Suggestion: Reorganize Wallpaper/LockScreen Image threads.

[Fausty82]

Do we really need so many threads for wallpapers and lock screens? We end up with 5 or 6 copies of each wallpaper/lockscreen as people post them in the following threads:

http://forums.imore.com/iphone-5/242455-show-us-your-iphone5-lock-screen.html
http://forums.imore.com/iphone-5s/261888-show-us-your-iphone-5s-lock-screen.html
http://forums.imore.com/iphone-5c/261890-show-us-your-iphone-5c-lock-screen.html
http://forums.imore.com/iphone-5/240701-show-us-your-iphone-5-homescreen.html
http://forums.imore.com/iphone-5c/261891-show-us-your-iphone-5c-homescreen.html
http://forums.imore.com/iphone-5s/261887-show-us-your-iphone-5s-homescreen.html
http://forums.imore.com/jailbreakin...ds/278324-post-your-cool-wallpapers-here.html
http://forums.imore.com/jailbreakin...s/276636-post-your-jailbroken-homescreen.html
http://forums.imore.com/iphone-4s/222507-show-us-your-iphone-4s-home-screen.html
http://forums.imore.com/ipad-air/276995-show-us-your-ipad-air-home-screens.html
http://forums.imore.com/original-ipad-mini/244869-show-us-your-ipad-mini-lock-home-screen.html

Plus various renegade, "Best of" and "Movie" wallpaper threads...

Could we please just boil these down to something significantly less in numbers of threads? I suggest one thread for combined Wallpaper and LockScreens for each screen size/resolution. Since almost all images get posted in both the Wallpaper and LockScreen threads, we?re wading through multiple copies of the same images over and over. And do we really need a separate set of threads for jailbroken devices? Themes, yes, but wallpapers, no IMO.

One thread containing both the wallpaper and the lock screens for a 4" screen. Another thread of similar content for 3.5" screens. Another for the Retina iPads and a last for non-retina iPads.

 

[James Falconer]

Good suggestion. But on the other hand, by having multiple threads as we do, we are greatly serving those that are searching for a wallpaper for their device. If someone searches for an iPhone 5s homescreen for example, we increase our odds of that user finding us, becoming a member, and joining us in the community!

Lumping things into a smaller group of threads would greatly reduce our chances of attracting new members.

On the same topic, we do have something cooking in terms of wallpapers and lockscreens. You'll like it.

 

[blackmagicwoman]

I am in total agreement. I've been thinking about this same issue. V!


Sent from my iPhone using iMore Forums

 

[Fausty82]

Good suggestion. But on the other hand, by having multiple threads as we do, we are greatly serving those that are searching for a wallpaper for their device. If someone searches for an iPhone 5s homescreen for example, we increase our odds of that user finding us, becoming a member, and joining us in the community!

Lumping things into a smaller group of threads would greatly reduce our chances of attracting new members.

On the same topic, we do have something cooking in terms of wallpapers and lockscreens. You'll like it.

Do we really need/want 5 copies (or more) of the same image? Put the 'wallpapers' threads in the media section and identify them by device screen size and/or list the actual devices. When a new device is released by Apple that fits one of the screen-size categories, update the title to include it. If it doesn’t fit the existing scree-size threads, create a new one.

Personally, I am tired of wading through the multiple wallpaper / lockscreen threads when I check for new posts (http://forums.imore.com/search.php?do=getnew)

 

[Ipheuria]

I agree that the 4/4s, 5/5s/5c should be actually central with a link in each forum. So that no matter which model you go to it all points to the same thread. Then people could just indicate what model they have and it's central. However as someone who posts my own wallpapers getting rid of the Movies, Jailbreak, Personal wallpapers would be a problem IMO. Sure one person might not like it but does that represent the whole audience? Jailbreak screenshots are different and wallpapers can be different than your everyday lock screen/home screen. One wallpaper thread means pages and pages of images which means people will stop posting them because no one sees it. People post them for others to see and if they like it they can use it, comment on it, etc. So if you post and then 5 minutes later there are already 2 or 3 pages what's the point.

 

[blackmagicwoman]

Just put everything under 1 umbrella. Saves time and effort. V!


Sent from my iPhone using iMore Forums

 

[James Falconer]

@Fausty - shoot me an email on this. Like I said, we have some other goodies coming on this topic, but want to work out a few other things with you too. Thanks.

 

[Fausty82]

@Fausty - shoot me an email on this. Like I said, we have some other goodies coming on this topic, but want to work out a few other things with you too. Thanks.

done...

 

[Elizabeth2]

Good suggestion. But on the other hand, by having multiple threads as we do, we are greatly serving those that are searching for a wallpaper for their device. If someone searches for an iPhone 5s homescreen for example, we increase our odds of that user finding us, becoming a member, and joining us in the community!

