I'd like to suggest a minor yet impactful change in the terminology used on the Helium Explorer to describe the status of hotspots.
Issue:
The current use of the term "Active" to describe hotspots that have recently been rewarded is causing confusion among many users. The term suggests a live state, implying various activities of the hotspot are being monitored. However, as it primarily indicates whether the hotspot has been recently rewarded, this leads to misunderstandings. For instance, users often report confusion on the official Discord server with comments like "I changed my location, but the explorer is still showing inactive" or "the hotspot is beaconing but it is still shown as inactive".
Suggestion:
To alleviate this confusion, I propose renaming the "Active" state to "Recently Rewarded". This term more accurately reflects the condition being checked — whether the hotspot has received rewards recently. This change can help in reducing misconceptions about the hotspot's functionality and status, making the platform more user-friendly and intuitive.
Impact:
This terminology adjustment would align user expectations with the actual data being represented, leading to a clearer understanding of a hotspot's status. It would also likely reduce the frequency of confusion-related queries on community platforms, enhancing the overall user experience with the Helium Explorer.
PS: you can search shows inactive on Discord to see some example user messages
I'd like to suggest a minor yet impactful change in the terminology used on the Helium Explorer to describe the status of hotspots.
Issue: The current use of the term "Active" to describe hotspots that have recently been rewarded is causing confusion among many users. The term suggests a live state, implying various activities of the hotspot are being monitored. However, as it primarily indicates whether the hotspot has been recently rewarded, this leads to misunderstandings. For instance, users often report confusion on the official Discord server with comments like "I changed my location, but the explorer is still showing inactive" or "the hotspot is beaconing but it is still shown as inactive".
Suggestion: To alleviate this confusion, I propose renaming the "Active" state to "Recently Rewarded". This term more accurately reflects the condition being checked — whether the hotspot has received rewards recently. This change can help in reducing misconceptions about the hotspot's functionality and status, making the platform more user-friendly and intuitive.
Impact: This terminology adjustment would align user expectations with the actual data being represented, leading to a clearer understanding of a hotspot's status. It would also likely reduce the frequency of confusion-related queries on community platforms, enhancing the overall user experience with the Helium Explorer.
PS: you can search
shows inactiveon Discord to see some example user messages