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Liking Posts

Show appreciation for posts in the CricTalk community by liking them.

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How to Like a Post

  1. Find a post you want to like on your home feed or in a user’s profile
  2. Tap the heart icon below the post content
  3. The heart will turn red to indicate you’ve liked the post
  4. The like count will increment by one

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Unliking a Post

Changed your mind? You can remove your like:
  1. Tap the red heart icon on a post you’ve already liked
  2. The heart will turn gray/outlined to indicate the like has been removed
  3. The like count will decrease by one
The heart icon shows your current like status:
  • Outlined heart (gray): You haven’t liked this post
  • Filled heart (red): You’ve liked this post

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Like Statistics

Each post displays its total number of likes:
  • “1 Like” for a single like
  • “X Likes” for multiple likes (e.g., “15 Likes”)
Your likes are visible to all users. When you like a post, it contributes to the post’s overall engagement and visibility in the community.

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Commenting on Posts

Join the conversation by adding your thoughts to any post.

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Adding a Comment

1

Open the post

Tap on a post to view its full details and comment section.
2

Write your comment

Type your comment in the text input field at the bottom of the screen.
3

Post your comment

Tap the send button to publish your comment. It will appear in the post’s comment thread.

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Comment Display

Comments show:
  • Author avatar: First letter of the commenter’s username
  • Author name: The commenter’s username
  • Comment content: The text of the comment
  • Timestamp: When the comment was posted (formatted as date and time)

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Viewing Comments

To see all comments on a post:
  1. Tap the chat bubble icon or anywhere on the post
  2. Scroll through the comment section
  3. The post header shows total comment count (e.g., “5 Comments”)
Comments are displayed in chronological order, with the newest comments appearing at the top or bottom depending on the view.

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Editing Your Comments

Made a mistake? Edit your comments after posting them.

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Edit Process

1

Locate your comment

Find the comment you want to edit. Only comments you authored will have edit options.
2

Tap edit icon

Tap the pencil icon next to your comment.
3

Modify content

Update your comment text in the edit modal that appears.
4

Save changes

Tap “Save” to update your comment, or “Cancel” to discard changes.
You can only edit your own comments. The edit and delete icons only appear on comments you’ve authored.

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Deleting Your Comments

Remove comments you no longer want to keep.

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Delete Process

1

Find your comment

Locate the comment you want to remove.
2

Tap delete icon

Tap the trash icon next to your comment.
3

Confirm deletion

Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Deleting a comment is permanent and cannot be undone. Make sure you want to remove it before confirming.

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Participating in Chat Rooms

Engage in real-time discussions about live cricket matches.

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Finding Chat Rooms

Discover active and upcoming match rooms:
  1. Browse the Rooms section from your home screen
  2. View room cards showing:
    • Team matchups (e.g., “India vs Australia”)
    • Match status badge (Live, Upcoming, or Finished)
    • Team abbreviations in circular badges

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Room Status

Rooms have three possible statuses:
Green badge: The match is currently in progress
  • You can send and receive messages in real-time
  • Join the room to participate in live discussions
  • Full messaging capabilities are enabled

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Joining a Room

1

Select a room

Tap on a room card to open it.
2

View room details

Review the match information by tapping the info icon (i) in the top-right corner.
3

Start chatting

If the match is live, type your message in the input field at the bottom and tap send.

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Sending Messages in Rooms

Contribute to live match discussions:
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Enter your message

Type your comment in the message input field at the bottom of the room.
2

Send message

Tap the send icon (orange button) to post your message.
3

View your message

Your message appears in the chat thread immediately.
Messages can only be sent when the room status is “Live”. For upcoming or finished matches, the message input is disabled.

