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When to Use Reply/Reactions Only Mode in a Subspace

Reply/Reactions Only mode is best for subspaces where you want to share info—not open the floor to everyone.

Updated over 5 months ago

🧼 TL;DR:

  • Use reply/reactions only for focused or high-signal subspaces

  • Prevents off-topic posts or clutter

  • Ideal for updates, announcements, and policy sharing


What Is Reply/Reactions Only Mode?

This setting limits who can post in a subspace:

  • Admins/Moderators can still post

  • ✅ All members can reply and react

  • ❌ Members cannot start new posts

It’s the default setting when creating a subspace (unless you check “Allow any member to message”).


Best Use Cases for Reply-Only Mode

Use this setting when you want to control the flow of information or avoid noisy back-and-forths.

🔔 Announcements & Alerts

Use for company-wide or HQ-to-field updates that don’t need open discussion.

📋 Policies & SOPs

Great for sharing procedures where feedback can happen via replies, but you don’t want new posts crowding the space.

📅 Weekly or Monthly Updates

Keeps a clean timeline of recurring posts—like reports, reminders, or recap messages.

🛑 Compliance or Audit Trails

Use when you need a consistent, documented space with minimal disruption or noise.


When Not to Use This Setting

If the subspace is meant for team collaboration, daily workflows, or open feedback, keep posting enabled.


💡 Pro Tip:

Want both structure and flexibility?
Keep one subspace reply-only for official updates, and another open for questions, discussions, or feedback.

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