Adding More Ingredients to the Mixx: Related Content
February 19th, 2008A while ago we were trying to submit something to the Mixx and it was suggested that our story might be a duplicate. Sadly it was, because some “gunner” (yeah, you know who you are) always beats us to these things. But after voting for his story and moving on, it occurred to us that, while it was the same story, it wasn’t really the same story. Same topic? Check. Same source? Check. Same angle? Che… Hey! No, it wasn’t! The first one was the news story and ours was from one of the editorial page columnists.
It’s situations like this—and we know it’s happened to you, too—that have us doing a little happy dance about the new feature we’re rolling out. Starting today, when the system says that you might be submitting a duplicate, you’ll have the option to submit that story as being related to another piece of content. So instead of just saying “yes, it’s a duplicate” and voting for the original, you’ll be given a couple of options for how the content is related to the original:
Please note that this is NOT permission to sneak in dupes. Trust us, we already tried it and we can assure you that yes, you do still have to play by the rules.
Are you a Super Mixxer?
Although we love each and every one of you, some of you are blessed with (ok, you worked for) more Karma than others. So if you have a combination of Karma points; high quality, diverse submissions and comments; and have been a model Mixxer for at least 30 days, you are a Super Mixxer and that means that you have access to a special feature enhancement. On every page, Super Mixxers will have the option to link that piece of content with any other previously Mixxed story, photo or video—no matter how long that content has been in the Mixx. The really cool thing about this is that, through your efforts, the entire Mixx community will get a more complete picture of any number of topics, all neatly tied together.
Before we go, we must stress that Super Mixxers are not in any way, shape or form being given a tool to delete or hide content. We don’t play that way and we know that you don’t either. That’s one of the reasons why we like you so much. This is a power than can only be used for good—find the good stuff, link it together to make it better for everyone. If you decide to act like a child (not you specifically, of course) and abuse this feature, we’ll be forced to take away your toys and send you to your room. And you wouldn’t want to miss out on being part of social media history, would you? After all, this is the first time users have been given this tool. Pretty cool, eh?
And remember, every member of the Mixx community can become a Super Mixxer, so if you didn’t get the invite today, get back in there and get Mixxing!
Your Mixx Team
February 19th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Waiting……
Are we there yet?
February 19th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Awesome..can’t wait to try this out..I am now a super Mixxer..YEAH!!!!
February 19th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Sweet. This is even better than I imagined. How awesome an idea. Definitely a great way to control dupes that aren’t quite dupes. Loves it!
A+ for the Mixx team.
February 19th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
OK, so they take the similar/grouping idea from us and make it way better than we originally thought. Not bad, not bad at all.
As usual, you guys rock!
February 19th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
This is exactly why I love this site and the people behind mixx. I’ve been looking forward to this for the longest time. Thanks guys!
February 19th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Cool! Doesn’t matter if I get a cape. GL is my fave superhero anyway. Just give me a power ring.
February 19th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
This is so great, what a wonderful idea, Go Mixx!
February 19th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
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February 19th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I am liking this feature a *LOT*. Nice work everyone!
February 19th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Excellent new feature… Mixx is really on top of things. No wonder I love coming here every day.
Now, I did get the letter, but have not seen the ‘Add a Related Item’ button yet. Anyone else see it? If so, where?
So to sound stupid, but this is sort of buggin’ me that I can’t find it.
February 19th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
I have a feeling my super powers were revoked before I ever got to use them.
February 20th, 2008 at 9:39 am
Wooo ;D
February 23rd, 2008 at 3:28 am
I am a super mixxier!
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