''Part of the [[Using the iOS app|Loopa iOS app]] guide.''
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'''Forums on iOS''' is the community's discussion directory — the '''Forums''' tab on the bottom bar. Where [[The Feed]] is a single stream of the newest posts, Forums lets you browse discussions by topic: categories, the forums inside them, and the threads inside those. It sits on the same light background under the Loopa masthead. See [[The app layout and tabs]] and [[Using the iOS app]] for the bigger picture.
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'''Forums on iOS''' is the community's discussion directory, the '''Forums''' tab on the bottom bar. Where [[The Feed]] is a single stream of the newest posts, Forums lets you browse discussions by topic: categories, the forums inside them, and the threads inside those. It sits on the same light background under the Loopa masthead. See [[The app layout and tabs]] and [[Using the iOS app]] for the bigger picture.
== Browsing categories and forums ==
The Forums tab inside '''Community''' lists '''categories''', each a stamped header with the forums grouped under it.
* '''Tap a category header''' to collapse or expand it. Categories start expanded; the chevron rotates to show the state, and a collapsed category shows its forum count (for example "6 FORUMS"). Your collapse choices are remembered between visits.
* Each '''forum''' is a card showing its name, a short description, and a "N THREADS · N POSTS" tally.
Tap a forum card to open its threads. Pull down on the list to refresh. If your community has no forums yet, a "No Forums" message stands in.
== Reading a forum's threads ==
Inside a forum you get a list of '''threads''', each showing:
* A '''pin''' icon if the thread is pinned and a '''lock''' icon if it's locked.
* The thread '''title''' and a short excerpt.
* The '''@author''', the '''reply count''', and when the '''last post''' landed.
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A '''sort''' control in the top-left lets you order threads by '''New''', '''Top''', or '''Hot'''. The list pages in more threads as you scroll to the bottom, and pull-to-refresh reloads it. If the forum has no threads yet, you'll see "No threads yet — Be the first to start a discussion."
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A '''sort''' control in the top-left lets you order threads by '''New''', '''Top''', or '''Hot'''. The list pages in more threads as you scroll to the bottom, and pull-to-refresh reloads it. If the forum has no threads yet, you'll see "No threads yet" above "Be the first to start a discussion."
Unless the forum is locked, a '''compose''' button (the pencil-and-square icon) sits in the top-right. It opens a '''New thread''' sheet where you enter a '''Title''' and '''Body''' and tap '''Post'''.
== Reading and replying in a thread ==
Tap a thread to open it. The thread view lists the original post and every reply in order. Each post shows:
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* The author's '''avatar''' and '''@username''' — tap either to open that member's profile.
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* The author's '''avatar''' and '''@username'''. Tap either to open that member's profile.
* A '''pin''' marker on a pinned post and the time it was posted.
* The full formatted '''body''', and an inline '''video player''' when a clip is attached.
* A '''reaction''' row.
When the thread is open to posting, a '''Reply…''' box sits at the bottom. Type your reply and tap the send arrow; it posts and the thread refreshes. Pull down to reload the thread at any time.
== Reactions in threads ==
Every post in a thread carries the same '''React''' control as the Feed: tap it for the six-reaction quick bar, or the "+" for the full set, and tap the reaction cluster to see who reacted. The complete behavior is in [[Reactions]].
== Reporting and blocking ==
'''Long-press''' a post in a thread for its menu:
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* '''Report post''' — flag it for review.
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* '''Report video''' — appears when the post has a clip.
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* '''Block @username''' — hides that member's posts everywhere immediately, including the replies already on screen.
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* '''Report post'''. Flag it for review.
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* '''Report video'''. Appears when the post has a clip.
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* '''Block @username'''. Hides that member's posts everywhere immediately, including the replies already on screen.
== See also ==
* [[The Feed]]
* [[Reactions]]
* [[Messages]]
* [[The app layout and tabs]]
* [[your-profile-and-more|Your profile and the You tab]]
* [[Using the iOS app]]
[[Category:The iOS app]]
[[Category:Loopa]]
[[Category:Community]]
''Part of the [[Using the iOS app|Loopa iOS app]] guide.''
'''Forums on iOS''' is the community's discussion directory — the '''Forums''' tab on the bottom bar. Where [[The Feed]] is a single stream of the newest posts, Forums lets you browse discussions by topic: categories, the forums inside them, and the threads inside those. It sits on the same light background under the Loopa masthead. See [[The app layout and tabs]] and [[Using the iOS app]] for the bigger picture.
== Browsing categories and forums == The Forums tab inside '''Community''' lists '''categories''', each a stamped header with the forums grouped under it.
- '''Tap a category header''' to collapse or expand it. Categories start expanded; the chevron rotates to show the state, and a collapsed category shows its forum count (for example "6 FORUMS"). Your collapse choices are remembered between visits.
- Each '''forum''' is a card showing its name, a short description, and a "N THREADS · N POSTS" tally.
Tap a forum card to open its threads. Pull down on the list to refresh. If your community has no forums yet, a "No Forums" message stands in.
