Hello,
I would like to know how to add some text before the BBPress new topic box. Like here for example, it gives some instructions on what to include to help out the process of getting support. Here is an image from wordpress.org support showing the tips above the new topic form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_h6oU4LzDtlWXdyd1NXTU9NNHM/view?usp=sharing
Any ideas on how I can do it?

Thanks.

[@robkk Moderator 8 years, 9 months ago]

Use the hook <?php do_action( 'bbp_template_notices' ); ?> or even <?php do_action( 'bbp_theme_before_topic_form_notices' ); ?>

And here is an example for a custom notice. You can of course add a list, but you would need to style it with some CSS.

function rkk_add_notice_before_topic_form() {
    ?>
        <div class="bbp-template-notice important">
          <p>
             <strong>IMPORTANT!:</strong> Make sure to read our site's <a href="http://yoursite.com/discussion-policy"> discussion policy</a> before you post.
          </p>
        </div>
    <?php
 }
 add_action( 'bbp_theme_before_topic_form_notices', 'rkk_add_notice_before_topic_form' );

[@tech55541 Participant 8 years, 9 months ago]

Hello,
I did some customizing, here is the end result.

Code in functions.php

function rkk_add_notice_before_topic_form() {
?>
<div class="bbp-before-posting">
<p>
Before Posting
<br>
Please read these steps carefully, it helps staff and other members like you to have a nice and enjoyable time on our forum.
<br>
A: Please read the
<br>
<a href="http://yourtechadvisors.com/forum-rules">Forum Rules.</a>
<br>
B: Please explain your problem in detail so we can get a good understanding of your problem and how to help you.
<br>
C: If you need help with a TV, don't just write "I need help with a Samsung." Give us some more detail "I need help with a Samsung TV model L-55-22."
</p>
</div>
<?php
}
add_action( 'bbp_theme_before_topic_form_notices', 'rkk_add_notice_before_topic_form' );

CSS

.bbp-before-posting {
    background-color: blue;
    color: white;
    font-size: 16px;
}
.bbp-before-posting a {
    color: yellow;
}

Thanks.