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I completely agree with all points. I used to check-in every time I went somewhere, but now without the mayorship, badges, etc., I don't do anything anymore.
by ToastyMallows 12y ago
I completely agree with all points. I used to check-in every time I went somewhere, but now without the mayorship, badges, etc., I don't do anything anymore. I actually haven't opened Foursquare in about a week now.
Not sure why they were so excited about losing functionality and fragmenting their user base.
- nevi-me 12y agoAlso agree, for me the mayorships are what kept me checking in to my regular places, I kinda feel like the Swarm split killed Foursquare. Their loss I guess.
- misiti3780 12y agowhy do you care about being the mayor? was there some benefit beyond the foursquare status I am not aware of ?
- cenhyperion 12y agoIt was a fun game. If I really like a certain cafe and go there almost every day it was fun to have some way to show and compete for that. The benefit was a good UX.
- ojbyrne 12y agoOccasionally venues would have special perks for the mayor.
- tedks 12y agoRidiculously type-A people can't see a game without wanting to win it. That's at least what got me on foursquare. Really sad to see points go. Every time I traveled I'd try to top my high score and I really think it helped.
- zeitg3ist 12y agoThe latest updates to Swarm reintroduced a few of the original gamification concepts, most notably an unlockable "mayor" sticker. Give it a try.