Generally speaking, a forum thread represents a conversation. The thread starter indicates the beginning of the conversation, and the replies are responses to the thread starter.
In Telligent Community, however, a forum thread:
- Provides increased the sense of community
- Allows for two answer types that compete for verification
- Provides 2 metrics
Increased sense of community
A forum is based on the community archetype. In Q&A, members pose a question to other group members, and then work together through the format of community to answer the question. Participants can indicate the relevance of the question to them by clicking "I have this question too."
A discussion forum allows otes up/take away vote
suggested answer/verified answer