[buddypress-trac] [BuddyPress] #2143: Forum "Post a New Topic" Group name dropdown menu

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#2143: Forum "Post a New Topic" Group name dropdown menu
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Reporter:  snark   |       Owner:       
    Type:  defect  |      Status:  new  
Priority:  major   |   Milestone:  1.2.2
Keywords:          |  
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 When posting directly to the Forum section (not through a specific Group
 Forum)using "Post a New Topic", there is a dropdown menu to select which
 group Forum to put the new topic in.

 PROBLEM: The dropdown defaults to the first group in alphabetical order,
 and if a user is not paying attention, they will add their post to that
 group's Forum whether they intend to or not.

 SOLUTION: Add a non-selectable instruction line in the default display of
 the dropdown list that says something like "Select a Group". Then, if a
 user tries to post their Topic without selecting a group, a message will
 pop-up telling them they have to select a group.

 This will help keep users from posting to the wrong group as well as force
 them to become familiar with all of the group options.

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Ticket URL: <http://trac.buddypress.org/ticket/2143>
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