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What you need to know about 'Low Quality Posts

What you need to know about 'Low Quality Posts
This will affect what you see of others - and what others see of you

Originally shared by Google+

Community Management Best Practices: Full vs Limited Member setting

Recently, Google made an important update to the way Google+ Communities can be moderated. This update has a direct effect on controlling the quality of content seen in the Community, and making sure only trusted users can share that content.

What is the update?

Community Moderators can now enable the new "Hold Posts for Review" option. If enabled, Moderators can then select who becomes a Limited Member - either Everyone (all current members), or just new members joining the Community.

What's a Limited Member?

Limited Members have full access to comment, +1 and reshare Community content. They can also share content to the community, but it will be placed into a special new queue until a moderator reviews them and decides whether they are appropriate for the general Community members to see. How long it takes for a Moderator to approve/reject the post depends on the Community's Moderators themselves, as they will need to manually review posts in the queue. Posts for regular members (ones who are not Limited Members) do not get held for review.

How does a Limited Member become a Full Member?

If the Community Owners and Moderators decide that a Limited Member has demonstrated that their posts are of high enough quality, the Owner or Moderator can promote the person from being a Limited Member to a Full Member. The reverse is also true, in that Owners/Moderators have the ability to demote Full Members to being Limited Members, as well.

Why the change?

Google have listened to the user feedback, requesting the ability for Community Owners and Moderators to control whether low quality content is seen in the Community.

How is this new Hold for Review queue enabled?

Community Owners and Moderators can enable the Hold for Review queue from within the ‘Edit Community’ dialog of their Community.

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Just in case you were wondering...

Just in case you were wondering...
The User2User-LIVE! Video Vault Collection now contains links to over 3, 800 YouTube Videos uploaded by members of this community

Just got last minute invite to impromptu family dinner at brother's tonight so I'll have to cancel tonight's session.

Just got last minute invite to impromptu family dinner at brother's tonight so I'll have to cancel tonight's session. Y'all have a good weekend!

This will be of interest to members of this community

This will be of interest to members of this community

Just a reminder...Friday 9:00 AM Pacific/12:00 Noon Eastern

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Use Chrome OS? Need Multiple Cameras?

Use Chrome OS? Need Multiple Cameras?
https://chromeunboxed.com/chrome-os-camera-gets-multi-camera-options/

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Just in case you didn't know...

Just in case you didn't know...
https://chromeunboxed.com/chrome-proves-unhackable-edge-and-firefox-not-so-much/

Another Great post from Spencer Wade

Another Great post from Spencer Wade

Originally shared by Spencer Wade

G+: Events, Events & More Events

Any time something we’ve become familiar with goes through changes there will be difficulties adjusting to the new state of things. Yet, oftentimes, we overlook the good things because of our fixating on the bad ones. This is not uncommon, and not unexpected, but it is counterproductive. In most cases, if we simply took the time to experience the changes before judging them, we might find that everything we’ve complained is actually worthwhile.

One of the best inclusions in Google+ is the ability to plan and schedule events. This feature lets you create an event based on whatever you like and invite all your friends and connections to attend. Because it’s a Google+ feature, it seamlessly syncs with all of your other Google products like Calendar and Photos. That means that you can share photos of your event with your guests afterward, and even get RSVPs through your calendar so you know exactly who’s attending. That’s a useful function when planning an event.

Basically, all you have to do is enter the name, date, and time of your event, along with its location, and choose whether to open the event to the general public or confine your invitations to your specified friends and connections. This replaces the old Hangouts function, and while it’s not perfect, it does accomplish much of the same things you would’ve used Hangouts for in the past.

Once you’ve decided to put on an event, you have full control over everything connected to it. From the theme to the title, the duration to the guest list, it’s all right at your fingertips. The entire process is quick and easy and, because of the availability of Google’s Help Files, relatively simple to master. There really is no downside to hosting an event with Google+, so take some time and schedule an event of your own. You never know, this Google+ feature may become one of your favorite Google services yet.

