"Add" Link to Groups pages +4
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While its possible to add existing entities to a group through the "Create" link (after going to the org/event/etc. page and if you're observant enough, find the "add to my groups link", its clear this process is not simple enough. I'm surprised there aren't more people adding content to groups frankly.
There should be an "Add" link (perhaps a + symbol or pop-up explanation) which directs users to search the WiserEarth website for existing entities.
Also, users should be able to add existing groups to the "Related Groups" box, which only lists groups that a user has created from its "Create" link. Users need an "add" link to connect existing groups (which can be related to more than one group)
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This has been a long overdue feature for the groups. :) I will ticket it up and slot it in as soon as we have a good interface for people to find existing entities to add to their groups.
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Being able to "ADD" exiting groups to the Organizations / Resources of a WiserEarth Group should definitely be one of the top programming priorities!
Another expansion that is needed is to modify the Organizations / Resources info so that it reflect reality. When a book entry is created, the system forces one to provide a complete date, re: dd/mm/yyyy. This needs to be changed to reflect standard bibliographic formats, since books usually only list the year of publication, and articles, monographs, website entries, etc... all use different formats. jp |
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Hey, all:
Yes, "Create" and "Add" do not convey the same message, but do have different useful functions. A "hover" over a ? icon for a "contributions" menu or box is a good idea. Regarding Roger's "newbie" comment, that is a very good rule, one that once people shed their "newbieness", they can ignore, so there is no hindrance. It has a good beat, I like the lyrics, and I can dance to it! Thumbs up! David Messages done with sustainable energy, with Wind and Sun! |
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There might be an elegant solution for this, which is to use the "info/question mark" icon with pop-up description box upon hovering the mouse over the icon. A good example of this can be seen when you click the "edit" link of a group member's avatar. There, you will see such icon with pop-up explanation describing group roles (visitor, member, editor, administrator).
So, by adding one icon next to the "Add", "Create", "See All" text that will pop-up description for each would be nice and simple. On the technical side, I think this would be easy to do as the code seems to be standard javascript "mouseover" effect (I've seen the source code once and tried to "reverse engineer" it for wikipages with no success) |
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One member of the Global Assembly group has been unable to figure out how to contribute anything to the group. This is not a dumb person, so I take from that that usability is a major issue here. Anything that will make it clear to the group member how to participate is good. A '+' plus symbol though seems like the kind of cryptic clue that we would need to replace later with a clear button or link. Even "Add" could be cryptic. Perhaps it should say "Add existing WE organizations, jobs, events etc to thsi group". That level of wordiness might seem clutter to the cogniscenti, but is a godsend to the newbie. Everything for the newbie should be our motto.
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Good idea. This will make for a two-way content addition traffic "to" and "from" groups.
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I had forgotten about this issue, but recently it was made apparent through use that it is a very good idea to be able to connect existing groups. Now one would have to communicate by email or comment between the group admins to set it up manually.
An approval mechanism is needed, however, since some may not want their group being connected to others--perhaps peculiar personal preference, but nevertheless this needs to be respected.
David
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