Hi. I want to insert images (banner) between the topic answers.
How do I start? Where can I open my theme files, and in what file do I insert a code/link to a image?
Thanks.
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In a discussion titled āI want to insert images (banner) between the topic answers. How do I start?ā in the Dev category, tullsman asks how to insert banner images between topic replies, seeking guidance on editing theme files. Lhc_fl suggests using the post-bottom plugin outlet connector and links to documentation and a theme component for locating outlets. tullsman expresses frustration, feeling that Discourse should warn users that developer knowledge is required for such customizations, and jokes about users building forums for free. Lhc_fl clarifies the request and reiterates that advanced customizations require programming. Canapin reassures that developer knowledge is not needed to use Discourse, only to customize it, and explains that many customizations are open source and free to use, especially for self-hosted forums, while hosted plans have limitations. tullsman admits misunderstanding Discourse as a commercial forum provider. Canapin offers continued support. Finally, Don recommends the Discourse Ad Plugin, which allows placing banners between posts via its House Ads section. The thread highlights the distinction between using Discourse out-of-the-box and customizing it, with helpful resources and clarifications offered to the newcomer.
Do you mean inserting images between posts? If so, you should consider plugin outlet connector. The post-bottom outlet is probably what you want.
This is the explanation topic about it.
To find the locations of plugin outlet connectors there is a theme component
Iām sorry, I didnāt understood anything. I created an account on this platform to test and see if I can create an online forum for a few companies. This company āDiscourseā should advice the visitors before we create an account that for using a forum here it is necessary developer knowledges.
So youāre saying that I need to program in HTML or whatever language it is, only to put image/banner container between the answers in a topic? And that the users are building and expanding the forum for a company for free? 
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Sorry, I may not have understood correctly what you mean by between the answers. Can you explain it with pictures?
Discourse is an open source forum project. I think when you need to add something highly customized, you may have to have some programming knowledge.
Hi and welcome, tullsman 
There is no necessary developer knowledge to use Discourse. There is to develop customizations.
As @Lhc_fl said, Discourse is open source.
But also, most of the customizations (Customization > Theme, Customization > Theme component, Customization > Plugin), including the official ones, are also open source. People usually create customizations for their own needs, or find someone to develop it for them (via Marketplace, for example).
Many customizations are available for free in Discourse, and any admin who self-hosts their forum can use them.
If you are hosted by Discourse, using one of their plans, there are limitations that are described here: Discourse pricing | Discourse - Civilized Discussion
A ok, I thought it was a normal company selling online forums
No problem, feel free to ask if you have any question, weāre happy to help.
Hello 
You can use Discourse Advertising Plugin (Ads), House Ads section. In this plugin you can choose from some places where you want to the banners, like between posts. 