Thanks for all the work that’s gone into Horizon. It’s a beautiful theme with a lot of polish. That said I wanted to flag something that I think is a real UX problem: the “New Topic” button being tucked away.
On desktop, if the side menu is visible the new compose button can work, but on mobile it becomes much harder to find. I’ve heard the same reaction from others: “It took me a moment to realize where the button had gone.” This creates friction for new users and risks turning contributors into passive readers. The number one question I hear is: “How do I make a new post?”
Discourse has always shined at encouraging participation, not just passive consumption. Hiding the main action of starting a conversation undercuts that strength.
I’d love to see Horizon reconsider how prominently the “New Topic” button is surfaced, especially on mobile on the front layer without needing to press the hamburger icon so that the theme continues to be not just gorgeous but also welcoming and contribution friendly.
Thanks again for your hard work. It really shows and you’ve built something that makes the platform feel fresh. Posting because I hope this one UX choice doesn’t unintentionally discourage people from joining in.