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Hey [mention=624]Senkusha[/mention] welcome to the community! It’s great to have you on board.😁

I totally agree with this. I’d also like to add that it’s tough doing everything on your own, and reaching out to friends can really make a difference. Especially those who are willing to lend a hand, even if it’s just a few minutes a week. It’s all about building that sense of community, and having a solid team behind you is crucial. It takes more than one person to build something great, and you don’t want to risk burning out. Even small contributions from your friends can go a long way. Teamwork really does make the dream work, and every bit adds up over time.

[HEADING=2]Automatic plans to launch Wordpress 6.8 later this month, which will be their final major release for this year.[/HEADING] [HEADING=2][/HEADING] [HEADING=2]Dotorg Core Committers Check In[/HEADING] On March 27, 2025 nearly 30 corecommitters, project leaders, and core team members gathered to discuss the release cadence and if there is a need to change it. The impetus for this conversation is due to organizations cutting back on the number of hours they are donating towards contributing to WordPress. An assessment of core team activity shows the number of both Gutenberg tickets and Core Trac tickets remaining nearly flat over the last 6 months. However, the volume of new features being worked on inside the Gutenberg repository has plunged since January. In light of this information, the discussion focused on if the current release cadence should be reduced. Numerous pros and cons were discussed. The pros included: Aligns WordPress with the release cadence that is becoming en vogue amongst some large organizations such as eBay and Airbnb Can use this change to signal an intentional reset and focus on quality Allows for greater focus on canonical plugins and on individual component roadmaps, which can be iterated on and shipped independent of major releases. Slowing down helps allow for documentation and any needed infrastructure improvements. Allow for each release to contain larger features and enhancements and not be “bug fix only” releases. Reduces the workload and coordination overhead for contributors, systems team, and release leads. Allows for work to further automate release processes, making future releases quicker and less manual. The cons and risks discussed included: Fewer releases can slow down user feedback loops for new features. Slower cadence can lead to contributors not being able to see their work published or feel recognized as quickly. Makes it harder for changes that we may want to roll out over multiple releases Harder to make changes such as coding standard updates that can lead to a release branch and trunk changing. Potential for anxiety over larger releases from users, site owners, and anyone else applying updates. Potentially harder for organizations to justify time and resources for sponsored contributors. Less visible momentum towards the project’s overall goals, possibly perceiving the project as stale. Care needs to be taken to preserve the culture and trust built in auto-updates that the project has worked hard to build over the last decade. [HEADING=3]Proposed Focus Areas[/HEADING] The conversation moved to discussing where contributors could effectively focus their efforts in the project should the release schedule shift to just one release per year. Canonical Plugins Community maintained canonical plugins such as Preferred languages, 2FA, and the Performance Team’s suite of plugins are a great way to ship features and iterate without requiring a major release of WordPress itself. There were two main improvements that need to be addressed to make them more effective. First is the need for better means to collect user feedback. Active installs is currently the only metric available, but doesn’t provide enough value. Does a user actually interact with the feature? In what ways? Do they feel it’s valuable? Feedback is mainly received from users when something breaks. There was agreement to explore telemetry and ways to establish meaningful feedback loops within canonical plugins. The second improvement needed is promotion. It’s often not widely known that canonical plugins exist or that they are officially maintained. Different ways to raise awareness about canonical plugins will be explored, including posts on the WordPress.org News blog, mentioning them in presentations such as State of the Word, and possibly the currently barren Tools page in the WordPress admin. Backlog Management Going through the backlog of ~13,000 total tickets on Trac and Gutenberg’s GitHub repository is something that can be done independent of major releases. The majority of bugfixes can be shipped in minor releases. ‘maybelater' resolution exists for a reason and should be used more often. Discussion can always continue on closed tickets. A large backlog can damage the perception of project quality and maintainability. All numbers are just numbers in isolation. They need to be considered in context with surrounding factors. Miscellaneous Look for ways to encourage wider testing of beta/RC releases, and even nightly builds through the initiatives like the Host Tests, and educating developers of the possible advantages of continually using trunk for testing. Reevaluate the Core SVN/Gutenberg repository setup to find ways to streamline the release process. With overall fewer features being built in the Gutenberg repository, shifting the plugin’s release cadence to once a month may make sense. Though the current cadence is manageable, mostly automated, keeping this consistent is preferable if volume allows. Encourage component maintainers to be more active by clarifying the responsibilities and expectations of volunteering in that capacity. Release squads should primarily coordinate, encouraging broader autonomy and participation by components and various Make WordPress teams. For accessibility, clarify the differences between mandatory compliance (WCAG) and what non-blocking aspirational best practices are. Explore faster release models once shortcomings in tooling are addressed. Get better at involving contributors with non-development skill sets (e.g., design, testing, product) in more ways. [HEADING=3]Summary[/HEADING] In light of these discussions, the current plans of project leadership are for 6.8 (due this month) to be the final major release of 2025.Gutenberg releases will continue on the current every two week schedule and minor releases will take place as needed throughout the year. Minor releases will continue and happen as necessary with a more relaxed barrier for inclusion of enhancements, but the “no new files in minor releases” rule should continue to be followed. Based on this productive conversation, a decision was made to organize these calls on an ongoing basis starting with a quarterly cadence. I will ensure to schedule accordingly. Source: https://make.wordpress.org/core/2025/04/04/dotorg-core-committers-check-in/

