Creating Posts and Threads

Learn how to create content in our forums, from starting new discussions to crafting well-formatted replies.

Starting a New Thread

Choosing a Category

1. Navigate to the appropriate category for your topic
2. Click the "New Thread" button
3. Select the most relevant category if prompted

Writing Your Thread

1. Title: Create a clear, descriptive title that summarizes your topic
2. Content: Use the markdown editor to write your post
3. Preview: Click the "Preview" tab to see how your post will appear
4. Post: Click "Create Thread" to publish

Thread Best Practices

• Be specific in your title (❌ "Help please" ✅ "Cannot download NZB files - Error 404")
• Provide context in your opening post
• Use proper categories to reach the right audience
• Search first to avoid duplicate discussions
• Include relevant details for support requests

Replying to Threads

Basic Reply

1. Scroll to the bottom of the thread
2. Use the reply composer to write your response
3. Click "Reply" to post

Advanced Reply Features

• Live Preview: Toggle between Edit and Preview modes
• Markdown Toolbar: Use formatting buttons for easy styling

Using the Markdown Editor

Toolbar Features

The editor toolbar provides quick access to common formatting:

Button	Function	Shortcut
B	Bold text	**text**
I	Italic text	*text*
<>	Code text	`code`
❝	Quote block	> quoted text
🔗	Insert link	[text](url)
•	Bullet list	- item
1.	Numbered list	1. item
⊞	Insert table	Table markdown

Editor Tips

• Preview frequently: Use the Preview tab to check formatting
• Paste images: Image URLs are automatically embedded
• Paste videos: YouTube/Vimeo links become embedded players

Content Guidelines

What Makes a Good Post

• Stay on topic within the thread and category
• Be helpful and constructive in your responses
• Use proper formatting to improve readability
• Include examples when explaining technical concepts

Post Structure

For longer posts, consider this structure:

1. Summary: Brief overview of your point
2. Details: Full explanation or context
3. Examples: Code snippets, screenshots, or links
4. Conclusion: Summary or call to action

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Posting in the wrong category
• ❌ Creating duplicate threads
• ❌ Using all caps (SHOUTING)
• ❌ Making posts without content ("me too", "+1")
• ❌ Forgetting to use the preview feature

Editing Your Posts

When You Can Edit

• Your own posts: Usually within a time limit
• Staff permissions: May allow editing other users' posts

How to Edit

1. Click the "Edit" button on your post
2. Make your changes in the editor
3. Use Preview to check changes
4. Click "Save Changes" to update

Edit Indicators

• Edited posts show an "Edited" indicator
• Timestamp shows when the edit was made
• Edit history may be available to staff

Post Actions

Available Actions

• Edit: Modify your post content
• Delete: Remove your post (may be recoverable)
• Quote: Reference this post in a reply
• React: Add emoji reactions
• Report: Flag inappropriate content

Understanding Permissions

• Own posts: Edit and delete your content
• Thread subscription: Get notifications for replies
• Reporting: Available on all posts you can view