The Leo Advantage
There is an enormous advantage that often get overlooked with Leo. To explain it, I will give you an example of what just took place.
A brilliant idea popped into my head that I think will really enhance the LEO platform. Because of this, I decided to share the idea with those who have some pull. The reason why I say it was brilliant is because it was agreed by the others (although they might not have used that word).
Suddenly, their minds started to work and ideas were passed around. Things started to get techy so I checked out. However, the end result is this will be looked into and, if the technology allows, it will be incorporated into the Leo UI.
The time from this idea popping into my head to that interaction took maybe 30 minutes. Of course, I did a video in between so that was the bulk of it.
Timing has something to do with it. This easily could have taken a day to get a response. However, it does exemplify what is taking place.
Ideas Are Welcome
Do you want to see a feature built into the Leo UI? Simply ask for it.
This is something that is rather novel. Sure, we can submit what we want to see on Twitter or Facebook. That said, what are the chance Elon Musk or Zuckerberg even see it? I would say there is no chance.
On Leo, we are dealing with a different animal. The Feedback tag is encouraged to be used. This is obviously for bug issues but also does serve to promote our ideas. If there is something you want to see added, simply send a feedback thread and it will most likely be added to the list.
Here is where we can see the community having an impact upon development. This is not a top-down situation where a small group sit in a boardroom and determine what will go on the application. Instead, anyone with an idea can put it forth.
In fact, people are urged to do this. The team wants all the feedback it can get (feedback and bitching are two different things keep in mind). Certainly, many of us have ideas about ways to improve what is offered here.
This is all part of Web3. The idea that we have some say in what takes place is crucial.
Added To The List
What I noticed is that ideas do get added to the list. This can happen almost immediately.
When they get developed is a different matter entirely. There are a number of reasons for this but, mostly, from what I can tell, it is because there are changes required on the back end. This is not to say it will not happen. Rather, it simply means things will fall down the list a bit.
An example of this is decentralized polls. This is a feature that exists on threads yet it is not possible on long form posts. It is something that myself, and a couple other people, believe valuable. In fact, I already have a massive use case (read need) for it.
The answer has nothing to do with the idea. It was well received. The challenge is that it requires a lot more back end development than first thought. Thus, I am in holding pattern on that for a while on the feature.
Make Yourself Valuable
Anyone can submit an idea.
However, there is a way to take this one step further: make yourself valuable. This means that become someone who is regularly contributing and building Leo.
I could sulk about the polls but what good will that do. Where it is located on the list is anyone's guess. In the meantime, I can do some things to put myself in a position to leverage what I need. That is what the next 4-5 weeks will see.
By making oneself more valuable, the likelihood of being heard is enhanced. All who submit feedback will get read. If the idea is solid, it will make the list.
That said, if you want major undertakings, you best have something to show for that. While it might be a great idea, if it requires a lot of resources, the payoff is necessary.
In other words, provide a use case that is so strong it cannot be denied.
The bottom line is that we have some influence on the Leo platform. Everyone has a way to get something added to the list. However, if you are building something, make it large enough and you might find something gets built primarily for you.
If you seek to enhance the value of Leo, the project team will support you when it can.
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Certainly a huge benefit to have our feedback checked and incorporated regularly by the techs who manage it. Good to know we have a specific tag for sharing ideas!