User Guides
Spheres
Discover and follow people who share your interests through Spheres - organized groups of users around specific topics, locations, or activities.
What are Spheres?
Spheres are curated groups of users organized around specific interests, locations, or activities. They help you discover new people and content that aligns with your interests.
Benefits of Spheres
- Discover New People: Find users who share your interests and passions
- Curated Content: See posts from people with similar interests
- Community Building: Connect with like-minded individuals
- Organized Discovery: Browse content by topic or interest area
Finding and Joining Spheres
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Spheres Discovery Page
Browse page showing available spheres with categories, member counts, and join buttons
Browse Available Spheres
Explore the different spheres available on ineedthis:
- Interest-Based: Photography, cooking, fitness, technology, music
- Location-Based: Local communities, city-specific groups
- Activity-Based: Hiking, gaming, book clubs, volunteer work
- Professional: Industry groups, career development, networking
Search for Spheres
Use the search function to find spheres that match your interests:
- Keyword Search: Search by topic, interest, or activity
- Location Search: Find spheres in your area
- Category Browse: Browse spheres by category
- Recommendations: Get personalized sphere suggestions
Managing Your Spheres
Following Spheres
- Join Spheres: Follow spheres to see content from their members
- Sphere Feed: View posts from all members of followed spheres
- Member Discovery: Discover new people through sphere members
- Content Filtering: Filter your feed by specific spheres
Sphere Settings
- Notification Control: Choose which spheres send you notifications
- Privacy Settings: Control who can see your sphere memberships
- Content Preferences: Set preferences for sphere content
- Unfollow Spheres: Leave spheres you're no longer interested in
Creating Your Own Sphere
Starting a Sphere
If you can't find a sphere for your specific interest, consider creating one:
- 1. Choose a Topic: Pick a specific, well-defined interest or activity
- 2. Create the Sphere: Use the "Create Sphere" feature
- 3. Set Guidelines: Establish clear rules and expectations
- 4. Invite Members: Start by inviting people you know who share the interest
- 5. Moderate Actively: Keep the sphere active and well-moderated