How to access
Settings → Features → Discussion NamespacesWhat are Discussion Namespaces
Discussion Namespaces provide:- Topic organization - Group discussions by theme or category
- Easy filtering - Members can filter to see only topics they care about
- Better navigation - Find relevant content faster
- Clear structure - Maintain organized community discussions
Creating Discussion Categories
1
Navigate to settings
Go to Settings → Features → Discussion Namespaces
2
Click Create
Click + Create Category button.
3
Enter name
Enter a descriptive name for the category (e.g., “Research”, “Nature”, “Technology”).
4
Save
Save the category. It’s now available when creating posts.
Using Categories
When Creating Posts
When creating a new discussion post:- Navigate to a group’s Discussions tab
- Click Create Post
- Write your post content
- Select a category from the dropdown
- Publish
Filtering Discussions
Members can filter discussions by category:- Go to any group’s Discussions tab
- Use the category filter dropdown
- Select a category to view only matching posts
- Clear filter to see all posts
Category Management
Editing Categories
- Go to Settings → Features → Discussion Namespaces
- Find the category
- Click edit
- Update the name
- Save
Editing a category name updates it for all existing posts using that category.
Deleting Categories
- Go to Settings → Features → Discussion Namespaces
- Find the category
- Click delete
- Confirm deletion
Reordering Categories
Categories appear in the order they were created. To change order:- Go to category settings
- Drag categories to reorder
- Save the new order
Best Practices
Keep categories focused
Keep categories focused
Create categories that are distinct and don’t overlap. Members should easily know which category fits their post.
Use descriptive names
Use descriptive names
Category names should clearly indicate what topics belong there.
Don't create too many
Don't create too many
5-10 categories is usually sufficient. Too many makes it harder for members to choose.
Review regularly
Review regularly
Periodically review categories to remove unused ones or add needed ones.
Make categorization optional
Make categorization optional
Don’t force members to always select a category. Some posts may not fit neatly into any category.
Example Categories
Common category setups:Community Organization
| Category | Use For |
|---|---|
| Announcements | Official news and updates |
| General | Casual conversation |
| Questions | Help and support requests |
| Events | Event discussions |
| Ideas | Suggestions and feedback |
Professional Association
| Category | Use For |
|---|---|
| Industry News | Relevant news and articles |
| Best Practices | Professional knowledge sharing |
| Job Board | Employment opportunities |
| Networking | Member introductions and connections |
| Resources | Shared tools and documents |
Scout Organization
| Category | Use For |
|---|---|
| Program | Activity and program discussions |
| Training | Leader development topics |
| Events | Event planning and reports |
| Resources | Shared materials |
| General | Everything else |
Visibility
Discussion categories are:- Organization-wide - Same categories available in all groups
- Admin-managed - Only administrators can create/edit/delete categories
- Optional - Members can post without selecting a category
Related Features
- Groups Overview - Where discussions happen
- Main Group - Organization-wide discussions
- Private Groups - Team discussions