Introduction
Moderation in the BuddyBoss Platform controls the visibility of posts, comments, and group activity based on member statuses. When a member is suspended or blocked, their activity is managed differently to maintain a respectful and organized community.
These moderation rules help balance user experience while safeguarding member privacy.
Activity Posts Visibility
| Activity Type | Suspended Members | Blocked Members |
| Posts in Main Activity Feed | Hidden from logged-in members | Hidden from logged-in members |
| Posts in Groups | Visible, but name appears as “Unknown Member” | Visible, but name appears as “Unknown Member” |
Comments Visibility
This applies to both activity comments and media comments but does not affect group posts or group media comments.
| Comment Type | Suspended Members | Blocked Members |
| On Own Posts | Visible, but replies are disabled | Visible, but replies are disabled |
| On Other Members’ Posts | Visible, but name appears as “Unknown Member” | Not visible to logged-in members |
| Member Name | Appears as “Unknown Member” | Appears as “Unknown Member” |
| Avatar | Defaults to BuddyBoss → Settings → Profile | Defaults to BuddyBoss → Settings → Profile |
| Profile Link | Disabled (clicking does nothing) | Disabled (clicking does nothing) |
| Comment Visibility for Member | Can still see their own comments | Can still see their own comments |
Administrator Access
- Admins can see the actual name of a suspended or blocked member.
- Clicking the member’s name redirects to their profile in WP Admin.
- If configured in the code, comments can be labeled as “Unknown Member” for enhanced privacy.
Groups Activity Posts
| Group Activity | Suspended Members | Blocked Members |
| Posts & Comments in Groups | Visible, but name appears as “Unknown Member” | Visible, but name appears as “Unknown Member” |
| Member Name Display | “Unknown Member” | “Unknown Member” |
| Avatar | Defaults to BuddyBoss → Settings → Profile | Defaults to BuddyBoss → Settings → Profile |
| Profile Link | Disabled (clicking does nothing) | Disabled (clicking does nothing) |
Special Case: Group Roles
- If a blocked member is not a group organizer or moderator, their name is displayed as “Unknown Member”, and their avatar defaults to the profile image set by the site’s admin.
- Profile links are removed to preserve anonymity.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Q: Why can’t I see posts from a suspended or blocked member in the main activity feed?
A: Posts from suspended or blocked members are hidden from the main activity feed to maintain community standards. However, they may still be visible within group activity feeds.
Q: Why am I redirected to WP Admin when clicking a suspended member’s name as an admin?
A: Admins have full visibility of member details. This redirection allows for efficient profile management.
Q: Why are comments displayed as “Unknown Member”?
A: This is a privacy measure that anonymizes suspended or blocked members while maintaining the continuity of conversation threads.
