⚙️ Control your Feed Preferences - Fixes & Updates Coming Soon 🛠️
Similar Worlds has now for the first time since our launch 5 years ago, upgraded our Default Feed's algorithm, from being purely 100% Chronological, to now taking into account Both Content Relevancy and Time of Post.
[i](This is something we have been letting users know, for years, is planned and being worked on.)[/i]
We understand that after 5 years of being accustomed to one specific feed format, this change will be "Drastic" to most users, and can seem confusing and uncomfortable initially. We do apologize for that, and ask that you please bear with us.
However, we do believe, and have already begun to see, that many users are beginning to understand and get more comfortable with the recent changes.
We also understand that such a major cannot have a perfect initial release, as much tweaking and improvement needs to be done, as we test the performance and results of these changes, and listen to user feedback.
[sep]
As some users may have noticed, the "Customize Feed" options are currently unavailable, but are being worked on and will be Upgraded to offer more control, and compatibility with the new Feed Structure.
Certain amount of user feedback was needed (which has been helpful) to help us finalize what customization options will be offered, and how they will function.
[i]Some of the options that will be made available very soon:[/i]
[c=004A59][big]Customize Feed[/big][/c]
[b][u]Show more of:[/u][/b]
[b][i]Friends & Following:[/i][/b] 🔲 Everyone | 🔲 Mix | 🔲 My Friends & Following
[b][i]Subscribed Groups & Categories:[/i][/b] 🔲 All Groups | 🔲 Mix | 🔲 My Groups & Categories
[b][i]Comments in Feed:[/i][/b] 🔲 Less Comments | 🔲 Mix | 🔲 More Comments
[b][i]Post Order/Sorting by:[/i][/b] 🔲 Time Posted | 🔲 Mix | 🔲 Most Relevant
[sep]
[b][u]Additional important notes:[/u][/b]
• The New/Smart Feed changes does take some time to initially "Warm Up", to sort itself out. The Stability of these new feed changes should improve with time, and with your usage of the feed, and regular interactions with other users.
• Your "Own Posts" appearing in the Home Feed, will likely be returned soon.
• The new Feed changes are not "Random", but they are also not purely Chronological, as have been for the past 5 years. The feed now takes into account, Users and Groups you Follow and interact with, as well as the recency (time) of the content (Post/Comment).
• The more often you see a particular Post/Comment in your feed, the more it will slowly begin to "Drop" lower down the list of posts in that feed to you. This helps you to see more content you may not yet have seen, and less of the same, each time you visit the home feed.
• We will be continuing to improve and adjust these changes, based on user feedback and analysis.
• [b]Customize Feed[/b] (Control your Feed Preferences), will be returning very soon, as mentioned above.
[sep]
Thanks for reading, and for your feedback. Kind regards! [i][c=005E2F]- The SW Team[/c][/i]
This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »
Dear SW Staff: I believe you think you are doing the best by us, the SW members. And I think you think you are doing your best and I have no doubt this is ALL a lot of hard work, dedication and [u]you must have our best interests at heart[/u].
Here is the thing: A lot of us have some illness and it's EXTREMELY confusing and discombobulating when you do anything like !THIS!
I just simply can NOT keep track of this in my brain, my cptsd and fibromyalgia (ETC), it makes it very challenging, if not impossible. For real. It's impossible.
I loved SW before ALL your amalgamation and so on began. THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL SITE. Simple and comfy.
Now, I don't know what actually is going on. I Just know I am not using most of your features because I don't get them, I have no energy to 'learn' them nor do I want to. *I have a life outside of SW, and that's where MY energy is expended. In the real world.*
SW is supposed to be easy, fun, relaxing, enjoyable, silly, and caring and safe place. Maybe a little flirting if it's OK'd by both parties.
I just wish to god you'd STOP changing stuff ALL THE TIME, DEAR SW CREATORS.
It's too much for some of us members, I know I am not the only one who is super frustrated and feel UNheard totally. I want ALL of my groups back. I don't NEED this feed 'blah blah blah' (what you said).
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON it’s not really hard it’s just upside down while they complete the changes. I say we give them a chance. They do listen to us so maybe some of the features people have requested will be included. 👍
