open q: what’s the best / most respectful way to offer product feedback

eg. there are a few products I used or heard more about at Basecamp/FEST and I’d like to offer my critiques but not in a bashing manner 

have thought one cool avenue could be @0xdesigner style concepts for parts of products I’d like to see reworked

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send your best take in private

if they are ready they will take it

these seem to be the two main options lol(doing a whole design is really only worth it if you want to make content out of that)

these seem to be the two main options lol(doing a whole design is really only worth it if you want to make content out of that)

https://warpcast.com/pugson/0xc4894610
https://warpcast.com/destiner/0xdb309ca5

I might’ve also just answered my own question by writing this, but curious to see what folks say here

Product concepts are cool but a lot of work on your end, added benefit is content for you to post so depends how much you value that

I typically do a quick screen recording of my first impressions of the app talking through what I like, don't like, am confused by, etc. and send it to the founder via DM or email

normalize giving feedback like this (shoutout to @ferj)

you don’t know how valuable it is

more than pointing out obvious bugs (we all use the app and are aware of those details), the invitation that I open is to dream collectively 

we are navigating the unknown here. no one truly knows how the future of farcaster looks like

it takes dreamers, weirdos and out-of-the-box thinkers to come up with new ideas. so that then we, at /vibra and other clients, can implement them

to create experiences that are fundamentally fun, and that can help us learn how to love ourselves

and each other

and allow our creative spirit and uniqueness to unfold online and onchain

the beauty of the current state of the network is that we will all benefit from its growth

your input is valuable. and much appreciated

my dms are open, and if you want to do a live stream talking the shit with me, gaming, or whatever

let’s do it

we build together. we provide the rails

you use them to shine

Fwiw here is the feedback cast I was talking about. Had to find it quick.

Fwiw here is the feedback cast I was talking about. Had to find it quick. 

https://warpcast.com/jpfraneto/0xd162b694

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I think just being genuine and thorough is really all that matters. 

@jpfraneto.eth shared some feedback they got on /vibra today that was really cool to see. 

Your idea sounds really cool to but also like work lol.

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Depends on the receiver and how open they are.

For @percs just shoot the feedback. I'm all ears!!

Sometimes I receive feedback that I didn't ask for and don't want, especially because the feedback is usually coming from someone who doesn't have enough context or backstory to provide anything meaningful, so it's just tiring for me.  

When I do want feedback, I go to specific people who's perspective I value for that circumstance, and those experiences are almost always incredibly meaningful.

As long as you are kind and the feedback is meaningful, it doesn’t matter how you deliver it. If their ego cares so much about whether you posted in public or private, they’re ngmi

show don't tell.

you can give your opinion, but a lot of people can do that, its not actionable.

if you can show them the problems, making it self-evident, then you won't hurt any feelings.

loom, screenshot, anecdotes are all useful

feedback Sandwich "hey I love X.   I wish Y was a bit different and have some ideas to make it great!  OH also W is super cool too!"

Provide clear, specific feedback, focus on constructive suggestions, and express appreciation for their efforts.


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I have been a reviewer for 10 years at g2 

Start with a positive approach Begin by mentioning the positive aspects of the product. This shows you appreciate the effort and that your intention is to help improve, not to criticize for the sake of it.

Focus on the product, not the people: Ensure that your feedback is centered on the product and not on the individuals who developed it.