Forum Restructuring Update: Community Pages Live Now!

@CheeryMango

I'm all for change on most things. Some things can be challenging to accept at first, but things work out in the end. If they don't just try again. This new look looks user-friendly and pretty exciting. Doesn't seem like this will be a hard one to accept. Can't wait to try it out when it happens!

@Jenna

I totally agree! I find the forum difficult to use. To me, it feels either unorganized and overwhelming (on the dashboard) or insular (the forum itself). To use the forum, right now, we are kind of required to know the structure beforehand and drill down to where we want to get. I really look forward to the changes! And I hope everyone who uses the forum more than me will appreciate them as well. 💜

Thanks for posting the screen shot, as that was very informative as well. I'm excited for these changes and hope it encourages more users to use the forums in meaningful ways. Bravo for all the hard work that has gone into this project behind the scenes to improve the user experience here at 7 Cups.

@CheeryMango I can't wait! It will be much cleaner and clearer and user-friendly too! Thanks to all the team that worked on this ⭐️

Listening - One Step At A Time!

Very nice.

What the forum would benefit of since that's really hard: faster response time for the search engine and not breaking links to forum posts when they get moved from forum A to forum B.

@kindSoul10 I don't think the links get broken, even currently. They still function (previous/new links) even if posts are moved

Glen also mentioned here about a better effective search function!

@theriverissinging thanks for explaining. well I see broken links happening. So either threads explaining roles get deleted without updating the referers or they get moved around by duplicating the original thread and deleting the original after that.

E.g. this link is broken

https://www.7cups.com/forum/MentorMeetUp_173/ChatSupportarea_2068/AreyouanewMentororTeenStarThencomeandapplyforyourChatSupportbadge_246858/)

https://www.7cups.com/forum/MentorMeetUp_173/ChatSupportarea_2068/AreyouanewMentororTeenStarThencomeandapplyforyourChatSupportbadge_246858/

@kindSoul10 Those threads (originally written by me) were removed a long time ago, and are nothing to do with the restructuring, now the information is given out differently to all mentors and teen stars only, and as far as I am aware they should not appear anywhere anymore unless you have found them somewhere new? If you have pm me and I will get it sorted!

Thanks for being so vigilant as broken links are frustrating for us all.

Listening - One Step At A Time!

I see a minor problem:

Judging the screenshot the list of tags isn't sorted alphabetically. I think that's suboptimal. Tags should be sorted in alphabetical order to be easily used for selection. @7cupscommunity

@kindSoul10 it's alphabetical, in the screenshot as well

I take it back, they look sorted alphabetically. 😹

@CheeryMango

The "create a new thread" textbox at the top makes it very inviting to post. Encouraging members to post is top priority for us.

Seems more like a user-friendly dashboard, transparent, with all the kinds of content shown at the front. So easier to navigate and locate posts.

It looks fresh and pretty, which also encourages involvement (aesthetics also has its impact...)

Congratulations to you and your team!

Thank you for the update.

@cherrymango

Will there be a training to give our forum supporter leaders????

@magicalOcean594

Hi Magic! Aside from any support and training we will get, I offer you to PM me at any time about doing things with this interface. I have used similar systems before, so I am familiar with them.

@magicalOcean594 We are continuously looking closely at the sub-community leadership roles and we will make any adjustments and improvements necessary after the restructuring is complete. Then, hopefully soon, a Refresher Guide will be made available to all forum leaders.

It's definitely an exciting time!

Listening - One Step At A Time!

Did you say it’s only available on a desk top? I use my mobile a lot and wondering if can see the changes there. What about an iPad? When I went on it on my phone the layout looked different but don’t know if it was the same nee version.

@TreaureSeekers3 Hi, if you use a browser even on your mobile/other device you will be able to see the update.

I like the new idea aswell on the forums and making the site and friendly more welcoming place. Giving it colour and creativity is good. It’s not just one dull page.

@TreaureSeekers3 yay for color and creativity! 🌈

Not to be a buzzkill but I have to admit I groaned oh no lol

@mytwistedsoul Yeah me too i feel like I wont understand it til i can click and play around

@mytwistedsoul

Aww haha definitely not alone, Soul. Change (of any kind) is hard and hectic, specially when we've become used-to something already (with a lot of patience and trying and more patience lol), and it gets to "round 2 people, get ready again"~ a groan is more than understandable hehe, I feel that too. *hugs* ❤

@CheeryMango

These are so beautiful. A big thank you to the entire team that's working so hard to improve the forums!!! Love and respect ❤️

@CheeryMango Thanks I think you and the team did a great job of keeping benefits from the initial idea while minimizing losses of the good things we had before.

Some things left to be ironed out but way less of an issue compared to what I was initially concerned about!

@AffyAvo glad to hear that Affy - thanks for utilizing the feedback forum thread to share things too

So the new way, not able to see when people comments on a post to a thread ? Not good with tech or Como stuff, I know it is most likely me messing things up.. thanks again for helping and making this place for people :) sorry for silly questions, just my silly head not quite understanding why can read posts on things I started - posted.. cheers ☕️

Hey @Dogsaregreat44, no questions are silly, specially with anything new it is more than okay to feel confused and need some assistance to navigate around. Feel free to ask away!❤

@Dogsaregreat44 You can choose to see when people comment on a post to a thread.

Unfortunately, the way you do it is different in the app and in the website, and there is at least one bug affecting this in the website. Also it is different depending on whether you are posting to the thread yourself, or you are reading a thread made by someone else. If you need details, please let us know 1) are you using the app or the website, and 2) are you making your own thread or reading someone else's thread?

I don't think anyone knows why it has to be so complicated 🥴

Charlie