There are good trolls and bad trolls. Some can be beneficial, others just a headache. As long as they’re not too problematic, I don’t mind them one bit. They can most definitely bring a breath of fresh air—if they’re not just being problematic.

This is how I do it as well. I have a sticky thread where I announce minor updates and mini changes to the forum on.

Is blogging still profitable in 2025, or is it truly dead? A question every beginner blogger has in mind now especially after AI begin to respond to every generic queries. Are you planning to start a blog that makes money ? Then stop and read this first. Blogging is dead. If you still believe that ranking on Google and making passive income is as easy as before, you’re in for a harsh truth. Blogging has changed drastically. 99% of bloggers quit within a year not because they can’t write, but because they don’t know how to turn words into money. Traditional SEO is dead, so does traditional blogging. I abandoned two blogs before realizing that the old-school blogging methods don’t work anymore. So I am writing this post to share real blogging truths that no one tells you and help beginners actually make money online in 2025. [HEADING=1]1. Google and Its Own AI, Gemini, Are Killing SEO[/HEADING] For years, ranking on Google was a game of keywords, backlinks, and technical optimization. But in 2025, this strategy is obsolete. Why? Because Google no longer needs bloggers to answer user queries as it answers them itself. Google AI Gemini is Taking Over Google’s AI, Gemini, directly provides answers to searchers without them ever clicking on a website. According to recent reports, zero-click searches now dominate over 65% of Google queries (source: SparkToro). http://tyrobeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Google-use-own-AI-Gemini-1024x393.pngGoogle AI, Gemini ( Source : google ) Generative AI is Replacing Blogs With AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Grok, users no longer need to visit blogs for answers. AI-generated responses are faster, more personalized, and eliminate the need to sift through multiple articles. So the question is: Why would people visit your blog if AI gives them the answer instantly? [HEADING=1]2. Video Platforms Are Dominating in 2025 (and Beyond)[/HEADING] Let’s face it. People don’t “read” like they used to. And it’s the major blow in way to profitable blogging now. YouTube has over 2.5 billion active users.(Source: Statista, 2025) TikTok dominates short-form content, with over 1 billion daily active users.(Source: Business Insider) Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts get 10x more engagement than traditional blog posts. The Shift Is Clear. Even low-effort reaction videos go viral overnight, while blogs struggle for traffic. Why Are Videos Winning? Higher Engagement– Videos get 10x more engagementthan blog posts (source: HubSpot). Monetization Is Easier – Creators on YouTube earn significantly more ad revenue compared to bloggers. Faster Growth – A well-crafted video can go viral overnight, while blog SEO takes months or years to rank. If blogging isn’t your passion, you might be better off starting a video-based business instead. [HEADING=1]3. Take Blogging as a Business From Day 1[/HEADING] If you’re blogging for fun, you’ll fail. If you’re blogging for business, you have a chance. Adam Enfroy is an example. The Harsh Reality of Blogging: 80% of blogs fail within 18 months due to lack of monetization. Only 6–10% of bloggers earn over $10,000 per month(source: GrowthBadger). Without a business model (ads, affiliates, digital products, services), your blog is just another dead website. Instead of asking, “How