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Paid vs free policy- request
In light of Mark's message dated 20190521 14:33:45 -0700, Message ID <CAEO096pBb3J5VbwNRsxR4ux4QTH5N=7jSueAN-aOojA4kcLe_g@...> ), can you elaborate on how that would work? jonathon
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In light of Mark's message dated 20190521 14:33:45 -0700, Message ID <CAEO096pBb3J5VbwNRsxR4ux4QTH5N=7jSueAN-aOojA4kcLe_g@...> ), can you elaborate on how that would work? jonathon
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Yahoo appears to be cleaning house
Note that logged in, means accessed via their web interface. I lost two accounts that my (according to the developers) non-email client polled roughly every 90 minutes. jonathon
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Note that logged in, means accessed via their web interface. I lost two accounts that my (according to the developers) non-email client polled roughly every 90 minutes. jonathon
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Not permitted groups
An individual can end up with two, or more accounts, for at least two, legitimate, different reasons: * Group was imported, and used an email address other than the one that was established here, prio
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An individual can end up with two, or more accounts, for at least two, legitimate, different reasons: * Group was imported, and used an email address other than the one that was established here, prio
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Not permitted groups
Media sharing is not ipso facto, an illegal activity. Assuming the point of this rule is distribution of content without the permission of the copyright holder I'd suggest rephrasing that rule to _Gro
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Media sharing is not ipso facto, an illegal activity. Assuming the point of this rule is distribution of content without the permission of the copyright holder I'd suggest rephrasing that rule to _Gro
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Site updates
#changelog
a) One of the features of YahooGroups, was the ability for group members to mark their geographical location on a map, visible only to list members. This is where that map of the South China Sea would
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a) One of the features of YahooGroups, was the ability for group members to mark their geographical location on a map, visible only to list members. This is where that map of the South China Sea would
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Site updates
#changelog
I was using that as an example of the unexpected things that need to be changed, when working on L10N projects. An example that would not, for the most part, be controversial in the United States. Vio
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I was using that as an example of the unexpected things that need to be changed, when working on L10N projects. An example that would not, for the most part, be controversial in the United States. Vio
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#changelog
One of the major issues is accurate translation and localisation of the content. Not just the words/vocabulary, but things like colour scheme, symbols, and background. By way of example, a map of the
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One of the major issues is accurate translation and localisation of the content. Not just the words/vocabulary, but things like colour scheme, symbols, and background. By way of example, a map of the
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Automatic Transfer of LinkedIn Groups?
Recent? My impression was that LinkedIn threw groups out a couple of years ago. What could they possibly have done, to make things even worse? jonathon
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Recent? My impression was that LinkedIn threw groups out a couple of years ago. What could they possibly have done, to make things even worse? jonathon
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Web-only group
#suggestion
It isn't that there are no simple solutions. Rather, there are no simple solutions that also enable Groups.IO to meet the legal requirements of some of the countries that subscribers are either reside
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It isn't that there are no simple solutions. Rather, there are no simple solutions that also enable Groups.IO to meet the legal requirements of some of the countries that subscribers are either reside
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Account export and GDPR update
That comes under both _The Right to be Forgotten_, and _Moral Rights_, of Copyright Law. I am not a lawyer. This is not legal advice. jonathon
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That comes under both _The Right to be Forgotten_, and _Moral Rights_, of Copyright Law. I am not a lawyer. This is not legal advice. jonathon
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Account export and GDPR update
I suspect those lawyers will be able to bill 200+ hours per week, for at least another three months. Typically, European bureaucracies are more concerned with getting the organization into compliance,
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I suspect those lawyers will be able to bill 200+ hours per week, for at least another three months. Typically, European bureaucracies are more concerned with getting the organization into compliance,
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Account export and GDPR update
Just be aware that in most (¿all?) countries in continental Europe, one can neither waive, nor sign away one's rights. As such, it doesn't matter what your agreement says, for European residents the G
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Just be aware that in most (¿all?) countries in continental Europe, one can neither waive, nor sign away one's rights. As such, it doesn't matter what your agreement says, for European residents the G
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Account export and GDPR update
Not only does the GDPR require that, but it also requires that all posts that quote the individual be removed. Doesn't matter where the content came from, if the subject requests removal, it has to be
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Not only does the GDPR require that, but it also requires that all posts that quote the individual be removed. Doesn't matter where the content came from, if the subject requests removal, it has to be
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Account export
Take a look at their documentation on importing, or exporting contacts. It is even more obtuse, and inadequately documented. Install and use the _Import Export Extension_. jonathon
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Take a look at their documentation on importing, or exporting contacts. It is even more obtuse, and inadequately documented. Install and use the _Import Export Extension_. jonathon
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Make Basic level accounts paid
Groups.IO offers 501(c)(3) organizations a discount. What Mark would do if a non-profit from Canada, England, or elsewhere requested the discount, is up to him. If the applicant were IKEA, I'd hope he
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Groups.IO offers 501(c)(3) organizations a discount. What Mark would do if a non-profit from Canada, England, or elsewhere requested the discount, is up to him. If the applicant were IKEA, I'd hope he
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free accounts
What you are missing is how Mark views the different plans: * Free groups are his marketing tools; * Premium groups pay the rent; * Enterprise groups provide the profit; He's got a couple of Enterpris
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What you are missing is how Mark views the different plans: * Free groups are his marketing tools; * Premium groups pay the rent; * Enterprise groups provide the profit; He's got a couple of Enterpris
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Event: Mark Vacation - Monday, 23 April 2018
#cal-invite
I'm all for Mark taking a fortnight for a vacation. The optimistic pessimist in me says that YahooGroups is going to make a major announcement between 20 April and 7 May, that will result in Mark work
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I'm all for Mark taking a fortnight for a vacation. The optimistic pessimist in me says that YahooGroups is going to make a major announcement between 20 April and 7 May, that will result in Mark work
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Change ownership on files and photos
GDPR requires explicit consent. Putting statements as above into Terms and Conditions is not explicit consent. jonathon
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GDPR requires explicit consent. Putting statements as above into Terms and Conditions is not explicit consent. jonathon
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Change ownership on files and photos
Official or not doesn't matter. Incorrect attribution is, at best, a copyright violation. If somebody requests all content relating to them to be deleted, and something is incorrectly attributed, resu
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Official or not doesn't matter. Incorrect attribution is, at best, a copyright violation. If somebody requests all content relating to them to be deleted, and something is incorrectly attributed, resu
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Change ownership on files and photos
_Right of Attribution_, which is part of EU law on copyright, comes into play here. You can't arbitrarily remove the name of a creator, from their work. The definition of "work" is intentionally broad
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_Right of Attribution_, which is part of EU law on copyright, comes into play here. You can't arbitrarily remove the name of a creator, from their work. The definition of "work" is intentionally broad
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