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.
These templates include prompts specifically designed for filament and hardware discussions. Use templates focusing on user experiences with PLA, ABS, PETG, or specialty filaments, and ask members to share their success rates or challenges with specific printer brands or models. This helps you identify common compatibility issues within the community and share solutions tailored to particular devices.
Leverage the troubleshooting-oriented templates in the collection to frame posts around issues like layer adhesion, warping, or stringing. Encourage community members to share their slicer settings, build plate preparation techniques, and environmental controls. Including specific error scenarios will drive more targeted discussions and help users troubleshoot efficiently.
Yes, several templates are tailored to elicit feedback on slicer choices (e.g., Cura vs. PrusaSlicer) and advanced setting tweaks for supports, infill patterns, or overhangs. Use these to prompt members to compare their experiences, share print profiles, and discuss the trade-offs they've encountered with various slicing parameters for intricate models.
Utilize templates specifically focused on post-processing challenges and successes. Prompt members to post before-and-after photos, describe their workflow for finishing ABS or PLA prints, and discuss which methods yielded the best surface finishes. This not only fosters knowledge sharing but also helps members discover new finishing techniques.
Select templates geared toward reviews and upgrade experiences, asking members about their results after installing firmware like Marlin or Klipper, or adding hardware such as auto bed leveling sensors or direct drive extruders. Frame questions to capture both performance improvements and any new challenges introduced by the upgrades.
The set includes templates ideal for gauging interest in collaborative endeavors. Use these to propose group print challenges (e.g., who can print the strongest bridge) or open-source design contributions. Collect feedback on project ideas, preferred formats (weekly/monthly), and willingness to share print files or progress updates, fostering a more interactive and engaged community.
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