Moderating a Forum
Moderators
A Moderator of the site has the ability to approve, edit, or delete posts made by other users. This section allows Administrators to determine who is a moderator of the forum. In order to add a user as a moderator you will need to flow these steps:
- Check the option Forum is moderated
- Click on Add Users
- Check the box next to the user(s) you would like to select to be a moderator
- Click OK to confirm your selections
Note: Only registered users will be available for selection. Administrators by default are moderators of the forum and do not need to be added
Security
Once a forum has been made available, all users will have permission to view the forum, create posts, initiate new threads, reply to posts and subscribe. Located under the security tab of a forums administrative settings, permissions can be defined for the various roles on your site. Security settings are divided into four categories:
- Nobody - Prevent all user access to a designated feature.
- All users(default) - Will allow all users access to a designated feature
- Authenticated users - Will allow all users access to a designated feature
- Authorized roles - This will allow specified roles access to designated features. Once this feature is selected you will be required to select which roles have access to which features. All of the available roles are listed underneath this option.
Lock/Unlock a Thread
Moderators can lock/unlock a thread depending on whether it is meant to be read-only or they would like users to respond. Clicking lock on the thread prevents users from making posts
Stick/Unstick a Thread
Threads will normally be sorted by latest post first. If a moderator chooses to stick a thread this will ensure the thread stays at the top of the list despite of when the last post was made. Unsticking a thread will place it back in order according to posts.