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users will receive a notification. This mechanism helps users to communicate about
certain pieces of content, to spread valuable information accurately, or to inform
certain users with important contents.
Figure 4. A snapshot from the “Updates” feed list. The menu on the left shows notifications for
messages and followed updates.
The feed, reply notification and recommendation mechanisms together equip the
system with both active and passive information flow. They all encourage
communication and discussion about the resources. Consequently, a smooth channel
for spreading information and filtering valuable resources is formed. ...