For online spaces whose main offering is discussion, shared knowledge and interaction among members with a common interest. This includes niche forums, professional association discussion spaces, Discord and Slack communities, and membership groups. Features may include topic-based conversations, member questions, shared resources and access to creator-led content.
Examples include a forum discussing photography equipment, a Slack group exchanging design resources, a Discord community supporting a technology publication and a paid membership group centred on a specialist newsletter. Choose this subcategory when the submitted website primarily provides access to an online discussion community.
A professional association’s main website belongs under Industry & Trade Bodies when formal membership and representation define the organisation, even if it also hosts a forum.
Charities and civic initiatives belong under Communities, Non-Profits & Networks when their mission is central. Software enabling others to create communities belongs under Software, Apps & Tech Tools.