Online forums provide a platform for users to exchange ideas, information, knowledge, and opinions. However, have you ever wondered how your social status in an online forum affects your reputation and influence within the community? Social status, which refers to the characteristics and properties of an individual’s social position or ranks within a particular society[…]
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When it comes to online forums, creating a welcoming environment for your members is crucial. Your members are the lifeblood of your community, and making them feel at home is the first step in building a successful forum. Welcoming them once is not enough. Twice is not enough either. You need to make sure they[…]
Continue reading →In online forums, users can come from different backgrounds and have various levels of knowledge about a given topic. Some users might join the forum to gain more knowledge, while others already possess extensive knowledge and experience. Users’ perceived expertise and authority can significantly impact the engagement and trustworthiness of discussions within the forum. In[…]
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