Adding to what @rtfulk said. Back at the beginning of the year, Square went through a major reorganization. Lots of layoffs and such. As part of that, the beta functions were merged back into the product teams. Now those product teams decide how to beta test new releases and features. Sometimes, they are on the appropriate dashboard pages. For example, a couple of reports have active beta tests going that sellers can opt-in to by clicking on the blue Beta button at the top. Other times, the product teams might decide to do a more restricted invitation-only beta. It's up to each team how they wish to proceed.
But, as of earlier this year (months before the new Community rolled out), the old beta system was dissolved. Therefore the Community had to be reorganized to reflect this new reality.
On the other subject, personally I love the new Community. As a very active member in it, I find it much easier to get around in, and especially to search for solutions in. But it takes some getting used to because, as we all know, change is not always easy. Are there specific things that bother you about the functionality of the new Community experience? It's possible I, or others like me who are very active here, might have some pointers now that we have had a month or so working with it.
Chip A.
Square Expert & Innovator and member of the Square Champions group. (But NOT a Square employee, just a seller like you)
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