From 681467260dfc1cca02c116f9cb8b25a05d1ca18c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: lichenblankie <lichenblankie@derickphan.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2026 00:55:34 +0000
Subject: [PATCH] forum README: auto-discovery note

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 README.md | 3 ++-
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 ### How it works
 
 - Threads and posts are stored in `~/.tinyweb/forum.db` (separate from your search index)
-- Instances sync forum content over Reticulum every 5 minutes
+- Instances are discovered automatically via mesh announces — no manual setup needed
+- Content syncs between all discovered instances every 5 minutes
 - Authors are identified by a short pseudonymous identity hash (no accounts, no sign-up)
 - Moderation is local: block authors, mute threads, keyword filters, and gossip block lists with peers