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Section 1 of 6
Wind and Truth Post-Release Survey
Welcome! This survey was put together by the moderators of r/Stormlight_Archive, r/Cosmere, r/BrandonSanderson, and r/Mistborn. We'd like to get your feedback on how we handled the release of Wind and Truth. All questions are entirely optional and do not have any spoilers. No questions ask for any personal information. Results of the survey will be posted publicly.
Here's what's coming:
- Post Restrictions and Megathreads - 10 questions
- Spoiler Moderation - 6 questions
- Subreddit Culture - 11 questions
- Your Experience - 5 questions
If you have anything topical to share that's not covered by these questions, feel free to respond in the Reddit post where this is shared!
Section 2 of 6
Post Restrictions and Megathreads
First we want to ask ten (10) questions about how we've structured the subreddits to handle the release of Wind and Truth.
Q1.1 We restricted Wind and Truth posts to megathreads for a period after release, and then gradually allowed posts depending on their complexity, depth, and uniqueness. Let us know how you felt about this progression.
Q1.1 We restricted Wind and Truth posts to megathreads for a period after release, and then gradually allowed posts depending on their complexity, depth, and uniqueness. Let us know how you felt about this progression.
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Dates for reference:
- November 22 - Began directing all WaT posts to preview chapter megathreads due to book copies being sold prior to release
- December 6 - Wind and Truth Release - Megathreads created for day-by-day spoilers, full WaT spoilers, and full Cosmere spoilers. All posts directed to these megathreads.
- December 20 - Began allowing art posts outside of megathreads
- December 24 - "Long, detailed and/or unique" WaT posts allowed outside of megathreads
- January 9 - Allowing all WaT posts except those which are very brief, simple, and/or common topics.
- January 24 - Allowing all WaT posts, no more post megathreading
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Q1.2
How clear were our explanations about minimum requirements on post complexity?
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How clear were our explanations about minimum requirements on post complexity?
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Q1.3
How consistently did we enforce the rules on minimum requirements for post complexity?
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How consistently did we enforce the rules on minimum requirements for post complexity?
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Q1.4
While posts were being restricted, did you attempt to post and have your post removed? What did you do?
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While posts were being restricted, did you attempt to post and have your post removed? What did you do?
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I did not post while posts were being restricted
I posted and none of my posts were removed
I posted, one or more of my posts were removed, and I usually commented in a megathread
I posted, one or more of my posts were removed, and I sometimes commented in a megathread
I posted, one or more of my posts were removed, and I never commented in a megathread
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Q1.5
While posts were being restricted, were you able to find the right megathreads for a post you wanted to share?
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While posts were being restricted, were you able to find the right megathreads for a post you wanted to share?
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I had no issues finding the right megathread to share in.
I had a post removed, but the removal explanation helped me find the right place to go.
I had a post removed and never felt like I knew the right place to go.
No opinion and/or didn't post
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Q1.6
We had 21 megathreads: 1 for non-spoiler questions, 1 for each day/part in r/Stormlight_Archive (Stormlight-spoilers only), and 1 for each day/part in r/Cosmere for (open to Cosmere spoilers). Was this the right number of megathreads?
Q1.6
We had 21 megathreads: 1 for non-spoiler questions, 1 for each day/part in r/Stormlight_Archive (Stormlight-spoilers only), and 1 for each day/part in r/Cosmere for (open to Cosmere spoilers). Was this the right number of megathreads?
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This was the right number of megathreads
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Q1.7
If you thought we had too many megathreads, what should we have done instead?
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If you thought we had too many megathreads, what should we have done instead?
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One spoilery megathread in each of /r/cosmere and /r/stormlight_archive, plus one nonspoilery megathread
One megathread per part open to stormlight spoilers (with cosmere spoilers guarded), plus one nonspoilery megathread
Five megathreads (grouping days together) in each of /r/cosmere and /r/stormlight_archive, plus one nonspoilery megathread
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Q1.8
If you thought we had too few megathreads, what should we have done instead?
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If you thought we had too few megathreads, what should we have done instead?
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Q1.9
We had non-spoilery and spoilery FAQs posted to help reduce the number of posts on common topics. Do any of the following fit your experience with the FAQs?
Q1.9
We had non-spoilery and spoilery FAQs posted to help reduce the number of posts on common topics. Do any of the following fit your experience with the FAQs?
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The FAQs were easy to find
The FAQs were hard to find
I found the FAQs after being directed towards them after my post was removed
The FAQs did not have information I was looking for
The FAQs were helpful
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Q1.10
Do you feel like we allowed too many of the following types of posts, and should have been more restrictive on them?
Q1.10
Do you feel like we allowed too many of the following types of posts, and should have been more restrictive on them?
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Posts asking for series recaps
Posts asking for advice on books to read before Wind and Truth
Posts asking about or sharing logistical information
Posts complaining about the book
Posts about favorite scenes, reveals, revelations, etc. that came up often
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Section 3 of 6
Spoiler Moderation
Don't worry, there will be no spoilers for the books in these questions.
This section includes six (6) questions about how we're handling different types of spoilers.
Q2.1
Did you have anything spoiled for you (on Reddit) at no fault of your own?
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Did you have anything spoiled for you (on Reddit) at no fault of your own?
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To be clear, this is asking if you were spoiled on something in one of r/BrandonSanderson, r/Cosmere,or r/Stormlight_Archive due to someone else's mistake of putting spoilers in a post title or uncovered in a post where they should have been covered.
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Yes - one or more major Stormlight spoiler in a non-WaT post
Yes - one or more minor Cosmere spoiler in a Stormlight-only WaT-spoilers post
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Q2.2 After posts were allowed, how well did we moderate spoilers in post titles?