== Reading a forum's threads == Inside a forum you get a list of '''threads''', each showing:
- A '''pin''' icon if the thread is pinned and a '''lock''' icon if it's locked.
- The thread '''title''' and a short excerpt.
- The '''@author''', the '''reply count''', and when the '''last post''' landed.
A '''sort''' control in the top-left lets you order threads by '''New''', '''Top''', or '''Hot'''. The list pages in more threads as you scroll to the bottom, and pull-to-refresh reloads it. If the forum has no threads yet, you'll see "No threads yet — Be the first to start a discussion."
Unless the forum is locked, a '''compose''' button (the pencil-and-square icon) sits in the top-right. It opens a '''New thread''' sheet where you enter a '''Title''' and '''Body''' and tap '''Post'''.
== Reading and replying in a thread == Tap a thread to open it. The thread view lists the original post and every reply in order. Each post shows:
- The author's '''avatar''' and '''@username''' — tap either to open that member's profile.
- A '''pin''' marker on a pinned post and the time it was posted.
- The full formatted '''body''', and an inline '''video player''' when a clip is attached.
- A '''reaction''' row.
When the thread is open to posting, a '''Reply…''' box sits at the bottom. Type your reply and tap the send arrow; it posts and the thread refreshes. Pull down to reload the thread at any time.
== Reactions in threads == Every post in a thread carries the same '''React''' control as the Feed: tap it for the six-reaction quick bar, or the "+" for the full set, and tap the reaction cluster to see who reacted. The complete behavior is in [[Reactions]].
== Reporting and blocking == '''Long-press''' a post in a thread for its menu:
- '''Report post''' — flag it for review.
- '''Report video''' — appears when the post has a clip.
- '''Block @username''' — hides that member's posts everywhere immediately, including the replies already on screen.
== See also ==
- [[The Feed]]
- [[Reactions]]
- [[Messages]]
- [[The app layout and tabs]]
- [[your-profile-and-more|Your profile and the You tab]]
- [[Using the iOS app]]
[[Category:The iOS app]] [[Category:Loopa]] [[Category:Community]]
''Part of the [[Using the iOS app|Loopa iOS app]] guide.'' '''Forums on iOS''' is the community's discussion directory — the '''Forums''' tab on the bottom bar. Where [[The Feed]] is a single stream of the newest posts, Forums lets you browse discussions by topic: categories, the forums inside them, and the threads inside those. It sits on the same light background under the Loopa masthead. See [[The app layout and tabs]] and [[Using the iOS app]] for the bigger picture. == Browsing categories and forums == The Forums tab inside '''Community''' lists '''categories''', each a stamped header with the forums grouped under it. * '''Tap a category header''' to collapse or expand it. Categories start expanded; the chevron rotates to show the state, and a collapsed category shows its forum count (for example "6 FORUMS"). Your collapse choices are remembered between visits. * Each '''forum''' is a card showing its name, a short description, and a "N THREADS · N POSTS" tally. Tap a forum card to open its threads. Pull down on the list to refresh. If your community has no forums yet, a "No Forums" message stands in. == Reading a forum's threads == Inside a forum you get a list of '''threads''', each showing: * A '''pin''' icon if the thread is pinned and a '''lock''' icon if it's locked. * The thread '''title''' and a short excerpt. * The '''@author''', the '''reply count''', and when the '''last post''' landed. A '''sort''' control in the top-left lets you order threads by '''New''', '''Top''', or '''Hot'''. The list pages in more threads as you scroll to the bottom, and pull-to-refresh reloads it. If the forum has no threads yet, you'll see "No threads yet — Be the first to start a discussion." Unless the forum is locked, a '''compose''' button (the pencil-and-square icon) sits in the top-right. It opens a '''New thread''' sheet where you enter a '''Title''' and '''Body''' and tap '''Post'''. == Reading and replying in a thread == Tap a thread to open it. The thread view lists the original post and every reply in order. Each post shows: * The author's '''avatar''' and '''@username''' — tap either to open that member's profile. * A '''pin''' marker on a pinned post and the time it was posted. * The full formatted '''body''', and an inline '''video player''' when a clip is attached. * A '''reaction''' row. When the thread is open to posting, a '''Reply…''' box sits at the bottom. Type your reply and tap the send arrow; it posts and the thread refreshes. Pull down to reload the thread at any time. == Reactions in threads == Every post in a thread carries the same '''React''' control as the Feed: tap it for the six-reaction quick bar, or the "+" for the full set, and tap the reaction cluster to see who reacted. The complete behavior is in [[Reactions]]. == Reporting and blocking == '''Long-press''' a post in a thread for its menu: * '''Report post''' — flag it for review. * '''Report video''' — appears when the post has a clip. * '''Block @username''' — hides that member's posts everywhere immediately, including the replies already on screen. == See also == * [[The Feed]] * [[Reactions]] * [[Messages]] * [[The app layout and tabs]] * [[your-profile-and-more|Your profile and the You tab]] * [[Using the iOS app]] [[Category:The iOS app]] [[Category:Loopa]] [[Category:Community]]
