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Originally Posted by Coda
We don't have a double-posting rule. We have a triple-posting rule with exceptions. If the only thing blocking you from posting more often is the fact that you can't reply to your thread, then there's something else wrong.
Mention notifications are on the "someday" list. It's harder than it sounds. Not impossible, but pretty significant.
Reactions like what they have on Spacebattles / Sufficient Velocity (or, I suppose, on Discord) are something I've been pondering over for a while. I definitely wouldn't restrict it to just a Like button; I'd want several different types of rating (informative, funny, etc.). But that means that you can respond to a thread just by clicking a button, and that doesn't contribute anything to the conversation. People who would have left a post about how much they like something might instead just leave alike.
Social media style profile feeds are even more counterproductive -- we already HAVE something just like that: hangout threads.
That said, the double-aurum events are a good idea and we have a mechanism to do that already. Worth thinking about.
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1. I didn't mean to say anything bad about the double posting rule, I meant to say, we can't talk to ourselves, there need to be methods to create engagement from individual users, that don't require other members to engage with them within the limited timespan they are online in order to earn aurum. We need a method in the nature of starting threads, like Facebook status updates, where we can leave thoughts and images on a page that can spark discussion or allows engagement within people's own schedule's that is timeless and not limited to another users engagement, hangout or otherwise. If the engagements are solely community-based and there is no community available, you just lost that engagement for the day. Social media profile structure probably isn't the best idea. But it's structure of how it creates individual engagements with the user are what needs to be looked and evaluated on how they can be implemented organically with Trisphee.
Which is why I brought up the games forum, we need things people can throw a comment out there and put themselves on a pedestal for someone to engage with them. When the site first started, we removed the aurum amount to help curve tail them to other forums and threads. But now I think doing so removed an active engagement, and means to obtaining satisfaction of getting aurum for ___ item.
2. I'd imagine notifications or anything on that "someday" list is an undertaking. The idea is still a convenience factor that would help with inactivity with less engaged site vistors. Not sure what would be involved in the coding side of things. I feel similar code exists already on the site's current notifications systems.
3. I agree, for a forum, things such as giving someone a smiley face, frowny face, crying, love, and so on don't contribute to a discussion. But imaginary internet points like Reddit Karma (but without the option to downvote into the negatives), give someone more attention to what someone is saying, or resonation to a thread or post, and gives people a small obsession to obtain more. There doesn't have to be a value to it, just positive vibes.
4. Double aurum mechanic would require planning. Dropping one alongside an Anka egg release to generate excitement and rewarding to active people who are online during its release, or the day or week before it's removed from the shops to create urgency. Or "gifted' to certain threads or forums by Admins could also create a fun factor. The idea needs to be utilized where it's versatile but introduced as a concept in a larger way early on with a clear and strong message this will be events to look forward and plan to participate in.