last.fm Group Ring

I'm really surprised more people aren't using the last.fm Group Ring, especially when you have a small group and just want to get noticed.

Granted, it's not for everyone. For example, artist fan groups and owner approval groups aren't eligible (which is why it's not used here, though we do have them as a Group Connection in the sidebar - another good idea).

The default graphics are nothing to write home about, but others are available in a thread there, and you can always create your own.

Absolutely not lame.

First, although it may look "official," it's actually just something you add to the group description.

To get a Group Connection, you simply ask the leader of another group if they'd liked to add you as a Group Connection, and you'd do the same favor in return.

They can say yes, no or (quite often!) just ignore you. I usually add their group ahead of time, both to show my good faith, and to show them exactly what I'm talking about.

If they say no, or I haven't heard back from them in a couple weeks or so, I remove their group.

Ideally, it should be groups with some type of related topic, but that's entirely up to you, of course.

all right, I spoke without thinking again...

just like grandmother's pies:

Augustus Pablo

I've added the Group Ring here (lower right corner of the Overview section), even though this group is not eligible to be part of it. We do have a Group Connection with the last.fm Group Ring, though.

Again, I encourage all leaders to join the ring, if your group(s) are eligible.

You're probably right.

i use it