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diff --git a/doc/groups b/doc/groups deleted file mode 100644 index 645390e0c..000000000 --- a/doc/groups +++ /dev/null @@ -1,42 +0,0 @@ -Users on %%site.name%% can create *groups* that other users can join. -Groups can be a great way to share information and entertainment with -a group of people who have a common interest or background. - -You can find out about groups on the server on the -[Groups](%%action.groups%%) page. You can join a group by clicking on -the "Join" button either in the group list or on the group's home page. - -Starting a new group --------------------- - -If you want, you can start a new group for friends and people with -common interests. Note that all groups are free for anyone to join. - -To start a new group, use the [new group](%%action.newgroup%%) tool -and fill out the form. Describe your group as best you can if you want -people to be able to find it. - -When choosing the nickname for your group, try to keep it short. The -nickname is included in every message to and from the group, so the -less chars the better. Try using acronyms for organizations, or -airport codes for places (like 'pdx' instead of 'portland'). - -Sending messages to a group ---------------------------- - -You can send a message to a group using the syntax "!groupname" -anywhere in the message. If you have more than one group named, the -notice will go to each group. Only members can send notices to a -group, and groups do not respond to direct messages (DMs). - -Receiving messages ------------------- - -New group messages will appear in your inbox, and will also come to -your phone or IM client if you've set them up to receive notices. - -Remote groups -------------- - -While it's technically possible, this version of Laconica does not -support remote group membership. |