Most of our time last month was spent working on a new optional “slide” layout for topics. Some of our clients, including us, like to pose topics related to imagery, such as photo contests. The normal Grupthink layout works, but can be a little tedious when all you really want to see are the answer thumbnails. So, the new option is being released today on an experimental basis, and currently can only be set by admins. Eventually this option will be accessible to regular users. In the meantime, expect to see a few slide show topics start to pop up!

• Enhanced Youtube linking:
  • Youtube links in topic descriptions now get automatically converted to showing the embedded YouTube video when viewing the topic
  • Youtube links in answer descriptions on topic pages can now be expanded to enable watching the video without having to visit the answer page
  • Youtube links in comments can be expanded to display the video
• Fixed “delete” link not showing for comments on your profile page
• Numerous minor bug fixes and enhancements

For Grupthink Admins

• New: “Media” option to turn topics into slide-show style layout, suitable for photo contests or other topics where the “answers” are pictures. Currently, this option can only be managed by admins and moderators. Just edit a topic, go to advanced settings, and choose “Topic Type: Media”.
• New: Demographic charts showing age/gender breakdowns on answer pages
• New: Add a custom terms of service for your Grupthink-powered site

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