Status: In process - Seeking Inputs
Discourse Network by CWL is an add-on plugin for DiscussionBridge (DB) that coordinates members publishing their own selected content to other Discourse forums and to websites and publishing platforms. Member forums remain autonomous, retaining control over their content and participation. A forum can join another Network while operating its own—for example, a State forum joining a National Network while running its own Network for County and District forums.
Network requires DiscussionBridge and works without Discourse Federation. Publication remains under the source forum’s control.
We are working through membership, onboarding and how connected Networks should operate. Use this topic for product direction, use cases and progress updates. Release coverage and installation details remain to be established.
Useful examples to share
- How are your participating forums related—national, state, regional, local or another arrangement?
- What content would each forum select, and which Discourse forums or publishing platforms should receive it?
- Where would a forum need to join another Network while also running its own?
For a specific feature request, describe the problem and desired outcome in its own topic and link it here. Include the roles involved and an example of the publication decision they need to make.