Custom user roles can offer recognition and reward for active members. Have you implemented user ranks or VIP access based on contributions? How do these roles affect user behavior, and do they encourage quality contributions or just status-seeking?

Associating custom roles and awarding badges for these roles can encourage users to continue to remain active on the forum. This is essential feature on a lot of forums I manage.

Custom user roles help manage forum communities by assigning specific permissions, ensuring organized moderation, and fostering engagement. These roles allow for better control over content, provide incentives for active users, and ensure targeted participation based on expertise.