Thread Features

Threads are the core unit of discussion. Beyond posting and replying, threads support several features that help organize and highlight content.

Pinning

Moderators and admins can pin a thread to keep it at the top of a forum listing.

• Pinned threads show a pin icon and a highlight.
• A forum can have several pinned threads.
• To pin, open the thread actions menu and choose Pin Thread.

Locking

Locking a thread stops new replies while keeping the existing content readable.

• Locked threads show a lock icon.
• Anyone can still read a locked thread, but the reply box is disabled.
• Moderators and admins lock and unlock from the thread actions menu.
• A lock reason is optional but recommended.

Best Answer

In forums set up for questions and answers, the thread author or a moderator can mark a reply as the Best Answer.

• The best answer is highlighted with a green checkmark and pinned to the top of the replies.
• A "Solved" badge appears on the thread in listings.
• The author of the best answer gets recognition and a "helpful" stat.

To mark a best answer, click the checkmark on the reply you want.

Staff Pick

Moderators can mark a thread as a Staff Pick to recommend it.

• Staff-picked threads show a star badge and appear in the Staff Picks widget.
• The thread's author earns 100 credits when their thread is staff-picked.
• This is separate from pinning — a staff pick is a recommendation, not a positional override.

Crossposting

You can crosspost a thread to another forum.

1. Open the thread actions menu and choose Crosspost.
2. Pick a destination forum.
3. A copy of the thread is created there, with an "Originally posted in [Original Forum]" note.

Each crosspost is its own thread in the destination forum. Replies are not shared between the original and the copy.

Sponsoring a Thread

If your community has credits enabled, a thread author can sponsor a thread for extra visibility.

• Sponsored threads appear in a highlighted section at the top of forum listings.
• Sponsoring spends credits, and you choose how many hours the sponsorship runs.

Bumping

You can bump a quiet thread back to the top of its forum.

• Bumping spends credits.
• It moves the thread up in the listing.

Cover Images

Threads can have an optional cover image shown as a banner at the top.

• When composing, choose Add Cover Image and upload one.
• The cover also appears as a thumbnail in thread listings on desktop.
• Recommended size: 1200 x 400 pixels.

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