Content Filtering Options:

/hub config settings hub:YourHubName

Block Invites 🔗

• When to Enable: Prevent server advertising and spam
• When to Disable: Allow legitimate server sharing
• Best Practice: Enable for general hubs, disable for networking hubs

Block NSFW 🔞

• When to Enable: Family-friendly or professional communities
• When to Disable: Adult-oriented communities (with clear warnings)
• Best Practice: Enable by default, only disable with clear community consent

Hide Links 🌐

• When to Enable: Prevent spam and malicious links
• When to Disable: Communities that rely on link sharing
• Best Practice: Start disabled, enable if link spam becomes an issue

Spam Filter 🛡️

• Always Enable: Automatic spam detection and prevention
• No Downside: Improves community quality automatically
• Best Practice: Enable immediately and leave enabled

User Experience Settings:

Use Nicknames 👤

• Enable When: You want to show server-specific nicknames
• Disable When: You prefer consistent usernames across servers
• Consideration: May cause confusion if users have very different nicknames

Reactions 😀

• Enable When: You want cross-server emoji reactions
• Disable When: Reactions become disruptive or inappropriate
• Best Practice: Enable for most communities, monitor for misuse

Compact Mode (Connection-specific)

• Enable When: High message volume needs simplified display
• Disable When: You want full message formatting and embeds
• Usage: Configure per connection via /connection edit

Communication Features:

Welcome Messages

/hub config welcome hub:YourHubName

Effective Welcome Message Elements:

• Warm greeting with hub name
• Brief explanation of the community's purpose
• Key rules or expectations
• How to get help or ask questions
• Encouragement to participate

Example Template:

🌟 Welcome to {hubName}!

We're thrilled to have {serverName} join our community of {totalConnections} servers!

**What We're About:**
[Brief description of your hub's purpose and culture]

**Getting Started:**
• Read our rules: `/hub config rules`
• Introduce your server and members
• Join ongoing conversations and share your expertise

**Need Help?**
Tag a moderator or use `/help` for command assistance.

Looking forward to great discussions! 💬

Security and Moderation:

Content Filtering Setup

/hub config anti-swear hub:YourHubName

Layered Security Approach:

1. Automated Filtering - Block obvious violations
2. Community Reporting - User-driven content moderation
3. Active Moderation - Human oversight and intervention
4. Clear Consequences - Consistent enforcement of rules

Logging Configuration

/hub config logging hub:YourHubName

Essential Logs to Configure:

• Reports - Critical for community safety
• Mod Logs - Track all moderation actions
• Join/Leaves - Monitor community growth
• Network Alerts - System notifications and violations

Target Your Network:

• Partner servers you already know
• Communities in related Discord servers
• Friends who run relevant servers
• Social media groups in your niche

Invitation Strategy:

• Personal outreach to server owners
• Clear value proposition
• Offer to help with their community in return
• Start with quality over quantity

Messaging Template:

Hi [Name]! I've created a new InterChat hub called "[Hub Name]" 
for [target audience]. 

It's designed to [specific value proposition] and I think 
[Server Name] would be a perfect fit because [specific reason].

InterChat allows real-time chat between servers while maintaining 
each server's independence. Would you be interested in joining?

Happy to answer any questions!

Create Conversation Starters:

• Daily discussion prompts
• Weekly challenges or events
• "Server Spotlight" features
• Q&A sessions with experts

Example Discussion Prompts:

• "What's everyone working on this week?"
• "Share your best [topic-related] tip"
• "What's the biggest challenge in [your field]?"
• "Introduce your server and what makes it unique"

Event Ideas:

• Weekly show-and-tell sessions
• Monthly collaborative projects
• Skill-sharing workshops
• Community challenges with recognition

Maintain High Standards:

• Be selective with initial invitations
• Address issues immediately
• Set the tone through your own participation
• Document and share success stories

Quality Indicators:

• Active, respectful participation
• Servers that contribute meaningfully
• Positive feedback from members
• Growing engagement over time

Daily Activity:

• Messages per day across all servers
• Number of active servers daily
• Peak activity times
• Response rates to discussion prompts

Participation Quality:

• Length and depth of conversations
• Cross-server interactions
• Repeat participants vs. one-time posters
• Community-generated content and ideas

Monitoring Tools:

• /hub servers for server activity
• Logging channels for detailed analytics
• Regular community surveys
• Moderator observations and reports

Server Growth:

• New servers joining per week/month
• Server retention rate (servers staying active)
• Geographic and demographic diversity
• Referral sources (how servers find you)

Member Growth:

• Total members across connected servers
• Active member count (posting regularly)
• Member retention in individual servers
• Cross-server relationship building

Tracking Methods:

• Monthly server audits
• Join/leave logs analysis
• Community feedback collection
• Growth trend documentation

Content Quality:

• Report frequency and types
• Moderation action frequency
• Community self-regulation effectiveness
• Positive feedback and testimonials

Community Satisfaction:

• Server owner feedback
• Member satisfaction surveys
• Retention rates
• Referral willingness

Assessment Tools:

• Regular community surveys
• Moderator team reviews
• Server owner check-ins
• Anonymous feedback systems

Inter-Server Conflicts:

• Address issues quickly and privately
• Focus on behavior, not server identity
• Facilitate direct communication between parties
• Use temporary separations if needed

Rule Violations:

• Consistent enforcement regardless of server size
• Clear communication about decisions
• Appeal processes for serious actions
• Learning opportunities from violations

Community Splits:

• Identify root causes early
• Mediate between different viewpoints
• Consider policy adjustments if needed
• Maintain focus on shared community values

Stagnant Growth:

• Analyze what changed in successful periods
• Survey community for improvement ideas
• Experiment with new content and events
• Consider partnerships with other communities

Declining Engagement:

• Refresh content and discussion topics
• Introduce new community features
• Address any underlying community issues
• Re-energize through special events

Competition:

• Focus on your unique value proposition
• Strengthen community relationships
• Innovate with new features and approaches
• Collaborate rather than compete when possible

Moderator Overload:

• Expand moderation team size
• Improve automated filtering
• Distribute responsibilities more evenly
• Provide better tools and training

Team Conflicts:

• Clear role definitions and boundaries
• Regular team communication
• Conflict resolution procedures
• Team building and appreciation activities

Burnout Prevention:

• Rotation of difficult responsibilities
• Regular breaks and time off
• Recognition and appreciation
• Professional development opportunities