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==Definition==
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A '''group''' in Second Life is an organisation which consits of at least two [[Resident]]s.{{KB|4034|What are groups?}}<br>
Groups got a moderatable groupchat, at least two (and up to ten) [[#Roles|roles]] with different abilities and are able to own land and items. Members in special roles can send notices to all groupmembers and can create proposals where others are able to vote. Any Resident can be a member of up to 25 different groups.
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==About joining and leaving, creating and deleting, inviting and kicking==
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{{KBh3|Join a group|4035|How do I join a group?}}
You can distinguish two types of groups which are
#Open group (might have an enrollment fee)
#Closed group
You can easily join open groups by [[search#groups|searching them]]{{KB|4037|How do I find a group?}} and pressing the ''Join (L$<font color="blue">X</font>)'' button{{Footnote|1=<font color="blue">X</font> stands for the enrollment fee.|2=X stands for the enrollment fee.}} in the groups info tab. In case there is no ''Join (L$<font color="blue">X</font>)'' button at the info tab of the group you're looking for, the group is either a closed one and you can only join when you got an [[#Invite someone to your group|invitation]], or you are already a member of the group.
 
{{KBh3|Leave a group|4038|How do I quit or leave a group?}}
To leave a group as follows:
#Select '''Edit''' > '''Groups''' from the menus at the top of the Second Life window.
#Click on the name of the group you wish to leave.
#Click '''Leave'''.
#Confirm that you'd like to leave the group by clicking '''OK'''.
 
'''ADD ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT "IMPOTRANT THINGS" LIKE MENTIONED IN [http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4038 How do I quit or leave a group?]'''
 
{{KBh3|Create a group|4036|How do I create my own group?}}
To create a group, you need L$100 and at least one other member. In case you're willing to spend the money, operate as follows:
* Select '''Edit''' > '''Groups...''' from the menu at the top of your Second Life viewer.
* Press the '''Create...''' button on the right side.
* Your group needs a unique Name. Enter it on top of your ''Group Information'' window.
* Press '''Apply''' when you're fine with the name (you still change all other settings later, ''except'' the name).
Ensure that another person joins within 48 hours, or your group will be disbanded.
 
<span id="Invite someone to your group"></span><span style="display:none;"><h3>Invite someone to your group</h3></span><font color="black" size="2">'''Invite someone to your group'''</font>
To invite someone to a group, you need to be in a role which got the needed ability. In case you got that, operate as follows:
* Open the ''Group Information'' window ('''Edit''' > '''Groups...''' > select your group > press '''Info''')
* Select the '''Memebers & Roles''' tab and press the '''Invite New Person...''' button.
* Click the '''Open Person Chooser''' button from the new '''Group Invitation''' window.
* Type the name of the Resident you'd like to invite, press '''Find''' and '''Select'''.
* Repeat the previous step until all Residents you'd like to invite are listet in the '''Group Invitation''' window.
* Choose the role you'd like to assign to them from the drop down menu on the buttom of the window.
* Press the '''Send Invitations''' button and you're done =)
 
{{KBh3|Kick someone out of a group|4523|How do I kick someone out of a group?}}
To kick someone out of a group, you need to be in a role which got the needed ability. In case you got that, operate as follows:
* Open the ''Group Information'' window ('''Edit''' > '''Groups...''' > select your group > press '''Info''')
* Select the '''Memebers & Roles''' tab.
* Select the name of the Resident you'd like to kick out of the group in the memberlist.
* Press the '''Eject From Group''' button.
Note: You can select more than one Resident to remove from the group at once. Just hold the CTRL key pressed to select them.
 
{{KBh3|Disband a group|4779|How do I disband or delete a group?}}
You can not directly delete a group, but in case you ensure that the membercount of the group remains smaller than 2 for a timeframe of 48 hours, the group will be disbanded. You can ensure that by ejecting all current members of the group and setting the group to a closed group (so no new members join). Once your group is disbanded, there is no way to get it back{{KB|4440|My group was disbanded; can I get it back?}} and the name can't be taken again.{{KB|4441|I started a group that was disbanded, so I tried to start another one with the same name, and I can't.}}
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==Basics and Glossary==
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The Resident who created a group is called the '''Founder''' of the group and is automatically in the '''Owner'''{{KB|4358|Who is the owner of a group?}} role at the beginning. However, the Founder is also able to leave the Owner role.
 
