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The Discussions module provides a forum-style communication platform for your organization. Members can share ideas, ask questions, and collaborate in organized discussion spaces.

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How to access

Menu → Discussions Admin: Settings → Modules → Enable Discussions

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Prerequisites

  • Discussions module must be enabled
  • Members must have discussion access permissions

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Discussion Features

FeatureDescription
Discussion threadsOrganized conversations
NamespacesCategories for topics
RepliesThreaded responses
ReactionsEmoji reactions to posts
MentionsTag other members
AttachmentsShare files in discussions
ModerationContent management tools

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Discussion Structure

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Hierarchy

Organization
└── Namespace (Category)
    └── Discussion (Thread)
        └── Replies (Comments)

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Components

ComponentDescription
NamespaceCategory grouping related discussions
DiscussionIndividual conversation thread
ReplyResponse to a discussion
ReactionQuick emoji feedback

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Creating a Discussion

1

Navigate to Discussions

Go to Discussions or a specific namespace.
2

Click New Discussion

Start a new conversation thread.
3

Select namespace

Choose the appropriate category.
4

Write content

Add title and body with rich formatting.
5

Publish

Post the discussion for others to see.

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Discussion Settings

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title
string
required
Discussion headline (clear and descriptive).
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namespace
relation
required
Category where the discussion belongs.
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body
richtext
required
Main content with formatting support.
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attachments
files
Files to share with the discussion.
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isPinned
boolean
Keep discussion at top of list.
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isLocked
boolean
Prevent new replies.

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Rich Content

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Formatting Options

  • Bold, italic, strikethrough
  • Headings and lists
  • Links and embeds
  • Code blocks
  • Quotes

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Attachments

Attach files to discussions:
  • Images (inline display)
  • Documents (PDF, Word)
  • Spreadsheets
  • Other files

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Interactions

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Replies

  • Respond to discussions
  • Quote previous replies
  • Threaded conversations

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Reactions

Quick feedback with emoji reactions:
  • 👍 Like
  • ❤️ Love
  • 🎉 Celebrate
  • Custom reactions

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Mentions

Tag members with @username:
  • Notifies mentioned user
  • Links to their profile

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Moderation

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Moderator Actions

ActionDescription
PinKeep at top of namespace
LockPrevent new replies
HideRemove from public view
DeletePermanently remove
MoveChange namespace

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Reporting

Members can report inappropriate content:
  1. Click report button
  2. Select reason
  3. Moderators review

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Notifications

Members receive notifications for:
  • Replies to their discussions
  • Mentions in discussions
  • New discussions in followed namespaces
  • Moderator actions

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Notification Preferences

Configure per namespace:
  • All activity
  • Only mentions
  • None

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Finding Discussions

  • Full-text search
  • Filter by namespace
  • Filter by author
  • Sort by date or activity

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Group Discussions

Each group can have its own discussion space:
Group TypeDiscussion Access
Main groupAll members
Local centersLocal members only
Private groupsGroup members only
Role groupsRole holders only

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Best Practices

Descriptive titles help others find relevant discussions.
Post in the appropriate category for better organization.
Foster positive, productive conversations.
Check if a similar discussion already exists.