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A forum is divided into three levels in order to structure the discussion:
Forum
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title of the main topic with short description
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Topic
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division of the main topic into sub-topics
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Posting
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individual messages
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In order to create a forum, proceed as follows:
(1) (a) Open the folder in which you want to create a forum.
or
(b) Open the service-filing
"Dialog". In order to do so, choose "Dialog" from the drop-down menu
"Services"
in the options area (left column).
(2) (a) Click on "add" next to the folder title.
or
(b) Click on "create a new fact" or "add forum" in the options area (left column).
(3) An input mask opens.
(4) Enter a title and a shortname. The shortname will be displayed in the pathline.
(5) Insert a short description.
(6) Click on "next >>".
(7) Choose permissions for the forum:
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read
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Groups which are read-permitted see the content
of the forum but are not allowed to post messages or
create topics.
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post
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Groups which are post-permitted may create messages.
However, the are not allowed to create topics.
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create topic
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These groups are allowed to create topics and postings.
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edit
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These groups are permitted to edit the forum
(i.e. title, description) and to hide topics.
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(8) Click on "preview".
(a) If you want to change anything, click on "edit".
(b) If you are satisfied with the preview, click on "publish".
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