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Real-Time Updates

Room messages update automatically:
  • New messages appear instantly without refreshing
  • Message edits reflect in real-time
  • Deleted messages are removed from view immediately
  • No need to manually refresh to see latest activity

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Editing Room Messages

Update messages you’ve sent in a room:
1

Tap edit on your message

Locate your message and tap the pencil icon.
2

Modify text

Edit your message content in the modal that appears.
3

Save changes

Tap “Save” to update your message in the room.
You can only edit messages in Live rooms. Editing is disabled for Upcoming and Finished rooms.

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Deleting Room Messages

Remove messages from the room chat:
  1. Find your message in the chat thread
  2. Tap the trash icon next to your message
  3. Confirm the deletion

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Room Information

Access detailed room information:
  1. Tap the info icon (i) in the room header
  2. View details such as:
    • Match teams and format
    • Start and end times
    • Room creator information
    • Participant count

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Managing Your Rooms

If you created a room, you’ll see additional options:
  1. Settings icon: Access room management
  2. Room settings: Configure room details, timing, and status
  3. Delete room: Remove the room if needed (creator only)
The settings icon only appears in rooms you’ve created, giving you full control over your match discussions.

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Following Cricket Matches

Stay updated on matches that matter to you.

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Viewing Your Rooms

Access rooms you’ve joined or created:
  1. Go to your Profile
  2. Tap the Rooms tab
  3. Browse your room history and active rooms

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Room Participation Tracking

Your room activity contributes to your statistics:
  • Messages sent are counted in your profile stats
  • View total message count in the Stats tab
  • Track your engagement across all rooms
Your message count across all rooms is displayed in your profile’s Stats tab, formatted for easy reading (e.g., “1,234 messages sent”).

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Best Practices for Community Engagement

Be a positive member of the CricTalk community.

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Posting Guidelines

Be Respectful

Treat all community members with respect, even when discussing rival teams.

Stay On Topic

Keep comments and messages relevant to cricket and the specific post or match.

Add Value

Contribute meaningful insights rather than one-word responses or spam.

Think Before You Post

Review your comment or message before sending—you can edit later, but prevention is better.

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Comment Etiquette

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Read before commenting

Read the full post and existing comments before adding your own to avoid repetition.
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Be constructive

If you disagree, explain why respectfully rather than just criticizing.
3

Use proper language

Avoid excessive caps, too many emojis, or poor grammar that makes comments hard to read.
4

Acknowledge others

Reference other users’ comments when building on their points to foster discussion.

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Room Chat Best Practices

Don’t send multiple messages in rapid succession. Combine your thoughts into single, well-formed messages instead.
Cricket fans are passionate, but remember that others may support different teams or have different views.
Room chats are most engaging during live matches. Try to participate in real-time for the best experience.
If you make a typo or mistake, use the edit feature rather than sending a correction message.
Avoid deleting messages unless they contain errors. Frequent deletions can disrupt conversation flow.

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Engagement Tips

Building your reputation: Consistently engaging with quality comments and messages helps you build a positive reputation in the CricTalk community.
Peak activity times: Rooms are most active during live matches, especially high-profile games. Join during these times for maximum engagement.
Express yourself: Use likes to quickly show appreciation, and comments when you have something substantive to add.

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View Counts

Posts track how many times they’ve been viewed:
  • The eye icon shows total view count
  • Views increment when users open the post detail page
  • View counts help you understand post reach and popularity
View counts are public and visible to all users alongside likes and comments.

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Interaction Notifications

Stay informed about engagement with your content:
  • Likes on your posts: See when others appreciate your content
  • Comments on your posts: Get notified of new discussions
  • Replies in rooms: Stay updated on active conversations
Notification features are being enhanced to provide better real-time updates on your interactions.

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Troubleshooting Interactions

Check your internet connection and ensure the comment field wasn’t empty. Try sending again.
Verify that the room status is “Live”. You cannot edit messages in Upcoming or Finished rooms.
Refresh the post or your feed. If the issue persists, check your internet connection.
Room messages update in real-time. If you don’t see new messages, try pulling down to refresh or check your connection.

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