Communities
Communities are interest-based groups where ecosystem participants gather for discussions, knowledge sharing, events, and networking around specific topics, industries, or goals.
What you will learn
- How to discover and join communities
- How to create and manage a community
- How community moderation and roles work
- How community engagement features drive interaction
What are Communities?#
Communities are dedicated spaces for group interaction around a shared interest, industry, or objective. They provide a focused environment separate from the main feed where members can post discussions, share resources, run events, and build deeper relationships within the ecosystem.
The three kinds of community#
| Kind | Who can find it | How you get in |
|---|---|---|
| Public | Anyone, through search | Join instantly, no approval |
| Private | Anyone, through search | Ask to join; a moderator approves or declines |
| Hidden | Nobody - it does not appear in search | Only by invitation |
Good to know
Communities are free to join. Paid access applies to events, not communities.
Discovery & Joining#
- Browse communities by category, size, and activity level
- Search by name, description, or topic tags
- View community statistics before joining: member count, post frequency, top contributors
- Recommended communities based on your profile and interests
- Trending communities with highest recent growth
- Invitation links for sharing with external contacts
- Instant join for public communities, request for private ones
Community Roles#
Communities have a role hierarchy that determines permissions for content management, member management, and community settings.
- Owner - full control, can transfer ownership or delete community
- Admin - manage members, moderate content, adjust settings
- Moderator - approve posts, manage discussions, warn or mute members
- Member - post content, comment, participate in discussions
- Viewer - read-only access (for paid communities with free tier)
Community Features#
- Discussion posts with rich text, images, and file attachments
- Pinned posts for important announcements and guidelines
- Events tied to the community for member-exclusive gatherings
- Polls for community decision-making and feedback
- Resource library for shared files and reference materials
- Member directory with role badges and join dates
- Activity analytics: daily posts, active members, growth trends
Moderation Tools#
Community admins and moderators have tools to maintain a healthy, productive environment.
- Post approval queue for moderated communities
- Content flagging and review workflow
- Member warnings with reason tracking
- Temporary mute - restrict posting for a defined period
- Ban - permanent removal from the community
- Automated content guidelines enforcement
- Reported content dashboard with action history
