Tier List Privacy Settings and Sharing

Privacy Settings Overview

VerseDB tier lists offer two privacy levels: Public and Private. You can change privacy settings anytime, even after publishing.

Public Tier Lists

What "Public" Means

• ✅ Anyone can view without logging in
• ✅ Appears in search results
• ✅ Shows on browse and trending pages
• ✅ Can be voted on (upvote/downvote)
• ✅ Can receive comments
• ✅ May be featured if popular
• ✅ Earns XP from vote milestones
• ✅ Visible on your profile

Benefits of Public Lists

• Get community feedback and discussion
• Earn XP from vote milestones (up to 900 XP!)
• Help others discover great comics
• Build your reputation as a contributor
• Potential to be featured on trending page

When to Use Public

• Finished, polished tier lists
• Want to share opinions and spark discussion
• Ready for community feedback
• Lists you're proud of

Private Tier Lists

What "Private" Means

• ✅ Only you can see it
• ❌ Hidden from all search and browse pages
• ❌ No voting or comments allowed
• ❌ Won't appear on trending
• ❌ Doesn't earn vote milestone XP
• ✅ Still earns 10 XP for creation
• ❌ Not visible on your public profile

Benefits of Private Lists

• Work in progress without pressure
• Personal rankings for your own reference
• Experimental or incomplete lists
• Controversial opinions you're not ready to share

When to Use Private

• Draft tier lists you're still working on
• Personal reference lists
• Testing tier configurations
• Haven't finished ranking all items

Changing Privacy Settings

During Creation

1. Look for "Privacy" section
2. Toggle between Public/Private
3. Publish with your chosen setting

After Publishing

1. Go to your tier list page
2. Click "Edit" button
3. Change privacy toggle
4. Click "Save Changes"
5. Changes take effect immediately

Note: You can switch between public and private as many times as you want!

Sharing Your Tier Lists

Direct Link Sharing

Every tier list has a unique URL:

https://versedb.com/tier-lists/[id]

How to share:

1. Copy the URL from your browser
2. Paste anywhere (Discord, Reddit, Twitter, etc.)
3. Anyone with the link can view it
4. Link stays the same even if you edit the list

Share Buttons

On your tier list page, use built-in share buttons:

• Twitter/X – Tweet your tier list
• Reddit – Post to relevant subreddits
• Discord – Share in comic servers
• Copy Link – Quick copy to clipboard

Embedding (Pro Feature)

Pro users can embed tier lists on websites:

<iframe src="https://versedb.com/tier-lists/[id]/embed"></iframe>

Visibility on Your Profile

Public Tier Lists

• Show on your public profile
• Count toward your stats
• Visible to anyone viewing your profile
• Sorted by votes, date, or alphabetically

Private Tier Lists

• Hidden from public profile
• Only visible in your dashboard
• Don't count in public stats
• Only you can see them

Voting and Comments

Public Lists

• Anyone can upvote or downvote
• Anyone can leave comments
• You get notifications for new comments
• Vote counts visible to everyone

Private Lists

• No voting allowed
• No comments allowed
• Just for your personal use

Search and Discovery

How Public Lists Are Found

Search Results:

• Indexed by title and description
• Searchable by content type
• Filterable by creator

Browse Pages:

• Recent tier lists
• Trending tier lists
• Top voted tier lists
• Filter by content type

Trending Algorithm:

• Vote score (upvotes - downvotes)
• Recency (newer = higher)
• Comment activity
• View count

How Private Lists Are Hidden

• Excluded from all search indexes
• Don't appear on browse pages
• Not in trending calculations
• Invisible to other users

Featured Tier Lists

What Is "Featured"?

• Special badge on tier list page
• Highlighted position on homepage
• Extra visibility in browse pages
• Selected by VerseDB staff or algorithm

How to Get Featured

• Create high-quality, interesting tier lists
• Get significant community votes
• Spark good discussions in comments
• Be an active, positive community member
• Unique or creative rankings

Note: You cannot make your own list "featured" – that's controlled by admins.

Tips for Sharing

Best Practices

On Social Media:

• Add context in your post
• Tag relevant communities (#Marvel, #DCComics, etc.)
• Ask for opinions to encourage engagement
• Use eye-catching screenshots

On Discord/Forums:

• Post in relevant channels
• Explain your ranking criteria
• Be open to feedback
• Link back to comments section

With Friends:

• Share via direct message
• Challenge them to make their own
• Compare your rankings
• Have friendly debates

Driving Engagement

Ask Questions:

• "What would you rank differently?"
• "Did I miss any must-reads?"
• "Hot take: X belongs in S-tier. Agree?"

Be Responsive:

• Reply to comments
• Thank people for voting
• Update based on feedback
• Explain controversial choices

Cross-Promote:

• Link related tier lists
• "If you liked this, check out my [other list]"
• Build a series of themed lists

Privacy vs. Engagement Trade-off

Public = More Engagement, Less Privacy

Pros:

• Community feedback
• Vote milestone XP
• Featured potential
• Help others discover comics

Cons:

• Open to criticism
• Can't hide controversial takes
• Permanent public record

Private = More Privacy, Less Engagement

Pros:

• No judgment or criticism
• Work at your own pace
• Personal reference tool
• Can be messy/incomplete

Cons:

• No community interaction
• No vote milestone XP
• No trending potential
• Doesn't help others

Managing Public Reception

Handling Criticism

• Remember: rankings are subjective
• Don't take downvotes personally
• Consider valid feedback
• Ignore trolls and report harassment

Controversial Rankings

If you know a ranking will be divisive:

• Explain your reasoning in the description
• Acknowledge common counterarguments
• Be respectful of other opinions
• Stay engaged with comments

Reporting Issues

If someone is harassing you about a tier list:

• Use the report button on comments
• Block problematic users
• Contact VerseDB support if needed

Account Limits

Free Users

• 2 tier lists total (public + private combined)
• Choose wisely which to publish
• Delete old lists to make room for new ones

Pro Users

• Unlimited tier lists
• Create as many as you want
• Mix of public and private
• Additional embedding features

Best Practices Summary

For Maximum Visibility

✅ Make it public
✅ Use descriptive, searchable title
✅ Add detailed description
✅ Share on social media
✅ Engage with comments
✅ Update based on feedback

For Personal Use

✅ Keep it private
✅ Use for reference/drafts
✅ No pressure to finish
✅ Switch to public when ready

For Building Reputation

✅ Create multiple high-quality public lists
✅ Respond to community feedback
✅ Make interesting, debatable rankings
✅ Share thoughtful explanations
✅ Be respectful in discussions

Next Steps

• Learn about Voting and Community Features
• Check your Tier List Dashboard
• Browse Trending Tier Lists for inspiration

Start sharing your comic opinions with the world!