NSFW Content Visibility Improvements on User Profile Feed
Steemit has an option to make NSFW content visible or hidden on the user feeds. By default in the settings the NSFW feed stays hidden. And this allows users to skip objectionable content on their feed while browsing from home or office. However for those who have enabled NSFW content visibility there are few things that can improve their user experience.
Problem :
As of now the NSFW content is shown for those who have enabled the setting. And this thumbnail can show the NSFW content for all posts in the user feed without having any control over the visibility to one or all of them. By default it'll show entire NSFW content in thumbnail.
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As you can see if you are navigating any users blog feed. All the NSFW posts will be visible by default. And this means you don't have more control over the NSFW content visibility. Also you will be forced to view every thumbnail and it can add more burden over attention span of the user.
Solution :
When user navigates to person X for the NSFW content. And If user have the NSFW content visibility settings enabled. User should get an option to view single NSFW post or all the NSFW posts in profile feed simply by clicking under the post links - "Show Post" and "Show All".
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Explaining the improvement in the image.
1. 'Show post' link under NSFW post: This option should show the thumbnail without any opacity. And the thumbnail should be visible in original image form only for 1 post.
2. 'Show all' link under NSFW post: This option should enable the behavior of "show post" for rest of the NSFW posts in the user profile feed.
3. Opacity : If by default the content of NSFW post is slightly blurred with opacity, it can even be more helpful for those who wish to enable NSFW content.
What are the benefits of this improvement?
Many users who don't want to see NSFW posts would be visually alerted if there is any post with such option. Many users who want to view the NSFW content can safely view the single or multiple NSFW content from user feed. Users can also skip the specific posts which have the thumbnail opacity adjusted. This gives them hint that this content is NSFW. It improves usability and allows more participation in the NSFW category without affecting those who are against NSFW content.
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As you can see if you are navigating any users blog feed. All the NSFW posts will be visible by default. And this means you don't have more control over the NSFW content visibility. Also you will be forced to view every thumbnail and it can add more burden over attention span of the user.
The option to enable, disable and warn before displaying any NSFW content is already in place in steemit.com undersettings
. Once you have enabled the NSFW, you will of-course be able to view the NSFW content. To control it, simply go back to settings and change the option.You can contact us on Discord.
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Hi this was an improvement over existing NSFW visibility.