@rod Yeah, the request is appropriate. In fact, people will be invited to groups. There won't be a lot of requesting to join at first...
I figure this is the functionality I want:
When a user signs up on my site, create the forum (NodeBB) account. (Is that necessary?) This will give the user on-site messaging with other users. When the user creates a group on my site, create the associated group forum. Set user as owner/admin. Allow other users to join that group by invitation from the owner. When a user closes his account, close the forum group and archive all material. When a user leaves a group on my site, disconnect them from the associated forum as well.I'm wondering if Muut would be better for this kind of functionality...
Any and all opinions requested and appreciated!