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Communities

Join and create communities around your interests

Communities

Join and create communities around your interests

Communities are groups where people with shared interests connect, discuss, and share content - like Discord servers or Reddit communities.

Discovering Communities

Browse Communities

1.

Tap Communities tab in bottom navigation

2.
Browse categories:

Trending - Popular communities

Recommended - Based on your interests

New - Recently created

All Categories - Browse by topic

Search Communities

🔍
Search by:
Name
Topic/category
Keywords in description
🔧
Filter by:
Member count
Activity level
Public/Private

Categories

🎨
Art & Design
💻
Technology
🎮
Gaming
🎵
Music
📚
Books & Writing
🏋️
Fitness & Health
🍳
Food & Cooking
💼
Business & Finance
🎓
Education
🌍
Travel
And many more...

Joining Communities

🌐
Public Communities
INSTANT ACCESS
1.Find a community
2.Tap Join
3.Immediately become a member
4.Start participating
🔒
Private Communities
APPROVAL REQUIRED
1.Find a community
2.

Tap Request to Join

3.Wait for admin approval
4.Receive notification when approved
Premium Communities
SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
1.View community details
2.See subscription tier required
3.Subscribe to creator
4.Automatically gain access

Creating a Community

Start a New Community

Build Your Community
Create a space for people with shared interests
1.

Go to Communities tab

2.

Tap + Create Community

3.
Fill in details:

Name (3-50 characters, unique)

Slug (URL-friendly identifier)

Description (What's it about?)

Category (Primary topic)

Banner Image (1500x500 recommended)

Icon/Logo (Square, 512x512 recommended)

4.
Set privacy:

Public - Anyone can join

Private - Approval required

Secret - Hidden, invite-only

5.Create!
💡
Community Names
Choose a clear, descriptive name. It cannot be changed later!

Community Settings

ℹ️
Basic Information
Name (cannot change)
Description (can edit)
Category
Banner & icon
🔐
Privacy & Access
Public/Private/Secret
Join requirements
Subscription tier requirement (premium)
🛡️
Moderation
Content approval
Auto-moderation rules
Banned words
Member restrictions
📝
Posting Rules
Who can post (all members, moderators only)
Required post flair/tags
Media restrictions
Link sharing policies

Managing Your Community

Roles & Permissions

👑
Owner (You)
Full control
Transfer ownership
Delete community
Admins
Manage members
Edit settings
Assign moderators
Cannot delete community
🛡️
Moderators
Remove posts
Mute/ban members
Pin content
Manage reports
👤
Members
Post content
Comment
React
Share

Assigning Roles

1.

Go to Community Settings → Members

2.Find user
3.

Tap menu

4.

Select Assign Role

5.Choose Admin or Moderator

Moderation Tools

📋
Content Moderation
Review flagged posts
Remove inappropriate content
Pin important posts
Lock/unlock threads
👥
Member Management
Approve join requests
Mute members (temporary)
Ban members (permanent)
View member activity
🤖
Auto-Moderation
Spam filters
Keyword blocking
New account restrictions
Rate limiting

Community Features

Discussion Threads

💬
Post in Communities
Share content and start conversations
1.Open a community
2.Tap + to create post
3.
Select post type:
Discussion - Start conversation
Question - Ask community
Poll - Get opinions
Media - Share photos/videos
Link - Share articles/resources

Channels (Coming Soon)

#️⃣
Organize Topics into Channels
Coming soon to help organize community discussions
COMING SOON
#general - Main discussion
#introductions - New members
#announcements - Important updates
#topic-specific - Organized channels

Events

📅
Create Community Events
Organize meetups and activities
1.Open community
2.Tap Events tab
3.Create Event
4.Set date, time, location
5.Members can RSVP
6.Get reminders

Pinned Posts

📌
Highlight Important Information
Keep crucial posts at the top
1.Tap on post
2.Select Pin
3.Appears at top of community
4.Maximum 3 pinned posts

