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Patrick Bass Submitted
May 26, 2026 10:15pm Reviewed
May 26, 2026 10:15pm Summary
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# Thread Features
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Threads are the core unit of discussion on the platform. Beyond basic posting and replying, threads support several advanced features that help organize and highlight content.
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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.
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- Pinned threads display a pin icon and a colored highlight.
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- A forum can have multiple pinned threads; they are sorted by pin date (most recent first).
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- To pin a thread, open the thread actions menu (three-dot icon) and select **Pin Thread**.
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- Pinned threads show a pin icon and a highlight.
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- A forum can have several pinned threads.
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- To pin, open the thread actions menu and choose **Pin Thread**.
## Locking
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Locking a thread prevents new replies while keeping the existing content visible.
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Locking a thread stops new replies while keeping the existing content readable.
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- Locked threads display a lock icon in the thread list.
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- Any member can still read a locked thread, but the reply box is disabled.
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- Moderators and admins can lock/unlock a thread from the thread actions menu.
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- A lock reason is optional but recommended — it appears as a banner at the bottom of the thread.
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- Locked threads show a lock icon.
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- Anyone can still read a locked thread, but the reply box is disabled.
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- Moderators and admins lock and unlock from the thread actions menu.
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- A lock reason is optional but recommended.
## Best Answer
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In forums that have the Q&A format enabled, the thread author or a moderator can mark a reply as the **Best Answer**.
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In forums set up for questions and answers, the thread author or a moderator can mark a reply as the **Best Answer**.
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- The best-answer reply is highlighted with a green checkmark and pinned to the top of the reply list.
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- A "Solved" badge appears on the thread in forum listings.
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- The author of the best answer receives karma and a "helpful" stat increment.
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- The best answer is highlighted with a green checkmark and pinned to the top of the replies.
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- A "Solved" badge appears on the thread in listings.
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- The author of the best answer gets recognition and a "helpful" stat.
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To mark a best answer, click the **checkmark icon** on the reply you want to select.
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To mark a best answer, click the checkmark on the reply you want.
## Staff Pick
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Moderators can mark a thread as a **Staff Pick** to recommend it to the community.
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Moderators can mark a thread as a **Staff Pick** to recommend it.
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- Staff-picked threads display a star badge.
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- They appear in the "Staff Picks" widget on the community homepage.
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- Staff-picked threads show a star badge and appear in the Staff Picks widget.
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- 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
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You can crosspost a thread to additional forums beyond its original location.
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You can crosspost a thread to another forum.
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1. Open the thread actions menu and select **Crosspost**.
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2. Choose one or more destination forums.
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3. The thread appears in those forums with a "Crossposted from [Original Forum]" label.
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1. Open the thread actions menu and choose **Crosspost**.
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2. Pick a destination forum.
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3. A copy of the thread is created there, with an "Originally posted in [Original Forum]" note.
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Replies are shared across all crossposted locations — there is one unified discussion thread.
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Each crosspost is its own thread in the destination forum. Replies are not shared between the original and the copy.
## Sponsoring a Thread
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Thread authors can **sponsor** their thread to give it increased visibility.
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If your community has credits enabled, a thread author can **sponsor** a thread for extra visibility.
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- Sponsored threads appear in a highlighted "Sponsored" section at the top of forum listings.
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- Sponsoring uses platform credits or a direct payment, depending on community configuration.
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- The sponsored period is configurable (1 day, 3 days, or 7 days).
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- Sponsored threads appear in a highlighted section at the top of forum listings.
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- Sponsoring spends credits, and you choose how many hours the sponsorship runs.
## Bumping
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If a thread has not received a reply in a while, the author can **bump** it to move it back to the top of the forum listing.
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You can **bump** a quiet thread back to the top of its forum.
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- Each member gets a limited number of bumps per day (typically 1-3).
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- Bumping adds a "Bumped by [Author]" notice to the thread.
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- The bump count resets daily.
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- Bumping spends credits.
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- It moves the thread up in the listing.
## Cover Images
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Threads can have an optional cover image that displays as a banner at the top of the thread.
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Threads can have an optional cover image shown as a banner at the top.
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- When composing a thread, click **Add Cover Image** and upload an image.
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- The cover image also appears as a thumbnail in thread listings (desktop view).
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- Recommended dimensions: 1200 x 400 pixels.
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- When composing, choose **Add Cover Image** and upload one.
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- The cover also appears as a thumbnail in thread listings on desktop.
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- Recommended size: 1200 x 400 pixels.
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Thread Features
Threads are the core unit of discussion on the platform. Beyond basic posting and replying, threads support several advanced 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 display a pin icon and a colored highlight.
