# Discourse Meta: More flexible category-level topic and reply approvals

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- Original source: https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-flexible-category-level-topic-and-reply-approvals/401132
- Domain: meta.discourse.org
- Latest check: 2026-05-30
- Channels: Community, Operations, Support

## Cited GrowthDex tactics

- [Discourse category approval rules by trust group](/growth-ideas/discourse-category-approval-rules-by-trust-group/) - Require approval only for the risky cohort in a category, instead of forcing every topic and reply through the same moderation gate.

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