Introduction
Effective moderation is essential for maintaining a safe and organized community.
This guide explains how BuddyBoss handles activities, comments, members, media, discussions, invites, private messages, and member management when a group member is suspended or blocked.
Moderation Rules
| Feature | Effect on Suspended and Blocked Members |
| Activity Feed | Posts and comments remain visible. Name appears as ‘Unknown Member’, avatar changes to default, and profile links are removed. |
| Admin View | Admins can see actual names and access profiles via WP Admin. |
| Group Organizer/Moderator View | If not an organizer/moderator, name appears as ‘Unknown Member’, avatar defaults, and profile link is removed. |
| Comments | Comments remain visible. Name appears as ‘Unknown Member’, and profile links are disabled. |
| Members Directory | Suspended members are hidden. Blocked members are visible but shown as ‘Unknown Member’ if not an organizer/moderator. |
| Media (Photos, Videos, Documents) | Media remains visible. Name appears as ‘Unknown Member’, and profile links are disabled. |
| Discussions & Replies | Remain visible. Name appears as ‘Unknown Member’, and profile links are removed. |
| Send Invites & Private Messages | Suspended and blocked members are not visible in invite or private message lists. |
| Manage Members | Suspended and blocked members are not visible on the Members Page or search results. |
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: Why do group posts or comments display as “Unknown Member”?
A: To protect identities, suspended or blocked members appear as ‘Unknown Member’.
Q: Why aren’t suspended members visible in the group members directory?
A: They are hidden from directories to maintain community safety.
