Upcoming channel changes

We're *previewing* some upcoming changes so people 1) can understand and 2) provide feedback.

These changes are not launching yet. It will be a couple weeks. There will also be a bunch of communication to channel owners. 

After reading the entire doc, feel free to reply to with feedback or send me a DC. I've tried to answer a lot of common questions in the FAQ.

https://warpcast.notion.site/Upcoming-channel-changes-1056a6c0c101800caee6ea8133f8f966

raw thoughts on the new direction:
- I think it'll push channels to develop their own unique identities
- I like splitting up hosts / members / followers and making it clear in the UI who is in / out. helps curate the vibe and give credit to contributors.
- more ppl will cast w/o a channel now and that is better. reduces "where to cast this" decision fatigue. fewer steps -> easier to cast -> more casts

it'll take work and friction to retrain the userbase, but I think this a strongly positive move. Right now channels are trying to be two things at once, better to pick one and go with it.

I'm fine with these changes, will help build proper communities.
Just one question. it says only members can cast. does that mean only channel members can reply to a cast in a channel? i feel replies should be open to everyone.

i agree, after our last conversation, and these updates i like the idea now

the only issue i have is this.

should replies be open to everyone or just channel members?

what do you think

founder of eventcaster (@event / events.xyz), hosting /latenightcrew, member of 🍊 dao

i agree, after our last conversation, and these updates i like the idea now

the only issue i have is this.

should replies be open to everyone or just channel members?

what do you think 
https://warpcast.com/fwkiraa.eth/0xddb88361

Here's what I would do:
- make replies open but clearly highlight / sort who is a member in the UI
- put an optional button in the composer to limit replies to members or mods
- quoting outside channel should always be allowed, even if not a member

because it's a free society, you're allowed to have thoughts on something said in a group, even if you're not a member of it.

why should non members be able to quote a cast i specifically put in a channel for mainly members?