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Here´s my take: I haven´t got much time to read all the paperwork you´ve done so far so in a way I am new to Chandler. This is why I might propose things that you have already thought of, and on the other hand, don´t know that Chandler has already a feature. Although I am Computer literate I haven´t thought at first what the current implementation of Chandler could do, That is to say to overlay calendars. The notion of switching calendars you can grasp it without reading a manual, but the notion of overlaying is another thing. I for once didn´t. On the other hand if it´s worth it I believe we should break some rules if it makes a GUI better, although it might need some teaching or getting accustomed to. This time, before opening my big mouth, I took the time to read all the thread and although I must agree with almost every mail, I do agree with Mimi´s position. I believe in a) clarity, b) not cluttering, c) in speed also. So as I see it these are my answers for each proposal Dull but works out of the box (+1) 2. Special case calendar so that clicking on collection names automatically-checks the collection (like iCal)I would not know if I would always like all the calendars overlay just by clicking. I guess I would have to play to realize if I prefer it or not (0) 3. Add a 4th column of checkboxes (See comp below)I hate this, although it works (-1) (too much clutter) 4. Animation to reveal the checkbox widget underneath the collection icon (Submitted in previous email)I agree with the fact that an animation is too distracting. Although I think an eye is a good metaphor, I do not like how it looks (-1) (subjective) 5. Sliding tongue to cover the collection icon with the checkbox widget. Checked state re-reveals the collection icon (Proposed in this email)It´s really nice, much more clear and attractive, it doesn´t consume real state, but I would definitively would like to give it a try in a mock up to see how do I react to it to see if it feels natural and intuitive. One thing is to rationalize it, even see it in a browser, the other, to use it. (+2) What I feel distracts me more is the fact that the trash is with the other collections. For me this is much worse and counterintuitive. If I could only see the collections in the side bar I would prefer it much more (please reed my past emails on this topics). I envision I could have different calendars for different tasks, projects or persons. For example: a) one for calls to be made that day b) one for special projects (like chandler) c) one for my day trading d) one for my wife´s calendar e) one for my son´s calendar at school f) one for going out (appointments) This way I would be sticking much more to GTD concept I believe and could switch only the info I need to when I have to melt one with another or simply see whats important at this same moment. This seems to me to make much more sense, I think people would 80% of the time switch calendars using this concept and maybe 20% of the time trying to make two calendars work together. Chandlers should be for simplifying not making things worse! and more cluttered. Maybe this is why I have a negative feeling towards stickies in a calendar view. Yours with respect, Daniel |
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