Reusable invite codes

[borgoat]

Currently, inviting members requires admins to know exactly who they’re inviting upfront. Here’s how it works now, behind the scenes:

1. A member entity is created (not linked to a profile yet).
2. One or more invite entities are created (e.g., invite code or email).
3. When a user signs up with the given email or uses the invite code, their profile links to the member.

Proposal

Skip the first step and introduce a reusable invite code:

• Admins create a reusable invite code.
• Any user who signs up and consumes the code is immediately added as a member. A linked profile would always exist from the start.

Advantages

• Admins wouldn’t need to know all members in advance.
• Easier onboarding for larger groups or dynamic communities.

Disadvantages

• Risk of abuse if the invite code is shared with unintended users.

Potential Extensions

This could tie into anonymous replies for one-off events (#18). Guests could use the same invite code to RSVP without signing up, making the app more flexible for unique events.

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Feedback

• Does this solve a real pain point for group management?
• Are there safeguards or limitations we should consider to prevent misuse?
• Would this feature make GRUP more appealing for certain types of groups or events?

We’d love to hear your thoughts!