> > In terms of themes - the reason that themes belong on the extension > website is: > > - They are using unsupported APIs > - They are hacks of the GNOME Shell experience and need messaging > as such > - They need to be automatically disabled when they are out of sync > with the GNOME Shell. > > Can we declare that GNOME Shell doesn't have themes, and prevent people > from posting screenshots of GNOME Shell with a modified theme or with a > modified top panel? I don't see how to achieve that other than some > draconian enforcement of the GNOME trademark that would be inconsistent > with the principles of the GNOME project.
I think https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=650971 is a pretty good first attempt at preventing people from theming gnome-shell. TBH I don't see a real difference, perhaps only of degree, in extensions vs. themes both wrt. API compatibility and protecting the brand. That out of the way, I think a pragmatic approach (option 2) is sensible, starting an arms race with extension authors is not going to end well (technology and PR wise) so a sanctioned distribution system where there is some measure of quality control is sensible compromise. John _______________________________________________ gnome-shell-list mailing list gnome-shell-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gnome-shell-list
