# Reviews

SIMKL allows members to share their **thoughts, opinions, and experiences** on movies, TV shows, and anime through **written reviews**. These reviews help other users discover new content, compare opinions, and engage in discussions with fellow fans.

Whether you **loved, disliked, or felt neutral** about a title, writing a review is a great way to expressing your thoughts, analyzing the story, characters, visuals, and engaging with the SIMKL community.

### **What Are Reviews on SIMKL?**

Reviews on SIMKL are **user-generated opinions** about TV shows, anime, and movies. Each review helps provide **insights, recommendations, and personal reflections** on a title, allowing other users to make informed choices.

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* **Write about your experience** watching a title.
* **Compare it with similar shows/movies** you’ve seen.
* **Discuss characters, storylines, or visuals.**
* **Highlight what you liked or didn’t like.**

Unlike simple star ratings, **reviews allow for in-depth analysis**, giving the community more context about a title's quality.

### **How to Write a Review on SIMKL?**

Writing a review on SIMKL isn’t just about rating a show or movie, it’s about **sharing your perspective** and helping others decide what to watch. Whether you’re a **movie enthusiast, anime lover, or TV show binge-watcher**, your reviews contribute to a growing community of entertainment fans.

With SIMKL, you can write **detailed and structured reviews** that go beyond simple star ratings.

#### **Steps to Post a Review:**

* **Go to the Title’s Page**
  * Search for the movie, TV show, or anime you want to review.
  * Click on its **title** to open the main page.

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* **Scroll Down to the** "Reactions & Reviews" Section
  * Below the **ratings and summary**, you’ll find the **"Write a Review"** section.
* **Click on "Write a Review"**
  * This will **open a new review creation page.**
  * A **review editor box** will open.

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* **Write Your Review**
  * The **minimum length** for reviews is **5 lines**.
  * The **recommended length** is **200–500 words**.
  * Focus on the title's **content, characters, story, and visuals**.
  * Avoid **one-word or very short reviews** as they may be rejected.
* #### **Provide a Detailed Rating (Optional)**

  SIMKL’s review system allows you to **rate different aspects of the title separately**:\
  \- ✔ **Story** – How well was the plot structured?\
  \- ✔ **Visuals** – How good was the animation or cinematography?\
  \- ✔ **Sound** – Was the music or voice acting well done?\
  \- ✔ **Character** – Were the characters well developed and engaging?\
  \- ✔ **Enjoyment** – How much did you personally enjoy the title?
* **Enhance Your Review (Optional)**
  * Add **YouTube video links**, **GIFs**, or **tweets** to make your review more engaging.
  * Example format for adding media:
    * **YouTube:** `https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgI2fqUNqPs`
    * **Giphy:** `http://giphy.com/gifs/batman-v-superman-supeman-dawn-of-justice-ZxQWodtj9kWs0`
    * **Twitter:** `https://twitter.com/CW_TheFlash/status/733796198688006144`
* **Submit Your Review**
  * Once you’re satisfied with your review, click **"Publish Review."**
  * Your review will now be **visible in the Reactions section** of the title page.

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## **Review Guidelines on SIMKL**

To maintain **quality discussions**, SIMKL has **guidelines** for reviews.

#### **What to Include in Your Review:**

✅ Your **opinion on the title** – what you liked or disliked.\
✅ Comparisons to **similar movies or TV shows**.\
✅ Analysis of **story, characters, visuals, and soundtrack**.\
✅ Your **personal rating and reasoning**.

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#### **What NOT to Include in Your Review:**

🚫 Profanity, hate speech, or offensive content.\
🚫 Spoilers without a **spoiler warning** (use `Spoiler=` tag).\
🚫 One-word or short reviews (minimum **5 lines** required).\
🚫 Promotional content, external links, or spam.\
🚫 ALL-CAPS writing (considered shouting).\
🚫 Reviews unrelated to the title (e.g., complaints about the site).

