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Proposed Features:
- Ability for Moderators to Edit Communities:
It would be incredibly useful if moderators could perform administrative tasks for the communities they manage directly from the Connect for Lemmy app. This could include:
- Editing community information (e.g., sidebar text, community rules, descriptions, etc.).
- Managing community settings (visibility, posting rules, allowed content types, etc.).
- Deleting or archiving a community if necessary.
Other third-party apps, such as Summit for Lemmy, have implemented similar functionality, and it would be great to see Connect for Lemmy adopt this feature as well. This would streamline the moderation process and eliminate the need to switch to a desktop or web browser for these administrative tasks, similar to when Reddit allowed Mods/users to manage their subreddits via the Reddit App.
- Ability to Create Communities from the App: Adding the ability for users to create new communities directly from the app would make Connect for Lemmy even more versatile. Many users rely heavily on mobile apps for their Lemmy experience, and this feature would make community-building a seamless experience for mobile-first users.
Benefits of These Features:
- Convenience: Moderators and admins can manage their communities on the go without the need for a desktop or browser.
- Efficiency: Reduces friction for users who often switch between the app and the web interface to perform administrative tasks.
- Feature Parity: Bringing these features to Connect for Lemmy ensures it stays competitive with other third-party apps like Summit for Lemmy.
Potential Implementation:
- The app could use the Lemmy API to perform these tasks, which should already support community moderation and creation functions.
- A section in the app’s interface dedicated to “Admin”, "Moderator Management",“Community Management”, etc. for moderators could house these features and ensure a smooth user experience.
I personally believe that adding these community management tools would take the app to the next level and enhance the experience for moderators and creators alike.