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| | Would it be beneficial to introduce the ability to add contextual comments directly beneath your original messages? |
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| == Problem == | | == Problem == |
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| Should we allow threading in chat? | | Should we allow threading in chat? |
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| If so, in which way? | | If so, in which way? |
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| | [[File:Chat threading.png|alt=Threading in Chat|thumb|Threading in Chat]] |
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| == Possible solutions == | | == Possible solutions == |
| 1. Displaing threaded comments with a distiguiscible color (e.g. 30% less opacity for both green/white = sent/received) | | 1. Displaing threaded comments with a distiguiscible color (e.g. 30% less opacity for both green/white = sent/received) |
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| 2. Users can to long-press (in mobile) a message to start a thread. Threads will be displaied taking the first line of the message you long-press (you can even select multiple messages) and the new conversation will appear: | | 2. Users can to long-press (in mobile) a message to start a thread. Threads will be displaied taking the first line of the message you long-press (you can even select multiple messages) and it will appear |
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| * Together with people and groups on the left pane, in chronologic order so the one at the top is the most recent that received a new message | | * Together with people and groups on the left pane, in chronologic order so the one at the top is the most recent that received a new message |
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| * Providing a 'view thread' in the filters tabs above people/groups | | * Providing a 'view thread' in the filters tabs above people/groups |
| * Enabling to switch between threaded and chronological views | | * Enabling to switch between threaded and chronological views |
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| == 1. WhatsApp Threading Potential: Contextual Comments Beneath Original Messages ==
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| Would it be beneficial to add contextual comments directly beneath your original messages?
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| [[File:Chat threading.png|alt=Threading in Chat|thumb|Threading in Chat 1]]
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| === Main Characteristics ===
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| * Add details to an already sent message
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| * Provide immediate clarifications
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| * Maintain conversation context
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| * Prevent misunderstandings
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| === Communication Advantages ===
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| * Enrich original information
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| * Avoid sending multiple messages
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| * Maintain an orderly conversational flow
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| * Allow more articulated explanations
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| === Technological Context ===
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| Currently not a standard feature in chats like WhatsApp, but would represent a significant evolution in digital communication, allowing:
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| * Linear comments under the original message
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| * Preservation of original context
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| * Facilitation of supplementary explanations
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| == 2. WhatsApp Threading Potential: Contextual Conversation Branching ==
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| [[File:Recent conversations.png|alt=Threading Chat 2|thumb|Threading in Chat 2]]
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| Would it be beneficial to transform message interaction from linear to contextually adaptive?
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| === Main Characteristics ===
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| * Enable focused discussions from specific messages
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| * Reduce conversation noise
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| * Provide granular communication options
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| * Context preservation
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| === Potential Implementation ===
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| * Long-press on a specific message
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| * Create a new thread/conversation branch
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| * Option to invite specific contacts to the new conversation
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| === Conversation List Placement ===
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| The new conversation threads could be referenced in:
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| * A dedicated "Threads" section
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| * Integrated within existing chat lists
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| * Accessible through a new filter category
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| === User Experience Considerations ===
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| * Optional feature to prevent overwhelming users
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| * Clear visual distinction for threaded conversations
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| * Easy navigation between original and new threads
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| ''The fact that Teams is used in work contexts rather than WhatsApp by most companies makes me think that our target prefers structured and topic-organized conversations instead of casual ones.''
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| == Professional Communication Preferences ==
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| WhatsApp has significantly more total users, but Teams dominates in professional communication contexts
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| https://www.businessofapps.com/data/microsoft-teams-statistics/
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| == User Experience Insights ==
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| * WhatsApp excels in casual, personal communication
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| * Teams is designed for professional users
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| * The choice depends on prioritizing powerful features vs. simplicity
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| ''Can we use the semplicity of WhtsApp UI and making it more powerful in terms of organized conversations?''
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