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The Discussion Topic tab displays the main feed of the discussion, with all threads and activity shown. From here users can post, reply, and view threads.
Creating a Discussion Topic
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- Click Create in the main navigation bar and select the Discussion option
- From here you will be taken to the Discussion area. You will need to provide the following in order to create a new Discussion Topic:
- Discussion Topic Image - Upload an image to use in the Discussion Topic's thumbnail display. You will be able to adjust the area of the image used.
- Name - Provide a title for the Discussion Topic.
- Description - Enter a description for the Discussion Topic that will be displayed on the left panel of the screen.
- Tags - Select tags that will suit the content of the Discussion Topic to aid users in finding content that match their interests.
- Access: Public or Private. Public discussions can be seen by any user that has access to the Discussion area. A user must become a member to post. Private discussions can only be seen and posted in by users that were invited.
- Discussion Topic Image - Upload an image to use in the Discussion Topic's thumbnail display. You will be able to adjust the area of the image used.
- Once complete, click Save to create and view your new Discussion Topic
- You will now have an empty Discussion Topic ready for members and posts.
Viewing a Discussion Topic
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- Navigate to the Discussion area either by:
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Clicking on the Discussion tab in your Timeline
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Once in the Discussion area, you will need to click on a Discussion Topic thumbnail to open it.
Joining a Discussion Topic
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Joining a Public Discussion Topic
In order to join a public discussion topic:
- Navigate to the Discussion area either by:
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Clicking on the Discussion tab in your Timeline
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Hover over the topic you wish to join, and click the Add button
Joining a Private Discussion Topic
In order to join a private discussion topic you will need to be invited. To know if you have been, and join:
- Navigate to the Discussion area either by:
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Clicking on the Discussion tab in your Timeline
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- If you have an invitation waiting the Discussion Topic thumbnail will have a You're Invited label on it. Hover over the topic you wish to join, and click the Add button
Leaving a Discussion Topic
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- Navigate to the Discussion area either by:
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Clicking on the Discussion tab in your Timeline
- Clicking the Discussion link in the main navigation bar of the system, or
- Hover over the topic you wish to leave, and click the Delete button
Note: if this is a private topic, unsubscribing will mean that you can no longer view or post to it.
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