Create & manage events: (https://goo.gl/jmiQ1O)

Thanks for stopping by have a great day!

JOIN US WEDNESDAY - March 22, 2017

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OMG this was an awful storm.

OMG this was an awful storm.
Thomas Lengyel​ I guess we get more than what Andrew Hatchett​ gets WOW!
https://goo.gl/photos/rz7AYTyEhab6sxkv9

1st outdoor test of my Samsung Tab A tablet.

1st outdoor test of my Samsung Tab A tablet.

https://youtu.be/kR8NrTWnovE

Just so you know... Android O

Just so you know... Android O

Originally shared by Brent Sullivan

This will be a welcome improvement!

“With the advent of Android Apps on Chrome OS and other large form factors, we're seeing a resurgence of keyboard navigation use within Android apps,” Dave Burke, Google’s vice president of engineering for Android, writes in a blog post. “In Android O we focused on building a more reliable, predictable model for ‘arrow’ and ‘tab’ navigation that aids both developers and end users.”
http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/21/14988982/google-android-o-chrome-os-chromebook-keyboard-navgiation

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
If you aren't subscribed to this - you should be!

http://www.peggyktc.com/2017/03/creators-get-latest-tips-tutorials-and.html

JOIN US TUESDAY - March 21, 2017

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May have trouble getting on tonight...

May have trouble getting on tonight...
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/nashville-tn/37243/weather-radar/351090
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/nashville-tn/37243/weather-radar/351090

I have a question, or rather a problem.

I have a question, or rather a problem. I scheduled a live stream via YouTube and I noticed everything on my background was backwards. I know Toolbox used to remedy that issue but with it gone, what can I do?

Thanks in advance

JOIN US MONDAY - March OnGoing Event

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Just in case you missed it...

Just in case you missed it...
http://www.pcworld.com/article/3181006/software-productivity/google-hangouts-wont-disappear-for-consumers-despite-enterprise-focus.html

In case you missed it... Annotations Editor to be retired May 2

In case you missed it... Annotations Editor to be retired May 2

Originally shared by Peggy K

The YouTube Annotations editor is being retired

Effective starting May 2, you’ll no longer be able to add new or edit existing annotations, only delete them. Existing annotations will continue to show when using a desktop computer.

Instead you can use Cards and End Screens, which are viewable on mobile too.

Why is YouTube making this change?

tl;dr many viewers don't like Annotations and many viewers don't even see Annotations

* 60% of YouTube watch time is on mobile devices, which means that most viewers can't even see Annotations

* End Screens and Cards generate seven times more clicks across YouTube than annotations

* Users close 12 Annotations on average, before they clock one

* End Screens and Cards are easier to create

Learn more on the YouTube Creators​ blog:

https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2017/03/keep-fans-engaged-with-cards-end.html

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone from Gizmo (recently passed) and I. Enjoy your day ☺

Happy St. Patricks Day everyone from Gizmo (recently passed) and I. Enjoy your day ☺

Just a reminder...Friday 9:00 AM Pacific/12:00 Noon Eastern

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JOIN US FRIDAY - March OnGoing Event

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Sorry for missing Thursday night's scheduled session.

Sorry for missing Thursday night's scheduled session. Comcast was very busy being extremely uncooperative about letting me get on the internet.

Hopefully, things will improve tomorrow.

Use Comcast? Just FYI

Use Comcast? Just FYI

Use Google Voice?

Use Google Voice?
This will be of interest!
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/voice/NPMlx64-UBs

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
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Spencer Wade's latest - well worth the read!

Spencer Wade's latest - well worth the read!

Originally shared by Spencer Wade

The Importance of About Me

Now that Google+ has made the leap to its new version, it might be a good time for a simple profile audit to identify any changes that may have taken place. If you are a new user, you can benefit from using all of the new features present in the new Google+ interface. The focus here is on the new and improved About Me page accessed through the About Tab on your profile page https://aboutme.google.com/

Opening up the About Me page, you see that there is a great deal of information you can display. Each of these fields can be filled out with your information and set to whatever audience you choose Unlike some other features, these audiences can be changed at will, so you need not worry about whether anything you share now may need to be removed, updated, or added to in the future.

