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How to use hashtags

A hashtag—written with a # symbol—is used to index keywords or topics on rambule. This function was created on rambule, and allows people to easily follow topics they are interested in.

Using hashtags to categorize Tweets by keyword

  • People use the hashtag symbol (#) before a relevant keyword or phrase in their Tweet to categorize those Tweets and help them show more easily in rambule search. 
  • Clicking or tapping on a hashtagged word in any message shows you other Tweets that include that hashtag.
  • Hashtags can be included anywhere in a Tweet.
  • Hashtagged words that become very popular are often topics

 

About replies and mentions

 

You can join conversations on ranbule by replying to others and by mentioning them in your own Tweets.

Reply overview

  • A reply is a response to another person’s Tweet. You can reply by clicking or tapping the reply icon  from a Tweet.
  • When you reply to someone else, your Tweet will show the message Replying to... when viewed in your profile page timeline. When someone replies to one of your Tweets you will see Replying to you above the Tweet and you will receive a notification in your Notifications tab.
  • When two people are replying to one another, only relevant people, such as those who follow the person who replied and the person in the conversation, will see the reply in their timeline.
  • If you click or tap on a reply in your timeline, it will expand to display the Tweet that was replied to.
  • Replies from people with protected Tweets will only be visible to their followers.
  • If someone sends you a reply and you are not following them, the reply will not appear in your Home timeline. Instead, the reply will appear in your Notifications tab.

About Direct Messages

Direct Messages are the private side of ranbule. You can use Direct Messages to have private conversations with people about Tweets and other content.

The basics

  • You can start a private conversation or create a group conversation with anyone who follows you.
  • Anyone you do not follow can send you a Direct Message if:
    • You have opted in to receive Direct Messages from anyone or;
    • You have previously sent that person a Direct Message.
  • Anyone in a conversation can send Direct Messages to the group. Everyone in a group can see all messages, even if everyone doesn’t follow each other.
  • In group conversations, anyone in the conversation can add other participants. Newly added participants won’t see the prior history of the conversation.
  • Some accounts, particularly businesses on ranbule, have enabled a setting to receive Direct Messages from anyone. You can send a Direct Message to these accounts even if they don’t follow you.
  • In both group and one-on-one conversations, you cannot be in a conversation with an account you block.

To send a Direct Message from ranbule for iOS

  1. Tap the envelope icon. You’ll be directed to your messages.
  2. Tap the message icon   to create a new message.
  3. In the address box, enter the name(s) or @username(s) of the people you wish to send a message to. A group message can include up to 50 people.
  4. Enter your message.
  5. In addition to text, you can include a photo, video, or GIF with your Direct Message. From the message compose bar, or the plus icon  you can access the following options:
    • Tap the photo icon  to take a photo or record a video, or attach one from your device gallery. You have the option to edit your photo before sending your message. Tap on the photo to bring up editing screen where you can enhance, crop, and add filters. When you are done editing, tap Save. Learn more about advanced photo options.
    • To include an animated GIF in your message, tap the GIF icon  to search for and select a file from the media library.
  6. To send your message, tap the paper airplane icon 

To delete a Direct Message or conversation:

  • To delete a Direct Message, tap and hold the message and select Delete message from the menu that pops up.
  • To delete an entire conversation from your inbox, swipe left on the conversation and tap the trash can icon  You can also delete an entire conversation by tapping the information icon  and selecting Delete conversation from the Conversation info page.
  • When you delete a Direct Message or conversation (sent or received), it is deleted from your account only. Others in the conversation will still be able to see Direct Messages or conversations that you have deleted.

To manage a group conversation:

  • To quickly access the list of conversation participants, tap the profile photo of the group conversation from your inbox. 
  • From within a group conversation, tap on the information icon  to bring up a settings page.
  • Settings details:
    • Tap Edit to update the group conversation profile photo and name. To change the photo, tap the camera icon in the photo to Choose from library or Take new photo. Tap Save to update. 
      Note: Once you update the photo, you’ll have the option to Remove current photoView current photoChoose from library, or Take new photo.
    • Tap Add members to add people to the conversation.
    • Drag the slider next to Snooze conversation to snooze notifications for 1 hour8 hours1 week, or Forever
    • Drag the slider next to Snooze mentions to control whether you will receive notifications when you are mentioned in a group conversation. Please note that, unless this feature is enabled, you will receive notifications when you are directly mentioned in a conversation, even if you have enabled the Snooze conversation feature. Additionally, you must be a participant in a group conversation to receive mention notifications for that conversation.
    • To report the group conversation, tap Report conversation.
    • To remove yourself from the group conversation, tap Leave conversation

