-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 On 10/12/12 09:50, Frank Reininghaus wrote: >> There is a perception that devs don't listen. This is not a >>> complaint, on my part, but a statement of fact. > Well, I can't speak for all developers, but on my side, there is a > perception that some people believe "If I have a good idea, it > will either be implemented by the maintainer of the application, or > it will not be implemented at all, and then the maintainer has to > provide an explanation why he/she won't implement it". This is > confirmed by... > I agree - there is a lot of misunderstanding. That's why I think that if we can come up with a simple acknowledgement (that's why I suggested something boilerplate) some of the misunderstanding can be avoided.
Devs don't want to spend valuable time explaining time of after time why they can't do something, whether it coding/design practicalities or just time. I really think it is possible to improve this situation without putting a huge overhead on devs, and at the same time removing the debilitating effect of constant complaints. >>> I'm wondering if it is not impossible to set up a >>> semi-automated service that would respond to such wishes, >>> perhaps with the dev selecting from >>> >>> a) sounds good, but frankly it's too complicated for the time >>> available b) sounds good. I'll put it on my to-do list, but >>> bug-fixing takes priority c) I will discuss this idea with my >>> co-developers > ...the lack of an option > > d) Sounds good. Patches welcome! > > In your list. > I wish I could. Perhaps one of my perl or python friends could do something. I'll talk to them. > But then I also have to agree with what Martin says: a large number > of the wishes reported on bugs.kde.org does not make much sense, > and I already spend quite a bit of time explaining to at least some > of the reporters why their particular wish will not be implemented. > If I provided that kind of response for every Dolphin wish report > on bugs.kde.org, then there wouldn't be much time left for the > more important things (like patch review and bug fixes). I understand that. That's why I want you to be able to simply tick a box, for the most appropriate reply, and the message to be generated automatically. It simply won't work if it's more complicated than that. Do remember, though, that the wishes passed on by brainstorm mods are only those that not only have a popular vote, but more importantly, are deemed by mods (themselves mostly coders) as worth showing to you. The majority of wishes on brainstorm never get past the starting post - which naturally means you don't get them appearing in b.k.o. :-) If it can't be done efficiently it's not going to be done at all - which is where we are at the moment. Anne -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org/ iEYEARECAAYFAlDF1rIACgkQj93fyh4cnBe74QCbB8LzG51MJuDD2ziOP+JjQVAm OvAAn1ZiC4fc+J4WF4JLd9RUgEMdB9qf =HADs -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- >> Visit http://mail.kde.org/mailman/listinfo/kde-devel#unsub to unsubscribe <<
