Freegle Direct Events - Revision history

Jacky at 16:55, 1 December 2025

2025-12-01T16:55:21Z

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	For an example Admin notice to let all your members know about the Events facility, see [[Sample Admin: Events]].		For an example Admin notice to let all your members know about the Events facility, see [[Sample Admin: Events]].

	The default setting for members is to receive these email notifications (Community Event Roundup), but they can chose to switch that delivery off in their Settings.		The default setting for members is to receive these email notifications (Community Event Roundup), but they can chose to switch that delivery off in their Settings. The notifications are sent out weekly on Thursdays, and repeated until the event has expired.

	See also [[ModTools#Events]]		See also [[ModTools#Events]]

	[[Category:Freegle Direct\|Events]]		[[Category:Freegle Direct\|Events]]

Jacky at 08:50, 22 November 2025

2025-11-22T08:50:54Z

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	The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).		The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).

	On the website, Events can be found via the Events tab in the top menu, or to the left of the main body of message on the [[Ch		On the website, Events can be found via the Events tab in the top menu, or to the left of the main body of message on the [[Chitchat]] page.

Jacky at 08:50, 22 November 2025

2025-11-22T08:50:10Z

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	The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).		The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).

	On the website, Events can be found via the Events tab in the top menu, or to the left of the main body of message on the [[~~ChitChat]] page.~~		On the website, Events can be found via the Events tab in the top menu, or to the left of the main body of message on the [[Ch


	Moderators receive a notification so that they can verify the post before allowing it.		Moderators receive a notification so that they can verify the post before allowing it.
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	For an example Admin notice to let all your members know about the Events facility, see [[Sample Admin: Events]].		For an example Admin notice to let all your members know about the Events facility, see [[Sample Admin: Events]].

			The default setting for members is to receive these email notifications (Community Event Roundup), but they can chose to switch that delivery off in their Settings.

	See also [[ModTools#Events]]		See also [[ModTools#Events]]

	[[Category:Freegle Direct\|Events]]		[[Category:Freegle Direct\|Events]]

Neville Reid: sort key

2025-10-29T22:18:43Z

sort key

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	See also [[ModTools#Events]]		See also [[ModTools#Events]]

	[[Category:Freegle Direct]]		[[Category:Freegle Direct\|Events]]

Jacky at 10:52, 16 October 2025

2025-10-16T10:52:55Z

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	The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).		The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).

	~~The events are shown~~ in ~~a side panel alongside~~ [[ChitChat]].		On the website, Events can be found via the Events tab in the top menu, or to the left of the main body of message on the [[ChitChat]] page.

	Moderators receive a notification so that they can verify the post before allowing it.		Moderators receive a notification so that they can verify the post before allowing it.

	~~[[Image:Wiki edit events.jpg\|thumb\|right\|450x350px]]~~

	If you want it removed before the expiry date then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org. <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.		If you want it removed before the expiry date then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org. <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.

Neville Reid: remove old advice about Facebook

2025-10-12T07:57:24Z

remove old advice about Facebook

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	The facility of posting '''~~Direct~~ events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via [~~https://direct~~.~~ilovefreegle.org Direct.ilovefreegle.org/]~~		The facility of posting '''direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via Freegle's website or app (as opposed to other interfaces such as [[TrashNothing]]).

	The events are shown ~~on the side panel to the right of the posts. <br> They cannot be shown to Facebook users because the~~ side panel ~~stuff is kept by them for advertising. However, Facebook users will get sent a notification each time one is posted~~. ~~<br>~~		The events are shown in a side panel alongside [[ChitChat]].

	Moderators receive ~~an email to the owner address~~ so that they can verify the post before allowing ~~it. <br> It is good practice for moderators to keep this mail in a folder, as if you later decide to remove it, you can just click on the refuse link within~~ it.		Moderators receive a notification so that they can verify the post before allowing it.

	~~Communities which are also on Facebook can access the events to edit or delete them themselves. ~~[[Image:Wiki edit events.jpg\|thumb\|right\|450x350px]]		[[Image:Wiki edit events.jpg\|thumb\|right\|450x350px]]

	~~To do this they have to~~ be ~~an admin on the Facebook page~~ and ~~log in via Freegle Direct by clicking on~~ the ~~log in with Facebook option~~.		If you want it removed before the expiry date then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org. <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.

	~~This verifies their entitlement~~ to ~~alter things~~.~~ ~~		For an example Admin notice to let all your members know about the Events facility, see [[Sample Admin: Events]].

	~~You should arrive at the Direct page but see cogs next to any community you are an admin on.~~ See ~~screenshot.~~		See also [[ModTools#Events]]

	~~<br>~~		[[Category:Freegle Direct]]

	You should also see when you click on the community you wish to alter the events with a big cross to delete and a small pencil top right to edit them. Click on this and it will take you to the form to alter anything you wish. <br> If you are not on Facebook and want it  removed before the expiry date and don't have this email then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.

