1️⃣ ✅ Group Consolidation Stage 1 | 👍 ❤️ Moods (Post Types) 😡 ☹️ | SW Group & Category Re-Structuring
[b]Hello everyone![/b] 🙂 By now, many of you would have likely noticed a new feature that was recently released on Similar Worlds, referred to as: [big]"Moods" [i][c=#666666](Post Types)[/c][/i][/big]
[b]Think of "Moods"... as an Improvement and Replacement, to the much requested return of: [c=#800000]"[u]Stories & Questions[/u]"[/c].[/b] [i](I'll explain this more, below. ⏬)[/i]
[b]This feature is only a First, but Major step, in completing a major improvement to SW which we have been discussing for [u]well over 2 years now...[/u][/b]
The core "Project" to which our new "Moods" feature belongs to, is the larger [b]Group & Category Re-Structuring of Similar Worlds[/b], more commonly referred to as [c=#800000][b]"Group Consolidation"[/b][/c].
[quote] [big][c=#800000][u]Previous Related Announcements:[/u][/c][/big]
[b]🔄 SW Group & Category Re-Structuring (Feedback Appreciated)[/b] https://similarworlds.com/100-Admin-Announcements/2149687
[b]↔️ How would you Categorize All Groups and Posts on SW? 🔃[/b] https://similarworlds.com/100-Admin-Announcements/3614866
[b]Clarification on Group & Post Changes[/b] https://similarworlds.com/100-Admin-Announcements/3432517
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While the new Moods feature, was not outlined in the previous discussion regarding Group Consolidation, it became clear to us over time, that such a feature may be necessary to provide the best overall experience to users, on Similar Worlds.
[quote][b]Think of "Moods"... as an Improvement and Replacement, for the much requested return of: [c=#800000]"[u]Stories & Questions[/u]"[/c].[/b][/quote]
We have definitely been listening to your feedback and concerns, and one particular issue that was often expressed, is the removal of the "Stories & Questions" sections, which previously existed on SW.
From what we understand and have observed, one of the main ways Stories & Questions were utilized, was as a separation between "Post Types".
[c=#800055]On the [b]feed of "Stories"[/b], there appeared to be more often: [u]Well written stories, experiences, discussion of issues, seeking of advice, etc...[/u][/c]
[c=#003BB2]On the [b]feed of "Questions"[/b], there appeared to be more often: [u]Fun, relaxed posts, jokes, games, controversial topics, etc...[/u][/c]
We do realize, that the [b]removal of Stories & Questions[/b] some time ago (with good intention, and some necessity)... did create some form of [b]"Disorganization" between user posts[/b], leading to dissatisfaction. ([b]We do apologize for that.[/b])
Where some users, much preferred the type of posts presented in the "Stories Feed", while other users, much preferred the posts which appeared in the "Questions Feed".
([b]Varying Audiences, with lack of Segmentation.[/b])
After much consideration of what options we have available, while maintaining compatibility with the final form and completion of Group Consolidation...
We came to the idea of providing "Post Types", which is now named as "Moods" in our latest release.
[b]We do believe and hope, that this new way of categorizing posts by Mood or Emotive Type, will greatly help users in being able to see more of the type of posts they prefer, on Similar Worlds.[/b]
[c=#800000][b]Please note, that we will "Very Soon" include links to the various "Mood Feeds" in much more accessible places.[/b]
As well, the Mood of each post, will be soon directly visible from feeds.[/c] (right now, they are only visible within (opening) the post)
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For your convenience (until properly integrated to the site, which should be soon), [b]here are direct links to the various feeds of posts, for each of the newly released SW Moods (Post Types):[/b]
[quote] [c=#800055]On the [b]feed of "Stories"[/b], there appeared to be more often: [u]Well written stories, experiences, discussion of issues, seeking of advice, etc...[/u][/c]
[c=#003BB2]On the [b]feed of "Questions"[/b], there appeared to be more often: [u]Fun, relaxed posts, jokes, games, controversial topics, etc...[/u][/c]
@Andrew yeah that still doesn't track. How are we supposed to instinctively know? Maybe I post sad poetry under "sad" instead of creative? D'ya see the problem? It worsens the scattering.
@Andrew That really doesn't help anything. Some stories that were written are actually titled with a question. Some questions are fun; some stories are fun. All can be creative. Everything can fit in every category. There will be a hodge-podge everywhere, just like there is now.
@Viper agreed that it could be something we don't understand but that doesn't really excuse the poor communication on this change or the poor explanation of how it will be useful.
It isn't like I don't appreciate other improvements. I'm just beyond annoyed that there are now at minimum three boxes to tick before I can post anything.
I personally never really cared to sort the posts. I like the chaos and mute the users who's posts bother me.
