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Choosing Your Post Type

Every post on Rippl fits into a specific category to keep the community feed organized and helpful. Discover how to properly label your posts to connect with the right audience.

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Standard Community Posts

These core post types represent the heartbeat of the Rippl community. Select the tag that best describes the intention of your message:

RandomGeneral thoughts, casual updates, or lifestyle moments.
AskPose a question to your neighbors or the broader community.
AlertImportant neighborhood warnings, traffic updates, or safety notices.
NewsLocal headlines, community updates, and current events.
ThoughtOpinions, reflections, and deep dives on various topics.
CelebrateShare victories, anniversaries, and joyful moments.
EventPromote local gatherings, meetups, parties, or concerts.
Found / LostReport missing pets/items, or list items you've recovered.
HelpReach out to the community for assistance or volunteer your time.
ServiceOffer a local service (e.g., tutoring, plumbing) or request one.
FreeGiving away items at no cost to members of the community.
[IMAGE: The Post Creation drawer showing the selection grid for Random, Ask, Alert, etc.]
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Interactive Commerce Posts

For classified listings and real estate, Rippl uses specialized tags: Sell, Buy, and Rent. These post types come with powerful built-in Direct Messaging (DM) features to facilitate secure exchanges.

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    Direct Messaging: Only these specific post types have a "Send DM" option. If a neighbor answers your listing, they can send a secure message inquiring about the item or property.
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    Message Requests: As the post owner, you have total control. You can review incoming requests and choose to either Accept or Reject the DM before starting a chat.
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    Closing Lists: Once an item is sold or a property is rented, you can mark the post as "Closed". A visible "Closed" tag will appear on the post, and no further DMs can be sent.
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Accessing Your Chats

Keeping track of your inquiries and negotiations is easy. To view your previous or ongoing conversations, navigate to the Left Navigation Menu (the main sidebar of the app) and click on Messages.

Inside the Messages hub, you'll find all your accepted chats and pending requests related to your commerce posts.

[IMAGE: The Messages Hub showing upcoming and ongoing chats]

Need more help?

If you have issues managing your DMs or selecting the correct post type, reach out to us at [email protected].

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