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Forums Management

Creating Forums​

Forums are the top-level containers for community discussions. Each forum can have its own settings and moderation rules.

Forum Configuration​

  • Name: Display name for the forum
  • Slug: URL-friendly identifier
  • Description: Brief description of the forum's purpose
  • Threading Mode: Single-thread or multi-thread comments
  • Moderation Settings: Auto-approve vs manual approval

Forum Settings​

Threading Modes​

Single Thread​

  • Linear discussion format
  • Comments appear in chronological order
  • Similar to traditional message boards

Multi-Thread​

  • Tree-like comment structure
  • Comments can reply to other comments
  • Similar to Reddit-style discussions

Moderation Options​

Auto-approval​

  • Posts and comments appear immediately
  • Suitable for trusted communities
  • Can be moderated after publication

Manual Approval​

  • All content requires moderator approval
  • Higher control over content quality
  • May slow down discussion flow

Managing Forum Content​

Post Moderation​

  • Review pending posts
  • Approve or reject submissions
  • Edit post content if needed
  • Pin important posts

Comment Moderation​

  • Monitor comment threads
  • Remove inappropriate content
  • Handle user reports
  • Manage comment threading

Forum Analytics​

  • Track post and comment counts
  • Monitor user engagement
  • Identify active discussions
  • Generate activity reports