Every member in the group is member of the '''Everyone''' role. Owner and Everyone role are the only two roles which can't be renamed. Owners always got all available abilities in the group.
{{KBh3|Roles|4567|Group Roles}}
Owner{{KB|4358|Who is the owner of a group?}}
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==Groups and Land==
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Related Links:
*[[Deeding land to groups]]
*[[Groups and Land]]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4041 Second Life groups can unify their projects and vision through group-owned land. ]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4291 How do I reclaim land that is deeded to a group?]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4524 Why was my group disbanded?]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4043 How do I manage objects on group-owned land?]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4042 How do I change or remove group land contributions?]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4596 How are group dividends calculated?]
*[http://secondlife.com/support/?questionID=4062 How do I deed land to a group?]
 
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* How to create a group
* How to create a group title
* How to invite people in your group
* How to join a group
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|align="center"|[[Video_Tutorial/How_to_create_and_join_a_group|Watch the video in normal size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-09-How-to-create-and-join-a-group.mp4 Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/01/tip-of-the-week-9-how-to-create-and-join-a-group/ Read the related blog entry]
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|valign="top" width="50%"|{{anchorh3|Creating & joining a group}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: Creating & joining a group'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|rowspan="2" valign="top"|This tutorial is about :
*How to create a group
*How to invite people in your group
*How to search for groups
*How to join a group
*How to leave a group
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|align="center"|[[Video Tutorial/Creating & joining a group|Watch the video in normal size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/Basics-Creating-&-joining-a-group.mp4  Download in HighQuality]<br>&nbsp;
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|{{anchorh3|Changing your group title}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: Changing your group title'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|align="center"|[[Video_Tutorial/Changing_your_group_title|Watch the video in normal size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/QUICKTIP-Changing-your-group-title.mp4 Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/13/11-new-quicktip-video-tutorials-for-you/ Read the related blog entry]
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|valign="top" width="50%"|{{anchorh3|Hiding groups you belong to}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: Hiding groups you belong to'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|align="center"|[[Video Tutorial/Hiding groups you belong to|Watch the video in normal size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/QUICKTIP-Hiding-groups-you-belong-to.mp4  Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/07/14-new-video-tutorial-quicktips-for-your-easier-second-life/ Read the related blog entry]
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|{{anchorh3|Setting objects to group}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: Setting objects to group'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|align="center"|[[Video_Tutorial/Setting_objects_to_group|Watch the video in normal size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/QUICKTIP-Setting-objects-to-group.mp4 Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/13/11-new-quicktip-video-tutorials-for-you/ Read the related blog entry]
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|valign="top" width="50%"|{{anchorh3|Let friends & groups edit your objects}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: Let friends & groups edit your objects'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|align="center"|[[Video Tutorial/Let friends & groups edit your objects|Watch the video in Full Size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/Let-friends-&-groups-edit-your-objects.mp4  Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/31/let-friends-groups-edit-your-objects-video-tip-of-the-week-36/ Read the related blog entry]
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|{{anchorh3|Find Friends & Groups faster}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: Find Friends & Groups faster'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|align="center"|[[Video Tutorial/Find Friends & Groups faster|Watch the video in normal size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/QUICKTIP-Find-Friends-&-Groups-faster.mp4 Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/28/16-new-quick-tips-to-enlighten-your-second-life/ Read the related blog entry]
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|valign="top" width="50%"|{{anchorh3|What is a group liability?}}<div style="padding-left: 2px; border: 1px #aaaaaa solid; margin-top: 16px;"><div style="background: #f4f8fb;"><font color="546368" size="3">'''Video: What is a group liability?'''</font></div><div style="padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px #aaaaaa dotted; spacing: 2px;">
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|align="center"|[[Video Tutorial/What is a group liability?|Watch the video in Full Size]]<br>
[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/What-is-a-group-liability.mp4  Download in HighQuality]<br>
[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/06/14/what-is-a-group-liability-video-tip-of-the-week-38/ Read the related blog entry]
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==Footnotes==
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{{footnotes}}
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Revision as of 22:11, 27 September 2008

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Definition

A group in Second Life is an organisation which consits of at least two Residents.[KB]
Groups got a moderatable groupchat, at least two (and up to ten) roles with different abilities and are able to own land and items. Members in special roles can send notices to all groupmembers and can create proposals where others are able to vote. Any Resident can be a member of up to 25 different groups.

