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📃 Simple Blog Post Feature (Feedback) 📥

Hello all! 🙂

We have seen many requests over time from users, for SimilarWorlds to a have [b]"Blog" feature[/b].

While brainstorming, an idea came to mind of how we might be able to accomplish a "Basic" yet adequate and useful form of a Blog feature, without making too many drastic changes away from the current Posts feature.


Currently, Posts follow this structure,
where [b]Comments and Replies can be made by any user[/b] who has access to that post:

[quote][big]Post[/big] (OP - Original Poster)
- [b]Comment[/b]
-- Reply (Nested Comments)
-- Reply

- [b]Comment[/b]
-- Reply
-- Reply
[/quote]

This format is great for generating lots of activity between commenters and instant feedback, where each Top-Level Comment can have its on Mini-Thread.


[sep]


We are considering the idea of allowing another post type, known as "Blog Posts", where the permissions structure within the entire thread slightly changes.

In the case of our [b]Blogs[/b],
where other users would previously be able to [b]"Top-Level Comment",
that feature will only be reserved for the owner of the post[/b] (Original Poster).

Other users will be able to Reply (Nested) to the Comments / Updates of OP user.

[quote][big]Blog Post[/big] (OP - Original Poster)
- [b]Update / Comment[/b] (OP)
-- Reply (Other Users, or OP)
-- Reply

- [b]Update / Comment[/b] (OP)
-- Reply
-- Reply
[/quote]

Here is a quick structural draft of the general idea:

[big]Post vs Blog Post:[/big]



The Blog Post format can be especially useful for those who would like to post more lengthy content, either as segments or updates, all contained in one thread, instead of having to create an entirely new post each time.

This can be great for: Blogs / Vlogs, Journals, Stories, Status Updates, sharing Creative Works, Quizzes/Games, and more!


Please feel free to let us know what you think about this idea
(which is currently just a draft idea, and not yet confirmed for development).

Kind regards!
AnonymousJSS · 22-25, F
Doomflower · 36-40, M
Does this mean you're almost done consolidating groups? 👉👈
RosaMarie · 41-45, F
@Doomflower Seriously, it's not making the site better and many of the consolidations aren't bringing together groups that are really that similar.
Doomflower · 36-40, M
@RosaMarie I know! Like, fix the problems you have! Don't add more complexity. Yeesh.
RosaMarie · 41-45, F
@Doomflower I was in a group about supporting the legalization of weed. Now it's just all one cannabis group. No distinction if you support it, grow it, smoke it. It's like that with a lot of the group consolidations.
JestAJester · 31-35, M
I'm down for that. Though i wish you guys would bring back the story section
YMITheWayIM · 46-50, M
Thanks and appreciations.

Can I please not get notified for the consolidated groups?
SW-User
Hi Andrew, this is a splendid idea. 👍 And the format you suggest is great.
Thank you.

Also, SW mini games please, and gift me a ton of SW coins, thank you.
SW-User
@SW-User teachers pet 🙄
SW-User
@SW-User One can certainly hope for a surprise gift of SW coins. Hope is everything! 😅
SW-User
@SW-User if ya don’t ask ya don’t get buddy
Longpatrol · 31-35, M
People have been asking for blogs? I use this place more like tumblr, random stuff that I hope interests people 🤷‍♂️
Chickie · F
@Longpatrol yeah, long time users have been asking for it but I'm not sure if they're active here anymore lol.
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@Chickie I'm one of those users who asked for it. Still active and actually using it for blogging: https://similarworlds.com/ninalanyon/collections?cid=512
Chickie · F
I don't understand what "update post" means.
bookerdana · M
@Spoiledbrat Same it sounds like the blogs won't be separate but one mass of blogs and updates...🤷‍♀️
SW-User
@Spoiledbrat You may think of it as a traditional diary book. It is one book but different updates daily, or weekly etc.
The blog they propose will the that diary, and people can reply to each update you make in it.
You can also open a new diary (blog) at any time of course.
bookerdana · M
@bookerdana https://similarworlds.com/social/sw-suggestions/3786896-I-am-starting-the-SW-BLOG-movement-LOOKING-FOR-A
DarkSideoftheMoon · 31-35, F
I think thats a great idea. Some users would benefit from that feature
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It might mean someone actually reads my blog!
Like it.
ShadowSister · 46-50, F
I don't know if it's a feature I would use. it's hard to get a feel from the description. But I am all for anything that makes it easier to post longer-form content.
ShadowSister · 46-50, F
@Yulianna I usually ignore my messages if I am drafting a post. Some people get irritated by that because they see I am online. But too bad, my time is my own. I never assume others owe me a response when I message them, and I don't owe them a response either. PMs are an asynchronous medium, so I get to them when I get to them.

Hmm. This might be worthy of a post actually. I think there may be a conversation to be had here.

@ninalanyon When I do write with another application, I will usually paste into Notepad and then re-copy/paste from Notepad. That strips off all the additional code that Word automatically inserts, and you are left with just clean text. That usually clears up my editing issues.
ShadowSister · 46-50, F
Here's what I just wrote up, as I ignored the PMs that came in:
https://similarworlds.com/social/private-messages/4365093-You-Dont-Owe-Me-a-Response
Yulianna · 22-25, F
@ShadowSister yes, good idea about Notepad 🙂

i like to deal with most pms as they come into my inbox, as i can be in conversations with friends.
bookerdana · M
A BLOG is a post and the ones who want it want to write longer pieces or fiction that will not go in with the regular gifs memes etc...this is long overdue for many ..I hope the blog won't be one blog with updates but different entries for the genre and the ability to mark it "Friends only" or even pprivate
Yulianna · 22-25, F
🇺🇦🌻🇺🇦 love it! i think...

this could be used for stories, diaries, longer reports with daily updates.

sounds good to me... anyone see a downside?

