Currently this isn't configurable and to be honest, with all these GDPR ruling, I don't think it is advisable to disallow deleting of their own groups.

If you want to hack this, edit the file /administrator/components/com_easysocial/includes/cluster/cluster.php and at line 2102 locate the codes below,

if ($user->isSiteAdmin() || $this->isOwner()) {

Replace it with,

if ($user->isSiteAdmin()) {

I agree.
We must leave the choice to the user if he wants to delete his group.

However, that means for us administrator, the loss of valuable data.

Ideally, when a user decides to delete their group, the site administrator will be notified. In order for him to appoint another administrator in his place.

Moreover when the user clicks Delete Group, they should be asked why.
As for the popup Report this item.

Thank you
Philippe

And why not allow users to Unpublish their Groups ?
As for administrators.

Philippe

Hi Matthias,

even non-members of a group can delete any group?

Users cannot delete 'any' group unless the user is a site admin. Current behavior states that only group owners can delete their own groups, whereas site admin can delete any group.

Hi Philippe,
Thanks for the input. Feel free to post a feature request for the group deletion 'reasoning'.

And why not allow users to Unpublish their Groups ?

Once normal users unpublished their groups, they will not be able to delete them at will for GDPR purpose since unpublished groups do not appear in the frontend. Therefore, it is best for the unpublished action to be reserved for site admin.

Ok. I see.
Thank you Raymond

You're most welcome Philippe.