I've to hand in a group assignment tomorrow and the input from one of the members is crap- terrible writing, no references, no clue, nice guy. I want to remain friends but want to dramatically edit his work. How can I break it to him that his work needed treatment? I'm terrible at this sort of thing. btw, this thread doesn't really answer my question as we're handing in tomorrow. Also- he's old buddies with the other group member who I don't know very well.
posted by mattoxic on Oct 17, 2009 - 25 answers

Help me identify the 4 running dudes pictured on this button. [more inside]
posted by Acacia on Oct 2, 2009 - 10 answers

What can some people do that other people can't do? What can some see that others can't? [more inside]
posted by Pennyblack on Sep 30, 2009 - 129 answers

Get Outlook to tell me how many emails I receive in a month. [more inside]
posted by furtive on Sep 23, 2009 - 5 answers

Once upon a time I found myself in an amazing chat room where people actually discussed spirituality, politics, dreams, ologies etc...and did so in a respectful manner. This room was very engaging, challenging and inspiring and I am searching for a new discussion group or chat room that is similar in its dynamic. Any suggestions?
posted by gypseefire on Jul 23, 2009 - 6 answers

Where to host 90th birthday party for 30 people near Providence, RI? [more inside]
posted by boulder20something on Jul 23, 2009 - 6 answers

I can't do therapy. There must be other people who can't do therapy. What do these people do, when they get together, to fix their problems? What DIY, collaborative options are on the table, and how do I find them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 11, 2009 - 31 answers

Can you recommend any graphic novel / comic forums or groups that focus on more obscure, non Barnes and Noble titles? [more inside]
posted by sponge on Jun 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Good place for a small group gathering for boisterous board game fun? [more inside]
posted by 1024x768 on Apr 28, 2009 - 9 answers

Blog has a Facebook group . . . but I think maybe it wants a Facebook page. What is the real difference? Advantages/disadvantages? If I switch from group to page, I'm going to have to start from scratch, i.e. invite everyone all over again, right? [more inside]
posted by veggieboy on Apr 3, 2009 - 3 answers

I have a podcast that downloads as multiple segments over multiple days. Its format arrives as YYYYMMDD_showcode_segment.mp3; so, for example, one download might result in files as 20090323_goofa_01.mp3 through 20090323_goofa_21.mp3, and also within the same download 20090324_goofa_01.mp3 through 20090324_goofa_21.mp3. What I'm looking for is a Unix script (shell, perl, what have you) that would look at a directory and look at what dates are represented there, and let me join all of the segments together by day. I can use mpgtx -j to do the actual joining; I'm looking for the code that would let the script determine what dates are in the directory and then get each day's segments united into a single MP3 for that day's show.
posted by WCityMike on Mar 25, 2009 - 5 answers

What types of large group (+50 members) consensus-building methods can prioritize information quickly? [more inside]
posted by choragus on Mar 20, 2009 - 4 answers

I think I'm looking for co-counseling, but without the co-counseling. [more inside]
posted by serazin on Mar 5, 2009 - 7 answers

I would like to learn to better facilitate a stress support group. [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger on Feb 17, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm taking lots of photos for my community theater group, and I want to post them online for cast members to view and download. What's the best way to do that? [more inside]
posted by rdauphin on Jan 31, 2009 - 15 answers

I need a very simple group web-based calendar for a volunteer organization I am part of. It also has to be FREE. [Before you ask Google Calendar does not work because we cannot mandate that people have a Google account. Let's just leave it at that. We can't do it.] [more inside]
posted by micawber on Jan 28, 2009 - 13 answers

What should I make for breakfast? I'm giving away the food to students who are on their way out of the dorm, heading to class. Easy to eat and easy to cook are both appreciated! [more inside]
posted by scission on Jan 15, 2009 - 31 answers

Is it possible to "select all" drawing objects at one time in Word 2000 (in order to move them together) rather than holding down the SHIFT key and selecting them individually? [more inside]
posted by roxie110 on Jan 6, 2009 - 2 answers

I fail at Amazon. Help me find a book on running a small community group. [more inside]
posted by symphonik on Dec 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Communicating with a group via text and email? How can a group of 7 communicate via text and email. 3 are email only, 4 are text only, the idea is any member can send a single text or email which is delivered to all 7 as an email or text as appropriate. Does this exist? Alternate suggestions welcome. [more inside]
posted by zingzangzung on Nov 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Everyone knows the positive effects of working in groups, but I read about this book that talked about the negative effects of working in groups. I don't remember the title, I don't remember the author. Does anyone have an idea on what this book would be?
posted by defben on Nov 2, 2008 - 9 answers

