Home » Forum » Feedback and Suggestions »
Add a review section to each track

Add a review section to each track

MySounds posted on Jan 12, 2024 #1
MySounds
SUPPORTER
Posts: 310
Joined: Mar 19, 2022
Currently we have a comment section for each template which is mainly used for cheerleading (Not knocking it, I love reading that I tried my best (and failed :D ))

But how about adding another textbox underneath intended for review/tips and hints?

I know that the comment box could be and is sometimes used for that as well, but after reading 25 comments on how groovy/inspiring/cool/max wow factor....a track is, I would hesitate to add a "But why on earth didn`t you do the key change 2 bars later?" or "Please reduce the keys in bars 2 to 250 by 4db, that would greatly add to the listening pleasure".

Maybe a textbox dedicated to hints could lead to more advice without taking away the congratulatory bit in the comments box?

Just saying and wondering
+2
BB6 posted on Jan 12, 2024 #2
BB6
Member
Posts: 139
Joined: Aug 31, 2022
My thoughts: you might be right, it might lead to constructive critiques/reviews, but I'm imagining a bloated post that's hard to follow if comments are added to the review as well as comments as they are now (and that's probably very awkward technically). So, trying to keep it simple (which is an excellent maxim, imho) what is stopping YOU writing a review when you feel it's needed? I've written blunt comments that don't follow the pats-on-the-back and I admit it's a bit daunting. I feel like the odd one out. But hey, they probably thought about what I said, so I've done my bit and moved on. Disclaimer: I have no friends!
+1
Fender AV II 63 TELE RW RED TRANS
Fender AV II 63 TELE RW RED TRANS
Electric Guitar
2.249 €
iThis widget links to Thomann, our affiliate partner. We may receive a commission when you purchase a product there. Visit Shop
Dick posted on Jan 12, 2024 #3
Dick
SUPPORTER
Posts: 2940
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
I do like the idea a lot.
It may not be a good idea, as it would clutter the interface with one more tabbed box offering "compliments" vs "critical feedback",
but:
It might encourage people to offer critical remarks. We have the "isn't wikiloops comment culture a bit overly sweet?" discussion every second year, so, it is a point that has been touched by many many users.

Assume, you could choose whether the "criticism" tab should be available on your upload - if you enable it, you signal you are interested, if you are not really interested, just turn the thing off and get some nice compliments...?

I think I would deliberately not offer a reply function to critical comments. An "appreciated!" button would be nice, but we don't want discussion on feedback, or do we?

Keeping it simple is a good concept, but the awkward feeling you both describe is something problematic which is shared by many (including me) - so, a distinct invitation to put such comments right there in the designated tab actually is the simplest solution ;)

p.s.
I don't have no friends either :D
+2
MySounds posted on Jan 12, 2024 #4
MySounds
SUPPORTER
Posts: 310
Joined: Mar 19, 2022
To all those without friends:

Even a simple button "review/advice wanted" would do the job as I think this should be an opt-in feature and not a standard. (I mentioned in a mail to Shamika how wary I am when it comes to group dynamics and group behaviour and WL is the nicest community with the friendliest people around, but still...).
Replying to a review message: I think after a certain point any detailed back and forth could and should be done via personal mail, so losing the reply function at that point makes total sense.

Caveat: The idea is based on the assumption that feedback is actually wanted and that I`m not the only one who`d use this feature. Plus, I expect it`ll take a bit of time until we`ve reached a advice/criticism culture worthy of the usual respectful WL SOP.

Final note to BB6 and Dick: Stop crying, you all got tons of friends here.
+2
Dick posted on Jan 20, 2024 #5
Dick
SUPPORTER
Posts: 2940
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
MySounds wrote:
Even a simple button "review/advice wanted" would do the job as I think this should be an opt-in feature and not a standard.


I feel that is a good starting point, and also does not require giant interface changes.
One could simply display something alike to what you see in below screenshot on the tracks comment section (if desired).

I have taken the idea into the toDo-List on gitHub, it will happen eventually.
Dick attached the following image:


+2
les jam sessions en ligne wikiloops sont rendues possibles grâce au support amical de:
user profile image
Better than Facebook..All the people here are the greatest!! Join in on the addiction! This one is the best addiction you will find. Healthy too!
Fishinmissio

wikiloops uses Cookies and processes data in compliance with the GDPR,
as stated in our data privacy policy.