Community Rules

📜
Set Guidelines for Members
Establish clear community standards
1.Go to Settings → Rules
2.
Add rule:
• Title
• Description
• Violation consequences
3.Display on community page
4.Members must acknowledge

Engaging in Communities

📝
Posting in Communities
Be Relevant
Stay on topic
Follow community rules
Use appropriate flair/tags
Search before posting duplicates
Quality Content
Clear titles
Detailed descriptions
Proper formatting
Add media when relevant
💬
Commenting & Discussions
Reply thoughtfully
Stay respectful
Cite sources
Use @mentions to tag members
React with appropriate emojis

Building Reputation

Earn Community Karma
Build your reputation through quality participation
👍
Helpful posts
Get upvoted
💎
Quality comments
Engage meaningfully
🔥
Consistent participation
Active members
Following rules
Good standing
💡
Community Karma
Some communities require minimum karma to post. Build reputation by participating!

Community Types

🎯
Interest-Based
Focus on specific topics
Photography community
Crypto trading group
Book club
Fitness motivation
🤝
Support Communities
Help and advice
Mental health support
Tech support
Career advice
Learning communities
Creator Communities

Connect with your audience

Behind-the-scenes access
Exclusive content
Early releases
Direct interaction
📍
Local Communities
Location-based groups
City/neighborhood
Local events
Recommendations
Meetups

Community Analytics (For Owners)

📊
Track Community Performance
Access: Community → Analytics
Growth Metrics
Total members
Community size
New members
Daily/weekly/monthly
Active members
Engaged users
Growth rate
Trend analysis
Engagement Stats
Posts per day
Activity level
Comments per post
Engagement rate
Reactions/likes
Content appreciation
Top contributors
Most active members
Peak activity times
Best times to post
Content Performance
Most viewed posts
Top content
Most engaged posts
High interaction
Popular topics
Trending subjects
Trending discussions
Hot conversations

Community Monetization (Premium)

Subscription Communities

💰
Monetize Your Community
Earn VCoin from exclusive communities
1.

Enable Subscription Required

2.Link to your subscription tier
3.Set pricing
4.
Offer exclusive perks:
• Private access
• Exclusive content
• Direct interaction
• Special roles/badges
Revenue Sharing
Keep 80% of subscription fees
Automated payments
Monthly payouts
Track earnings in dashboard

Best Practices

👑
For Community Owners
1.Clear Guidelines - Set and enforce rules
2.Active Moderation - Respond to reports quickly
3.Engage Regularly - Post and comment often
4.Welcome New Members - Make them feel valued
5.Organize Events - Keep community active
6.Recognize Contributors - Highlight top members
👤
For Community Members
1.Read Rules - Before posting
2.Search First - Avoid duplicates
3.Be Respectful - Treat others kindly
4.Contribute Value - Quality over quantity
5.Report Issues - Help moderators
6.Stay On Topic - Respect community focus

Managing Membership

🚪
Leaving a Community
EXIT
1.Open community
2.Tap menu
3.Select Leave Community
4.Confirm
🔕
Muting Communities
TEMPORARY HIDE
1.Open community
2.

Tap menu

3.

Select Mute

4.Choose duration (24h, 7d, 30d, forever)
⚠️
Reporting Communities
REPORT VIOLATIONS
1.Tap on community page
2.Select Report
3.
Choose reason:
• Harassment
• Hate speech
• Illegal content
• Spam
• Impersonation
4.Submit

Troubleshooting

🚫
Can't Join Community
COMMON ISSUES
May be private (request access)
May require subscription
You might be banned
Community at member limit
👻
Posts Not Showing
TROUBLESHOOT
Awaiting moderator approval
Violated community rules
Caught by spam filter
Check community posting permissions
⚠️
Can't Create Community
REQUIREMENTS
Name already taken
Minimum account requirements
Verify email first
Check slug availability

What's Next?


💡
Pro Tip

Create a community around your niche and offer exclusive content to subscribers. It's a great way to build a loyal audience and earn consistent VCoin!