A problem I could see with that would be a sort of information overload. Say I'm a programmer, but I only work in Java and C++? Wouldn't subscribing to /t/programming mean I also end up seeing all the content from /t/python and /t/django as well, even though they're irrelevant to my interests? I
Yes but you could pick how much of them you want to see. By default, I would go with some of the first level tribes (so some Python in your Programming) and none of the second level (so no Django). But you could vary how much you want to see of all of that.
I know you said readers could tailor it, but I'm not really sure what you're imagining that's significantly different from the multi-posting. One nice modifier that's already in place is that snaps move up in their respective tribes based on how many votes they get in that tribe, not in total.
The problem I see with multiposting to fix that is that some subtribes would be barely visible while they should be and some would just be too heavyweight. Therefore, some tuning would be left to the user while if you multipost it's one size fits all.
It's a cool idea, but the idea as it is sounds really complicated both to implement and to use.
A lightweight idea to start could be to name « sister tribes » which would contribute to make things more discoverable.
A lightweight idea to start could be to name « sister tribes » which would contribute to make things more discoverable.
That's true – for readers, a mention in the sidebar/description might suffice, but it'd be nice to have a (more accurate) way to find potentially-related tribes when you're posting something, too. Hopefully that will improve on its own as Snapzu adjusts to the huge new influx of users.
Just curious, how do you browse right now? I'm really enjoying using the "tribe feed," which shows me everything from the tribes I've joined in chronological order (newest first).
That's true – for readers, a mention in the sidebar/description might suffice, but it'd be nice to have a (more accurate) way to find potentially-related tribes when you're posting something, too.
Making it official means it's machine readable and that brings lots of interesting possibilities. :)
Hopefully that will improve on its own as Snapzu adjusts to the huge new influx of users.
If we want one, we just have to advertise as such : Snapzu, where you can edit titles. :)
Tribe feed / directly going to the tribe / frontpage.
I have a sub I moderate on the other site I'd like to bring here, I'm starting with the people who are both unsatisfied with reddit and compatible with a more snapzu approach.
Yes but you could pick how much of them you want to see. By default, I would go with some of the first level tribes (so some Python in your Programming) and none of the second level (so no Django). But you could vary how much you want to see of all of that.
The problem I see with multiposting to fix that is that some subtribes would be barely visible while they should be and some would just be too heavyweight. Therefore, some tuning would be left to the user while if you multipost it's one size fits all.
A lightweight idea to start could be to name « sister tribes » which would contribute to make things more discoverable.
That's true – for readers, a mention in the sidebar/description might suffice, but it'd be nice to have a (more accurate) way to find potentially-related tribes when you're posting something, too. Hopefully that will improve on its own as Snapzu adjusts to the huge new influx of users.
Just curious, how do you browse right now? I'm really enjoying using the "tribe feed," which shows me everything from the tribes I've joined in chronological order (newest first).
I actually suggested a feature to formally link tribes earlier. :)
Making it official means it's machine readable and that brings lots of interesting possibilities. :)
If we want one, we just have to advertise as such : Snapzu, where you can edit titles. :)
Tribe feed / directly going to the tribe / frontpage.
I have a sub I moderate on the other site I'd like to bring here, I'm starting with the people who are both unsatisfied with reddit and compatible with a more snapzu approach.