Your options here range from your contact information, both work and personal, to your current place of residence You can include all of your other personal data too, if you choose, and connect your profile to all of your other sites and favorite links. This is a great way to include your online footprint in your Google+ profile. There’s also your personal tagline and your story to give even more insight into who you are. Again, all of these options have their own individual audience selectors, so only who you want to see the information will see it You have complete control with the new Google+.

Like any other social media platform, Google+ gives you the ability to share everything you want with anyone you choose to. It is all a matter of personal choice. You have the option to fill out all of the fields we discussed, some, or none of them. Share as much of yourself, or as little, as you like There is no right or wrong answer. It is your profile after all.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
JOIN US WEDNESDAY - 15 Mar 2017
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Attention All Members:

Attention All Members:

Slight health issues will prevent me from hosting the 8:00PM session tonight, 14 Mar 2017.

Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
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Short Audio Test

Short Audio Test
https://share.viewedit.com/LY6agyQpHn4XK2gJFrP9cn

Nice to have power back after almost four days in the dark!

Nice to have power back after almost four days in the dark! Power came back on late Saturday night so catching up on chores that we use power to accomplish and stowing the emergency gear so that it is ready for next time. Good to be back!

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
MONDAY JOIN US! 13 Mar 2017
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NASHVILLE - March 11, 2017

NASHVILLE - March 11, 2017
*They said rain... but - *
Brrrrrr!

More info on new stuff

More info on new stuff

https://youtu.be/u5TdUM1PttU
https://youtu.be/u5TdUM1PttU

A New Google Help Center Addition

A New Google Help Center Addition
*Hangouts Meet Help Center*

https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=7306097

https://support.google.com/meet/?hl=en#topic=7306097

Thanks to Trevor Beck we can now meet "_Google Meet_"

Thanks to Trevor Beck we can now meet "_Google Meet_"
https://youtu.be/1rK5sFXjomk
https://youtu.be/1rK5sFXjomk

Just so you know...

Just so you know...
https://chromeunboxed.com/google-home-gets-more-actions-some-very-useful/

New Chrome Update

New Chrome Update
https://chromeunboxed.com/chrome-57-rolls-out-for-desktop/

Just a reminder...Friday 9:00 AM Pacific/12:00 Noon Eastern

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JOIN US FRIDAY - March OnGoing Event

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Of Interest to G Suite Users

Of Interest to G Suite Users
h/t Peggy K

https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/powering-enterprise-productivity-and-secure-collaboration-major-updates-g-suite/

Thanks to +Andrew Hatchett for this useful info.

Thanks to +Andrew Hatchett for this useful info.
If you're missing our daily Q &A sessions in the User2User-Live! Community, then you're not getting all these great tidbits that make your life better on G+. 
https://youtu.be/mF1UM17JUSw

Google, Google+, and the future!

Google, Google+, and the future!
These may be of interest!

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIivdWyY5sqI8RuUibiH8sMb1ExIw0lAR
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIivdWyY5sqI8RuUibiH8sMb1ExIw0lAR

Hodie ducam negotium hoc nunc et corpora fessa sopor lectulo meo - ut bene vobis requiem!

Hodie ducam negotium hoc nunc et corpora fessa sopor lectulo meo - ut bene vobis requiem!

Nytol!
;)

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
THURSDAY JOIN US! 9 Mar 2017
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In case you missed it...

In case you missed it...

TIME CHANGE: Tonight's session will begin around 9:00PM Central Time.

TIME CHANGE: Tonight's session will begin around 9:00PM Central Time.
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MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
WEDNESDAY JOIN US! 8 Mar 2017
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Do you use Google Docs? What about WordPress.com?

