Is it possible to make the default setting for the newsletter option in the users profile be set to yes rather than no as most new user miss it and then complan about not getting the newsletters.

Thanks

What if the registration text made it clear it is turned on by default and they turn it off if they wish. By registering then they are agreeing to the terms.

 

 

Provided a clear message is given to the user what they are agreeing to and they have to manually accept to continue then that is classed as an "opt in" in the same way that clicking a subscribe option is for the news letter. It cannot be auto without any form of opt in by the user.

Provided the terms for membership "clearly" state they are opting in to a newsletter as part of joining and they accept it we are fine. They must have the option to opt out.  not intending to do away with that.

 

In that light any help in the method ? By support ticket if you want to be off the forum.

 

I sent the commission bods an email and they sent me a reply and the doc that lays it out.

They have to check a box to show an opt in but it can be a general opt in for multiple features provided it states what they are and they have an option to turn it off again.

 

The terms and conditions button provided it clearly states it includes a newsletter as part of the terms and how to turn it off is classed as an opt in.

if the emails are in relation to the business in which they signed up then you don't even need an opt in as it is not classed as unsolicited. As in if you buy a parcel from amazon they can send you a despatch email or an optional add on offer without any opt ins as it is in relation to your purchase.

It's not as black and white as people think it is. I can post the sections that lay it out if you like.