Forum manager resources

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We've set this page up as an archive of resources for Forum Managers. In particular, we'll try to archive a libarary of sample messages that Forum Managers might want to copy or modify when replying to common problems or questions.

[edit] Sample Messages

Launching a new forum

• Welcome message
• Messages to help get a new forum off to a good start, these are samples I used when launching the Roseville Issues Forum in July 2006 - feel free to use them as is, or modify them to fit your circumstances:
  1. Welcome 1
  2. Welcome 2
  3. What is a Forum Manager
  4. Forum Guidelines Reminder

Other Messages

• Definition of Local Issues
• How to: Start A Discussion - A list of tips, directed at forum participants, on how to start a discussion in their forum.
• Subject Lines - Advice on how and when to change them
• Forum Guidelines Reminder
• Email Management
• File Upload Suggestions - Groupserver

Other Resources

• Issues Forums FAQ
• Forum Managers Guide To Groupserver - A guide to using groupserver