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Changes:

We’re simplifying how communities work by removing "modes" and replacing them with customizable settings. Now, community types (Diocese, Parish, Group) are just labels, and admins can configure their communities however they need.

1️⃣ Community Types are now flexible

• Types (Diocese, Parish, Group) act as labels rather than restricting functionality.
• Communities can now customize their settings based on their needs.

2️⃣ Modes have been replaced with this Privacy Settings:

• Public: Anyone can see content, members can interact.
• Private: Only members can see and interact with content.

3️⃣ New Community Settings for More Control

• Who Can Post? Admins only or all members.
• Who Can Comment? Enabled or disabled.
• Location-Based Communities: Decide if your group should appear in location-based searches.
• Mass & Event Schedules: Optional feature for applicable communities.
• Donations: Add or remove a donation link feature in the About section.

4️⃣ Community Management Improvements

• Claimable Communities: If a community has no admins, users can claim it.
• Activity Status: New indicators show if a community is actively managed or needs engagement. </aside>

Communities on Tabella are collective spaces designed to connect members and keep them informed about relevant activities and updates.

1. Types of Communities:

Community types are labels that define their general purpose. They do not limit functionalities but act as initial presets that can be customized with community settings.

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Diocese

• Description: Represents official diocesan institutions.
• Main Purpose: Coordinates and oversees parishes, diocesan programs, and large-scale events.
• Default Preset:
  • Posting: Only administrators can post.
  • Comments: Enabled for all users.
  • Access: Public (visible to all users). </aside>

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Parish

• Description: Represents real-life parishes or official churches.
• Main Purpose: Provides members with news, events, and updates related to parish life.
• Default Preset:
  • Posting: Only administrators and collaborators can post.
  • Comments: Enabled for all users.
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Group

• Description: Independent or affiliated spaces for specific interests, such as Bible studies, youth activities, or community service initiatives.
• Main Purpose: Facilitates communication and collaboration among members with shared interests.
• Default Preset:
  • Posting: All members can post.
  • Comments: Enabled for all users.
  • Access: Public or private (based on preference). </aside>

2. Community Settings:

Community settings allow administrators to customize functionalities to meet the specific needs of their community. These settings are divided into distinct categories for clarity and ease of management.

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Privacy (Only applies to group-type communities)

Defines who can access and interact with the community’s content:

Private Community:

• Content is only visible to members.
• Membership requires approval from an administrator.
• Non-members cannot view or interact with the content.

Public Community:

• Content is visible to all users.
• Membership is required to interact (e.g., post or comment).
• Users can join without administrator approval. </aside>

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Location (Only applies to group-type communities)

Controls whether the community is associated with a specific physical location:

Enabled:

• The community is linked to a location (e.g., city or state).
• Appears in search results based on its location.

Disabled:

• The community is treated as a global group and is not tied to a specific location. </aside>

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Post Settings

Configures permissions for posting and commenting within the community:

Posting Options:

• All Members: Allows all members to create posts.
• Admins and Collaborators Only: Restricts posting to administrators and collaborators.

Commenting Options:

• Enabled: Comments are allowed on all posts.
• Disabled: Comments are not allowed on any posts. </aside>

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Schedules

Allows administrators to manage and display event schedules for the community:

Enabled:

• A dedicated section for ceremonial schedules, such as Masses or events, will be displayed in the community.
• Administrators can configure recurring or one-time events.

Disabled:

• The community will not display a schedule section. </aside>

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3. Community Sections

📰 Feed / Posts