Are there any large (national) Art & Technology societies in the US? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Oct 31, 2008 - 3 answers

I've recently moved across the US, away from a group of friends I was close with. How do I keep the group friendship alive? [more inside]
posted by nat on Oct 29, 2008 - 13 answers

I need a group SMS service similar to this or this, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by aburd on Oct 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm in a French class with a bunch of college (mainly) freshmen, and I've talked a bunch of them into meeting for a study session on Monday afternoon. How can we best study together? I always studied alone when I was an undergrad. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Oct 16, 2008 - 7 answers

My company has offered to spend $25,000 on 35 people for an activity in February. What do we do? [more inside]
posted by KirTakat on Oct 15, 2008 - 23 answers

Is there an easy, and free, way to send group voicemails and SMSs? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl on Sep 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Grr, how to stop being the butt of all the jokes and defend... it's getting annoying! [more inside]
posted by dragontail on Sep 17, 2008 - 34 answers

What's the best way to approach a professor about going solo on a group project? [more inside]
posted by theichibun on Aug 27, 2008 - 26 answers

Cheap home-made food for a group of people? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Jul 29, 2008 - 30 answers

I've been tasked with taking 8 members of my family, needing five bedrooms from the UK to New York in June 2009. Any advice on group booking deals and the like, for flights and/or hotels? Am I looking too early for good deals?
posted by electriccynic on Jul 25, 2008 - 5 answers

Off-the-wall, get the day started with a smile activity for a small retreat. [more inside]
posted by never used baby shoes on Jul 17, 2008 - 5 answers

Hotel/House rental ideas for 8-10 guys in Grand Junction and/or Glenwood Springs CO area? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Jul 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a way to make an email list announce-only for some recipients and unmoderated for others? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit on Jun 25, 2008 - 5 answers

I have a group with 300 members on facebook. I just set up an event related to the group. I want to invite all the group members to the event but the little button that allows you to do this (well, it was there on Saturday) has disappeared. How do I invite all the group members? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jun 24, 2008 - 22 answers

We need a member-maintained name/address/phone/photo directory for our group's Unix-based Web site. [more inside]
posted by davcoo on May 8, 2008 - 3 answers

Is there a team building or group communications activity that highlights the important role of intuitive, macroscopic thinkers? (Team building activity spoiler inside) [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on May 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Affinity groups and terrorist cells seem do well by them, but what possible combinations are there of autonomous organisation, and what are their main characteristics? What different ways are there to organise people according to a cell model? I'm interested in an overview of different organisational structures and ways of calculating their characteristics. [more inside]
posted by monocultured on Apr 16, 2008 - 4 answers

The Mrs. and I are hosting "game night" for our Church group Friday. We need help figuring out what to play. [more inside]
posted by jseven on Mar 11, 2008 - 20 answers

Seattle area jazz/swing bands (for a wedding reception)? Google offers a big-ass list. But you have thoughtful, intelligent recommendations. Please to hope me?
posted by fatllama on Jan 7, 2008 - 2 answers

Identify this song and band: American, male, R'n'B vocal group attaining brief mid-chart respectability in the UK in '92 or '93. [more inside]
posted by Jofus on Dec 18, 2007 - 20 answers

Are all Freecycle groups run as a Yahoo! group? [more inside]
posted by mezzanayne on Oct 17, 2007 - 5 answers

Where can I find a web-based/cross-platform calendar that would allow a group of people to add events, but not modify other people's? [more inside]
posted by leptin on Sep 15, 2007 - 3 answers

Can the hive mind recommend a good road cycling group in San Francisco? I'm looking for a recreational (but serious) cycling group that has sociable members preferably in their mid 20s to early 30s.
posted by Juggermatt on Aug 25, 2007 - 0 answers

I'd like some help finding a new weight loss community to join - one with a relatively intelligent / fun user base but that takes healthy weight loss seriously. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by catfood on Jun 29, 2007 - 26 answers

What is the best web resource for sharing large numbers of photos between a fairly large group of people? [more inside]
posted by dseaton on Jun 22, 2007 - 16 answers

How can I discover and attend focus groups that offer monetary compensation in exchange for participaton?
posted by davidriley on May 24, 2007 - 11 answers

I am looking for punishment suggestions for a group of procrastinators. [more inside]
posted by user92371 on Feb 25, 2007 - 24 answers

Hotel/House rental ideas for 8-10 guys in Santa Fe or between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Feb 15, 2007 - 4 answers

what is the best way to form a TV writing group? [more inside]
posted by tristanshout on Nov 11, 2006 - 6 answers