Lumping things into a smaller group of threads would greatly reduce our chances of attracting new members.

On the same topic, we do have something cooking in terms of wallpapers and lockscreens. You'll like it.

I agree that the 4/4s, 5/5s/5c should be actually central with a link in each forum. So that no matter which model you go to it all points to the same thread. Then people could just indicate what model they have and it's central. However as someone who posts my own wallpapers getting rid of the Movies, Jailbreak, Personal wallpapers would be a problem IMO. Sure one person might not like it but does that represent the whole audience? Jailbreak screenshots are different and wallpapers can be different than your everyday lock screen/home screen. One wallpaper thread means pages and pages of images which means people will stop posting them because no one sees it. People post them for others to see and if they like it they can use it, comment on it, etc. So if you post and then 5 minutes later there are already 2 or 3 pages what's the point.

I agree! Having the multiple homescreen and lockscreen threads breaks up the long lists of post and divides them into specific interests and those specific interests are what brings new members to iMore. In browsing thu the existing threads you will notice a camaraderie among posters and how welcoming and helpful they are new members. In combining all the threads into fewer categories eliminates this interaction and the uniqueness of iMore.

 

[Spencerdl]

I like it the way it is, and it appears to me that the posters that frequent the different "post your screenshots" threads don't have a problem with it. It also amazes me how someone who does not participate in these threads can offer up a suggestion when their not involved in the day to day activities on those specific threads

 

[Fausty82]

I agree! Having the multiple homescreen and lockscreen threads breaks up the long lists of post and divides them into specific interests and those specific interests are what brings new members to iMore. In browsing thu the existing threads you will notice a camaraderie among posters and how welcoming and helpful they are new members. In combining all the threads into fewer categories eliminates this interaction and the uniqueness of iMore.

I like it the way it is, and it appears to me that the posters that frequent the different "post your screenshots" threads don't have a problem with it. It also amazes me how someone who does not participate in these threads can offer up a suggestion when their not involved in the day to day activities on those specific threads

My perspective was coming from the point of view who is not active in those threads, but also as one who has to wade through multiple posts of the same crap over and over just to try to find something worthwhile around here. I would not expect those who run up their post count by reposting images in 3,4,5,6 theads to agree. Whatever.

I would expect nothing else from a website that has suddenly taken on the task of serving up "how to" articles on finding porn for all (including minors) to read.

Since iMore owns this place (and I don’t), they are free to make the rules and dictate how this place runs. However, their cavalier attitude towards porn has caused this member to pack it in. This will be my last post on the forums.

 

[blackmagicwoman]

I am not a frequent poster but I think there should be a combined forum. When I go to the forums I have to wade through each individual thread. Whether it is the 5 home screen, 5 lock screen, 5S home screen, 5S lock screen, 5C home screen and/ or 5C lock screen can become tedious. I don't think people will find it hard to comprehend. If they have a Iphone 5 or 5S they will find it. I don't know if people like seeing their work constantly duplicated but it can be very tiring to go from one topic to five topics. I think the jailbreak section is very nice. When I go there I know that I will be seeing jailbreak walls and theme and widgets compilations. If someone takes basically one or two shots and post it on all the sights it loses the zest and zeal. You're gonna see mass duplications across the board. I check the forums many times a day to only find the same shot 4 or 5 times. Keeping it simple works better in my opinion. When I post a screen I put it in once. I don't find it necessary to post one each section. It is purely monotonous. Fewer categories just makes it easier. Maybe some people want the likes and thanks but if we build it they will come. At least give it some thought.

 

[Elizabeth2]

What evidently some don't seem to understand is that many of the screenshot threads whether it is the homescreen or lockscreen, contain wallpapers that were packaged with a purchased theme or have been obtained thru subscriptions. They merely cannot be given away. The iphone4 thru 5 "Show us your lockscreen and Show is your homescreen" are exactly that. They are in a specific area in iMore designated to show what members home and lockscreen's look like.
If you want the wallpaper in the screenshots you may have to ask the poster for it. Many times they are posted along with the screenshot and just as many times they are not. These threads are not "Give me your wallpaper" threads.

 

[wendybeee]

My perspective was coming from the point of view who is not active in those threads, but also as one who has to wade through multiple posts of the same crap over and over just to try to find something worthwhile around here. I would not expect those who run up their post count by reposting images in 3,4,5,6 theads to agree. Whatever.

Crap ? I don't think the members who take the time to participate think their posts are crap.....not nice



Sent from wendybeee's iPhone5 using iMore Forums mobile app

 

[thatgirl87]

Crap ? I don't think the members who take the time to participate think their posts are crap.....not nice



Sent from wendybeee's iPhone5 using iMore Forums mobile app

Exactly. Everyone's wallpapers are nice in my opinion, although I do have my favorites.


