I created a forum where guests have the ability to see, read, and reply to topics but when I am testing it out, the site does not show their reply without moderator approval. I have looked everywhere and I don't see where I change this permission.

I also want them to be able to vote in a poll along with replying but it appears guests aren't allowed to do that without registering.

 

I created a forum where guests have the ability to see, read, and reply to topics but when I am testing it out, the site does not show their reply without moderator approval. I have looked everywhere and I don't see where I change this permission.

When editing the Guests Group, under the Content tab enable the permission that says: Bypass content moderation? That should do the trick.

 

I also want them to be able to vote in a poll along with replying but it appears guests aren't allowed to do that without registering.

I think for this you will need a custom app.

I enabled the Bypass content moderation for the guest group (on the content tab) and the replies are still going to moderation.

 

I created a forum where guests have the ability to see, read, and reply to topics but when I am testing it out, the site does not show their reply without moderator approval. I have looked everywhere and I don't see where I change this permission.

I also want them to be able to vote in a poll along with replying but it appears guests aren't allowed to do that without registering.

Members > Groups > [specific] Group (Guests) > Permissions > Reply to Topics

Community > Forums > [specific] Forum > Permissions > Posts must be approved?

Edited April 6Apr 6 by My Sharona

Tried those already . . .

This box is checked:

Members > Groups > [specific] Group (Guests) > Permissions > Reply to Topics

This box is unchecked:
Community > Forums > [specific] Forum > Permissions > Posts must be approved?

Guests are still not allowed to reply without post approval

Where exactly are guests replying that is going into moderation? Do you have an example I could look at?

@Marc

Here is an example of what shows up in the moderator CP.

I have tried posting as a guest and it doesn't appear to matter what is typed in the reply it always goes to moderation for approval.

Edited April 7Apr 7 by Mara Wolf

Is this a forum? Unclear where exactly it is still, I'm afraid.

To confirm again, is this unchecked/disabled? ACP -> Members -> Groups -> edit guests -> Content tab -> Require approval before content shows?

@Jim M

I have recently created a specific forum where readers of my newsletter who are "guests" would be able to answer some fun questions to build a sense of community. After I created the forum I tried testing it out and realized that it wasn't letting guests post without moderator approval. I can't find where my settings are off.

ACP -> Members -> Groups -> edit guests -> Content tab -> Require approval before content shows? Is unchecked (see screenshot below)

Members > Groups > [specific] Group (Guests) > Permissions > Reply to Topics Is Checked (see screenshot below)

Community > Forums > [specific] Forum > Permissions > Posts must be approved? is unchecked (see screenshot below)

https://hub.woodburnsociety.com/forums/topic/48-what-fuels-your-creative-fire-whats-in-your-cup-mug-glass-or-tankard/

I saw that your test post went to moderation

Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention! I can confirm this should be further reviewed and I have logged an internal bug report for our development team to investigate and address as necessary, in a future maintenance release.