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== What is Discuss? ==
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Our current forum style discussion platform, [https://www.discourse.org/ built with Discourse forum software]
'''Discuss''' is our current forum style discussion platform, [https://www.discourse.org/ built with Discourse forum software]
You can learn more about [https://discuss.noisebridge.info/c/meta/3 how Discuss is maintained by clicking here].  
You can learn more about [https://discuss.noisebridge.info/c/meta/3 how Discuss is maintained by clicking here].
*[https://discuss.noisebridge.info/ https://discuss.noisebridge.info/]
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== Features ==
* Easy as possible account creation.
* or, login directly from your Google or Facebook account.
*  ''Anonymous posting'' is allowed.
Being excellent still applies!
* Subscribe to any post be adding .rss to the url
* Subscribe to the Events calendar via .ical


== What is Discourse? ==
== What is Discourse? ==
The project is fully [https://github.com/discourse/discourse open source on Github], plus you can [https://meta.discourse.org/ join the meta Discourse forum] to ask questions.
The project is fully [https://github.com/discourse/discourse open source on Github], plus you can [https://meta.discourse.org/ join the meta Discourse forum] to ask questions.
You can learn more about how our forum
 
== How do I update the forum to the latest release? ==
 
# Join [[Unicorn]] for SSH access
# Check most recent backups under /var/discourse/shared/standalone/backups/default/
# If needed, [https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-discourse-from-the-command-line/64364 create a backup with these instructions].
 
$ cd /var/discourse
$ ls /var/discourse/shared/standalone/backups/default/
# ./containers rebuild redis
# ./containers rebuild mail-receiver
# ./containers rebuild data
# ./containers rebuild app
 
The forum should be back online and happy!  If you run into trouble you can ask https://meta.discourse.org for assistance.
 
== What if I want to help improve Discuss? ==
Please do.  We'd love [[Unicorn|your input and assistance]].  Below are some of the many available additions...
 
Wishlist additions include, or are not limited to:
* Meetup Calendar overview embed
* Meetup Calendar events -> Discourse Calendar
* Instagram Gallery -> Discourse Photo Gallery
* Adding Oauth and SSO support for web services
* Trello cards -> Discourse Kanboard board for a particular category
* Read-only mirror of Announce mailing list -> Discourse Announcements category
* Read-only mirror of Discuss mailing list -> General sub-category
* Adding shared chats with Slack, Gamebridge, NGALAC (trust)
* Meetup Events & Comments RSS subscription -> Discourse (trust)
* Facebook messenger page comments -> Discourse (trust)
* Discourse monkbot for sharing content from Slack -> Discourse (trust)
* Stripe donation updates (trust)
* Build out Badge System that reflects Guild framework

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Discuss is our current forum style discussion platform, built with Discourse forum software You can learn more about how Discuss is maintained by clicking here.


Features

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  • Easy as possible account creation.
  • or, login directly from your Google or Facebook account.
  • Anonymous posting is allowed.
Being excellent still applies!
  • Subscribe to any post be adding .rss to the url
  • Subscribe to the Events calendar via .ical

What is Discourse?

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The project is fully open source on Github, plus you can join the meta Discourse forum to ask questions.

How do I update the forum to the latest release?

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  1. Join Unicorn for SSH access
  2. Check most recent backups under /var/discourse/shared/standalone/backups/default/
  3. If needed, create a backup with these instructions.
$ cd /var/discourse
$ ls /var/discourse/shared/standalone/backups/default/
# ./containers rebuild redis
# ./containers rebuild mail-receiver
# ./containers rebuild data
# ./containers rebuild app

The forum should be back online and happy! If you run into trouble you can ask https://meta.discourse.org for assistance.

What if I want to help improve Discuss?

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Please do. We'd love your input and assistance. Below are some of the many available additions...

Wishlist additions include, or are not limited to:

  • Meetup Calendar overview embed
  • Meetup Calendar events -> Discourse Calendar
  • Instagram Gallery -> Discourse Photo Gallery
  • Adding Oauth and SSO support for web services
  • Trello cards -> Discourse Kanboard board for a particular category
  • Read-only mirror of Announce mailing list -> Discourse Announcements category
  • Read-only mirror of Discuss mailing list -> General sub-category
  • Adding shared chats with Slack, Gamebridge, NGALAC (trust)
  • Meetup Events & Comments RSS subscription -> Discourse (trust)
  • Facebook messenger page comments -> Discourse (trust)
  • Discourse monkbot for sharing content from Slack -> Discourse (trust)
  • Stripe donation updates (trust)
  • Build out Badge System that reflects Guild framework