Message Boards

Message Boards/Forums

Facilitate Member Communication


Chamber Nation's message boards provide a platform for members to interact, fostering community engagement and collaboration. Organized into boards and topics, members can start discussions, ask questions, and share insights within dedicated categories.


Features

  • Moderation Options: Choose to moderate new topics with optional moderator approval. Assign moderators without granting admin permissions, and specify boards they can oversee.
  • Board Customization: Create boards restricted to association executives, project/committee members, specific member types, or open to all members.
  • Email List Service Integration: Sync message boards with email lists for seamless communication. Messages sent to designated email addresses are relayed to members subscribed to specific boards or committees.
  • Auto-Archive: Automatically archive older topics after a defined period to keep discussions current.
  • Banned List: Manage abusive posters by banning them from participating in the boards.
  • Privacy Settings: Control board visibility as members-only or public.
  • Login Requirement: Participation requires login, ensuring discussions are secure and member-focused.
  • Customization Options: Tailor instructions and rules specific to your association's needs.


Advanced Features

  • Responsive Design: Optimized for mobile and touchscreen devices, providing a user-friendly experience across all screen sizes.
  • Message Threading: Enable threaded replies directly under posts for structured conversations.
  • Customizable Appearance: Adjust post and topic colors to match your association's branding.
  • Default Ordering: Set default post and topic ordering preferences, with user options for customization.
  • Inline Replies and Topics: Streamline interaction with inline reply and topic creation features.
  • Enhanced Search Functionality: Conduct detailed searches directly from the topic list page for efficient information retrieval.