Discourse usage - Revision history

Chriscant: Remove Discourse search override moan

2020-11-01T13:46:33Z

Remove Discourse search override moan

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	* You can configure what is shown on the home page in Preferences+Interface		* You can configure what is shown on the home page in Preferences+Interface
	* If you have the Discourse site open, it will update automatically if there are new posts eg with (2) in the title.		* If you have the Discourse site open, it will update automatically if there are new posts eg with (2) in the title.
	* Discourse overrides the browser search facility to show its own search box (which can be annoying).

	== How to pages ==		== How to pages ==

Chriscant: Change from "categories" to "groups"

2019-10-29T12:40:35Z

Change from "categories" to "groups"

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	Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are any accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.		Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are any accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.

	You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a ~~category~~ and		You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a group and
	[[Discourse_menus,_preferences_and_notifications\|you can choose which ones to follow]]. In Discourse jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.		[[Discourse_menus,_preferences_and_notifications\|you can choose which ones to follow]]. In Discourse jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.
	(Discourse does also have ~~groups~~ of users, but we're using these very sparingly.)		(Discourse does also have teams of users, but we're using these very sparingly.)
	Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.		Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.

	Like most forums, each ~~category~~ has a series of topics - and replies to the topics. [[Discourse_creating_posts#Polls\|A topic can also include a poll]]. Note that you can "like" a topic or reply. And you can "bookmark" posts of interest, and "flag a post" for the attention of the moderators.		Like most forums, each group has a series of topics - and replies to the topics. [[Discourse_creating_posts#Polls\|A topic can also include a poll]]. Note that you can "like" a topic or reply. And you can "bookmark" posts of interest, and "flag a post" for the attention of the moderators.

	== Quick tips ==		== Quick tips ==
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	* You can configure what is shown on the home page in Preferences+Interface		* You can configure what is shown on the home page in Preferences+Interface
	* If you have the Discourse site open, it will update automatically if there are new posts eg with (2) in the title.		* If you have the Discourse site open, it will update automatically if there are new posts eg with (2) in the title.
	* When posting a new topic, Discourse checks if there's a similar message.
	* Discourse overrides the browser search facility to show its own search box (which can be annoying).		* Discourse overrides the browser search facility to show its own search box (which can be annoying).

Chriscant at 09:52, 29 September 2019

2019-09-29T09:52:03Z

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	You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and		You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and
	[[Discourse_menus,_preferences_and_notifications\|you can choose which ones to follow]]. In Discourse jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.		[[Discourse_menus,_preferences_and_notifications\|you can choose which ones to follow]]. In Discourse jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.
	(Discourse does also have groups of users, but we're ~~not going to use~~ these.)		(Discourse does also have groups of users, but we're using these very sparingly.)
	Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.		Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.

Chriscant at 12:03, 23 September 2019

2019-09-23T12:03:09Z

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			[[Discourse\|Discourse overview]]

	Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are any accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.		Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are any accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.

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	[[Category:Discourse]]		[[Category:Discourse]]
	~~[[Discourse\|Discourse overview]]~~

Chriscant at 12:02, 23 September 2019

2019-09-23T12:02:19Z

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	Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are an accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.		Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are any accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.

	You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and		You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and
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	[[Category:Discourse]]		[[Category:Discourse]]
			[[Discourse\|Discourse overview]]

Chriscant at 12:00, 23 September 2019

2019-09-23T12:00:17Z

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	Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; ~~it is likely that any~~ accessibility ~~concerns~~ will ~~be addressed by~~ the developers.		Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; if there are an accessibility issues we will contact the developers and ask for help or improvements.

	You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and		You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and

Chriscant at 20:11, 22 September 2019

2019-09-22T20:11:04Z

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	* When posting a new topic, Discourse checks if there's a similar message.		* When posting a new topic, Discourse checks if there's a similar message.
	* Discourse overrides the browser search facility to show its own search box (which can be annoying).		* Discourse overrides the browser search facility to show its own search box (which can be annoying).

			== How to pages ==
			* [[Discourse signing in\|Signing in]]
			* [[Discourse creating posts\|How to create new topics and polls]]
			* [[Discourse_menus,_preferences_and_notifications\|Menus, preferences and notifications]]
			* [[Discourse using email\|Discourse using email]]
			* [[Discourse app\|Discourse app for phones and tablets]]

	[[Category:Discourse]]		[[Category:Discourse]]

Chriscant at 20:07, 22 September 2019

2019-09-22T20:07:04Z

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	Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. You can also use Discourse by email ~~- see below~~; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; it is likely that any accessibility concerns will be addressed by the developers.		Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. [[Discourse using email\|You can also use Discourse by email]]; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; it is likely that any accessibility concerns will be addressed by the developers.

	You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and you can choose which ones to follow ~~- see below~~. In ~~DIscourse~~ jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.		You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and
			[[Discourse_menus,_preferences_and_notifications\|you can choose which ones to follow]]. In Discourse jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.
	(Discourse does also have groups of users, but we're not going to use these.)		(Discourse does also have groups of users, but we're not going to use these.)
	Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.		Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.

	Like most forums, each category has a series of topics - and replies to the topics. A topic can also include a poll ~~- see below~~. Note that you can "like" a topic or reply. And you can "bookmark" posts of interest, and "flag a post" for the attention of the moderators.		Like most forums, each category has a series of topics - and replies to the topics. [[Discourse_creating_posts#Polls\|A topic can also include a poll]]. Note that you can "like" a topic or reply. And you can "bookmark" posts of interest, and "flag a post" for the attention of the moderators.

	== Quick tips ==		== Quick tips ==

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2019-09-22T20:00:48Z

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Discourse can be used on laptops and tablets, in phone browsers and using a phone app. You can also use Discourse by email - see below; note that any mails you send must come from the email address listed in your MT account. Discourse does include standard accessibility features, but this has not been verified - let us know; it is likely that any accessibility concerns will be addressed by the developers.

You can automatically see all the Freegle volunteer discussion forums - you do not need to join each one. Each forum is called a category and you can choose which ones to follow - see below. In DIscourse jargon each new message is called a topic and you can reply to the topic; topics and replies are called posts.
(Discourse does also have groups of users, but we're not going to use these.)
Discourse doesn't have a separate Files section; at the moment anyone can upload images into messages and "staff" can upload PDFs; this can be changed if needed.

Like most forums, each category has a series of topics - and replies to the topics. A topic can also include a poll - see below. Note that you can "like" a topic or reply. And you can "bookmark" posts of interest, and "flag a post" for the attention of the moderators.

== Quick tips ==
* You can receive notifications of new topics and replies in various ways
* You can configure what is shown on the home page in Preferences+Interface
* If you have the Discourse site open, it will update automatically if there are new posts eg with (2) in the title.
* When posting a new topic, Discourse checks if there's a similar message.
* Discourse overrides the browser search facility to show its own search box (which can be annoying).

[[Category:Discourse]]