Forum Platform

Overview

Modern forum platform schema similar to Reddit or Discourse. Features nested category organization, upvote/downvote system, moderation tools, user reputation, and achievement badges.

Key Design Decisions

• Nested Categories: Hierarchical organization of discussion topics
• Voting System: Upvotes and downvotes for content ranking
• Moderation Tools: Reports, warnings, bans, and content removal
• Reputation System: User reputation based on contributions

Tables

12 tables including forums, categories, threads, posts, votes, moderators, reports, badges, and user profiles. Designed for community-driven content moderation.