Gathering feedback in your 3D printing community can be tough, especially when members are hesitant to speak up. These ready-to-use feedback templates make it simple to spark open conversations and learn what your members really think. Use them to create a more responsive, member-driven space.
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Community feedback posts empower members to share their opinions, creating a sense of ownership and belonging. When members see their thoughts are valued, they become more invested in the group's direction and outcomes. This involvement often leads to higher retention, deeper discussions, and even innovation as members help shape features, resources, and events.
Open feedback requests demonstrate transparency and trust. By inviting all voices, including quieter members, you make it safe for everyone to participate. This approach not only surfaces new ideas but also uncovers pain points that may otherwise go unnoticed. Ultimately, a feedback-driven community is more adaptive, member-focused, and successful.
What feature do you wish your 3D printer had, and why?
💡 Example: "What feature do you wish your 3D printer had, and why?"
We are thinking about hosting a design challenge. What theme would excite you most?
💡 Example: "We are thinking about hosting a design challenge. What theme would excite you most?"
How do you feel about our current file-sharing resources? Any improvements needed?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about our current file-sharing resources? Any improvements needed?"
Share your honest thoughts on our latest tutorial series. What worked, and what did not?
💡 Example: "Share your honest thoughts on our latest tutorial series. What worked, and what did not?"
Is there a 3D printing topic you want to learn more about here?
💡 Example: "Is there a 3D printing topic you want to learn more about here?"
What stops you from posting your projects? How can we make it easier?
💡 Example: "What stops you from posting your projects? How can we make it easier?"
If you could change one thing about our group, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our group, what would it be?"
Which 3D printing software do you use most often, and why?
💡 Example: "Which 3D printing software do you use most often, and why?"
How helpful do you find our troubleshooting threads? Suggestions to improve?
💡 Example: "How helpful do you find our troubleshooting threads? Suggestions to improve?"
What kind of community events would you participate in next?
💡 Example: "What kind of community events would you participate in next?"
Tell us about a time this group helped your 3D printing journey.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a time this group helped your 3D printing journey."
Would you find value in a monthly Q and A with expert printers?
💡 Example: "Would you find value in a monthly Q and A with expert printers?"
Rate your satisfaction with our group resources from 1 to 5 and share why.
💡 Example: "Rate your satisfaction with our group resources from 1 to 5 and share why."
What is one question you wish more people asked about 3D printing?
💡 Example: "What is one question you wish more people asked about 3D printing?"
How can we better support beginners in this community?
💡 Example: "How can we better support beginners in this community?"
What printing challenges are you facing right now?
💡 Example: "What printing challenges are you facing right now?"
Are you satisfied with our moderation style? Any suggestions?
💡 Example: "Are you satisfied with our moderation style? Any suggestions?"
Would you like more video or photo-based tutorials?
💡 Example: "Would you like more video or photo-based tutorials?"
What is one resource we could add that would help you most?
💡 Example: "What is one resource we could add that would help you most?"
How often do you visit the group? What would make you visit more?
💡 Example: "How often do you visit the group? What would make you visit more?"
What makes you excited to share your 3D prints here?
💡 Example: "What makes you excited to share your 3D prints here?"
Any features you would like to see in our next group update?
💡 Example: "Any features you would like to see in our next group update?"
Do you use mobile or desktop more for this group? Does the experience differ?
💡 Example: "Do you use mobile or desktop more for this group? Does the experience differ?"
What inspires you to try new 3D printing techniques?
💡 Example: "What inspires you to try new 3D printing techniques?"
Would you recommend this community to a friend? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you recommend this community to a friend? Why or why not?"
What is missing from our group that you wish we offered?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our group that you wish we offered?"
How do you prefer to receive group updates and announcements?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to receive group updates and announcements?"
What kind of files would you like to see more of in our library?
💡 Example: "What kind of files would you like to see more of in our library?"
Was there a time our group rules felt unclear? Tell us where we can clarify.
💡 Example: "Was there a time our group rules felt unclear? Tell us where we can clarify."
Which filament brands do you trust most, and why?
💡 Example: "Which filament brands do you trust most, and why?"
How can we highlight more member projects in the community?
💡 Example: "How can we highlight more member projects in the community?"
What is your favorite way to learn new 3D printing skills?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to learn new 3D printing skills?"
Would you participate in a group print-along event?
💡 Example: "Would you participate in a group print-along event?"
Share an idea for a future community collaboration.
💡 Example: "Share an idea for a future community collaboration."
Which group discussion topics do you find most engaging?
💡 Example: "Which group discussion topics do you find most engaging?"
What is your favorite member-generated resource from this group?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite member-generated resource from this group?"
How do you feel about our group size? Would you prefer it bigger or more focused?
💡 Example: "How do you feel about our group size? Would you prefer it bigger or more focused?"
Is there a product review you want to see in the group?
💡 Example: "Is there a product review you want to see in the group?"
What would encourage you to invite a friend to join us?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to invite a friend to join us?"
How can we make onboarding smoother for new members?
💡 Example: "How can we make onboarding smoother for new members?"
What time of day do you prefer to join live group sessions?
💡 Example: "What time of day do you prefer to join live group sessions?"
What is one thing you love about this 3D printing community?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you love about this 3D printing community?"
Choose templates relevant to your current goals or pain points. Post them regularly to encourage continuous input, and tag or message members who might have unique perspectives. Summarize and act on the feedback you receive, letting members know how their input shaped changes or improvements. This closes the feedback loop and builds ongoing trust.
These templates are optimized for all platforms, including forums, social media groups, Discord, and Slack. Adjust formatting for platform features, such as using polls for quick feedback or threads for deeper discussions. Always monitor responses to facilitate positive and constructive conversation.
Aim for once a week or whenever you are launching a new feature, resource, or event. Consistency helps members feel heard.
Acknowledge all feedback respectfully. Thank members for their honesty and use criticism as an opportunity to improve.
Use low-barrier questions, tag or message individuals directly, and reassure everyone their input is valuable and welcome.
Not every idea will be feasible, but always explain your reasoning and show how feedback influences future decisions.
Yes, these templates are designed for all platforms. Adjust formatting as needed for each platform's features.
Summarize the input you receive, share outcomes with the group, and highlight changes inspired by member feedback.
Track response rates, member sentiment, and engagement before and after using feedback prompts to assess effectiveness.