Hello Flarum Community,
I would like to propose a set of feature enhancements aimed at improving user engagement, administrative control, and ease of customization. These features are designed to give forum administrators more flexibility and provide users with a personalized experience, all while simplifying the development process.
- Custom Titles & Roles Management
The ability to assign Custom Titles and Roles is a highly valuable feature for both administrators and users. It allows for personalization, user engagement, and better management of forum members.
Key Features:
Custom Titles & Roles Integration: Forum administrators can create unique roles with specific titles and permissions, such as VIP members, moderators, or supporters.
Admin Control: Admins can easily add, edit, and assign custom titles and roles through the admin panel, simplifying user management.
Subscription-Based Options: Users can purchase custom titles or roles on a subscription basis. For example, a "VIP Member" or "Supporter" role could be available for a limited time, generating new revenue for admins.
Visibility & Display: Custom titles will appear next to users’ names or profile pictures, and custom roles will grant users additional permissions, such as access to exclusive areas or moderation rights.
Easy Role Assignment: Admins can assign roles to users with a simple click, making it easy to manage permissions and assign special access.
- Follow Feature
The addition of a Follow Feature will help boost user interaction and keep members engaged with the content and people that interest them.
Key Features:
User Following: Members can follow other users to receive notifications about their posts, threads, and activity.
Enhanced Engagement: This feature promotes interaction between users and helps create a sense of community.
Manage Following List: Users will be able to view and manage who they follow, ensuring that they stay updated with the content they care about.
- Improved Core File Customization & File Structure
To enhance the flexibility for developers and admins, an improved file structure would make it easier to modify core files and integrate custom features. This would simplify customization and prevent potential errors when updating the software.
Key Features:
Clean and Organized File Structure: The core files of Flarum will be restructured to be cleaner and more intuitive, allowing developers to easily find and modify the files they need. A well-organized file system will ensure that customizations can be made without confusion or unnecessary complexity.
Example Structure:
/public - For publicly accessible files like images, CSS, and JS files.
/assets - For custom assets and themes.
/extensions - For custom extensions or plugins created by the forum administrator.
/core - For core files, with easy-to-navigate subfolders for each key component of the software.
Custom File Creation: Developers will have the ability to create custom files or add new features directly into their instance of Flarum, allowing for deeper customization.
Easy File Access: Admins and developers can access and edit these files directly through their Hosting Panel or File Manager, making it easier for them to tweak themes, create extensions, or adjust any part of Flarum to suit their needs.
Modular Customization: With the improved structure, core files can be edited independently, enabling more modular customization without breaking other parts of the system.
Clear Documentation: Comprehensive documentation and guidelines will be provided to assist developers in understanding the new file structure, making customizations more straightforward while ensuring compatibility with future updates.
Conclusion
By introducing Custom Titles & Roles Management, a Follow Feature, and Improved Core File Customization, Flarum can become even more powerful and user-friendly for both admins and developers. These enhancements will allow forum administrators to better personalize their communities, while also providing users with unique and engaging experiences.
Custom Titles & Roles Management will offer admins the ability to create personalized roles and titles, improving community engagement.
The Follow Feature will enhance user interaction and create a more connected forum experience.
Improved Core File Customization will give developers an intuitive and cleaner structure for editing core files, making it easier to integrate custom features and themes.
These features will not only improve functionality and customization, but also create new opportunities for monetization through subscription-based roles and titles.
I look forward to hearing feedback from the community.
