Is there any way to restrict posting in a topic to members of a group, but allow all users to read the topic?

[maiki]

@orangeandblack5

We’re really hoping for the ability to restrict replies (and likes, actually) on a per-topic basis.

You might want to archive those topics.

Understanding closed, unlisted, and archived topics

This guide explains the differences between Closed, Unlisted, and Archived topics in Discourse, including their characteristics and use cases. Required user level: All users Discourse offers various ways to manage topics, including closing, unlisting, and archiving. Each of these options serves a different purpose and has specific effects on how topics are displayed and interacted with. This guide will explain the differences between these three states and th…