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Development - Confusion with the unapproval count

Steinninn User

Written at 04 Jul 2008 on 02:59

Well, let me just start off by saying that I believe making a site compelling for newcomers is important. Thinking back to the day when I first came here there's one thing that I remember was comfusing for me.

I uploaded one image and there was a message the said something like:

There are 17 / 200 unapproved posters right now. You have 1 unapproved uploads right now.

I just did not understand what that ment. What's 17? I just uploaded one poster. 200? where did that come from?

So, since this is one of the first things that people are going to see when they start contributing to the site, well, I'd suggest changing it.

How about

You have succesfully uploaded a poster. It will be modirated by an admin for approval. There are currently 17 unapproved posters in the system off a maximum of 200.

Something on these lines.
Komond Moderator

Written at 04 Jul 2008 on 11:42

I must say that I think the same that you. And Jayef and Martin, as the people who receive the web message from users should know it too (I don't know, but I imagine the LOTS of messages they must receive with that fact smile:, as me and too many people I suppose have send a message asking for it. People easily feel themselves lost in that moment.

Steinninn User

Written at 08 Jul 2008 on 01:35

Yup
Martin Owner

Written at 08 Jul 2008 on 19:01

Oh I forgot about this thread already. I will definitely change the text on that page, thanks guys
Thomvis User

Written at 13 Jul 2008 on 00:32

yeah i really thing the site will benefit by some extra documentation/instructions in general. The first second a visitor visits the site is the most important one. If he/she can't see what the site is about, he/she won't stick around.
Steinninn User

Written at 16 Jul 2008 on 00:59

Very true Thomvis!
Martin Owner

Written at 16 Jul 2008 on 13:55

Yeah just wait for the next BIG update. A lot of these 'flaws' will be fixed. It will also contain some very nice new features. I'll probably put it online when I meet jayef in the beginning of August in Switserland.
Steinninn User

Written at 12 Aug 2008 on 20:20

You have succesfully uploaded a poster. It will be modirated by an admin for approval. There are currently 90 unapproved (unmoderated) uploads in the system out of a maximum of 200. You can see your personal unapproved uploads here.

Thanks, this is a lot better