One conversation on micro.blog brought this feature to life, but it took a long while to build and get right. The simple frustration of being able to reply to multiple people but do it correctly has been an issue for a while on micro.blog and Smart Mentions is here to help.

With Smart Mentions enabled when tapping a reply to a thread you will be given the option of who to reply to. It will intelligently pick out all this mentioned in the post you are replying to and also in earlier relies. In a simple to understand section at the top you can then choose who to mention in your reply and continue the conversation with care.

Smart Mentions

Alongside this you have an optional toggle for Smart Mentions. This allows you to mention anyone you follow with ease. Just type @ and a sorted list will appear as you type giving your suggestions. You can then tap on the name to insert them into your post.

This features the same UI as Smart Replies to allow for easy untagging if required and allow you to easily see who is included in the conversation.

Improvements in the future will allow Smart Mentions to search for a user you are not following if non exist in your following list however this version is designed to be as fast and user friendly as possible.

How Do I Get It?

Smart Mentions and Smart Replies will be a ‘Plus Feature’ in Micro Social going forward. This will be a one time payment to help support development of the app. No subscriptions, no reoccurring bills just one payment.

The features are rolling out to supporters this week, and are available to them for free as a special thank you. Join the Supporters now for early access, or keep an eye on updates in the next few weeks to use it yourself.

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