comunaro

byJohan Tornell

Modern social CMS inspired by Lunarstorm/Playahead Create a modern, modular CMS that works as a social community platform inspired by old Swedish communities like Lunarstorm, Hamsterpaj, Playahead, and Qruiser—but updated for today. Core concepts User profiles Avatar, cover image, bio, location, interests Customizable profile layout/themes (especially for VIP users) Friends system: add/remove friends, friend lists, privacy settings Forum / Discussion boards Category → subforum → threads → posts (similar to phpBB/punBB/vBulletin) Rich text editor, mentions (@username), reactions/emojis Moderation tools: pin, lock, delete, move threads; user warnings/bans Guestbook Each profile has a guestbook wall Public messages, optionally “friends-only” Simple threading (replies) and notifications when someone writes Private messages 1-to-1 and small group conversations Inbox view with search, unread indicators Attachments: images, links, emojis Live chat (Lajv-style) Real-time chat window that can pop over the site Online status indicator for friends Typing indicator, read receipts Optional premium-only features (extra reactions, stickers, themes) Social features Groups Open groups (anyone can join) and private/invite-only groups Each group has: Mini-forum (threads + posts) Group wall/updates Optional group chat Roles: owner, admin, member; group-level moderation tools Events Users and groups can create events Fields: title, description, date/time, location (physical or online), cover image RSVP system: going/maybe/not going Event chat or wall for updates and comments Photos User photo albums Tagging users, captions, comments Privacy controls per album/photo (public, friends, custom lists) Marketplace (mini, like Facebook) Users can post listings: title, description, price, category, location, images Basic search and filters (category, price range, location) Contact via private messages Optional “trusted seller” badge for VIP or verified users VIP / Premium system VIP status Extra profile customization: advanced themes, fonts, colors, profile modules Special badges and icons next to username Extended storage (more photos, bigger groups, more marketplace listings) Extra Lajv/livechat features: stickers, reactions, custom sounds Monetization hooks Support for subscription plans (monthly/yearly) Ability to lock certain features or cosmetics behind VIP Technical & UX requirements Architecture Modular design: each feature (forum, chat, marketplace, events, groups) as separate modules/services API-first: REST or GraphQL for all core entities (users, posts, messages, groups, events, listings) Frontend Modern, responsive UI (desktop + mobile) Clean, slightly nostalgic visual style that nods to early-2000s communities but feels current Admin panel User management, bans, role assignment Site Manangement: Manage the whole site Content moderation (reports, flagged posts) Configuration of VIP tiers, feature toggles, and marketplace categories Focus on: A solid data model for users, profiles, friends, groups, events, marketplace, and messaging. Clear module boundaries so the CMS can be extended later. A UX that feels like “modern Lunarstorm/Playahead” with live social interaction at the center.