Isn't that....wrong? I guess you guys had better not make me mad. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I can't figure out how to leave the groups I'm supposed to belong to. They show up in my profile, but when I go to them my only option is to join, and I'm not listed as a member in any of them (except the one I want to be in and joined this morning). Do I have to join them all to leave them? ETA: Never mind... I still have a "Join group" option, but there are two tiers of alphabetical lists for each, and I'm in the second. All I had to do was to continue advancing through the member list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I hate it all. My "new content" feed has become worthless (add that to the gaping hole where my subscriptions used to be), because I now have to wade past 10 billion social group posts. I'm going to leave my social groups (that I never really participated in anyways) and get that junk off my sidebar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caroljenn Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it. I am going to join one or more. It's not that I want them to be secret, but...I don't know, just more private? For example, if someone clicked on my profile they could see them. But not have them listed on every post. I agree. If people want to see and want to take the time to go to my profile, they can, but every post is a little weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Don't like it either. Fine with it being in my profile, just not under my avatar in every single post. Not that I'd even remembered they existed for oh, a couple of years, or that the ones I'm in are all that "controversial", but still... it's the principle... ;) I've also noticed that the posts from people in a whole lot of social groups take up a ton of space now! :D Yes, this. It seems a bit unnecessary too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I suspect the groups showing up in each post feature can be switched off globally. I'm content to wait until Other John weighs in before fretting too much. :) Hopefully, something similar can be done about keeping the posts out of "View New Content." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 So, it also looks like we can delete/ban other members from the group? Isn't that....wrong? Yes, OtherJohn has some work to do. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm hoping it will be turned off soon. One of the reasons I started the CTT group was so people could have a bit more privacy than the old GB or new CB when asking about joining the church or any general questions they may have. It might be awkward for some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PachiSusan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like that it's under our profile picture on every post. Again, I'm not embarrassed about the groups, but if they're private, they should be private, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avila Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Not a fan. I am not ashamed of them by any means, but I don't need to be strictly defined by them either. I think it will end with some stereotyping and disregarding of people solely based on their affiliations. And some people will be reluctant to join social groups like the religious searching ones because they don't want the whole board automatically knowing they have questions. I know the groups were open to being read by non-members, but it was not being advertised publicly that you joined one. My 2 cents anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not sure what I like less, seeing the groups under the avatars or having them show in New Content. Hopefully those two features can be easily disabled. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Never mind....I see the posts now :p I would also prefer not to have social groups listed on every posts. I don't mind if it's on profiles though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I have forums selected too, butthe social group postings are still there. *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I joined some groups this morning not knowing they would show. It is very odd the only one I belonged to before doesn't show. I never managed to participate but......anyway I don't think I like it. Maybe I will quit what I joined. If people want things like religious affiliation listed it is in their siggy. Profile is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm content to wait until Other John weighs in before fretting too much. :) He has said he's aware of the issues being brought up and is looking into them (on the Social Groups sticky at the top). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I understand that but I feel like I'm wearing a tee shirt that has personal information on it. It's not that it's secret but I feel like my personal beliefs it might overshadow my words. I haven't joined a social group because, I'm not so easily pegged. There are ones that I enjoy being a part of, but on the otherhand if the assumption is that I fit the description of that social group pretty verbatim, that could be a problem when my posts are inconsistent with that. I'm kind of a square peg in a round hole type person. So, I prefer to not have social group listings attached to me. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 For all the same reasons as everyone else: I don't like it being all out in the open either...let's have some patience and see what Other John says. ~coffee~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I was surprised to see I was in one.... And those of you that said you removed yourself - I still see a bunch listed under your names. I don't like it, mainly because I don't want to look and think, "OHHHH, well, that explains why..... " or something. I like getting advice from everyone - and this just makes it, I dunno, just something! I'm adjusting to the board - I liked the other one better, which was better than the first one when I was here.... but why isn't there a "Jump to" button at the bottom?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I forgot I was in a group until I saw it under my name. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 posting for a test.... ok, none not sure what I think about it either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2TheTeam Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Although, I'm admittedly confused still (it's a newby trait. I'm working on it. ;)), I don't like the groups displayed. It feels like it is private information. If I read one, I feel like I'm invading and reading something I shouldn't be, KWIM? Plus, it looks cluttered. I am hesitant to join any for this reason. Not ashamed either, but also don't want to be defined by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Testing to see what groups I might have joined in the past...not an active member of anything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 To leave a group - hit the "group cp" - "manage members" - go to your name and edit - remove member. Thanks for this information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Testing to see if I'm actually a member of any groups. Nope, I'm not and I guess I'll keep it that way. It's kind of weird having it right there. I've been considering joining the Progressive Christianity AND the Atheist, agnostic one since I'm kind of searching for a place and working out what I believe. I guess that could be considered kind of strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it and I left all of my groups today. I also don't want to know about the social groups everyone else belongs to unless they choose to mention it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not sure how I feel about all our social groups being visible on each post. I'm not ashamed of my allegiances, but somehow I'd rather people met me as me, rather than as a list of beliefs. Similarly, I'd rather 'talk' to an individual on the board without being distracted by some displayed allegiances that I find worrying. What do you think? Laura Hey Laura! I know what you mean and agree. I like to think that I can talk with anyone here whether or not we belong to the same group. I know you and I have talked over the years. So, don't let that stop now, right!?!?! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 To leave a group, first click "social groups" on the bar at the top of this page. Your groups should be listed at the top. Click on the group you want to remove. Then follow Jean's instructions below: To leave a group - hit the "group cp" - "manage members" - go to your name and edit - remove member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like them displayed. I would like to join one you'd never think I would, for my own reasons, and have been invited to, but I feel awkward about it enough as it is, without it being displayed, because I don't want to either turn off or offend anyone. I'm not even homeschooling anymore, so I prob should just stop posting in general. The wonderful thing about this board (one of many wonderful things) is that it really is a beautiful place for online socializing, and we talk about all sorts of things, not even "just" homeschooling--Arggh. Social groups are nice, I guess, but I just want us all to be friends, even if we are very different from each other. I don't like having to explain everything. IDK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I don't like it either. I can see it being helpful if you didn't know a particular group existed and wanted to become a member. I didn't know such groups existed, but I'd rather they not show on my posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not even homeschooling anymore... Reported. Just kidding! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 It doesn't bother me. I didn't even notice until I saw this thread. ;) What I'm wandering though is how do we join groups. I can't seem to figure it out. I thought I had joined more than two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 It seems odd to me. I am not a fan of this but if I were, it would be listed right under my profile!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm not even homeschooling anymore, so I prob should just stop posting in general. I have appreciated the information people post who did homeschool but still hang around :) Please don't go.... despite milovany's nastiness ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butterflymommy Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I like it. It's interesting to see what groups people belong to, and if one might be a group worth joining. And I would hope most people wouldn't define a person solely by their groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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