There was a suggestion that non character listed profiles won’t count towards your character count (in the stats). I really like that idea!Â
Feedback thread for the Front/Browse/Search page updates — the corresponding announcement and changelist is here!
🎯 Goals —
- Reduce congestion in the character trade listings and search pages that was previously caused by a bunch of ads/non-characters being submitted to the site
- Improve visibility on the top page for characters that are currently being pushed off by non-characters
- Make it easier to find what you’re looking for when searching for characters/codes/resources/services/etc
📋 Seeking feedback for —
- I wasn’t sure whether people would prefer having each character type separated out into a separate listing rather than everything just being types of character?
- I opted to just add an optional filter since this seems more flexible in terms of search and customization (people seem to just be creating everything as a “Character” profile currently anyway, and a lot of the features are going to be the same), but let me know if this doesn’t feel good, or if anyone has suggestions regarding how to better structure the listings.
- My original idea for the front page was to allow people to add an arbitrary number of blocks (eg. if you want to add a Popular Characters, Popular HTML/CSS, Popular Resources blocks separately), but the UI for the control panel started getting very long and confusing so I just scrapped the idea. I’ll probably be fiddling with this to see if there’s a way to do this that isn’t overwhelming for the average user.
- Character categories:
- These are currently “Character”, “HTML/CSS”, “Resource”, “Service/Ad” based on what we most commonly receive reports for, but this can be expanded or updated if we feel that this is missing anything or is too broad.
- General UI/UX feedback:
- If there’s anything confusing or if you have suggestions for how to improve any areas of the front/browse/search pages.
- Extra features:
- Are you someone who regularly uses the trade listings or front pages and feel like there are changes or extra features that could be added to make life easier for you?? Have ideas for how to help make the listings less frustrating and more accessible?? Let me know!!
- Performance issues:
- Is the site super laggy for you now??? If not site-wide, please do point out the specific pages that you’re having issues with.
- Anything else related!! If you have any feedback for an unrelated feature, it may be better to submit a HelpDesk ticket rather than replying to this specific thread.
If you’re uncomfortable leaving feedback in public, please don’t hesitate to open a ticket via the HelpDesk.Â
Thanks as always!
ScarletBloodmoon had a wee look at your profile, I'm confident you're fine :)
The profiles in question include things like your pricing info and whatnot, which makes them ads!
Additionally, speaking as a moderator of many different forums and communities, you've absolutely nothing to worry about irt being reported on the off chance you do infringe on a rule unintentionally.
Admin will first explain to you the rule you've broken and what you need to stop or change, and as long as you aren't willfully and repeatedly breaking the same rules you won't get banned. Bans are given to people who are actively malicious in their behavior and are a last resort!
As well, if someone were to report you and you hadnt broken any rules, then there would be no action taken against you! Reporting in and of itself is not a punitive action :)
I hope that eases some of your worries!
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Edit: I also wanted to say thank you so much admin for adding the new worlds browsing, it makes such a difference <3