News & communities · 3 min read

Build a news feed around your interests

Choose a few useful topics, follow original sources and make room for thoughtful discussion.

Choose topics deliberately

Start with two or three subjects you genuinely want to keep up with. These might include your profession, your local community and a personal interest. Add more when you know what you are missing. A long list of subscriptions can make important updates harder to notice.

Open the source

A headline is an invitation to read further, not the whole story. Follow the original link, check the publication date and distinguish reporting from opinion. For application updates, prefer the institution or organiser’s own announcement. For research, look for the underlying paper and its limitations.

Keep the conversation useful

When you share a story, explain what you found interesting or ask a specific question. Quote sparingly, give credit and link to the source. Treat another member’s experience as one perspective rather than evidence that the same outcome applies to everyone.

Adjust what you follow

TopChat’s Feed draws from the channels you follow. Review those choices occasionally and leave groups that no longer match your interests. Use notification settings to decide how much interruption suits you. You can explore public groups before deciding to join.

Put it into practice.

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