Do you use Google Docs? What about WordPress.com?
Surprise!

http://www.theverge.com/2017/3/7/14841212/wordpress-google-docs-plugin-chrome-extension-announced

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT

MARCH ON-GOING EVENT
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Excellent opportunity for someone(s)

Excellent opportunity for someone(s)

Originally shared by Business Hangouts
http://buff.ly/2mfBU6A

This Ad just showed up on my Facebook

This Ad just showed up on my Facebook

https://enterprise.google.com/chrome/chrome-browser/index.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=2016-cfw-na-lcs-paidmed-paiddisplay-other-facebookmsius&utm_content=msi_fb_us&utm_term=download#download
https://enterprise.google.com/chrome/chrome-browser/index.html?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=display&utm_campaign=2016-cfw-na-lcs-paidmed-paiddisplay-other-facebookmsius&utm_content=msi_fb_us&utm_term=download#download

Do you use iOS and Moderate a community?

Do you use iOS and Moderate a community?
This will be of interst!_

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k8lUBZ-W4vEHkYK_L35kaAR1NT1T8mc1DSHTqTDSU4A/edit#gid=1819925953

Originally shared by Michael Wattendorf

Native Community Moderation

Today we’re launching native community moderation for the iOS App. This should make the experience of moderating a community on your mobile device quicker and easier. Simply tap the moderate button and get to posts held for review, posts identified as spam, and requests for approval to your community. Let us know what you think!

A New Month - A New Link

A New Month - A New Link
JOIN US MONDAY- March OnGoing Event
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HOW THIS CATEGORY WORKS

HOW THIS CATEGORY WORKS

*In addition to the instructions below it is suggested that if you are going to subscribe to a member's channel that you +1 the link they have posted so that they are notified of who has subscribed to them.*

As you may or may not know, a YouTube Channel must have at least 100 subscribers to qualify for a Custom YouTube URL

As you may or may not know, a YouTube Channel must have at least 100 subscribers to qualify for a Custom YouTube URL

I am proposing that we repeat something we did right after opening the User2User-LIVE! Community i.e. help other members reach 100 subscribers.

The way it will work is this....
A new Category [ Request for Subscribers ] has been added to the left menu and anyone who wants to get to 100 subscribers can simply post the link to their YouTube Channel (ONLY the link- NO other picture or text) and anyone wanting to help can simply click the link and subscribe.

In addition, I am adding a section to my YouTube Channel to feature those asking for subscribers - see mock-up below.

With Video and Live Streaming becoming more important, it behooves all to do everything they can to stand out in a crowd.

Do You Use Google Keep or want to learn about it?

Do You Use Google Keep or want to learn about it?
* DearMYRTLE's latest HOA may give you new ideas.*

https://youtu.be/wXiHU7R1q9c

Can anyone explain why this article about the new Google Meet has a picture of the Business-Hangouts App in it but...

Can anyone explain why this article about the new Google Meet has a picture of the Business-Hangouts App in it but doesn't mention it at all?

Just weird!

http://appinformers.com/meet-by-google-hangouts-pulled-from-app-store/7111/

http://appinformers.com/meet-by-google-hangouts-pulled-from-app-store/7111/

Business hangouts ..... Office Hours

Business hangouts ..... Office Hours
https://business-hangouts.com/register-for-friday-office-hours/

in about 5 minutes

Just a reminder...Today

Just a reminder...Today
9AM Pacific / 12Noon Eastern
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A New Month - A New Link

A New Month - A New Link
JOIN US FRIDAY - March OnGoing Event
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A New Month - A New Link

A New Month - A New Link
JOIN US - March OnGoing Event
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Google Fonts - Who Knew?? !!

Google Fonts - Who Knew?? !!
http://www.creativepr.com/google-fonts/

Another G Suite Update - Email Attachment Size

Another G Suite Update - Email Attachment Size

Still More About Meet

Still More About Meet
https://chromeunboxed.com/google-hangouts-gets-an-alter-ego-with-the-launch-of-gsuites-meet-for-business/

More on Meet

More on Meet

For those who missed this last Setember...
https://cloud.googleblog.com/2016/09/intelligent-tools-built-for-teams.html

A New Month - A New Link

A New Month - A New Link
JOIN US - March OnGoing Event
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