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**Important:** Reviews that violate guidelines may be removed or deleted.
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## Frequently Asked Question

### **1. Can I Share My Reviews?**

Yes! Once you’ve posted a review, you can **share it with friends, social media, or discussion forums**.

✔ Click the **"Share"** button next to your review.\
✔ Copy the **direct link** to your review.\
✔ Post it on **Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Discord**, or anywhere else.

This makes it easy to discuss your opinions with others!

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### **2. Can I Edit My Reviews on SIMKL?**

Yes, you can edit your reviews after posting them.

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### **Steps to Edit a Review:**

1. **Go to the Title’s Page** where you wrote the review.
2. **Find Your Review** in the Reviews section.
3. **Click on "Edit"** next to your review.
4. **Make Your Changes** and update your thoughts.
5. **Click "Save"** to update the review.

💡 **Note:** Editing is useful if you want to **fix typos, add new thoughts, or update your opinion** after watching more episodes!

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### **3. How to See All My Reviews on SIMKL?**

To view all your reviews in one place:

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1. **Go to Your SIMKL Profile.**
2. Click on **"My Reviews"** in the profile menu.
3. Browse through all the reviews you’ve written.
4. Click on any review to view or edit it.

This allows you to **keep track of your past reviews** and revisit your thoughts on titles you've watched.

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### **4. Can I Follow Other Users' Reviews?**

Yes! You can **follow users** whose reviews you enjoy and get notified when they post new ones.

#### **Steps to Follow a User's Reviews:**

1. **Click on a User’s Profile** from a review you like.
2. Click **"Follow"** on their profile page.
3. You will now be notified whenever the user publishes a review or comments.

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### **5. How to Get Notified If Someone I Follow Posts a Review?**

You can enable **notifications for new reviews** by users you follow.

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#### **Steps to Enable Review Notifications:**

1. **Go to "Settings" > "Notifications".**
2. Enable **"Someone who I'm following adds a review."**
3. You will receive alerts whenever someone you follow writes a new review.

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[Notifications](/how-to-use-simkl/core-features/notifications.md)
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### **6. How to Get Notified If Someone Replies to My Review?**

If someone **comments or replies** to your review, you will be notified.

* You will receive an **in-app notification** under the bell icon.
* You may also receive **email notifications** (if enabled).
* Click on the notification to **view the reply and respond.**

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#### **Steps to Enable Review Notifications:**

1. **Go to "Settings" > "Notifications".**
2. Enable **"Someone replies to my review."**
3. You will receive alerts whenever someone you follow writes a new review.

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[Notifications](/how-to-use-simkl/core-features/notifications.md)
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### **7. Can I write multiple reviews for the same title?**

No, you can **only post one review per title**. However, you can **edit your review anytime** to update your thoughts.

Or you can use the comment section of your published review, to post updates. (Tip)

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[Comments](/how-to-use-simkl/core-features/content-tracking/ratings-memos-reviews-and-comments/comments.md)
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### **8. Can I delete my review?**

Yes, you can **delete** your review if you no longer want it visible.

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* Go to the **title’s page**.
* Click on **“Delete”** next to your review.
* Confirm deletion.

## **9. Can I write reviews for old movies and shows?**

Yes! You can **write reviews for any movie, TV show, or anime**, regardless of its release date.

### **10. Are my reviews public? Can my reviews be private?**

Yes, all reviews on SIMKL are **public** and can be read by anyone.  You can also hide your reviews, or private your profile as well!

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[Privacy Settings](/how-to-use-simkl/getting-started-with-simkl/account-creation/privacy-settings.md)
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## **Share Your Thoughts & Engage with the SIMKL Community!**

Writing reviews on SIMKL is a great way to **share your opinions, engage with other fans, and help others discover great content.** Whether you love discussing anime, analyzing TV shows, or sharing movie recommendations, your reviews make a difference!


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