do I get traffic?”, ask “How do I turn traffic into money?” [HEADING=1]4. Social Media (Not Google) is the New Organic Traffic[/HEADING] Traditional SEO is dead and you can’t just target high-search, low-competition keywords and expect magic. If you aim to start a profitable blog in 2025, then you need to adapt accordingly. Where Is the Traffic in 2025? Twitter (X), LinkedIn, Facebook & Reddit : These platforms drive more traffic than search engines. Email Newsletters & Communities : Blogs that own their audience (via email lists) survive AI disruptions. Referral & Direct Traffic : People need a reason to visit your blog without relying on Google. Reality : Bloggers with strong personal brands on Twitter, YouTube, and Reddit get more traffic than those depending on SEO alone. Read More : How I made $1000 with highest paying Online Surveys in Australia ( review ) [HEADING=1]5. AI Content Flood is Making Competition Insane[/HEADING] Thousands of AI-generated articles are published every second. This oversaturation makes ranking on Google almost impossible for new bloggers. It surely bring a question for all, is blogging profitable in 2025 for beginners ? Everyone is aware of AI’s nowadays. All you need is a good prompt, and a fully SEO optimized blog post is ready in blink of matters. The biggest questions is, when AI is responding so natural to my queries, why I should search information over search engine ? Why I should read blogs to get information which AI will automatically filter out and come up with best response. How Do You Survive the AI Content Flood? In short: Be unique, or be invisible. [HEADING=1]Blogging in 2025: Can You Still Make Money or Is It Over?[/HEADING] Is blogging still worth it in 2025 ? Absolutely YES. Blogging is not dead, but it has changed forever. The old-school methods of relying solely on traditional SEO, stuffing keywords, and hoping for organic Google traffic no longer work. AI-powered search engines like Google Gemini and ChatGPT are answering user queries directly, reducing the need for people to visit individual blogs. However, this doesn’t mean blogging is not profitable, but it simply means bloggers must adapt now. Yes, money blogging in 2025 is more competitive than ever, but for those who adapt, it remains the top side hustle. The game has changed, but the opportunity is still there, only if you’re willing to evolve. Source: https://tyrobeast.com/is-blogging-still-profitable/

The first thing that I do when I create a new forum is start creating the categories and nodes. After that, I start seeding it with content. Then, I'll start inviting some of my friends to help me build the foundation. I'll also engage with other forum owners by doing post exchanges. I believe that this is a good way to get a new forum going right in the beginning. It's one of my favorite ways to build a new community right off the bat.

I honestly don't think this is 100% true. There's a lot of discussion in the Redditalternatives subbreddit where users are seeking other avenues and looking for other alternatives to Reddit. It's a good section to advertise your forum as well. I'd recommend being active in that particular area. There's also various topics in that sub where users discuss forums as well. I believe it's a quality avenue to drive in new users to online communities. A lot of people thought Digg wouldn't go anywhere years ago, but we all saw what happened to their community years ago. A lot of their users ended up flocking to Reddit. There are many things that are going on behind the scenes on Reddit that their user base aren't agreeing with, so it's a good chance that they'll leave for a better community.

