Do You Know the Groups You’re Posting to? You Should!

Hi Kristin, The same thing happen to me awhile back when I got booted out or "Deleted" out of a couple of groups that I posted in. Then, I went back like you to re-read the guide lines, and sure enough I was NOT following the guidelines of that Group. As a moderator and author of my own Group, Introducing Newbies, I have had to delete content, and contact the authors to let them know why I was deleting their content. It can be a full time job being the policeman of any groups.

Therefore, I am reading those guidelines closer theses days before, I post my content.

I'm a moderator for a group and have had to boot several times.  It's not fun but it's for the best of group.  It's very important to know the guidelines before posting to a group.  Why hasn't this post been Featured???? This is important info!

Kristine, we all have been guilty at one time..... now I think twice before I post to a specific group. It's importnt not to take it personally....we are all here to learn and there is no jail time in the Rain.

Good idea Kristine, it's definitely time for me to read the rule book!  I once made a mistake as well!

Thanks for the reminder, I am in such a hurry sometimes I forget to read the group rules to see if they have been updated!

Kristine I could post to more groups but too many group guidlines to remember.  But you are correct, it important to know the rules before posting.

Hi Kristine, This is a great idea to go in and check out the groups. I haven't done this in a while myself. I know when I do, I usually end up reading some great posts from bloggers I missed in the blog roll..so a good thing.

 FYI to the people who've emailed me about this...

- Kristine's and Richard's deleted posts had nothing to do with spam

- unfortunately some group members have the habit of posting or re-posting the same content over and over and over again (i.e. the same post 2, 3 or more times per day) so we began deleting posts that show up multiple times

- I know not everyone likes how some groups are moderated but with well over 10,000 members, we try to keep spam and repetitive posting to a bare minimum

- most people are cool with that, some aren't

 Have a great weekend!

Kris, I doubt you mess up too often! What a great reminder to read guidlines. I remember not long after I had been invited to be a moderator for a group someone posted something not in the guidelines and there was real anger from that person when they got their post booted and they left the group because of it. They hadn't read, or cared to follow, the guidelines in that group and I thought leaving was a bit reactionary...

Excellent reminders. I know the Vbloggers group has issues. The rules clearly state a post has to have a video produced by the poster. Pamela St Peter, the founder, struggles with the issue. Do we boot the post, let it stay? So, far it's been ignored. It's a tough one, but out of respect, we should review rules and try to adhere to them.

The Art of Marketing you is a wonderful group, and I know Marti appreciates you, therefore, it's not personal.  And, you, as usual, show class and style by turning this into a reminder and learning opp for others.

By the way, Richard is so awesome to give us groups to join - and he's right, I tend to post to the groups who give me the most support and feedback. It's a no brainer. I actually plan to un-join groups where the moderators have never even commented on a post. It seems kind of rude. It's important to occasionally acknowledge frequent posters.

KG~Personally, I think this was an excellent post, my dear. Points well-taken at the risk of being self-deprecating, you teach us ALWAYS, and I love that about you (amongst other things)!

I don't know that I "know" when I've been booted...no time to look, I guess. And I really liked the name and graphics of The Art of Marketing You....and yup, I best go back and read the guidelines.

Kristine, I've just recently left groups because I realized I wasn't really participating in them. All they did was clog my list of groups. Good post!

yeah, what I hate is I read the rules and then they changed the rules.... ooops and was I ever embarassed.  So I dropped out of a few that I thought were over the top with rules.

Hi, Kris.  Thought I'd drop by and see what was shaking, but I'll have to admit I have no idea.  I love my IPhone, but I haven't taken the IPad plunge.  I use a Samsung Galaxy (which I love).  Have a great weekend!

Kristine,

You are so right on with this.  I need to go back and review my groups' guidelines.  I had one kicked out of the LinkedIn group before for posting something wrong.  I should read up too!!!

Hi Kristine.  That was scary.  Thanks for the heads up.

Kristine, I started somewhat slowly getting into groups.  Of course, I joined BananaTude right away because I wanted some exposure.  But, it took me a while to find the newbie groups, and since I am not a realtor, I didn't join the Realtors Groups which probably was a mistake since I work for realtors. 

I thought this was a very thought-provoking post.  Thanks.

Kristine - I have decided that groups that have too many restrictions as to what I can post are no longer on my list of groups. I think they have the right to decide what they want but I don't have the time to stop and think about what each one wants.

Hi Kris.....  Ok 1st of all ....there is an exception ....  #1 ....Men don't read rules   or ask for directions

we just wander around !!!

Hi Kristine,  I try to pick the groups with titles that sound like their mission.  Not all of them do that though and then I have to stop and ready their rules.