- A forum can have multiple pinned threads; they are sorted by pin date (most recent first).
- To pin a thread, open the thread actions menu (three-dot icon) and select Pin Thread.
Locking
Locking a thread prevents new replies while keeping the existing content visible.
- Locked threads display a lock icon in the thread list.
- Any member can still read a locked thread, but the reply box is disabled.
- Moderators and admins can lock/unlock a thread from the thread actions menu.
- A lock reason is optional but recommended — it appears as a banner at the bottom of the thread.
Best Answer
In forums that have the Q&A format enabled, the thread author or a moderator can mark a reply as the Best Answer.
- The best-answer reply is highlighted with a green checkmark and pinned to the top of the reply list.
- A "Solved" badge appears on the thread in forum listings.
- The author of the best answer receives karma and a "helpful" stat increment.
To mark a best answer, click the checkmark icon on the reply you want to select.
Staff Pick
Moderators can mark a thread as a Staff Pick to recommend it to the community.
- Staff-picked threads display a star badge.
- They appear in the "Staff Picks" widget on the community homepage.
- This is separate from pinning — a staff pick is a recommendation, not a positional override.
Crossposting
You can crosspost a thread to additional forums beyond its original location.
- Open the thread actions menu and select Crosspost.
- Choose one or more destination forums.
- The thread appears in those forums with a "Crossposted from [Original Forum]" label.
Replies are shared across all crossposted locations — there is one unified discussion thread.
Sponsoring a Thread
Thread authors can sponsor their thread to give it increased visibility.
- Sponsored threads appear in a highlighted "Sponsored" section at the top of forum listings.
- Sponsoring uses platform credits or a direct payment, depending on community configuration.
- The sponsored period is configurable (1 day, 3 days, or 7 days).
Bumping
If a thread has not received a reply in a while, the author can bump it to move it back to the top of the forum listing.
- Each member gets a limited number of bumps per day (typically 1-3).
- Bumping adds a "Bumped by [Author]" notice to the thread.
- The bump count resets daily.
Cover Images
Threads can have an optional cover image that displays as a banner at the top of the thread.
- When composing a thread, click Add Cover Image and upload an image.
- The cover image also appears as a thumbnail in thread listings (desktop view).
- Recommended dimensions: 1200 x 400 pixels.
# Thread Features Threads are the core unit of discussion on the platform. Beyond basic posting and replying, threads support several advanced 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 display a pin icon and a colored highlight. - A forum can have multiple pinned threads; they are sorted by pin date (most recent first). - To pin a thread, open the thread actions menu (three-dot icon) and select **Pin Thread**. ## Locking Locking a thread prevents new replies while keeping the existing content visible. - Locked threads display a lock icon in the thread list. - Any member can still read a locked thread, but the reply box is disabled. - Moderators and admins can lock/unlock a thread from the thread actions menu. - A lock reason is optional but recommended — it appears as a banner at the bottom of the thread. ## Best Answer In forums that have the Q&A format enabled, the thread author or a moderator can mark a reply as the **Best Answer**. - The best-answer reply is highlighted with a green checkmark and pinned to the top of the reply list. - A "Solved" badge appears on the thread in forum listings. - The author of the best answer receives karma and a "helpful" stat increment. To mark a best answer, click the **checkmark icon** on the reply you want to select. ## Staff Pick Moderators can mark a thread as a **Staff Pick** to recommend it to the community. - Staff-picked threads display a star badge. - They appear in the "Staff Picks" widget on the community homepage. - This is separate from pinning — a staff pick is a recommendation, not a positional override. ## Crossposting You can crosspost a thread to additional forums beyond its original location. 1. Open the thread actions menu and select **Crosspost**. 2. Choose one or more destination forums. 3. The thread appears in those forums with a "Crossposted from [Original Forum]" label. Replies are shared across all crossposted locations — there is one unified discussion thread. ## Sponsoring a Thread Thread authors can **sponsor** their thread to give it increased visibility. - Sponsored threads appear in a highlighted "Sponsored" section at the top of forum listings. - Sponsoring uses platform credits or a direct payment, depending on community configuration. - The sponsored period is configurable (1 day, 3 days, or 7 days). ## Bumping If a thread has not received a reply in a while, the author can **bump** it to move it back to the top of the forum listing. - Each member gets a limited number of bumps per day (typically 1-3). - Bumping adds a "Bumped by [Author]" notice to the thread. - The bump count resets daily. ## Cover Images Threads can have an optional cover image that displays as a banner at the top of the thread. - When composing a thread, click **Add Cover Image** and upload an image. - The cover image also appears as a thumbnail in thread listings (desktop view). - Recommended dimensions: 1200 x 400 pixels.