I don't feel that quite that old yet, but 20 years sure does seem like it was yesterday. Welcome to the community! What forums have you worked on in the past? We're glad to have you on board! Are you currently working on anything special? ;)

I listen to music or go for a walk as a stress reliever. I tend to not stress a lot though as it’s not good to do so.

Looks good bro!

I own three pairs of sneakers. I also own a pair of crocs(slippers) and a pair of sandals.

I use an alias, it’s been my online identity for 25 years, and it suits me best. It holds personal meaning since it represents my dad’s country(Cape Verde) and I prefer using it over my real name. It can also be considered a shortened version of my actual name, especially since my name starts with a ‘C’.

[HEADING=2]Xenforo 2.4 Flash Message Improvements and Development Update[/HEADING] [HEADING=1]Flash Message Improvements[/HEADING] In the coming weeks, we will be showcasing a few improvements very kindly donated to us by XenForo development G.O.A.T, @digitalpoint! When digitalpoint heard that the primary aim for XenForo 2.4 was to implement some tangible quality of life improvements, he was very quick to offer up some code he has written over the years - some released, some not - which he wrote for his own sites. Is there a somewhat ulterior motive to this code philanthropy aside from our eternal gratitude and ongoing respect? Yes. Now he no longer has to maintain any of this code himself! No better motive required, in our opinion, and of course it still comes with our eternal gratitude and respect. It's 2025 so I hate the term "flash message" with a burning passion because it reminds me of the unpleasant days of having to manage third party browser extensions just to make sites a little bit "flashier" (lol does anyone remember Microsoft Silverlight?) but in this context, just to ensure we're on the same page, flash messages are the slide down messages that appear within XenForo at times to confirm successful completion of an action without reloading the page. They work fine, but they can be a little cumbersome, covering too much of the screen, they don't stack and that three second timeout before it disappears somehow feels like minutes especially when it's covering something you want to interact with next. So meet the next iteration of flash messages: On wider displays, messages now adjust their width to avoid spanning the entire window. If several messages appear simultaneously, they now stack vertically rather than covering each other. There's also a subtle visual cue indicating when a message is about to disappear. Plus, if a message is obstructing your view, you can quickly dismiss it by clicking the close icon. On narrower displays the messages will fill the display accordingly, just as now, but with all of the new goodies: Finally, if you don't like the position of the flash messages, you can adjust that under Options > User alerts and notifications: https://xenforo.com/community/threads/flash-message-improvements-and-development-update.230201/ [HEADING=1]Development Update[/HEADING] Back in September, we mentioned that we were targeting a release of XenForo 2.4 for between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. We have made some really solid progress since then, but we've also run into typical development hurdles that require a bit more time to resolve properly. As ever our commitment is to get this right, not rush something out of the door quickly. We know that waiting longer isn't ideal, and we genuinely appreciate everyone's patience. But, significantly, while the original date we were aiming for has passed, the release is absolutely still happening and will at least achieve our goal of more frequent releases than we've been used to in the last few years. We're using the extra time to add more polish, implement final touches, and ensure it lives up to the quality standard that you have come to expect from a XenForo release. Stay tuned for another Have you seen...? thread later this week but in the meantime, thanks again for your patience and support. We're getting very close!

