[TEMP CHECK] Update forum features

Title: [TEMP CHECK] Update forum features

Author: @EzR3aL

Date: 2025-07-24

Simple Summary

This proposal seeks to update the Aave governance forum with features natively provided by Discourse.

Motivation

The Aave governance forum hasn’t really changed since inception in 2020. Over time many new features have been introduced by Discourse which would allow the DAO to be more transparent, offer more flexibility and efficiency, best examples are AI tools like “Summarize” or lables and custom pfp flairs. These could help to identify trusted member within the DAO like Orbit-Delegates or several SP.Here are some examples that could be implemented:

As can be seen in the screenshot, we could add name tags to forum accounts and a small icon indicating that this user is a recognized delegate under the Orbit program/SP/etc.

Discourse also enabled some AI tools. In this case its a tool to summarize threads, including comments. Making it easier to follow conversations, or get a quick update on a bigger proposal within a short timeframe.

Specification

The idea is to identify different options Discourse is offering and implementing these, if they have a positive impact and can be implemented without disturbing the workflow within the DAO. I will be taking care of these changes and accordingly adjust tags, logos, etc.In order not to create a governance overflow, the idea is to create only this one proposal to get approval from the DAO to implement these changes in the background continously. The DAO will be informed about each change and the benefits of the implemented features upfront.EDIT: All changes only include free of charge features.

Disclaimer

I have not been compensated for creating this proposal.I am an eligible Orbit delegate.

Next Steps

Publication of TEMP CHECK to gather community & service providers feedback, and escalate to TEMP CHECK Snapshot.

If TEMP CHECK is approved, this thread will be updated continuously.

Copyright

Copyright and related rights waived via CC0