# Memos
Memos on SIMKL allow users to create quick notes or personal reflections about a TV show, movie, or anime they’ve watched. This feature acts as a personal record-keeping tool, letting users jot down thoughts, reactions, or reminders about what they’ve seen.
Unlike reviews, which are more in-depth, memos act like **personal sticky notes** that can be **private or public**, allowing users to track their experiences and thoughts effortlessly. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a film enthusiast, SIMKL’s memo feature ensures that you always have a space to capture your thoughts.
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### **What is a Memo?**
A **memo (memorandum)** is a **short, written note** created by a user to document a quick thought, impression, or detail about a title they’ve watched.
Think of it as your **personal journal entry**, where you can keep track of what stood out to you while watching a show or movie.
For example:
* *"This movie has the best twist ending I've ever seen!"*
* *"Need to rewatch episode 5—it was too complex to understand in one go."*
* *"Incredible cinematography! Reminds me of Blade Runner’s lighting."*
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### **Why Does SIMKL Have a Memo Feature?**
SIMKL developed **memos as a feature to help users track their viewing experience in a more personalized way**. Unlike traditional reviews, which are **long and meant for others**, memos are **short, quick, and mainly for the user**.
Some key **benefits** of memos include:
* **Quickly document important thoughts** while watching a show.
* **Remember key plot points, favorite moments, or details** for future reference.
* **Enhance discussion and engagement** by sharing insights with the community.
* **Private or Public Option:** Keep notes to yourself or share them with others.
* **Great for film students, critics, and casual viewers** who want to keep track of their thoughts.
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### **How to Write a Memo on SIMKL?**
Adding a memo on SIMKL is a great way to jot down quick thoughts, reactions, or notes about a movie, TV show, or anime you've watched. Whether you want to keep your thoughts private or share them with the SIMKL community, the memo feature offers a simple and effective way to track your opinions.
1. **Go to the Title Page** – Visit the movie, TV show, or anime page where you want to write a memo.
2. **Locate the "Add Memo" Button** – You’ll see a button labeled **"Add Memo"**
3. **Type Your Memo** – You have **140 characters** to summarize your thoughts.
4. **Set Privacy Settings:**
* **Public:** Anyone can see and upvote your memo.
* **Private:** Only you can view it.
5. **Click “Save Memo”** – Your memo is now stored under that title.
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### **What Makes SIMKL’s Memo Feature Special?**
SIMKL’s memo feature stands out because it’s **lightweight, flexible, and interactive**:
* [x] **Private vs. Public Memos:** Choose to keep memos to yourself or share them with others.
* [x] **Upvote System:** Public memos can be **upvoted** by other users if they find them useful.
* [x] **Spoiler Protection:** Memos containing spoilers can be **blurred automatically** for others.
* [x] **Short & Direct:** Unlike long reviews, memos are meant to be **quick and concise**.
* [x] **Works Alongside Reviews & Ratings:** You can **rate a title and still write a memo** for additional context.
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### **How to Edit a Memo?**
If you made a mistake or want to update your thoughts, you can **edit or delete a memo easily**.
#### **Editing a Memo:**
1. Go to the **title page** where your memo is saved.
2. Find your memo under the memo section.
3. Click **Edit** to update your thoughts.
4. Save the changes.
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### **Other Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)**
#### **1. Can I See All My Memos in One Place?**
Currently, **there is no central dashboard** for viewing all your memos at once.\
However, **memos are visible on the title page** of every show, movie, or anime you’ve added notes to or by using the "Has Memo" filter.
#### **2. Can I Write Multiple Memos for the Same Title?**
No, **only one memo per title is allowed** to keep the feature clean and organized.\
If you need to **update your thoughts**, simply **edit your existing memo**.
#### **3. Do Memos Affect Ratings or Reviews?**
No, memos are **independent of ratings and reviews**.\
You can **rate a title, write a memo, and leave a review separately**.
#### **4. Can I Make My Memo Private or Public?**
Yes, **SIMKL allows users to customize the privacy settings of their memos**.
* **Public Memos** → Shared with the SIMKL community, visible to all users.
* **Private Memos** → Only visible to you.
To change privacy settings:
1. **While writing a memo**, click the drop-down menu below the text box.
2. Select **Public** or **Private** based on your preference.
3. Save the memo.
#### **5. Can I Upvote or Like a Memo?**
Yes! **Public memos can be upvoted** by other users.
* If a memo is **helpful, funny, or insightful**, others can **click the upvote button**.
* The most **upvoted memos appear at the top**.
* Private memos **do not have upvotes** (since only you can see them).
#### **6. Can I Hide Spoilers in Memos?**
Yes, **SIMKL has a built-in spoiler protection feature** for memos.
* If your memo contains spoilers, **it blurs the text**.
* Other users will **need to click to reveal it**.
This ensures that **new viewers won’t accidentally see plot details**.
#### **7. Are There Any Limitations to Memos?**
Yes, there are a few **limitations**:
* The memo **character limit is 140** (to keep it short and to the point).
* Users can **only have one memo per title** (to prevent spam).
* **Editing after saving is possible**, but old versions are not stored.
* **No images, videos, or links** can be added to memos (these are available in reviews).
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### **Conclusion**
Memos on SIMKL provide a **simple and effective way** to track your thoughts on movies, TV shows, and anime. Whether you use them for **personal reminders, quick reviews, or sharing insights**, they offer a **lightweight and convenient alternative to full reviews**.
