Site Updates and Issues Discussions #9 - Page 159

Today I was going through a 10 year old forum and it was a pain to browse

Can we have a sorting option where we get the most commented /liked posts on top? Kinda like how we filter in reddit subs

Originally posted by: Aurora_77

Hi, any update on this? I've not received it yet

Originally posted by: missFiesty_69

Is there a moderator or anyone looking to the comments getting reported from articles ?

This functionality was not there previously, but it is now added and can only be accessed by the moderators. From now on comments will also be checked for the reports.

Originally posted by: pareshif

Hi,
The visit streak badges have been awarded to members as per their website visit streak. please check now.

Originally posted by: priya185

I also have not received my 750 day visit streak badge

Originally posted by: pareshif

Hi,

This functionality was not there previously, but it is now added and can only be accessed by the moderators. From now on comments will also be checked for the reports.

Thank you for this!

Originally posted by: Viswasruti

Priya , pleased to inform you that the 750 days visit streak badge added to you. Please check .

Hi, I received it now thank you

Since it was backdated no notification cane

Originally posted by: pareshif

Hi,
The visit streak badges have been awarded to members as per their website visit streak. please check now.

Yes I've received it. Thank you

Originally posted by: SoupyTwist

In the FF section, on the main title page of any story the update status gives only 3 options: Pending, Ongoing and Withdrawn.

Selecting 'Withdrawn' should delete the story or make it invisible, but instead the story shows up on the first page as 'Completed'. There is no option to 'delete' the story. Please look into this asap.

I’d like some clarification about these two statuses. I’ve tagged the FF Editors here as well, since they might be able to explain this best.

Specifically, I want to understand the difference between the Withdrawn and Deleted statuses. At the moment, both seem very similar to me, and I’m not entirely clear on how they differ in terms of behavior and impact.

Before I include these statuses in the next publish, I’d like to know:

• What is the exact difference between Withdrawn and Deleted?

• How does each status affect the FanFiction listings on the site?

• Who has the authority to withdraw or delete a FanFiction?

• If a FanFiction is marked as Deleted, will it still appear anywhere on the website (for example, in listings, search results, or user profiles)?

An explanation on this would really help. Thanks in advance!

Originally posted by: pareshif

Hi,

I’d like some clarification about these two statuses. I’ve tagged the FF Editors here as well, since they might be able to explain this best.

Specifically, I want to understand the difference between the Withdrawn and Deleted statuses. At the moment, both seem very similar to me, and I’m not entirely clear on how they differ in terms of behavior and impact.

Before I include these statuses in the next publish, I’d like to know:

• What is the exact difference between Withdrawn and Deleted?

• How does each status affect the FanFiction listings on the site?

• Who has the authority to withdraw or delete a FanFiction?

• If a FanFiction is marked as Deleted, will it still appear anywhere on the website (for example, in listings, search results, or user profiles)?

An explanation on this would really help. Thanks in advance!

• What is the exact difference between Withdrawn and Deleted? ----- Answer---This is the exact literary meaning for these words! ---"Withdrawn" and "deleted" are distinct actions in data, library, and content management. Withdrawing typically means removing an item from active use or visibility while retaining it in the system for record-keeping, whereas deleting is the permanent removal or destruction of the item/ content. ------------------ Our reqirement here is, Deleted. Sometimes, members want to delete the entire FF to rewrite or to remove it from the system. In the present FF section--- Withdrawn is using for Completed, which is not correct. Members want the word --Completed. Wrongly, it was added in FF section instead of Completed.

• How does each status affect the FanFiction listings on the site? ---

  Answer---The status mentioned in an FF title or listing plays a big role in how readers choose what to read!

  Completed
  When a member sees Completed in the FF title, it immediately reassures them that the story is finished.
  Many readers prefer to read such FFs in one go, without waiting for updates.
  It clearly indicates that no new chapters will be added and the story has reached its intended conclusion.

  Ongoing
  An Ongoing status tells readers that the story is still in progress.
  Readers who enjoy following updates, speculating about the plot, and engaging with the author chapter by chapter often choose these FFs.
  However, some readers may hesitate if they prefer finished stories.

  On Hold/ Withdrawn
  This status signals that updates are paused for an uncertain period.
  While loyal readers may stay hopeful, new readers usually approach such FFs cautiously, knowing that updates may or may not resume.

  Discontinued / Abandoned/ Deleted
  This clearly informs readers that the story will not be continued further.
  Though the FF may still be appreciated for its concept or writing, many readers choose to skip it to avoid an unfinished narrative. But, if any author opt for this, the readers may not be able to see the FF on FF section. But, the FFEs, authors and the Administrator will be able to see this for 3 days[ earlier it was like this] Status matters because---

  Why Status Matters

  Accurate status labeling helps:

  • Readers manage expectations

  • Authors communicate transparently

  • The forum remain organised and reader-friendly

  In short, a clearly mentioned status respects readers’ time and enhances their overall FanFiction experience.

• Who has the authority to withdraw or delete a FanFiction? --- The Fanfiction Editors (Koeli, Viswasruti), author of that FF and Administrator Vijay, and Paresh Bhai.

• If a FanFiction is marked as Deleted, will it still appear anywhere on the website (for example, in listings, search results, or user profiles)? This is a tricky question, difficult to answer.

  In general, once a FanFiction is marked as Deleted, it should not appear anywhere on the website. Here’s how it typically works across different sections:

  • A deleted FF should be removed from all active listings and category indexes.

  • Search results:
    It will not show up in search results, since the content is no longer accessible. But, the FF will not be visible under the author’s works or activity lists. Sometimes, FFEs /admins may still see deleted entries for record-keeping.

  • Direct links:
    If someone tries to access an old direct link, it usually leads to an error message or a “content not available / deleted” notice. Now here are the required / requested updates for FF section -- Please add these words instead of those present words-- Withdrawn, Pending, Active

  • Add these 3 words-- This is what we want to see there.

  • Completed

  • Ongoing

  • Abandoned/ Deleted