Angelina
I don't see the necessaries to close all off topics. It is part of the forum and if nobody would enjoy it we had no posts their.

      Might be we can separate this big forum to more smaller parts (like in others forums - for example https://www.musicbanter.com/) So the offtopics will be separated for first wiew,

        Joh

        maybe you're right, maybe you're not. i wouldn't make up my mind until it's been tested (if it is).

        Laura We didn't want categories from the beginning

        since i wasn't here at least at the very beginning of the forum and can't remember the discussion, may i ask why not?

              Angelina may i ask why not?

              To let it look similar to the misterpoll's thread, e.g. answer to new posts rather then go through all categories.
              I can add categories, but then it will look like an old-style phpbb forum

                  Laura I can add categories, but then it will look like an old-style phpbb forum

                  well, i think that would be a decision the whole forum should make. i've been fine without categories so far 🙂

                    Laura A better search engine I can use boolean expression would be nice. Than I see no need for categories.

                        Joh A better search engine I can use boolean expression would be nice.

                        It's part of the flarum. I can't do much with it

                        • Joh replied to this.

                            Laura It is not possible to hand it over to another one with more search options?
                            That is sad. ☚ī¸

                                Joh It is not possible to hand it over to another one with more search options?

                                Maybe. Need to take a look at the extensions

                                • Joh replied to this.

                                    Joh A better search engine I can use boolean expression would be nice.

                                    i don't know what "boolean" is, but i agree with you. it's sometimes a bit strange what kind of search results i get when i type in a word. although i have to admit that google can't do much better. 😂

                                        I voted no. If private messages are added please also add the feature to turn them off.

                                          Dalila please also add the feature to turn them off.

                                          There is an item in your settings called "Block private discussions"

                                              @Laura I think the smartest way to implement it would be like on reddit.
                                              Someone can write you a message but it is not shown until you accept the direct message.
                                              That way users are protected from troll-DMs.

                                              Laura

                                              i have not been online for 2 days, is the private massage system now activated? is it possible to block individual users? i don't like to write with perverts (if they find the forum that is the big risk)

                                                  Angelina is the private massage system now activated?

                                                  I have disabled it for a while. Didn't have to configure it

                                                  Angelina is it possible to block individual users?

                                                  Let me check

                                                        Laura

                                                        ok, i'll be waiting to see what happens next. oh, and in case i forget and i think it's important to say so. thanks for your efforts. 🙂