Private Group or FB

anitamargarita_82

Okay ladies what is the general consensus private group or FB?  Who wants to be an admin in said group?  Then we can work out the specifics like whose allowed in and rules.   

mamahosch

I’m okay with either one! I can be one if you need, I don’t care either way.

carrotsandpeas3

I'd prefer a private group on here as I'm taking a break from Facebook and not ready to go back yet. Totally understand if ya'll make the decision to head that way, but I'm really uncertain if I would join at this point. ☹️

profmcgonagall

I think it’s still early for Facebook but I would prefer that eventually over a private group on here. 

Personally, I wouldn’t share anything extra on a private group.

MJDsquared

Right now, private group here. Like @profmcgonagall I won't share anything extra in the private TB group, but I'm not ready to move to FB.

animalandplantrescuer

I am also for a private group on here over a Facebook group. 

coldbrew

Private group for now, eventually I’d be down for a FB move.

profmcgonagall

Does anyone know how to start a private group? I tried to look into it but couldn’t figure it out. I’m wondering if it needs to be done on a desktop? 

MJDsquared

I'm on desktop and looked, but when I go to the 'groups' page I don't see anywhere to start your own group. I searched the site, randomly found this post in 'Alaska Babies' and it says, "You can start a private group by clicking here" and the click here link works. (I didn't start one, just clicked and then left.)

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12285607/social-groups-are-live

babycakesday

I also vote for private group. It took me a long time to add my old bump group on Facebook. 

morethanamama

I agree with a group here if possible (or perhaps another platform that isn't FB? Is there such a thing?). I am ok with FB but I know right now a lot of people are taking breaks so I'd like to be as inclusive as possible.

amapa20

I'd prefer a Facebook group down the road, once we have babies to share. It's so much more user-friendly and I think would foster better relationships to be able to share more about ourselves. Of course I also don't want to lose people who are taking a break from Facebook...personally I am avoiding my news feed and just using FB for groups.

AB518

I would prefer a private group for now.  I don't really use Facebook.

Kurtni

I would prefer Facebook. It seems like every update the Bump makes the boards less accessible and I’m just over it. 

mckjacks

I’m good with either, but I definitely don’t volunteer to be an admin 

anitamargarita_82

Okay I made the group.   See if y’all can see it on the groups page and are you able to request to join.  

profmcgonagall

@anitamargarita_82, I can see it on the groups page but I can’t request to join it. I can’t click on any of the groups. 

Is there a way to link it? 

anitamargarita_82

Okay I’m trying to slowly add everyone.  It keeps telling me I can only do 1 invite a minute. 

carrotsandpeas3

Thanks @anitamargarita_82 for setting it up! I'm in the same situation as @profmcgonagall in that I can see it but can't click on it. If you add me, I can try to help add other people (I'm off work today and free to help, but don't know if I would make a good admin normally).

anitamargarita_82

I’m sending invitations to everyone on this thread slowly.  Check your invites

anitamargarita_82

Okay.  Check your inboxes.  I believe that’s where the invite to the group should be.  I invited everyone whose a well known regular.  I tried not to miss anyone.  If I did let me know.  Feel free to accept and start new posts over in the group.   

animalandplantrescuer

@anitamargarita_82 I got the invite. Thanks for doing that. 

anitamargarita_82

If you ladies own a weekly discussion can you go post it over in the new group.  I’m trying to... I’m going back and forth on my phone and desktop while I’m at work 😆

carrotsandpeas3

Hmmm nothing on mobile for me (at least in my inbox). Desktop isn't updating or letting me access my inbox. I can click on and see the group on desktop now but not join. Are we sure it's private since I can see it as a non-member? TB is being super annoying. 😝

mamahosch

Got it! Thank you!

anitamargarita_82

@carrotsandpeas3 you should be able to see it but not access it.   I sent you an invite. It’s in your inbox if the bump will let you in. 

carrotsandpeas3

@anitamargarita_82 I can access it (like look at the threads) even though I'm not a member yet. My inbox must be having trouble updating. Will try refreshing my browser and app.

anitamargarita_82

Can anyone else get into the group that hasn’t accepted an invite yet?  I wonder if it’s set up wrong. 

animalandplantrescuer

@anitamargarita_82 I can access it, but I’m a member. It’s in a new spot from the old one. Edited to say I misread your post I was replying to. 

@carrotsandpeas3 It’s a new group. You have to go to the very bottom to groups  I haven’t figured out if it’s possible to Star it to get it to the top of the main page. 

baseballismyfavoriteseason

Okay I am definitely not a member yet but can see the group and read all the threads. Also there’s no lock icon next to the group name on the list to indicate it is a private group. 

carrotsandpeas3

@animalandplantrescuer I can find the group without problem, just no invite. Only place it is showing my inbox is mobile and nothing there. On my desktop it's doing that annoying thing where it pretends I'm not logged in even though I am and have re-logged in and refreshed a bunch. 

AB518

@anitamargarita_82   Thanks for setting up the group.  I logged out of my account, and I could still open the group and see all of the discussions as if I were a member.  I'm not sure how to make it private.

anitamargarita_82

Ugh eff me does anyone know how to make it private.   I can’t figure it out.  I just figured I could see it because I made it. 

baseballismyfavoriteseason

I can find the rules for a private group but can’t figure out how to make one!

animalandplantrescuer

@baseballismyfavoriteseason Me too! So annoying. Why don’t they make it more user friendly?!?!

morethanamama

Can I suggest we take a day to decide where to create the group? I feel like there may be some user friendly options out there outside TB of FB. I am happy to do some research tonight, I just like all of you ladies and would love to make the private group experience as smooth as possible! Just my 2 cents, I am also happy to go with the flow.

baseballismyfavoriteseason

Oooh December already moved to a private group!

carrotsandpeas3

@morethanamama I am all for that if you are willing to spearhead.

baseballismyfavoriteseason

@morethanamama Yes. It shouldn’t be so difficult to figure this out. I think the key is more anonymity than Facebook but more privacy than the Bump?

morethanamama

Cool. I did a quick read between my meetings but will do more tonight. A lead is a platform called MeWe which is becoming a good competitor for FB groups. Might do a dummy profile to investigate and we can go from there. I'd be fine with a private TB group but this sh** it BUGGY!

coldbrew

When I click the link in my inbox it says “group not found” 🤷‍♀️ The Bump used to be so much more user friendly!