The forum administrator creates a special group for people on their birthdays with the XenForo Internet forum software package. First, the administrator makes a group called Birthday Today from the Groups and Permissions section. The administrator gives this group a very high number for Display styling priority. This makes sure the birthday style shows up even when someone belongs to many groups. The administrator types a message saying It's my birthday today as the banner text. The administrator picks a nice style for how this message looks. The group does not need any special permissions because it only changes how people look on their birthday. The forum shows these changes under their name when they post messages.
Next, the administrator sets up the automatic system to move people into this group. The administrator creates a promotion called Birthday promotion from the Groups and Permissions menu. The administrator selects the Birthday Today group as the place where people will go. The administrator clicks the Apply this promotion button and checks the box for birthdays. This tells the computer to watch for birthdays every day. The XenForo Internet forum software package regularly runs a special job to check everyone's birthday information. When the system finds someone celebrating their birthday, that person joins the Birthday Today group automatically. Everyone sees the birthday message under their name all day. The system removes them from the group when their birthday ends.
The birthday banner makes people feel special on their birthday. Other members notice the birthday message and can send happy birthday wishes. The administrator does not need to watch for birthdays or change groups manually. The XenForo Internet forum software package handles everything without extra work. The administrator sets up the system once, and it works forever. The computer program checks birthdays many times each day. Members enjoy seeing their special message appear on their birthday. This creates friendly feelings between forum members and helps build community spirit.
Next, the administrator sets up the automatic system to move people into this group. The administrator creates a promotion called Birthday promotion from the Groups and Permissions menu. The administrator selects the Birthday Today group as the place where people will go. The administrator clicks the Apply this promotion button and checks the box for birthdays. This tells the computer to watch for birthdays every day. The XenForo Internet forum software package regularly runs a special job to check everyone's birthday information. When the system finds someone celebrating their birthday, that person joins the Birthday Today group automatically. Everyone sees the birthday message under their name all day. The system removes them from the group when their birthday ends.
The birthday banner makes people feel special on their birthday. Other members notice the birthday message and can send happy birthday wishes. The administrator does not need to watch for birthdays or change groups manually. The XenForo Internet forum software package handles everything without extra work. The administrator sets up the system once, and it works forever. The computer program checks birthdays many times each day. Members enjoy seeing their special message appear on their birthday. This creates friendly feelings between forum members and helps build community spirit.
