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#1 2012-09-30 01:42:50

northmeister
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Curated Project Description

On the front page, just below the curated projects, I think there should be a short description from the curator about each project. For example, for Retina 10 OS, which is being curated now, the description could be, 'sleek design and graphics, an awesome OS!' This way people will get a feel about what the project is, if the description draws them in. What do you think?

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#2 2012-09-30 03:55:15

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Re: Curated Project Description

Bump.


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#3 2012-09-30 04:14:24

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Re: Curated Project Description

I like this idea. It's a great way for the curator to explain why they curated a specific project, and also a way for people to see if a project is going to be interesting before clicking on it  big_smile


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#4 2012-09-30 04:23:38

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Re: Curated Project Description

i agree too, it'd be really cool to see the curator's thoughts on a project
i think the curator system itself kind of needs an overhaul too and should probably be separate from favourites but maybe that's just me


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#5 2012-09-30 05:56:37

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Re: Curated Project Description

Many curators already post comments on projects explaining why they choose to curate them  tongue  I don't know if those descriptions should be mandatory though.

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#6 2012-09-30 08:18:53

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Re: Curated Project Description

Jonathanpb wrote:

Many curators already post comments on projects explaining why they choose to curate them  tongue  I don't know if those descriptions should be mandatory though.

I mean, their comment about the project would be on tge front page under the icon of the project, so that you don't have to click on it to see what the project is about  tongue


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#7 2012-09-30 08:38:16

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Re: Curated Project Description

I support.


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#8 2012-09-30 08:45:32

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Thanks for the support guys  smile


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#9 2012-09-30 08:49:35

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Re: Curated Project Description

northmeister wrote:

On the front page, just below the curated projects, I think there should be a short description from the curator about each project. For example, for Retina 10 OS, which is being curated now, the description could be, 'sleek design and graphics, an awesome OS!' This way people will get a feel about what the project is, if the description draws them in. What do you think?

I agree!


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#10 2012-09-30 09:39:59

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Re: Curated Project Description

I strongly support.  That way you know what you're clicking and why it's front paged.


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#11 2012-09-30 09:44:07

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Re: Curated Project Description

support


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#12 2012-09-30 11:39:20

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Re: Curated Project Description

support


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#13 2012-09-30 11:49:51

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Re: Curated Project Description

SJRCS_011 wrote:

support

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#14 2012-09-30 11:52:38

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Re: Curated Project Description

I support because this would add extra clarity to why a curator picked a project.


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#15 2012-09-30 12:20:47

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Re: Curated Project Description

veggieman001 wrote:

i agree too, it'd be really cool to see the curator's thoughts on a project
i think the curator system itself kind of needs an overhaul too and should probably be separate from favourites but maybe that's just me

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#16 2012-09-30 12:50:20

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Re: Curated Project Description

Once, someone curated a relatively simple project, and everyone got mad. If he would have explained why he curated it, perhaps there'd be less confusion.

Support. And yes, I do think the whole curator thing should be renovated.

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#17 2012-10-01 01:47:57

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Re: Curated Project Description

Bump.


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#18 2012-10-01 07:51:09

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Re: Curated Project Description

Support!
I think all projects should have this... Just 100, 150 characters to describe your game before peple click on it and can read the longer project notes...  smile


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#19 2012-10-01 08:52:00

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Re: Curated Project Description

Support! Awesome idea!

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#20 2012-10-01 11:16:14

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Re: Curated Project Description

OverPowered wrote:

Support!
I think all projects should have this... Just 100, 150 characters to describe your game before peple click on it and can read the longer project notes...  smile

Yeah, nice idea! You could view them by clicking a small collapsable comment section below the icon of the project, where the owner of the project briefly describes it  smile


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#21 2012-10-01 12:31:28

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Re: Curated Project Description

Major support.  +3.141592653589


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#22 2012-10-01 12:34:04

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Re: Curated Project Description

support

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