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Creating a Discussion

Discussions are the core of Snakk. To start one, click New Discussion in the sidebar (you need to be signed in).

Choosing a space

Every discussion lives in a space. When you create a new discussion, you'll first select which space to post in. Each space may allow different discussion types — if a type isn't available, the space moderators have restricted it.

Choosing a type

After selecting a space, you'll see a picker showing all available discussion types. Each type has a brief description. Pick the one that best fits what you want to share or discuss.

Writing your content

All discussion types include a title field. Most also have a rich text editor for your content body, which supports markdown formatting, image uploads, and inline code blocks.

Some types have additional fields:

  • Poll — add poll options, configure multi-vote and secret ballot settings
  • Images — upload images, choose a gallery layout
  • Debate — define the positions people can argue for
  • Link — paste a URL (a preview is generated automatically)
  • IAMA — set a schedule and verification details

Tips

  • Use a clear, descriptive title — it's the first thing people see
  • Choose the right discussion type for your content. A question will get better answers than a standard post if you're genuinely looking for help
  • You can format your content with markdown — see the Markdown Guide for syntax
  • Draft content is saved automatically. If you navigate away and come back, your title and content are preserved