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[IDEA] for PH Team - Can we create our own Topic Forums?
This is an idea that I believe it would be very valuable.
There are a few pre-created forums like p/claude, p/notion etc.
However, why can we not create our own?
Let's say I am a KOL in a vertical, let that be crypto, AI, deep tech, marketing, building apps or whatever. Why can I not kick off a Forum with a particular focus?
The moderation should be similar, no spam, no bad behaviour etc etc.
I think it would be a great initiative for people to chat about more targeted stuff and maybe build their own brands here in PH. Instead of getting lost in the p/general.
Looking forward to your feedback.
Also, anyone from the community, please share your opinion as well.
Cheers !
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@busmark_w_nika it could get messy yes. But it could be moderated in a smarter way. Also, the topic cannot be very granular. Like it can be a tag, AI, Crypto, Marketing, SEO etc etc. The amount of posts could also be regulated per day, and the logic behind. i.e if a post does not generate engagement/value within X amount of time, burry it. Brutal lol
@cryptosymposium The this is related also with moderation because for the PH it could be harder. And AI could sometimes detect some convo wrongly and remove it. The more complex it is and if the resources of the PH team are limited, the sooner it can get out of the hands :D but interesting experimental concept :)
This is an interesting idea, and I see the appeal, it would allow experts and enthusiasts to build niche communities within PH, fostering deeper discussions.
However, I also have a concern here. If everyone starts creating their own forums, the platform could become fragmented, with more emphasis on growing engagement rather than meaningful contributions.
Maybe a middle ground could work?
Instead of fully user-created forums, PH could introduce a nomination or approval process for new topic forums. That way, only high-quality, relevant topics get added, ensuring discussions stay valuable rather than just turning into engagement farms.
What do you think? @cryptosymposium
@whatshivamdo yeah exactly. there should be a filtering/moderation process. Otherwise it would indeed get messy. In the end of the day, maybe not even needed to make particular forum topics. Maybe in the general, we can add our own tags or something. Or a specific format for the title. To showcase right away the subject/topic category
@cryptosymposium @whatshivamdo The nomination idea is a good way to gauge what people actually need in terms of new forums! It could be helpful for speaking about particular topics that may have a smaller audience than the general group.
@cryptosymposium The real fun is getting lost in general discussions...that's where the magic happens...Straight, unfiltered feedback....both Good/Bad. Niche forums might called structured, but they also risk becoming echo chamber. Open spaces bring fresh perspectives, challenge ideas, and keep things real.
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