Forums are online discussion sites where users post messages and engage in discussions. Forums are hierarchical, organized into categories, subforums, and topics. Messages are typically longer than one line and require moderation approval
Discord offers free voice, text, and video chat services. Discord includes tools for moderating toxic behavior in gaming communities
Twitch chat logs track all messages, emotes, and timestamps in channel chats. Platform automatically stores logs for both streamers and viewers. Chat logs help manage community, enforce rules, and understand audience preferences
Discord requires a rules channel for community servers. Rules channel can be created manually or automatically. Channel name should be like "rules" or "server-rules"
Server owner needs Manage Server permissions to add bots. Bots can automate moderation, play games, and compete for levels
Twitch now allows single message deletion through mod icons. Moderators must enable mod icons in Settings > Mod Tools. Deleted messages appear as alerts but not visible in VODs