Where should one propose changes to the Forum?

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I would like to propose that new users to the Forum be limited to a set number of posts per day for their first month. I am not sure what the magical number would be (5? 10?), but this would be a Community discussion, and it is possible that the Community would be not in favor, however limiting posts might encourage new Forum users to read (and possibly find whatever info they might be seeking in the vast threads already here) and also familiarize themselves with the tone and tempo, as it can be quite hard to remedy a first impression that may be less favorable.

I see where one can request features for iNaturalist, but is there such a place for the Forum? (Is this it?)

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This is the right place. As always, thank you for avoiding references to specific users or recent examples.

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Of course.

I was thinking this could be part of the larger “need for better Onboarding” discussion that has been underway for some time.

Perhaps during this month, a daily FAQ type post could pop up for a new Forum user to read that might guide them to use some aspect of iNaturalist in a way that was beneficial to them, so they have a full window to the site but also guidance, like an Orientation. (They could earn Badges for reading these.)

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