Challenges in using NodeBB to provide forums to a web community where users must be able to dynamically create their own sub-forums as the site grows
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My feeling here is that a feature that lets users create groups and invite others goes a bit beyond the regular scope of a forum software - and the goal should always be to keep things as simple as possible.
For my personal case, an API would probably be the best solution since my sub-communities on the main site will not just get their own forums and group - they'll get their own services on the main site in addition. In the long run, I'd be integrating the NodeBB forums seamlessly into the main site eventually (but that's a bunch of years down the road, so not an issue for today).
@baris as far as I understand, you're looking for an extension to NodeBB that lets users do the group-creation and management inside NodeBB, right?
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Heyyy, all! First and foremost, I would like to take the time to introduce myself. I am Danielle and I am a part of the Convoe community which uses NodeBB. In regard to the website and the platform (NodeBB), I have a few ideas that I want to throw at you guys. I believe that NodeBB would benefit far more if the categories were a bit more organized using subcategories.
I know a couple of people who have been doing some really great brainstorming. Many are interested in a feature that allows users to actually create their own subcategories within a category. I do not think that would be a bad idea, however, organization should be a top priority if that is the case. I feel like that concept could go either way – especially if the process isn't thorough!
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@KeepinItTech said:
Heyyy, all! First and foremost, I would like to take the time to introduce myself. I am Danielle and I am a part of the Convoe community which uses NodeBB. In regard to the website and the platform (NodeBB), I have a few ideas that I want to throw at you guys. I believe that NodeBB would benefit far more if the categories were a bit more organized using subcategories.
I know a couple of people who have been doing some really great brainstorming. Many are interested in a feature that allows users to actually create their own subcategories within a category. I do not think that would be a bad idea, however, organization should be a top priority if that is the case. I feel like that concept could go either way – especially if the process isn't thorough!
That was and still is part of the vision we've had for a while. I could simply use tags, allow one tag per topic and manipulate via CSS. But ultimately, there needs to be some type of code change to complete the challenge.
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@grumpi I realise I'm quite late to this particular party.But I have started work on a solution:
GitHub - mileswilson/nodebb-plugin-private-forum
Contribute to mileswilson/nodebb-plugin-private-forum development by creating an account on GitHub.
GitHub (github.com)
It basically works - you need to grant the user access to the permission to create their own forums, currently done by making a request to
/api/promote_to_gold?user_id=<required_user_id>
request has to come from an admin user. You'll then get a new button on the main navigation, which allows you to set up a new sub-forum, and designate who has access.
Obviously very much a WIP - but getting there.
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Nice plugin
Add that to our listing at https://community.nodebb.org/category/7/nodebb-plugins -
@psychobunny I'm CEO of a project and we'll need some changes in header and footer, creating a child theme from persona.
Can you tell me your the correct email for discussing a consulting? Thanks
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@felipeolcav thanks for your interest in NodeBB
Please email [email protected] if you'd like us to build a custom solution for you.
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we r also looking for sub forums like sub reddits, is there any feature in node bb for that?
