Quit -blam!- stalking me you weirdo.
So I felt like making this, so everyone else can see my Private group suggestions.
I used to run a group, called "Hired Gun", that has since been deemed useless, and I no longer even use it. What we did was help Private groups with advertisements, and general help.
Here are my suggestions.
1. Private group sections.
Finding a specific group is annoying if you don't look in the right places.
My suggestion for this would be categories. They would be VERY helpful in finding groups.
Say for example, a Battle Field 3 clan. Now, the game is not developed by Bungie, and adding every game ever would be impossible. A clan option could be the primary option, and the secondary could be a write in for the game. You can check my site here, were I began to make that tool.
I may add more detail if people agree with this one, because its a BIG idea.
Posted by: zoobkillerninja
Instead of going going off group name you could use traffic of the group and and key words such as tags someone could put into there group when making it.. so when you search such key word "BF3 clan" that what will come up...
I think this would help you
I also totally agree with this idea. It would be a great alternative.
2. Posts notifications.
Do you ever find yourself checking groups to see if any one has posted? Well here is my idea to fix it.
Every forum has different icons. The green "plus" icon thingy? My idea would be to display it 12 hours after the last activiy, or be able to adjust the time. This would help people know were people are at, using forums. It would also allow for 1 click checking.
3. Group messaging.
Honestly, this has been suggested so many times, its ridiculous. I am pretty sure you all know exactly what I mean. I am a strong supporter of this.
4. Quick buttons.
I know there is a private group button that takes you to a list, but why go that far? Why not go directly to the group?
I would like a button under "Community" labeled Private groups.
This would work in conjunction with my other idea about notifications.
5. Better tools for Administrators.
This would add Custom Titles, only able to be given to 1 person, and not able to be given to more.
Also, custom colored title bars. I know it shows your rank, but is that necessary? Colors could go with titles, and would be pretty cool imo.
Also, a new permission should be added. Photo and video embedding. I know it would cause problems on the mains, but in Private groups, permissions could be added.
Please discuss these ideas, as I took much thought into it writing them. I reassure you I know alot about how groups run, and such.
[Edited on 05.08.2012 7:14 PM PDT]