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    #1

    Hi,
    For my forum, I would like the Announcements channel to have posts only from me (the admin). What privileges do I need to tick and untick?
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  • wrote on last edited by
    #2

    Clear all of the select boxes. By default, administrators will get all permissions, but anyone else accessing will be view only.

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  • wrote on last edited by
    #3

    Thanks @phenomlab! If I ever what to reset to the original settings, is that possible after Save?
    Also, do you think my idea of restricting the Announcement section is a good idea? Is that what you would’ve done also?

  • Thanks @phenomlab! If I ever what to reset to the original settings, is that possible after Save?
    Also, do you think my idea of restricting the Announcement section is a good idea? Is that what you would’ve done also?

    wrote on last edited by
    #4

    @mventures I do the same, so yes, good idea. There’s no reason as to why anyone needs to post there except admins (and perhaps mods)

    You can’t “reset” the permissions to default, but you can copy from another category that has the default permissions as shown below

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    And save.

  • wrote on last edited by
    #5

    Shouldn’t users be able to reply and vote on Admin topics though? Maybe, those need to stay ticked and all else unticked?

  • wrote on last edited by
    #6

    Up to you really 🙂


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