Listen "#25 - Threaded Discussions"
Episode Synopsis
SummaryThe conversation covers various topics including weather, website traffic, connecting authors and readers, book launches, and discussion design considerations. The conversation explores various aspects of comment functionality, including rich markup and the ability to link to other entities. It also discusses nested discussions, reply options, and the formatting of comments. The conversation then delves into the display of characters and the possibility of chatting with them using AI. It suggests the idea of sending letters to characters as a unique feature. The conversation concludes with a discussion on next steps, including gathering feedback from authors and considering design touch points.TakeawaysThe weather comparison between different locations and seasons.The increase in website traffic and the potential for growth.The importance of connecting authors and readers on the platform.The idea of book launches and providing exposure for authors.Considerations for nested discussions and comment features.Exploring options for titles and structure of updates.The possibility of adding images and other elements to replies. Consider implementing a standard comment type functionality that allows for rich markup and linking to other entities.Explore options for nested discussions and different reply mechanisms, such as opening an overlay or replying directly on the page.Take inspiration from platforms like Facebook and Reddit for formatting comments and making them inviting and easy to engage with.Consider implementing features that allow users to chat with characters and send letters to them, creating a personalized and immersive experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Weather03:16 Summer Weather Comparison06:06 Increase in Website Traffic10:45 Support and Growth15:57 Connecting Authors and Readers22:19 Balancing Author and Reader Interactions24:06 Combining Discussions and Author Pages29:31 Book Launches and Exposure35:05 Nested Discussions and Comment Features43:23 Design Considerations for Discussions49:13 Title and Structure of Updates50:10 Adding Images and Other Elements to Replies50:54 Comment Functionality and Rich Markup52:30 Nested Discussions and Reply Options53:19 Commenting on Feed Items54:52 Formatting and Examples from Facebook and Reddit55:15 Collapsing Comments56:52 Expanding and Contracting Comments57:21 Consistency in Displaying Characters58:45 Chatting with Characters and AI01:00:37 Sending Letters to Characters01:01:54 Next Steps: Authors and Feedback01:03:18 Iterations and Design Touch Points
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