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