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title: How to use Discussion Forums
description: "## **Discussion Threads** - Open your Group – it will automatically begin on the “Discussions” tab - Click “New Discussion” to begin a new thread (see[forum guidelines](/forum-guidelines)) - Click the Title of a Thread to open up that particular discussion…"
url: "https://genekeys.com/docs/how-to-use-discussion-forums/"
updated: "2022-11-08"
category: "Groups, Forums, & Connections"
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# How to use Discussion Forums

## **Discussion Threads**

- Open your Group – it will automatically begin on the “Discussions” tab
- Click “New Discussion” to begin a new thread (see[forum guidelines](/forum-guidelines))
- Click the Title of a Thread to open up that particular discussion and read / reply
- Click **Subscribe** for **email notifications** of all posts from this forum or specific discussion thread
- Click the**"Favorite" button** to mark a thread as a discussion you would like to follow and get **Bell Notifications** on new replies
- Manage your Favorites & Subscriptions from your Profile Page --> Forums Tab

![](https://images.genekeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FavSub2-1024x737.jpg)

![](https://images.genekeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Favorite.jpg)

## **Replying to Discussion Threads**

- Once inside a particular discussion thread, click “Reply” to comment on the original post
- You can also create “nested threads” by commenting on another person’s comment.
- To reply to another comment, use the “three little dots” menu option and click “reply” to a specific comment
- Scroll down to read all responses on the current discussion thread

## **Can I edit or delete my Discussion Threads or Replies?**

You may **edit** your discussion thread or reply for up to 2 hours after you initially posted the response. To edit, click the “three little dots” icon next to your thread to open up more options, and select edit.

![](https://images.genekeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/edit-1024x361.jpg)

**At this time you cannot delete a reply or discussion thread.** Please be thoughtful and courteous with your use of the discussion forum system. If you feel any post needs to be deleted, please email support@genekeys.com with a direct URL to the post in question.