How does the idea generator work?
It shuffles a set of hand-written templates for the occasion you pick, drops in the name and detail you typed, and shows three at a time.
If you leave the detail empty, the templates fall back to a version without it, so you never see a stray bracket or an awkward "for ." in the middle of a sentence. The Different ideas button reshuffles. Each idea shows its weighted X length, counted the same way as the kind post composer.
| Occasion | Good for | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Help, advice, a kind reply, a favor | Name the exact thing they did |
| Birthday | Friends, coworkers, people you follow | Keep it about them, not about your history together |
| Congrats | New job, launch, graduation, milestone | Mention the effort, not only the result |
| Encouragement | A rough week, a big exam, a hard decision | Offer support without advice nobody asked for |
| Shout-out | Recommending someone worth following | Say why, in one line |
How do I make a template sound like me?
Change one phrase, add one true detail, and read it out loud once.
Templates are a starting point. Swap "made a bigger difference than you probably know" for the actual difference it made. Replace "I owe you a coffee" with your real thank-you currency. If the post would sound strange coming out of your mouth, it will read strangely too.
Should I tag the person?
Usually yes for thanks and congratulations, and usually no for encouragement during a hard time.
Tagging (@name) lets the person see the post and makes it easy for others to join in. But someone going through a rough patch may not want a public spotlight. A direct message, or a post without the tag, can be the kinder choice. The guide to celebrating others goes into this in more detail.
What makes a thank-you post work?
Specific, prompt and without strings attached.
A thank-you is best when it says what happened, comes soon after, and does not ask for anything back. The gratitude posts guide has a simple structure and more examples.