How to Promote Your Forum on Quora Without Looking Like a Spammer Quora can be a goldmine for bringing in new forum members—but only if you play it smart. The community hates spammy self-promotion, so the key is subtle, valuable engagement that naturally leads people to your forum. Done right, Quora can send targeted, engaged users straight to your community. 1. Find the Right Questions to Answer Don’t just drop links and bounce—that won’t get you anywhere. Instead, be strategic: Search for topics that match your forum’s niche. These are the conversations where your insights will actually matter. Look for high-traffic questions that lack good answers. This is your chance to stand out. Engage in active discussions. Recent, trending threads will get you more eyeballs. Example: Running a gaming forum? Search for “best online gaming communities” or “where to discuss indie games”—then jump in with solid advice. 2. Drop Value First, Then Mention Your Forum Nobody on Quora wants to see a lazy link drop. If you want real engagement, your answer needs to be useful first. Only mention your forum if it makes sense. Bad Example (Obvious Spam): “Check out my forum! We talk about this all the time: [YourForum.com].” Good Example (Feels Natural): “There are a few great places to discuss this—Reddit has some good communities, and there are dedicated forums too. One I’ve been a part of, [YourForum.com], has a really active group sharing tips and experiences on this exact topic.” Do you See the difference? The second one actually contributes to the conversation instead of just begging for clicks. That’s how you earn trust—and trust leads to traffic. 3. Optimize Your Quora Profile to Work for You Your Quora profile is free advertising—use it. If people like your answers, they’ll check out your profile. Here’s how to make it count: • Write a bio that highlights your expertise in your forum’s niche. • Mention your forum in your “About Me” section. But make it sound natural, not salesy. • Drop a link to your forum in your bio and under “Credentials.” This way, even if you don’t link directly in an answer, people will find your forum on their own. 4. Stay Active—Consistency Builds Authority If you just post once and disappear, you’re wasting your time. Quora rewards consistent contributors. Here’s what works: Answer a few niche-related questions each week. More answers = more visibility. Upvote and comment on other relevant answers. Helps you stay on people’s radar. Follow related topics and stay in the loop. Engaged users get better reach. The more people see you as an authority in your niche, the more they’ll trust your forum recommendations. 5. Use Quora Spaces to Build a Community Funnel Quora Spaces are mini-forums inside Quora, and they’re a great way to draw people into your actual forum. Create a Space that aligns with your forum’s niche. Post engaging discussions (and occasionally share content from your forum). Encourage your forum members to participate. More activity = more visibility. This enables you to build an audience on Quora and naturally guide them toward your forum, without violating Quora’s spam rules. Conclusion: Play the Long Game Quora isn’t a “post a link and profit” kind of platform. It’s about building trust, engaging with people, and positioning your forum as a valuable resource. If you follow these steps: You’ll attract genuine, engaged forum members You’ll build long-term authority in your niche You’ll drive consistent traffic—without getting flagged for spam Patience pays off. Play the long game, focus on value, and Quora can become one of your best traffic sources for growing your forum.

As your forum or website grows, the need to upgrade your server may become necessary as it requires more resources to keep everything running smoothly, especially with the increased demand for disk space, bandwidth, CPU power, and RAM. How often do you upgrade your server? Do you have a powerful enough server that you don’t need to upgrade as frequently?

What channel will the reboot be on? I haven’t heard much of the reboot but it sounds interesting.

It’s also determined by the traffic amount and revenue of the website. The more revenue and traffic the site generates, the better the chances of a quality sale. It’s not a good business for everyone, as it requires a lot of time, effort, and dedication to make it worthwhile. However, it is a beneficial business to be in if you know what you’re doing and the market is doing well.

I really haven’t lost respect for any celebrity tbh. I don’t follow them in that perspective, but I do respect them for the fact that they were able to make it and follow their dreams.