This post was made by Tiffany

 

[Spencerdl]

My perspective was coming from the point of view who is not active in those threads, but also as one who has to wade through multiple posts of the same crap over and over just to try to find something worthwhile around here. I would not expect those who run up their post count by reposting images in 3,4,5,6 theads to agree. Whatever.

I would expect nothing else from a website that has suddenly taken on the task of serving up "how to" articles on finding porn for all (including minors) to read.

Since iMore owns this place (and I don?t), they are free to make the rules and dictate how this place runs. However, their cavalier attitude towards porn has caused this member to pack it in. This will be my last post on the forums.

Interesting that when someone doesn't agree with your views its running up post count. I've been around long enough that I don't have to do that. I really think the ones that worry about post counts are the ones running their post count up.


Sent from my GOLD iPhone 5s using iMore Forums app

 

[Spencerdl]

I like the suggestion to consolidate them even though I rarely participate in them because I usually go thru all unread posts and having duplicated posts in these threads makes that take longer.

I admit some screenshot threads can be consolidated, but not all do to screen size and/or iOs...IMO

 

[Spencerdl]

I am not a frequent poster but I think there should be a combined forum. When I go to the forums I have to wade through each individual thread. Whether it is the 5 home screen, 5 lock screen, 5S home screen, 5S lock screen, 5C home screen and/ or 5C lock screen can become tedious. I don't think people will find it hard to comprehend. If they have a Iphone 5 or 5S they will find it. I don't know if people like seeing their work constantly duplicated but it can be very tiring to go from one topic to five topics. I think the jailbreak section is very nice. When I go there I know that I will be seeing jailbreak walls and theme and widgets compilations. If someone takes basically one or two shots and post it on all the sights it loses the zest and zeal. You're gonna see mass duplications across the board. I check the forums many times a day to only find the same shot 4 or 5 times. Keeping it simple works better in my opinion. When I post a screen I put it in once. I don't find it necessary to post one each section. It is purely monotonous. Fewer categories just makes it easier. Maybe some people want the likes and thanks but if we build it they will come. At least give it some thought.

I like the idea of going to different screenshot threads because it gives me something else to do besides read about what is or whats not working. There are threads that I come across that don't intrest me so I don't read them. Yes.... it is about likes and thanks because its called sharing screenshots and giving away wallpapers to make others HAPPY. We give likes and Thanks for appreciation....SIMPLE

 

[Ipheuria]

Wow this thread seems to have gotten a bit wonky. I think the suggestion was needed but I don't think that we need to go from one end of the spectrum to the total other end. There is always a middle ground and basically the best thing to be done here is what benefits the most users.

I participate in wallpaper threads I find it fun and I like helping others enjoy their devices. So whether it's a wallpaper/lock screen I created myself, was requested or one I found. I don't post it just so people can say "ohhh ahhhh he's cool". I've seen many other members with backgrounds I've never found and sharing it or enabling me to get it is what I think it's all about. As I said I think the iPhone 5 seperate from iPhone 5s and subsequently 5c is a bit silly because they all share the same resolution so it's kind of like needless segregation. The same goes for 4 and 4s, etc. I can understand the distinction between 4/4s and 5/5s/5c but if possible I think one central home screen and lock screen thread is a great idea. The thread would be linked to each forum so that whether you go to the 4, 4s, 5, 5s you would see the same posts. This allows users to talk to one another whether they have a 4 or 5 etc. becasue wallpapers can be re-sized. The challenge is going to be with one central thread the posts will increase faster and posts will be buried and if that happens then what benefit is it to the users really?

As for the other custom wallpaper threads those IMO should stay simply because it gives users a choice. It also gives posters an option of getting away from iPhone models etc. and posting based on a theme, brand, movie, etc. An example I post in the "Show your home screen/lock screen" threds, I post in the "Wallpaper request" thread and I have my own "iPheuria's wallpaper den" thread. I have always posted different wallpapers in the different threads when I can. So I will post only screenshots in the "Show your home screen/lock screen" threads and if I'm asked I'll link to my own thread or post up the wallpaper. So there's not a bunch of duplicates in the threads.

As for the iMore showing users how to get porn. I've been a member of the forums for a long time and users come and go. Porn is out there and I don't think users need to come to iMore to find it. I haven't seen threads with tons of links like I see on other sites in their Adult section. In the end you can't please all the users all the time so to me c'est la vie. I haven't seen a change on the site or forums for the negative but that's only my 2 cents.

 

[sherlock]

This would be a nice change.