Community Groups
Group Posts & Discussions
Engage with your group community through posts and discussions on Loclie.
Time to complete: 5 minutes
What Are Group Posts?
Group posts are updates and messages shared within your group community. Members can share text content and images, and other members can comment on posts to start discussions. The group's post feed is called the Message Board.
Where to Post
Posts are created and viewed on the consumer app at app.loclie.com.au, not the Manage portal. The Manage portal provides a read-only moderation view of posts for group owners and moderators.
Viewing Group Posts
On the Consumer App (app.loclie.com.au)
When you visit a group on the consumer app:
- Go to the group's page
- See the Message Board post feed
- Scroll through recent posts
- Each post shows content, author, date, and any attached images
From Your Profile
If you're a member:
- Go to your Profile on the consumer app
- Find your joined groups
- Click to view the group page and Message Board
On the Manage Portal (Moderation View)
Group owners and moderators can view posts on the Manage portal:
- Go to Groups on the Manage portal
- Select your group
- View the posts list (read-only moderation view)
Note: The Manage portal shows posts for moderation purposes. To create posts or interact with the Message Board, use the consumer app.
Reading Posts
Post Information
Each post shows:
- Author - Display name of who posted
- Content - The post message (supports line breaks)
- Date - Relative time since posted (e.g., "2 hours ago")
- Image - If the author attached one
Interacting with Posts
- Read the full post content
- View any attached images
- Comment on the post (members only)
- View existing comments
Creating Posts
Who Can Post
Group members can post in groups they've joined:
- Owners - Can always post
- Moderators - Can always post
- Members - Can post (may require approval if the group has post moderation enabled)
Note: If the group has post moderation turned on, posts from regular members must be approved by an owner or moderator before they appear. Posts from owners and moderators are automatically approved.
How to Create a Post
- Go to your group's page on the consumer app at app.loclie.com.au
- Find the post creation form on the Message Board
- Write your post content (text is required, or attach an image)
- Optionally upload an image (supports cropping)
- Click "Post"
Image Uploads
Posts support optional image attachments:
- Upload an image with your post
- Images support cropping for best display
- Max 5MB file size
Comments
Commenting on Posts
Group members can comment on any post:
- Find the post you want to comment on
- Click the comment input field (this also loads existing comments)
- Type your comment
- Click "Post"
Viewing Comments
On the consumer app:
- Click on a post's comment count to expand/collapse comments
- Comments show author name, content, and relative timestamp
- Comments are displayed in chronological order (oldest first)
On the Manage portal (moderation view):
- The Manage portal shows comment counts per post but does not display comment content inline
- A note indicates that comments are visible on the group page in the consumer app
- To view and manage individual comments, use the consumer app
Deleting Comments
- Post authors can delete their own comments
- Moderators can delete any comment
- Owners can delete any comment
Comments are soft-deleted (they disappear from view but the data is retained).
Deleting Posts
Who Can Delete
- Post author - Can delete their own posts
- Moderators - Can delete any post in the group
- Owners - Can delete any post in the group
How to Delete
- Find the post you want to delete
- Click the Delete icon (trash) in the top-right corner of the post
- Confirm the deletion
Posts are soft-deleted (they disappear from view but the data is retained).
Best Practices for Posting
DO:
Keep it relevant
- Related to group purpose
- Interesting to members
- Value-adding content
Be clear
- Easy to understand
- Include important details
- Get to the point
Engage members
- Ask questions
- Start discussions
- Encourage participation
Post regularly
- Keep the group active
- Maintain momentum
- Fresh content (remember the 30-day inactivity policy)
DON'T:
Spam the feed
- Quality over quantity
- Don't over-post
- Respect members' attention
Go off-topic
- Stay relevant
- Keep to group purpose
- Use appropriate channels
Be negative
- Keep it positive
- Constructive discussions
- Supportive community
Post Examples
Announcement
Group Meetup This Saturday!
We're meeting at the park at 8 AM for our weekly walk. Bring water and sunscreen. New members welcome! See you there!
Discussion
What's everyone reading?
Share what book you're currently into! Looking for recommendations for our next group read.
Activity Planning
Weekend Hike Planning
Thinking of doing the coastal trail next Sunday. Who's interested? Drop a comment if you can make it so we can plan transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all members post?
All joined members can create posts. If the group owner has enabled post moderation, regular member posts require approval before appearing. Owner and moderator posts are always automatically approved.
Can I delete my posts?
Yes. Post authors can delete their own posts. Moderators and owners can also delete any post in the group.
Can I delete my comments?
Yes. Comment authors can delete their own comments. Moderators and owners can also delete any comment.
Are posts public?
It depends on the group's privacy setting. In public groups, posts are visible to everyone. In private groups, posts are only visible to approved members.
Can I add images to posts?
Yes. You can optionally upload an image with your post. Images support cropping for best display.
Next Steps
Engage with your groups:
- Browse Your Groups
- Creating Groups - Start a new group
- Managing Groups - If you're a group owner
Stay connected with your community!
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