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I go back and forth on this. On a couple of my sites I have chat enabled. The chat works well on those sites and compliments the forum well. The sites I use chat software on are an off topic forum and a computer help forum. I have used it on other sites and on those the chat took over. Everyone went to posting in the chat instead of the fourm. What's your thoughts?

Promoting a user to a forum moderator typically depends on several factors: Activity Level: The user should be active and engaged in the community, consistently participating in discussions. Knowledge and Expertise: They should have a good understanding of the forum's topics and rules, demonstrating expertise and reliability. Community Respect: The user should be respected by peers, showing they can communicate effectively and handle disagreements maturely. Problem-Solving Skills: They should exhibit the ability to resolve conflicts, mediate discussions, and maintain a positive atmosphere. Adherence to Rules: The user should consistently follow the forum rules themselves and encourage others to do the same. Willingness to Help: They should show a willingness to help others, answering questions and guiding new members. Time Commitment: The user should be willing to dedicate time to moderating duties, including monitoring posts and addressing issues as they arise. Recommendation from Current Moderators: Input from existing moderators can be valuable in assessing a candidate's suitability. If a user meets most or all of these criteria, it might be a good time to consider them for a moderator role.

Generating content for your site can be approached in various effective ways. Here are some of the best methods: Blog Posts: Write informative articles or guides related to your niche. Use SEO techniques to optimize for search engines. User-Generated Content: Encourage your audience to submit their own content, such as reviews, testimonials, or stories. Visual Content: Create infographics, videos, or slideshows to convey information in a visually appealing way. Podcasts: Start a podcast series discussing topics relevant to your audience. Social Media Integration: Share content from your social media platforms and engage with your audience to generate discussions. Email Newsletters: Send regular updates or curated content to your subscribers to keep them engaged. Webinars and Live Events: Host webinars or live Q&A sessions to provide value and interact with your audience in real-time. Surveys and Polls: Conduct surveys to understand what your audience wants and create content based on their feedback. Collaborations: Partner with influencers or other brands to create joint content that reaches a wider audience. Content Repurposing: Take existing content and adapt it into different formats (e.g., turning a blog post into a video). These are all great tips and by combining these strategies, you can create diverse and engaging content that resonates with your audience and enhances your site’s visibility.

This is a forum for people that have visited forums. This forum is for the newbie that doesn't own a forum to ask questions and discuss what they see if good/bad about the modern forum communities. No admin experience necessary.

You can call me cap, I came here from stalking AAF, and I am a php/codeigniter/wordpress kind of person. Also currently coding a forum for fun.

These are some tips for coding an addon for your favorite forum software: Understand the Forum Software: Familiarize yourself with the specific forum software you're targeting (e.g., phpBB, vBulletin, Discourse). Read the documentation to understand its architecture and plugin system. Set Up a Development Environment: Create a local development environment to test your addon without affecting a live forum. Use tools like XAMPP or Docker for PHP-based forums. Follow Best Practices: Adhere to coding standards and best practices for the language used (PHP, JavaScript, etc.). This ensures your code is clean, maintainable, and compatible with future updates. Use Hooks and APIs: Leverage hooks and APIs provided by the forum software to integrate your addon seamlessly. This minimizes conflicts with the core software and other addons. Plan Your Features: Clearly define the features and functionality of your addon. Create a roadmap or outline to guide your development process. Focus on User Experience: Ensure your addon is user-friendly. Consider the interface design and how users will interact with your addon. Test Thoroughly: Perform extensive testing to identify and fix bugs. Test in various scenarios to ensure compatibility with different themes and other addons. Document Your Code: Write clear documentation for your addon, including installation instructions, usage guidelines, and a changelog. This helps users understand and utilize your addon effectively. Stay Updated: Keep your addon updated with the latest version of the forum software to ensure compatibility and security. Engage with the Community: Join forums or communities related to the software to gather feedback, share your progress, and get support from other developers. Consider Security: Implement security best practices to protect against common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. Version Control: Use version control systems like Git to track changes and collaborate if you're working with a team. By following these tips, you'll be better equipped to create a successful addon for forum software.

Admins use this forum to talk amongst yourselves.

I got the email that the site was open again. Good to know. I guess I never introduced myself. I'm Pacman. Good to meet you.

That's a good read. Niche forums will always be around. You can't use facebook for specific topics.

Geek checking in! Not as active as I once was. RL takes its toll.

Looks like it's done. Good job.

I use a similar guide when I look for moderators. Greta infor for sure.