Announcing - TrainBoard Groups

FriscoCharlie Jul 26, 2008

  1. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    We're pleased to announce our newest feature, TrainBoard Groups.

    What are TrainBoard Groups?

    They are similar to Yahoo Groups or any other social networking site where users can create and manage their own groups.

    Unlike a forum, they don't have seperate threads but they do have ongoing discussions, photo uploading, etc.

    This will be a great way to gauge support for new forums, or allow people to have their own niche group here at TrainBoard.

    If you have questions, please ask.

    Charlie
     
  2. SP 9811

    SP 9811 TrainBoard Member

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    Charlie
    Love the new features, just one question. How do I access the Groups from the main forum page? I have been getting to it from your email announcement.
    Thanks for making an awesome site even better!
    Thom
     
  3. Scott Stutzman

    Scott Stutzman TrainBoard Member

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    Thom,
    Go to the My Trainboard tab. It's in there.:tb-biggrin:
     
  4. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Thom-

    In the dark gray bar, above this Forum, where you see "My TrainBoard", "Blogs", etc, click on "Quick Links." It's in the menu there.

    Boxcab E50
     
  5. MP333

    MP333 TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow, this is an interesting new feature!
     
  6. SP 9811

    SP 9811 TrainBoard Member

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    :thumbs_up::thumbs_up:Thanks for the help guys!
     
  7. Norfolk_Southern_Fan

    Norfolk_Southern_Fan E-Mail Bounces

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    I just made a new group on it...does that mean I would be a moderator of it?? Or is that still the admin job on the regular site??
     
  8. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    You are.

    Charlie
     
  9. Triplex

    Triplex TrainBoard Member

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    I created a group... at least, I think I did. I clicked "Save," but it hasn't shown up.

    Also, what exactly do the different types of groups mean? I can figure out "Invite Only", but what's the difference between that, "Public" and "Moderated"?
     
  10. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    What's the name of your Group?

    I'd say that "Public" means open posting. "Moderated" means you look at and approve posts.

    Boxcab E50
     
  11. Triplex

    Triplex TrainBoard Member

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    "Tagungsort der Bahn."
     
  12. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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  13. Triplex

    Triplex TrainBoard Member

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    I can see it too, now. Strange...?

    EDIT: But only from directly linking to it. It doesn't show up on the main list of groups.
     
  14. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hard to say. It's up and working now. Have fun!

    Boxcab E50
     
  15. FriscoCharlie

    FriscoCharlie Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Bumping this topic back as I have heard from several people that they were not aware of this new feature.

    Charlie
     
  16. BuddyBurton

    BuddyBurton TrainBoard Supporter

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    Hey folks:

    For those who don't how to get to the TrainBoard Groups, just click on "Quick Links" and scroll down to the "Networking" section.
     
  17. SteamDonkey74

    SteamDonkey74 TrainBoard Supporter

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    I started a logging themed group called "Logging Operations Fans and Modelers." I am hoping to have some company soon. Meanwhile, I will try and post links and other items of interest.
     
  18. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    I'd never have guessed that anyone named SteamDonkey would be interested in logging! :tb-biggrin::tb-biggrin::tb-biggrin:

    Boxcab E50
     
  19. SteamDonkey74

    SteamDonkey74 TrainBoard Supporter

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    >GRIN< Yeah, where did I come up with that, anyway?
     
  20. Joseph

    Joseph TrainBoard Supporter

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    Watash

    sorry to but in guys, but can someone steer me to the right thread re Our friend Watash. I want to send his card today. thanks and cheers
     

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