Move a post but make it unread

[mr_scary]

Some posts are prepped in a work-in-progress category that others can still read and unleashed when ready. They are let out of their cage by moving them to another category. However, doing so makes them appear like an old, read post. Is there a way to make them appear like new posts that others would be interested in reading (other than copying and pasting into a new post)?

[omarfilip]

Yes - you can change the timestamp of any topic. Use the wrench on the right or below the post for topic admin actions.

[sam (Sam Saffron)]

other options are to use our scheduled post feature:

Use a Topic Timer to schedule a topic to be published in the future

Topic timers can be used to create a topic that can be scheduled to be published in the future at a later date. All timers can be used by staff (admin & moderators) as well as TL4 users Overview At a high level, these are steps to schedule a topic to be published in the future. Create a new topic and publish it to a private category Click the admin “wrench” icon next to the first post of the topic Select “Set Topic Timer…” Choose the publish time and select the category you would like it to a…

or use shared drafts:

Shared Drafts: Allow staff to collaborate on posts before publishing

I’ve recently merged a new feature into Discourse called Shared Drafts. The feature is meant for forums where staff members want to work on drafts together before publishing them. How to Enable Go into your site’s settings and designate a category as shared drafts category: [Screenshot 2023-07-17 at 7.29.25 PM] You can use the staff category that comes with Discourse to do this, or you can use a new category if you prefer. Make sure that the category is restricted to those who want to view a…

[mr_scary]

IIUC, I am to falsify the publication date of the post so that it becomes earlier than when the post was initially created?

[mr_scary]

I like the shared draft feature but it looks to be exclusive to the staff group.

[omarfilip]

You can set the date to be when you make the post public. Consider it an unpublished draft until then.

[mr_scary]

I’m going to try this. Thanks.

[mr_scary]

Didn’t work. The post shows up as if it’s been read. At least to me. To be clear, the post was in one category I moved it to another category and then changed the timestamp (to the current day).

[omarfilip]

@mr_scary

The post shows up as if it’s been read. At least to me.

It will show up as unread for anyone who hasn’t opened it - try it with a test user account.