Bootstrap mode - effects?

[ToddZ]

I see a Bootstrap Mode wiki doc just appeared!

Understanding and managing bootstrap mode

This guide explains how Discourse’s bootstrap mode works, when it applies, and how to manage it. Required user level: Administrators Bootstrap mode is a special state during the initial stages of your Discourse site, designed to facilitate rapid community growth. This guide will help you recognize bootstrap mode, understand its effects, and know when it concludes. Detecting bootstrap mode The most visible and straightforward way to identify if your site is …