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silwritersguildEarly in the discussion of rebuilding the SWG website, when I was seeking feedback on features that members and guests would like to see added to the new site, one proposed feature was to offer authors and creators the option to specify the type of feedback they would like to receive from readers and viewers. Recognizing that commenting has decreased in recent years, this is an idea that has been discussed more widely in the fandom as a means to increase the comments left on a fanwork. (See, for example, the tumblr longlivefeedback.) As a result, we have decided to add this feature to the new site.
How it will work: When adding a new fanwork to the site, creators will have the option of selecting the feedback they would like to receive from a list with checkboxes. As always, creators will have the option of providing additional information or clarification in the notes on the fanwork. (The new site will have the same options for notes available as the current site: story notes [covers the entire fanwork], chapter notes [appears at the top of a chapter and in the table of contents], and end notes [appears at the end of the chapter and nearest the comment field].)
When the fanwork is displayed, the creator's preferences will appear above the comment form. Here is an example screencap:
[Click the image for full-size.]
(Please note that the site is in very rough draft form as far as its appearance. I am not ready for feedback on how the site looks.)
Some caveats: As noted above, entering comment preferences is not required. This section of the comment form will be simply left off the display if the creator chooses not to enter comment preferences.
Creators can change their comment preferences at any time.
Furthermore, on the new site, creators will have the ability to turn off comments entirely.
Finally, the new Site Etiquette/Terms of Service that was approved by the SWG membership earlier this year will only allow concrit on fanworks where the creator has requested it. This field facilitates enforcing that expectation.
My questions for you: Right now, I am looking for input on what options to include on the list of comment preferences. Based on a discussion of this issue in the #town-hall of the SWG's Discord server, the following three options were proposed:
Please note that the wording of the options is not necessarily finalized. I'd like to focus less on wordsmithing what has already been proposed than getting feedback on whether these options meet the needs of our members and guests. Are these options adequate enough? Would you add any? Take any of these away?
As always, feedback is welcome in a comment on this post. If you prefer to communicate with the moderators privately, we can be reached at [email protected].
longlivefeedback.) As a result, we have decided to add this feature to the new site.How it will work: When adding a new fanwork to the site, creators will have the option of selecting the feedback they would like to receive from a list with checkboxes. As always, creators will have the option of providing additional information or clarification in the notes on the fanwork. (The new site will have the same options for notes available as the current site: story notes [covers the entire fanwork], chapter notes [appears at the top of a chapter and in the table of contents], and end notes [appears at the end of the chapter and nearest the comment field].)
When the fanwork is displayed, the creator's preferences will appear above the comment form. Here is an example screencap:
[Click the image for full-size.]
(Please note that the site is in very rough draft form as far as its appearance. I am not ready for feedback on how the site looks.)
Some caveats: As noted above, entering comment preferences is not required. This section of the comment form will be simply left off the display if the creator chooses not to enter comment preferences.
Creators can change their comment preferences at any time.
Furthermore, on the new site, creators will have the ability to turn off comments entirely.
Finally, the new Site Etiquette/Terms of Service that was approved by the SWG membership earlier this year will only allow concrit on fanworks where the creator has requested it. This field facilitates enforcing that expectation.
My questions for you: Right now, I am looking for input on what options to include on the list of comment preferences. Based on a discussion of this issue in the #town-hall of the SWG's Discord server, the following three options were proposed:
- I'd like to hear what you enjoyed about my fanwork.
- If you notice a typo or other small error, please let me know.
- I'm open to constructive criticism on this fanwork.
Please note that the wording of the options is not necessarily finalized. I'd like to focus less on wordsmithing what has already been proposed than getting feedback on whether these options meet the needs of our members and guests. Are these options adequate enough? Would you add any? Take any of these away?
As always, feedback is welcome in a comment on this post. If you prefer to communicate with the moderators privately, we can be reached at [email protected].
