Toxicity can quickly erode a community. I have left forums where there was toxic environment. Proactive moderation, promoting positive behaviors, and encouraging respectful debates can help. How do you ensure disagreements remain constructive? Have you tried initiatives like "highlighting positive contributions" to build a stronger culture?

The best option is to lock the thread if it is going out of hands.

The best option is to lock the thread if it is going out of hands.

This is true . Users will continue to talk about nonsense if you don't.

Building a positive culture in your forum involves setting clear, respectful rules, leading by example, encouraging constructive discussions, recognizing and rewarding positive contributions, and swiftly addressing negative behavior. It's also helpful to create spaces for users to connect and support one another.