Forum Activity for @elise

Creating a module to change from the Follow model to the Friend model

Jamroom Developers

Ning uses the Facebook/Friend model:
1) I send you a friend request
2) You accept
3) we can both send each other private notes

Jamroom uses the Twitter/Follower model
1) I send you a Follow request
2) You accept. You can send me private notes
3) You sent me a Follow request.
4) I accept. I can send you private notes.

Both models are great but my Ning members are used to the second one.

So I am trying to write a module that will immediately authorise both party when a request is accepted.

I am following the documentation here:
https://www.jamroom.net/the-jamroom-network/documentation/jamroom-developers-guide/26/creating-a-module


I went to Follow + Private Note + User module > Info, hoping to find an event that related to the Follow request being sent, so I can have a listener. But I can't find it.

Developer mode is enabled.

Where should I look for this event?

updated by @elise: 02/23/17 04:32:56PM

How to make "Approve Friend Request" checked by default

Using Jamroom

Oh yes, that is the option I was looking for. Thanks!

How to make "Approve Friend Request" checked by default

Using Jamroom

Maybe I am misunderstanding what this options does.

To prevent spamming, we want our members to approve their followers first (I call them friends) before they can receive messages from them.

If this box is not checked, does that mean that anyone can send messages to anyone, which is the default behavior?

How to make "Approve Friend Request" checked by default

Using Jamroom

Sorry, that was in the extremely fuzzy category...

The Profile Settings for members. (Profile > Gear)
http://empathcommunityeliselebeaucom.jamroomhosting.com/profile/settings/profile_id=1/id=1

I would like all new members to have this box CHECKED by default.

updated by @elise: 09/09/16 01:08:17PM

How to make "Approve Friend Request" checked by default

Using Jamroom

This is on the profile page. I'm hoping there's a way to make this set by default without having to modify the PHP templates. (fingers crossed)
updated by @elise: 12/08/16 04:15:24PM

Changing how Facebook displays my site?

Using Jamroom

Thanks Michael. Didn't realize it was a module. So glad there is one!
Resolved.

Changing how Facebook displays my site?

Using Jamroom

I posted a link of my test jamroom to a friend on Facebook
http://empathcommunityeliselebeaucom.jamroomhosting.com/

See screenshot of what she saw...
That is one heck of a cool/scary image that does not describe my network at all.

Where is that set? I looked in
Skin > Images.
System Core > Images.

It's hiding!

Also on my most wanted list: the meta tag for the description that is posted belowe the image so I can put a more useful description.

Thanks!

updated by @elise: 12/10/16 05:13:06AM

2 Suggestions for Jamroom to woo Ning creators

Ning To Jamroom

There is a number on the bottom right of the "Admin" page. But it's inaccurate. See screenshot.
My Ning export was about 4 Gigs. This thing says my site is 19 Gigs

The only way to know the size of your Archive is to export which makes most Ning site owners want to throw up

2 Suggestions for Jamroom to woo Ning creators

Ning To Jamroom

Food for thoughts on things that would have made my experience easier...

1) Simple Import price based on # of members. $50 for less than 10 000. $120 for more.

Why? Most Ning 2.0 owners don't know the size of their archive and turn to platforms who don't ask them this question. You might take a hit on a long import for a small network with lots of videos but at least you still wooed the customer. Pricing is based on 1 month of Ning hosting.
- Your customer quickly says "yes".

2) Import services includes Jamroom creation (optional).

Why? Creating a Jamroom, adding the Ning related modules, selecting the Ningja Skin and kicking off the import takes an experienced user less than 5 minutes. It a newbie like me 3 days. When you have a tentative Ning owner, direct them to this option to save everyone's sanity.
- Your customer falls in love with you for making it so easy.

in love,

Elise



updated by @elise: 12/10/16 10:52:45PM

Migration from Ning: a few questions

Ning To Jamroom


Right, I see it now. I don't use Twitter much which is why I was slow on the uptake.

But most importantly, my members are also used to the Facebook model. Hence my desire to keep it that way. At the end of the day, it's all about trying to eliminate friction for my members.

Thanks!