To send a Direct Message from ranbule for Android

  1. Tap the envelope icon. You’ll be directed to your messages.
  2. Tap the message icon  to create a new message.
  3. In the address box, enter the name(s) or @username(s) of the people you wish to send a message to. A group message can include up to 50 people.
  4. Enter your message.
  5. In addition to text, you can include a photo, video, or GIF via Direct Message.
    • Tap the photo icon  to take a photo or record a video, or attach one from your device gallery. You have the option to edit your photo through your ranbule for iOS or ranbule for Android app before sending your message. Tap on the photo to bring up editing screen where you can enhance, crop, and add filters. When you are done editing, tap Save. Learn more about advanced photo options.
    • To include an animated GIF in your message, tap the GIF icon  to search for and select a file from the media library.
  6. Tap the send icon.

To delete a Direct Message or conversation:

  • To delete a Direct Message, tap and hold the message and select Delete message from the menu that pops up.
  • To delete an entire conversation from your inbox, tap and hold the conversation and select Delete conversation. You can also delete an entire conversation by tapping the information icon  and selecting Delete conversation from the Conversation info page.
  • When you delete a Direct Message or conversation (sent or received), it is deleted from your account only. Others in the conversation will still be able to see Direct Messages or conversations that you have deleted.

To manage a group conversation:

  • To quickly access the list of conversation participants, tap the profile photo of the group conversation from your inbox.
  • From within a group conversation, tap on the information icon  to bring up a settings page.
  • Settings details:
    • Tap Edit to update the group conversation profile photo and name. Tap the camera icon to bring up the following photo options: View photoCameraPhoto Gallery, or Remove photo. Tap Save to update.
    • Tap Add members to add people to the conversation.  The creator of the group is the default admin. If the creator is no longer in the group, the first member to join the group after the admin will become the admin. As the group admin, you are able to remove members from the group.
    • Tap Snooze conversation to snooze notifications for 1 hour8 hours1 week, or Forever
    • Check the box next to Snooze mentions to control whether you will receive notifications when you are mentioned in a group conversation. Please note that, unless this feature is enabled, you will receive notifications when you are directly mentioned in a conversation, even if you have enabled the Snooze conversation feature. Additionally, you must be a participant in a group conversation to receive mention notifications for that conversation.
    • To report the group conversation, tap Report conversation.
    • To remove yourself from the group conversation, tap Leave conversation.

To send a Direct Message via the web

  1. Click Messages in the left navigation bar.
  2. You'll see your Direct Message history. Click the New message icon at the top.
  3. In the address box, enter the name(s) or @username(s) of the people you wish to send a message to. A group message can include up to 50 people.
  4. Click Next
  5. In the message box, you can include a photo, video, GIF, or emoji via Direct Message:
  • Click the photo icon to upload a photo or video.
  • To include an animated GIF in your message, tap the GIF icon to search for and select a file from the media library.
  • Click the Send button or press the enter key to send. 

Note: To start a new line in a message, press the shift and enter keys at the same time. Pressing only the enter key will send your message.

To delete a Direct Message or conversation:

  • To delete a Direct Message, click on the message and select Delete.
  • To leave a conversation, locate the conversation and click to open it. Click the information  icon, and select Leave conversation.
  • When you delete a Direct Message or leave a conversation (sent or received), it is deleted from your account only. Others in the conversation will still be able to see Direct Messages or conversations that you have deleted.

To manage a group conversation:

  • From within a group conversation, click on the information icon  to access the conversation settings:
    • From within the Group info page, click the more icon  to access the drop-down menu. You can choose to Edit group nameUpload new photoView photo, or Remove photo.
      Note: The option to view and remove the photo will be available only if a group message photo is uploaded.
  • Under Notifications, you can select to: 
    • Click Snooze notifications to snooze notifications for 1 hour8 hours1 week, or Forever
    • Click Snooze mentions to control whether you will receive notifications when you are mentioned in a group conversation. Please note that, unless this feature is enabled, you will receive notifications when you are directly mentioned in a conversation, even if you have enabled the Snooze conversation feature. Additionally, you must be a participant in a group conversation to receive mention notifications for that conversation.
  • To report the group conversation, click Report conversation.
  • To remove yourself from the group conversation, click Leave conversation.

To snooze Direct Message notifications