1. I've noticed that the new way of posting secrets has actually received more comments. I think it's safe to ignore those who say "well, I'm not going to comment anymore." LOL
2. I guess I didn't understand your initial explanation of the new posting system. I thought you were going to post the secret (in image format, not just link) in it's own comment thread. Which means you wouldn't be posting any pictures in the post itself. That makes a lot more sense to me. It's easier to post on the secret's comment thread if the secret is just right there, you know? I wasn't going to say anything because it seems like that's a lot of work for you but the second time you tried this new system, you actually posted the link of the secret, so. Any interest in going one step further?
1. What do you mean there are more comments? As in comments to the daily post overall?
I think the reason posts are now receiving more comments is because instead of single comments addressing multiple secrets, there is a comment for each secret instead. For example, what would have originally been one post about three secrets would, under the new system, be three separate posts which would increase the overall post count.
Although, I think the quality of comments and discussions are better now. Instead of ten separate "IAWTC"s, we have "IAWTC too because..." And instead of having five different comments asking "where can I find that fanart/who is this guy?" you can cut it down to one and find the answer easier/faster too.
2. I think that would make loading that much longer and the scrolling would take forever too. There are enough complaints about that with the changes already made. It would either be like: a) having the secret posting happen twice b) And if you had only the threads and images (and not the initial list posting of secrets), it would take long to get from one secret to the next
Right now, just having the link doesn't take that long of a loading time, and it's there if you forget and want to check it out. You can just open it in a new window or tab.
1. omg You're right. Would you believe me if I said I was a little drunk when I posted that comment? No? Okay. lol I don't know what I was thinking. (I may actually be a little drunk now...)
2. If the secrets are posted in image form in the comments instead of being posted in the post... how does that make the post load slower? It's the same number of images being loaded.
Scrolling wouldn't take longer because it's the same amount of take that you'd already be scrolling in this system. Besides, even if it does take a couple more seconds longer, that "disadvantage" is outweighed by the convenience of remembering what post you wanted to comment on. For example, in the old style or even in this new style of posting, I always type out the numbers of the secrets I want to comment on in the URL or search bar in my browser. Then, when I'm done reading through the comments, I have to find each comment's thread via the number and then ctrl-F to find out what the secret was to comment on it again (because I usually end up commenting half a dozen). If the comment thread contained the image, you could just open open up the thread (not the whole post, for example, this (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomsecrets/262161.html?thread=124162577#t124162577) link, not this (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomsecrets/262161.html) link in a new thread for each secret you wanted to comment on. Honestly, I don't see how this is worse than what we have now. It's much better, imo.
"If the secrets are posted in image form in the comments instead of being posted in the post... how does that make the post load slower? It's the same number of images being loaded."
I meant that it would take longer to load for the first scenario I posted, where the images would be posted twice (one in the overall post and again in the threads). I just mentioned this way of doing things just to cover all bases.
In the second scenario I posted (the one you're advocating), it would take longer to scroll from one secret image to the next. I know some people don't care that much about the comments, they just want to see the overall secret post and leave (Crazy, but true!). Those people would have to scroll through the secret image and the accompanying thread comments before getting to the next secret, and that might even be on the next page. Well, that is if I'm understanding you right. You may be a little drunk, but I'm totally crazy sleep deprived, so if I don't make sense, sorry!
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1. I've noticed that the new way of posting secrets has actually received more comments. I think it's safe to ignore those who say "well, I'm not going to comment anymore." LOL
2. I guess I didn't understand your initial explanation of the new posting system. I thought you were going to post the secret (in image format, not just link) in it's own comment thread. Which means you wouldn't be posting any pictures in the post itself. That makes a lot more sense to me. It's easier to post on the secret's comment thread if the secret is just right there, you know? I wasn't going to say anything because it seems like that's a lot of work for you but the second time you tried this new system, you actually posted the link of the secret, so. Any interest in going one step further?
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(Anonymous) 2009-04-07 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)I think the reason posts are now receiving more comments is because instead of single comments addressing multiple secrets, there is a comment for each secret instead. For example, what would have originally been one post about three secrets would, under the new system, be three separate posts which would increase the overall post count.
Although, I think the quality of comments and discussions are better now. Instead of ten separate "IAWTC"s, we have "IAWTC too because..." And instead of having five different comments asking "where can I find that fanart/who is this guy?" you can cut it down to one and find the answer easier/faster too.
2. I think that would make loading that much longer and the scrolling would take forever too. There are enough complaints about that with the changes already made. It would either be like:
a) having the secret posting happen twice
b) And if you had only the threads and images (and not the initial list posting of secrets), it would take long to get from one secret to the next
Right now, just having the link doesn't take that long of a loading time, and it's there if you forget and want to check it out. You can just open it in a new window or tab.
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2. If the secrets are posted in image form in the comments instead of being posted in the post... how does that make the post load slower? It's the same number of images being loaded.
Scrolling wouldn't take longer because it's the same amount of take that you'd already be scrolling in this system. Besides, even if it does take a couple more seconds longer, that "disadvantage" is outweighed by the convenience of remembering what post you wanted to comment on. For example, in the old style or even in this new style of posting, I always type out the numbers of the secrets I want to comment on in the URL or search bar in my browser. Then, when I'm done reading through the comments, I have to find each comment's thread via the number and then ctrl-F to find out what the secret was to comment on it again (because I usually end up commenting half a dozen). If the comment thread contained the image, you could just open open up the thread (not the whole post, for example, this (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomsecrets/262161.html?thread=124162577#t124162577) link, not this (http://community.livejournal.com/fandomsecrets/262161.html) link in a new thread for each secret you wanted to comment on. Honestly, I don't see how this is worse than what we have now. It's much better, imo.
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(Anonymous) 2009-04-07 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)I meant that it would take longer to load for the first scenario I posted, where the images would be posted twice (one in the overall post and again in the threads). I just mentioned this way of doing things just to cover all bases.
In the second scenario I posted (the one you're advocating), it would take longer to scroll from one secret image to the next. I know some people don't care that much about the comments, they just want to see the overall secret post and leave (Crazy, but true!). Those people would have to scroll through the secret image and the accompanying thread comments before getting to the next secret, and that might even be on the next page. Well, that is if I'm understanding you right. You may be a little drunk, but I'm totally crazy sleep deprived, so if I don't make sense, sorry!