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# showDiscussion

## Parameters

show - open(true = default) or closes(false) the discussion sidebar. You don't have to worry if it is opend or closed before, but show will also refresh an open discussion.

## Example Usages

```javascript
app.showDiscussion(); //open the sidebar
```

```javascript
app.showDiscussion(true); //open the sidebar
```

```javascript
app.showDiscussion(false); //closes the sidebar
```

### Return Values

Function does not explicitly produce return value.