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Groups are the primary form of social organization in Second Life.
 
Groups are the primary form of social organization in Second Life.
  
You can join a Group either on your own initiative, or by receiving a [[Membership Invitation]] from a [[Group Member]]. You can also create and manage a Group of your own, as described in [[Group Management]].
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You can join a Group either on your own initiative, or by receiving a Membership Invitation]] from a Group Member]]. You can also create and manage a Group of your own, as described in Group Management]].
  
 
==Group Information==
 
==Group Information==
Information about a Group is given in the [[Group Information Window]]. For various ways to open this window, see: [[Group Information Window]].
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Information about a Group is given in the Group Information Window]]. For various ways to open this window, see: Group Information Window]].
  
The information shown in the [[Group Information Window]]includes notably the list of [[Group Member]]s, the Group Charter, the cost of joining and the [[Content Type]] associated with that group.
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The information shown in the Group Information Window]]includes notably the list of [[Group Member]]s, the Group Charter, the cost of joining and the Content Type]] associated with that group.
  
To see which Groups a [[Resident]] belongs to, look at their [[Profile]].
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To see which Groups a Resident]] belongs to, look at their Profile]].
  
 
==Joining a Group on your own Initiative==
 
==Joining a Group on your own Initiative==
The procedure for joining a group depends on whether the group is open or closed. Anyone can easily join an open Group, but to join a closed Group you must be invited by a [[Group Officer]].
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The procedure for joining a group depends on whether the group is open or closed. Anyone can easily join an open Group, but to join a closed Group you must be invited by a Group Officer]].
  
 
To join an open Group:
 
To join an open Group:
*Open the [[Group Information Window]] (see above)
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*Open the Group Information Window]] (see above)
 
*If the group is open enrollment, the "Join" button appears '''above the Owners and Visible Members listing''', along with any cost associated with joining the group
 
*If the group is open enrollment, the "Join" button appears '''above the Owners and Visible Members listing''', along with any cost associated with joining the group
 
*Click the Join button to join the group.  
 
*Click the Join button to join the group.  
  
 
To join a closed Group:
 
To join a closed Group:
*Open the [[Group Information Window]]
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*Open the Group Information Window]]
 
*If the group is closed enrollment, the "Apply" button appears''' above the Owners and Visible Members listing''', along with any cost associated with joining the group
 
*If the group is closed enrollment, the "Apply" button appears''' above the Owners and Visible Members listing''', along with any cost associated with joining the group
* An officer of the group must then invite you to join (as described in [[Membership Invitation]])
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* An officer of the group must then invite you to join (as described in Membership Invitation]])
  
Note that if the Group has an enrollment fee, it appears on the '''Join(L$)''' button as well as in the [[Group Information Window]].
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Note that if the Group has an enrollment fee, it appears on the '''Join(L$)''' button as well as in the Group Information Window]].
  
When you join a [[Group]], the [[Group Title]] associated with your role in that Group appears over your [[Avatar Name]].
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When you join a Group]], the Group Title]] associated with your role in that Group appears over your Avatar Name]].
  
 
==Receiving a Membership Invitation==
 
==Receiving a Membership Invitation==
When another [[Resident]] sends you a [[Membership Invitation]] a blue message window appears in the top right of your [[User Interface]]. This blue window also shows any costs associated with joining the Group.
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When another Resident]] sends you a Membership Invitation]] a blue message window appears in the top right of your User Interface]]. This blue window also shows any costs associated with joining the Group.
  
 
'''If before joining you would like to know more about the Group, click the "Info" button to open the [[Group Information Window]].'''
 
'''If before joining you would like to know more about the Group, click the "Info" button to open the [[Group Information Window]].'''
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==Group Titles==
 
==Group Titles==
All [[Group Member]]s obtain a [[Group Title]], depending on the member's [[Group Role]].
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All Group Member]]s obtain a Group Title]], depending on the member's Group Role]].
  
When you join a Group, you are automatically given the default [[Group Title]] held by ordinary [[Group Member]]s.  
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When you join a Group, you are automatically given the default Group Title]] held by ordinary Group Member]]s.  
  
When you join a new Group, your [[Group Title]] in that Group automatically becomes your [[Active Title]]. Your [[Active Title]] appears [[Inworld]] above your [[Avatar Name]].
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When you join a new Group, your Group Title]] in that Group automatically becomes your Active Title]]. Your Active Title]] appears Inworld]] above your Avatar Name]].
  
 
For more information on Group Titles and how to activate or deactivate them, see: [[Group Title]].
 
For more information on Group Titles and how to activate or deactivate them, see: [[Group Title]].
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==See Also==
 
==See Also==
*[[Group Information Window]]
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*Group Information Window]]
*[[Group Member]]
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*Group Member]]
*[[Group Role]]
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*Group Role]]
*[[Group Title]]
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*Group Title]]
*[[Membership Invitation]]
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*Membership Invitation]]
*[[Group Officer]]
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*Group Officer]]
*[[Group Management]]
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*Group Management]]
  
 
[[Category:Second Life]]
 
[[Category:Second Life]]

Revision as of 16:05, 16 August 2010