A key and new feature of the BlogMatrix Platform is the ability to "switch user" -- basically, the ability to work with different accounts while logging in only once. This function gives us:

• "superuser" accounts that can edit anything
• "group/bulletin board" accounts, that can be posted to be different users
• group blogs, where you can grant other users (friends) the right to post on your blog (and possibly do administration)

Here's a screenshot of switching users. You reach this popin window by clicking the new "su" button which you can see near the top right (it appears on all administration pages).

Once you select a friend or group to switch to, you will be brought to the corresponding page on their account.

Note the following:

• certain options are greyed out; this is because you haven't been granted permission to do these actions
• your original user account is still listed
• if you create a new post, it will be posted as your original (login) name, not the name of the account you switched to.
• if you select the Finished button (not shown anywhere here), you'll be switched back to your original account
• if you select any option from the "My Account" menu, you'll be switch back to your original account (we may change our mind on this one depending on usabilty testing)
• you can always switch back using the popin window.