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Request for improved notification process for specification changes

When implementing changes to system specifications, the following process should be followed to avoid user confusion and maintain service reliability.


1. Thorough prior notification
Please be sure to provide "advance notice" of specification changes before implementation, rather than "after-the-fact reporting" after implementation. Regardless of the size of the impact, it is an obligation of service management to provide a grace period for users to prepare for and understand the new behavior.


2. Detailed and specific description of the change
When notifying, do not simply state the fact that "the specifications have been changed," but explain in detail and specifically what, how, and why the change is being made. Contrast the behavior before and after the change Functions and scope of operation affected by the change (if necessary) Alternative or recommended configuration methods


3. Risks posed by inappropriate notifications
If the above process is not followed, when users are confronted with unexpected behavior, they will not be able to determine whether it is an intended "specification change" or an unexpected "system failure. This inability to determine whether it is an intended "specification change" or an unexpected "system failure" can lead to the following serious disadvantages.
Unnecessary spike in inquiries: Reports from users who mistakenly believe that a problem has occurred are concentrated in the support desk, overwhelming resources.
User distrust: Unannounced changes, even if they improve convenience, can be perceived as a negative experience, as if the change was made without notice.

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  • meimei

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    Jan 4

    詳細なご意見をいただき、誠にありがとうございます!ご指摘の事前通知に関しては、大きな内容の変更については通常Discordコミュニティで事前にお知らせしています。いただいたご提案もチームに伝えさせていただきます。今後、事前に確定し公開できる情報については、できるだけ早くユーザーの皆様にお知らせし、ご準備いただけるよう努めます。