Q2.2 After posts were allowed, how well did we moderate spoilers in post titles?
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Generally, for a period of time after a new release we try to be more strict on post titles than we normally would be.
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Q2.3
Would you have been in favor of a temporary ban on all details in post titles for Wind and Truth posts?
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Would you have been in favor of a temporary ban on all details in post titles for Wind and Truth posts?
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For example, perhaps for the first month after posts were allowed all Wind and Truth posts had to be titled "Wind and Truth spoiler post".
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Q2.4
How well did we moderate spoilers in comments?
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How well did we moderate spoilers in comments?
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Q2.5
How well did we moderate Cosmere spoilers in comments?
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A simple Cosmere reference in Wind and Truth does not mean full discussion of the related work is permitted under spoiler tags for only Stormlight Archive. How well did we do moderating untagged Cosmere content in Stormlight-only posts?
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Q2.6
How prompt have we been in moderating spoilers?
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Section 4 of 6
Subreddit Culture
This section includes questions about how the subreddit reacted to the release.
This section includes eleven (11) questions about subreddit culture.
This section includes eleven (11) questions about subreddit culture.
Q3.1
Did it feel like the culture of the subreddits changed noticeably during the Wind and Truth release?
Q3.1
Did it feel like the culture of the subreddits changed noticeably during the Wind and Truth release?
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There was no change in culture during the release
The subreddit became a completely different place during the release
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Q3.2
To the extent that you experienced a change in subreddit culture during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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To the extent that you experienced a change in subreddit culture during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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Influx of new members who didn't absorb the existing culture quickly
Deliberate trolling by outside actors
Subreddit policies causing cultural change
Unhappiness with controversial elements of W&T causing fighting
Unhappiness with the quality of W&T causing fighting
I did not experience a change in subreddit culture
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Q3.3
Was there a significant increase in hostility towards other members during the Wind and Truth
release?
Q3.3
Was there a significant increase in hostility towards other members during the Wind and Truth
release?
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Q3.4
To the extent that you experienced an increase in hostility among members during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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To the extent that you experienced an increase in hostility among members during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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Influx of new members who didn't absorb the existing culture
Deliberate trolling by outside actors
Subreddit policies making members unhappy
Fighting over controversial elements of W&T
Fighting over the quality of W&T
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Q3.5 How healthy was the increase in negativity about the books in general during the Wind and Truth release?
Q3.5 How healthy was the increase in negativity about the books in general during the Wind and Truth release?
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Q3.6
To the extent that you experienced an increase in negativity about the books during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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To the extent that you experienced an increase in negativity about the books during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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Influx of new members who didn't absorb the existing culture
Deliberate trolling by outside actors
Member opinions of the books *as a whole* changing due to controversial elements of W&T
Member opinions of the books *as a whole* changing due to perceptions of quailty of W&T
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Q3.7
How healthy was the increase in negativity about Brandon Sanderson during the Wind and Truth release?
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How healthy was the increase in negativity about Brandon Sanderson during the Wind and Truth release?
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Q3.8
To the extent that you experienced an increase in negativity about Brandon during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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To the extent that you experienced an increase in negativity about Brandon during the release, to what do you attribute the change?
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Influx of new members who didn't absorb the existing cluture
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Dragonsteel handling of shipping and other issues related to the release
Member opinions of Brandon changing due to controversial elements of W&T
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Q3.9
To the extent that you attribute cultural change and/or increase in negativity to subreddit policy, what policy or policies do you think are contributing to the change?
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To the extent that you attribute cultural change and/or increase in negativity to subreddit policy, what policy or policies do you think are contributing to the change?
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Q3.10
Did any of the following cause you to disengage or create a negative experience with the subreddits during release?
Q3.10
Did any of the following cause you to disengage or create a negative experience with the subreddits during release?
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Negative changes to culture
Increased hostility in general
Increased hostility directed towards me
Negative attitudes about Wind and Truth
Overly defensive attitudes about Wind and Truth
Negative attitudes about Sanderson
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Q3.11
How concerned are you about long term changes to subreddit culture following Wind and Truth?
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How concerned are you about long term changes to subreddit culture following Wind and Truth?
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Section 5 of 6
Your Experience
You're mostly done! Here's five (5) questions to give us a better idea about your experiences.
Q4.1
How do you USUALLY access Reddit?
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How do you USUALLY access Reddit?
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Q4.2
Which of the following most accurately describe how active have you been on the Sanderson subreddits over the last few months?
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Which of the following most accurately describe how active have you been on the Sanderson subreddits over the last few months?
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Q4.3
What format(s) did you read Wind and Truth in on your FIRST read?
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What format(s) did you read Wind and Truth in on your FIRST read?
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Q4.4
When did you START reading Wind and Truth? (not counting preview chapters)
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When did you START reading Wind and Truth? (not counting preview chapters)
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Skip this question if you haven't started. If you aren't sure of the exact day, just make your best guess. The book released on December 6th.
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Q4.5
When did you FINISH reading Wind and Truth?
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When did you FINISH reading Wind and Truth?
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Skip this question if you haven't finished (or gave up, or never started). If you aren't sure of the exact day, just make your best guess. The book released on December 6th.
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Lastly, is there anything anonymous you'd like to add?
Lastly, is there anything anonymous you'd like to add?
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If you have something else to say that you don't think was addressed by this survey, we encourage you to share it in the Reddit post about this survey. But if you'd like to say something anonymously, feel free to do so here
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I'll add something else in the Reddit comments.
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Section 6 of 6
Anonymous Feedback
If you have something else to say that you don't think
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Lastly, is there anything anonymous you'd like to add?
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