I recently made a sandwich

New films must be exclusive to movie theaters for at least 45 days before they become available on streaming, the head of the industry's US trade organization said Tuesday. Cinema owners say box office profits have been undercut by shorter theatrical-only "windows" brought in during the pandemic, in part as audiences now assume -- sometimes correctly -- that they can watch new movies at home within weeks. There must be a baseline," said Cinema United president Michael O'Leary, calling for "a clear, consistent period of exclusivity" of at least 45 days. The action is vital to restoring the health of the entire film industry, he said in a keynote speech during the group's annual CinemaCon event in Las Vegas The industry has never recovered to pre-pandemic levels of moviegoers. Annual North American box office grosses regularly topped $11 billion in the 2010s, but have yet to get over $9 billion in the 2020s. Before the rise of streaming, and the temporary shuttering of cinemas due to Covid-19, 90-day theatrical windows were standard in US theaters. While accepting that those days will never return, O'Leary pointed out that countries that have maintained longer windows, like France, have seen better box office recoveries since the pandemic. In North America, despite high hopes, 2025 has endured a disappointing start, plagued by box office flops like "Disney's Snow White" and "Mickey 17." O'Leary also called for more "aggressive" marketing of films as "only in theaters," and asked studios to stop marketing "see-at-home" options while a movie is still in theaters. "Windows that are too short, or inconsistent, only lead to confusion among consumers," warned O'Leary. The perception, or more importantly, the reality at times, that everything will be available on other platforms in a matter of weeks, undercuts the sustainability of the entire industry by negatively impacting the frequency of movie fans going to the theatre," he said. Cinema United was formerly known as the National Association of Theatre Owners -- or "NATO" -- before officially rebranding last month. "Having the same name as a multinational political military alliance... is not always seamless, particularly in today's world," said Cinema United chair Bob Bagby. Source: https://www.rawstory.com/movies-in-theaters/

I don’t see this shift benefiting forums unless AI-generated overviews include more direct links to original sources. If users can’t find specific information because AI summaries exclude certain details, and those sites don’t appear in search results, it will be nearly impossible for forums to attract traffic and new users. Many websites have already suffered from ‘zero-click’ searches, where users get answers without ever visiting the source. Without better integration of direct links, forums will struggle to bring in new users, and even regular websites will face challenges. The next few years will be rough unless websites diversify their traffic sources. AI overviews is slicing traffic across the board for many websites since it's been rolled out.

The UK government has set up a Reddit account as part of its effort to use more modern forms of media to get cut through. The new Reddit account ‘UKGovNews’ is the latest in a raft of changes implemented by the government’s new communications operation, which includes the New Media Unit created by No10 in November. The unit, known internally as NMU, is responsible for the Reddit account and also set up a UK government TikTok account in the autumn. According to The Times, an internal government review last year found that around 70 per cent of government content was still posted on Elon Musk’s X – formerly Twitter – despite the British public using a much wider range of online sources to get their news and information. There were signs of this behaviour in the run-up to last year’s general election, when Reform UK did particularly well reaching young people on TikTok. There is a belief among senior government figures that people’s news consumption is moving away from traditional forms like newspaper front pages and live TV bulletins, and towards social and online types of media, PoliticsHomeunderstands. This strategy was communicated to special advisers at a recent away day. According to Ofcom research in November, Reddit has overtaken X to become the UK's fifth most popular social platform. The government confirmed that it had created the account, with a spokesperson telling PoliticsHome: "We are committed to rebuilding trust and ensuring we reach a range of audiences as we deliver on our Plan for Change, which is why we are continuing to modernise our communications so that they better reflect how the public consumes information." Reddit is a social media forum where users can read, post and comment on various subjects through user-created boards called "subreddits". Users are generally anonymous, with automatically generated usernames and cartoon-like icons. The government’s first Reddit post was 15 days ago on the ‘small business’ subreddit page, sharing a City AM article reporting that Chancellor Rachel Reeves had invited regulators to Downing Street as part of a plan to “slash red tape” for small businesses. Users in the comments below the post did not appear to realise it was made by an official government account. In the weeks since, the government has posted announcements to subreddit channels relating to the Royal Navy, cars and driving, jobs and travel. It also made posts to regional subreddits including York, Manchester, Leeds, Huddersfield and Liverpool to announce £415m of funding to improve struggling rail services in these areas. In one post on the UK politics subreddit, the government announced it had returned more than 24,000 individuals with no right to be in the UK since the July general election. The post had received more than 1,600 ‘upvotes’ and 299 comments at the time of writing. Underneath the post, one Reddit user commented: “Good to know the government is terminally online too.” Source: https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/uk-government-sets-reddit-account-adapt-changing-news-habits