🙂
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@Yulianna You can use the existing post type for blogging, I do.
@Yulianna I have a blog..nobody reads it but it is there!
No downside
Yulianna · 22-25, F
@TheSirfurryanimalWales no readers = no downside 🤔

interesting...
LunarOrbit · 56-60, M
@Andrew can we have the option to make it commentless?
Sometimes people just want to be a Nancy and tell their story.
Jeffrey53 · 51-55, M
@LunarOrbit I think there is
4meAndyou · F
I love the idea that this can be used for stories. I used to write stories on EP.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
Yes!!! I have missed having a blog feature. 🙏🏻
SW-User
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
Can you create The John Olinger Group Page
Longpatrol · 31-35, M
@JohnOinger the whole site is yours bro

Remember you're co-admin
DeluxedEdition · 26-30, F
Yayyyyyyy I love this
I rather like this idea.
Magenta · F
I'm not sure I fully understand how this would work. I've wanted the story section back (or a separate blog category) for a long time. But now I rarely write or share.

Thank you, Andrew.
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Classified · M
How are you going to make sure that the updates by the OP are noted in the feed?
Classified · M
@HootyTheNightOwl Did you get an answer?
@Classified Nee... 🤨☹️
Classified · M
It sounds like a good idea i will wait and see , the post are nice but i think a blog i can write in like a journal entry would be lovely for categories not yet made .
Yulianna · 22-25, F
🌻🇺🇦🌻 is there any update on this?
@Yulianna No...😀
I must do one.
Andrew · Admin
@Yulianna

We are still very much interested in having this Blog feature developed,
we've just had a lot of backlog of other development tasks still pending,
but we will be trying to develop and release these improvements as soon as we are able to.

With some tweaks to the original idea (to fix potential issues), we do strongly believe that we will have this feature available in the near future.
Yulianna · 22-25, F
@Andrew thank you.
SW-User
To me your page in essence is your blog so I don't get it.
TexChik · F
I remember EP had something similar. I enjoyed using it. Thanks 😉
Fluffybull · F
Don't know don't care. More stuff that doesn't help I suspect 🙄
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
That's really good man, nice job and thanks 👍
Budwick · 70-79, M
Sounds pretty good!

Thanks for your ingenuity.
Bruja · F
I just hope it can be without comments.
BackyardShaman · 61-69, M
Sounds like a great feature to me.
SW-User
I am all for this idea, thanks Andrew
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
How will the update be distinguished from a reply?

Could possibly see using this on some of my help files, yet it depends on how the OP's updates are distinguished.

Things have changed so much that I haven't bothered updating most of my [SW PSI] Posts.
FoolishLuna · 56-60, F
TMI for this old girl🤷‍♀️
Vancityman · M
Sounds great.
I'm a bit concerned about how the new updates will be promoted in this case???

Would it work in the same way as existing posts... or would it be more of a "members only" thread like our pedo threads???
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
Not necessary. What I want is to be able to create and update blog entries offline.

Edit: and I want to be able to add tags, groups are useless.
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
@Andrew Make Sure You Create A,Funny Videos Content & A,Live Chat Content But Only On The SW Mobile App
Reject · 26-30, M
Maybe just fix the problems on this site before adding more features.
Jeffrey53 · 51-55, M
Do you have to take post away to make blog post section? Why not have both
Redstar · 36-40, M
So people can only reply to an update of a blog post but not the initial post?
WandererTony · 56-60, M
Its a good idea. Do it. But only a small section might gain from it.
JohnOinger · 41-45, M
Can You Bring More Hot Female Members On Here
ShadowSister · 46-50, F
@JohnOinger Now watch as Andrew creates several new hot female alts 😂
GeorgeTBH · 31-35, M
i will wait for some kind of summary in the comments
everyone whining about new changes in 5-4-3-2
Massageman · 70-79, M
Looks good to me.
AuRevoir · 36-40, M
That’s interesting.. 🤔
SW-User
SW-User
I'm not sure what this means tbh
SW-User
@SW-User Like this, as Andrew put up there. And you're welcome 💜

SW-User
@SW-User I think I was hlf asleep reading that this morning 😂
SW-User
@SW-User All good, i am glad i was able to help. But, you will be sent the bill in the mail. Nothing is free bruh!
FeetAreFantastic · 41-45, M
I'm not sure what the difference is honestly. I can use posts as blogs just as well.
The only difference seems to be that in a blog people can't directly comment?
And why would we not want people to directly comment?
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@Fluffybull Perhaps I've just been lucky, it hasn't been a big problem for me.
FeetAreFantastic · 41-45, M
@Fluffybull if you don't want comments, then why even post anything on a public forum?
ninalanyon · 61-69, T
@FeetAreFantastic It's only the unpleasant comments that she doesn't want. I don't want them either. People who behave well are welcome to comment on my posts and probably @Fluffybull's too.
yah yah yah. More stuff to segregate users rather than enhancing the chat experience.

Here's how you fix shit...

1. Go to archive.org
2. put in experienceproject.com
3. Replicate that.

cos this is shite compared. No offence and all, but whoever dreamed this up doesn't have a clue what EP was about.

 
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