About joining and leaving, creating and deleting, inviting and kicking

Join a group

Join a group[KB]

You can distinguish two types of groups which are

  1. Open group (might have an enrollment fee)
  2. Closed group

You can easily join open groups by searching them[KB] and pressing the Join (L$X) button[1] in the groups info tab. In case there is no Join (L$X) button at the info tab of the group you're looking for, the group is either a closed one and you can only join when you got an invitation, or you are already a member of the group.

Leave a group

Leave a group[KB]

To leave a group as follows:

  1. Select Edit > Groups from the menus at the top of the Second Life window.
  2. Click on the name of the group you wish to leave.
  3. Click Leave.
  4. Confirm that you'd like to leave the group by clicking OK.

ADD ADDITIONAL NOTES ABOUT "IMPOTRANT THINGS" LIKE MENTIONED IN How do I quit or leave a group?

Create a group

Create a group[KB]

To create a group, you need L$100 and at least one other member. In case you're willing to spend the money, operate as follows:

  • Select Edit > Groups... from the menu at the top of your Second Life viewer.
  • Press the Create... button on the right side.
  • Your group needs a unique Name. Enter it on top of your Group Information window.
  • Press Apply when you're fine with the name (you still change all other settings later, except the name).

Ensure that another person joins within 48 hours, or your group will be disbanded.

Invite someone to your group

Invite someone to your group

To invite someone to a group, you need to be in a role which got the needed ability. In case you got that, operate as follows:

  • Open the Group Information window (Edit > Groups... > select your group > press Info)
  • Select the Memebers & Roles tab and press the Invite New Person... button.
  • Click the Open Person Chooser button from the new Group Invitation window.
  • Type the name of the Resident you'd like to invite, press Find and Select.
  • Repeat the previous step until all Residents you'd like to invite are listet in the Group Invitation window.
  • Choose the role you'd like to assign to them from the drop down menu on the buttom of the window.
  • Press the Send Invitations button and you're done =)

Kick someone out of a group

Kick someone out of a group[KB]

To kick someone out of a group, you need to be in a role which got the needed ability. In case you got that, operate as follows:

  • Open the Group Information window (Edit > Groups... > select your group > press Info)
  • Select the Memebers & Roles tab.
  • Select the name of the Resident you'd like to kick out of the group in the memberlist.
  • Press the Eject From Group button.

Note: You can select more than one Resident to remove from the group at once. Just hold the CTRL key pressed to select them.

Disband a group

Disband a group[KB]

You can not directly delete a group, but in case you ensure that the membercount of the group remains smaller than 2 for a timeframe of 48 hours, the group will be disbanded. You can ensure that by ejecting all current members of the group and setting the group to a closed group (so no new members join). Once your group is disbanded, there is no way to get it back[KB] and the name can't be taken again.[KB]

Basics and Glossary

The Resident who created a group is called the Founder of the group and is automatically in the Owner[KB] role at the beginning. However, the Founder is also able to leave the Owner role.

Every member in the group is member of the Everyone role. Owner and Everyone role are the only two roles which can't be renamed. Owners always got all available abilities in the group.

Roles

Roles[KB]

Owner[KB]

Video Tutorials

How to create and join a group

Video: How to create and join a group
<videoflash>1E0Y2xLd3gk|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • How to create a group
  • How to create a group title
  • How to invite people in your group
  • How to join a group
Watch the video in normal size

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Creating & joining a group

Video: Creating & joining a group
<videoflash>bqn7imck6Gs|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • How to create a group
  • How to invite people in your group
  • How to search for groups
  • How to join a group
  • How to leave a group
Watch the video in normal size

Download in HighQuality
 

Changing your group title

Video: Changing your group title
<videoflash>27XluDDSCyw|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • text
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Hiding groups you belong to

Video: Hiding groups you belong to
<videoflash>Jdv7mGyYREU|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • text
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Setting objects to group

Video: Setting objects to group
<videoflash>rscJ6-snrsw|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • text
Watch the video in normal size

Download in HighQuality
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Let friends & groups edit your objects

Video: Let friends & groups edit your objects
<videoflash>UgJPUQQbQSg|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about :
  • text
Watch the video in Full Size

Download in HighQuality
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Find Friends & Groups faster

Video: Find Friends & Groups faster
<videoflash>8yCS5RgkfOE|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about:
  • text
Watch the video in normal size

Download in HighQuality
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What is a group liability?

Video: What is a group liability?
<videoflash>9Qq4l-ld-PA|250|206</videoflash> This tutorial is about:
  • text
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Footnotes

  1. ^ X stands for the enrollment fee.