Discord glossary
Thread
A temporary side conversation branched from a message or channel.
Threads auto-archive after a period of inactivity. They keep side topics out of the main channel.
Related terms
- Forum channel
- A channel where every conversation is a titled post, good for questions, help, and suggestions.
- Channel
- A place inside a server for one kind of conversation: text, voice, forum, stage, or announcements.
- Stage channel
- A voice channel for talks and events, with speakers and a listening audience.