This workaround was for Buddypress 3.1.0 and in 3.2.0 this issue (bug) was fixed by BP developers. This means if you’re using BP 3.2.0 you’re group description should display correctly without having to modify any of the core BP files or through using a template override in your theme/child-theme.
I’ve upgraded my BP to 3.2.0 and removed my workaround and my group descriptions display perfectly.
I’ve searched through their tickets and this is being addressed and from what I can figure out doing a quick read through the fix should be released in 3.2.0.
The fixes for the defect follows a slightly different approach so it’s worth a read-through if you would like to attempt using a different method. I unfortunately haven’t got time to test for now, so I’m just mentioning the alternative for those interested.
@damon18 to be honest, I’m actually overriding the nouveau theme from inside my child theme, like you’d like to do. I just sort of simplified the solution initially shared on this post for everyone since not everyone edits their themes or creates custom child themes for their projects.
So yes you’ve got the right idea but the correct file location would be
