Creating a CUE

Share your thoughts, ask questions, or start a discussion by creating a CUE. This guide covers all CUE types and how to make your posts effective.

Creating a CUE

Step 1: Start a New CUE

• From the CUES feed, click "Create CUE" or the compose button
• Or from within a Cube, find the CUE creation option

Step 2: Choose the Type

Select the type that best fits your post:

• Discussion - General posts and conversations
• Question - When you need help or answers
• Announcement - Important news or notices
• Poll - When you want to gather votes
• Link - Sharing external content

Step 3: Add Content

Title

Write a clear, descriptive title that tells people what your CUE is about.

Body

Add your main content:

• Text explanation or discussion
• Context and background
• Your thoughts or questions

Attachments (optional)

• Add images to illustrate your point
• Attach files if relevant
• Include links for references

Step 4: Add Tags

Tags help people find your CUE:

• Add relevant topic tags
• Use existing popular tags when possible
• Keep tags focused and specific

Step 5: Set Visibility

Choose who can see your CUE:

• Public - Everyone
• Members Only - Logged-in users
• Cube Only - Only Cube members (for Cube CUES)

Step 6: Post

Review and click "Post" to publish your CUE.

Creating a Poll

Polls have additional options:

1. Select "Poll" as your CUE type
2. Add your question as the title
3. Add poll options (choices for people to vote on)
4. Choose single or multiple choice:
   • Single choice - Voters pick one option
   • Multiple choice - Voters can select multiple options
5. Optionally set an expiration date
6. Post your poll

Posting in a Cube

To post a CUE within a specific Cube:

1. Go to the Cube
2. Navigate to the CUES section
3. Create your CUE from there
4. It will automatically be associated with that Cube

You can choose whether Cube CUES also appear in the global feed.

Tips for Effective CUES

Good Titles

• Be specific and descriptive
• Avoid clickbait
• Include key information

Quality Content

• Provide context
• Be clear about what you're asking or sharing
• Use formatting to improve readability

Relevant Tags

• Use 2-5 tags per post
• Choose tags that accurately describe your content
• Check if popular tags exist before creating new ones

Editing and Deleting

Editing

You can edit your CUE after posting:

1. Go to your CUE
2. Click "Edit"
3. Make changes
4. Save

Deleting

To delete a CUE:

1. Go to your CUE
2. Click "Delete"
3. Confirm deletion

Related Articles

• CUES Overview
• Voting & Commenting
• Cubes Overview