	~~<br> For an example Admin notice for your members about the Events facility see~~ [[Freegle Direct ~~Events Admin]].~~

	~~For more answers to your questions about Events, have a look at Freegle Direct Moderator FAQ~~

	~~<br>~~

	~~[[Category:Freegle_Direct~~]]

Billhopkinson: misspell

2023-10-11T14:55:44Z

misspell

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	You should also see when you click on the community you wish to alter the events with a big cross to delete and a small pencil top right to edit them. Click on this and it will take you to the form to alter anything you wish. <br> If you are not on Facebook and ~~wnat~~ it  removed before the expiry date and don't have this email then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.		You should also see when you click on the community you wish to alter the events with a big cross to delete and a small pencil top right to edit them. Click on this and it will take you to the form to alter anything you wish. <br> If you are not on Facebook and want it  removed before the expiry date and don't have this email then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.

	<br> For an example Admin notice for your members about the Events facility see [[Freegle Direct Events Admin]].		<br> For an example Admin notice for your members about the Events facility see [[Freegle Direct Events Admin]].

Jacky at 14:08, 30 November 2021

2021-11-30T14:08:20Z

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	The facility of posting '''Direct events''' is available to all ~~group~~ members who have joined a ~~group~~ via [https://direct.ilovefreegle.org Direct.ilovefreegle.org/]		The facility of posting '''Direct events''' is available to all members who have joined a community via [https://direct.ilovefreegle.org Direct.ilovefreegle.org/]

	The events are shown on the side panel to the right of the posts. <br> They cannot be shown to Facebook users because the side panel stuff is kept by them for advertising. However, Facebook users will get sent a notification each time one is posted. <br>		The events are shown on the side panel to the right of the posts. <br> They cannot be shown to Facebook users because the side panel stuff is kept by them for advertising. However, Facebook users will get sent a notification each time one is posted. <br>
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	Moderators receive an email to the owner address so that they can verify the post before allowing it. <br> It is good practice for moderators to keep this mail in a folder, as if you later decide to remove it, you can just click on the refuse link within it.		Moderators receive an email to the owner address so that they can verify the post before allowing it. <br> It is good practice for moderators to keep this mail in a folder, as if you later decide to remove it, you can just click on the refuse link within it.

	~~Groups~~ which are also on Facebook can access the events to edit or delete them themselves. [[Image:Wiki edit events.jpg\|thumb\|right\|450x350px]]		Communities which are also on Facebook can access the events to edit or delete them themselves. [[Image:Wiki edit events.jpg\|thumb\|right\|450x350px]]

	To do this they have to be an admin on the Facebook page and log in via Freegle Direct by clicking on the log in with Facebook option.		To do this they have to be an admin on the Facebook page and log in via Freegle Direct by clicking on the log in with Facebook option.
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	This verifies their entitlement to alter things.		This verifies their entitlement to alter things.

	You should arrive at the Direct page but see cogs next to any ~~group~~ you are an admin on. See screenshot.		You should arrive at the Direct page but see cogs next to any community you are an admin on. See screenshot.

	<br>		<br>

	You should also see when you click on the ~~group~~ you wish to alter the events with a big cross to delete and a small pencil top right to edit them. Click on this and it will take you to the form to alter anything you wish. <br> If you are not on Facebook and wnat it  removed before the expiry date and don't have this email then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.		You should also see when you click on the community you wish to alter the events with a big cross to delete and a small pencil top right to edit them. Click on this and it will take you to the form to alter anything you wish. <br> If you are not on Facebook and wnat it  removed before the expiry date and don't have this email then please mail support@ilovefreegle.org <br> Alterations should be resubmitted and the original deleted.

	<br> For an example Admin notice for your ~~group~~ members about the Events facility see [[Freegle Direct Events Admin]].		<br> For an example Admin notice for your members about the Events facility see [[Freegle Direct Events Admin]].

	For more answers to your questions about Events, have a look at Freegle Direct Moderator FAQ		For more answers to your questions about Events, have a look at Freegle Direct Moderator FAQ

Dee at 21:30, 12 March 2018

2018-03-12T21:30:32Z

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	<br> For an example Admin notice for your group members about the Events facility see [[Freegle Direct Events Admin]].		<br> For an example Admin notice for your group members about the Events facility see [[Freegle Direct Events Admin]].

	For more answers to your questions about Events, have a look at [[Freegle Direct Moderator FAQ]]		For more answers to your questions about Events, have a look at Freegle Direct Moderator FAQ

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	[[Category:Freegle_Direct]]		[[Category:Freegle_Direct]]

Dee: Removed reference to Yahoo

2018-02-15T17:54:16Z

Removed reference to Yahoo

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	The facility of posting '''Direct events''' is available to all group members who have joined a group via [https://direct.ilovefreegle.org Direct.ilovefreegle.org/]		The facility of posting '''Direct events''' is available to all group members who have joined a group via [https://direct.ilovefreegle.org Direct.ilovefreegle.org/]

	The events are shown on the side panel to the right of the posts. <br> They cannot be shown to Facebook users because the side panel stuff is kept by them for advertising. However, Facebook users will get sent a notification each time one is posted. <br> ~~Yahoo members will be sent a weekly summary.~~		The events are shown on the side panel to the right of the posts. <br> They cannot be shown to Facebook users because the side panel stuff is kept by them for advertising. However, Facebook users will get sent a notification each time one is posted. <br>

	Moderators receive an email to the owner address so that they can verify the post before allowing it. <br> It is good practice for moderators to keep this mail in a folder, as if you later decide to remove it, you can just click on the refuse link within it.		Moderators receive an email to the owner address so that they can verify the post before allowing it. <br> It is good practice for moderators to keep this mail in a folder, as if you later decide to remove it, you can just click on the refuse link within it.