Can we use social groups for what ever we want?

[DeanMc]

I mean so long as it does not violate the AUP?

[brad jones]

No.

That is the only answer I can give to your very broadly asked question :).

Social groups should relate to the focus of this site in some manner. We will allow some social groups that are tangential, but they really need to keep with the spirit of VBForums overall.

For example, I'd allow a Halo Warriors group even though it is not VB because it does fit within the spirit of the site. We won't allow a "Beer drinkers" social group because it is too chit chat. We'd prefer that most social groups be more relevant to the site and programming though.

Brad!

[DeanMc]

I was actually thinking of say having a project that would grow via a social group. So for instance in my next iteration of x:Light I would like to have a second programmer, a HTML guru and an ASP.NET dev to help out an I felt a social group would be the best way forward. Also people may be encouraged to play with the source more rather than just banging it into the code bank and then asking someone via PM to help.

[DeanMc]

Or am I missing the point of social groups I.E should they be more like a WPF lovers group sort of thing?

[penagate]

I was actually thinking of say having a project that would grow via a social group. So for instance in my next iteration of x:Light I would like to have a second programmer, a HTML guru and an ASP.NET dev to help out an I felt a social group would be the best way forward. Also people may be encouraged to play with the source more rather than just banging it into the code bank and then asking someone via PM to help.
In my opinion collaborating on a community project is a very good use of groups on this site.

[DeanMc]

Cool so my next question is how to set one up?

[penagate]

From the menu bar on this site:

Community | Social Groups

then 'Create a New Group'

However, I am not sure which usergroups have permissions to create groups. Brad or Joe would have to answer that.

[DeanMc]

It would seem that which ever ones have it im not one of them.

[techgnome]

huh.... I can create one.... :eek:

-tg

[DeanMc]

It must be when you are a member with over 2000 posts.

[Nightwalker83]

It must be when you are a member with over 2000 posts.

More posts are required! I have more than 2000 posts and I don't get an option to create a social group.

[RobDog888]

Check the FAQ and do you see those links?
http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=561973

[Nightwalker83]

Check the FAQ and do you see those links?


Yes, but that is only to join a group that has already been created!

Edit:

The option to create a group is not listed for me!

Edit II:

Found it! It is on the social groups page.

[DeanMc]

Nope I still don't got it so it must be for power posters.

[Nightwalker83]

Nope I still don't got it so it must be for power posters.

You were correct in post #10!

[brad jones]

WPF lovers group

That would be a good one!

WPF = Windows Presentation Foundation (keep it clean people ;) :D )

Brad!

[Nightwalker83]

Since VBForums is mainly for the programing languages such as VB, VB.Net, C++, etc would I be allowed to start a group for the web languages html, javascipt, etc?

[brad jones]

Since VBForums is mainly for the programing languages such as VB, VB.Net, C++, etc would I be allowed to start a group for the web languages html, javascipt, etc?

Yes. Anything programming or techie is more than appropriate.

[DeanMc]

Well as soon as I hit 2000 posts Il begin making my group lol!

[Nightwalker83]

Well as soon as I hit 2000 posts Il begin making my group lol!

I created the "Web Developers of VBForums" group a couple of days ago. :)