Linking in the footer of the list is a good idea I think. Also, why not give a description (and list of expectations) of the developer list at the dev list signup page and at the mailing list description page? Seems like knowing the "rules" _before_ engaging would be useful.
http://www.libreoffice.org/get-help/mailing-lists/ http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/libreoffice On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Cor Nouws <oo...@nouenoff.nl> wrote: > Hi all, > > Thorsten Behrens wrote (27-04-11 10:42) > > > Thanks Christian, that's the ~sole bit of really useful info in this >> whole thread. FWIW, the relevant bug is >> > > Furthermore, with due respect, this thread shows me some other useful > information. Namely that there is a limit to what developers may expect from > users/testers, and in the way they can write to them, without the risk > alienating them. > Don't get me wrong: I am all for explaining users/testers that developer > time is limited and help is appreciated. Also there is no problem with > suggesting users/testers that they might be able to lend a hand, and that > with some pointers from a developer, it might even be not too difficult. > But pls be careful. If any user/tester for any reason (time, skills, > preference, hair color, ...) writes that he/she does will not give more help > with a specific issue, we can only respect that and be thankful for the help > already given. > More pressure then just light, friendly persuasion, can drive users/testers > from us. And we need them too. > > Do we already have a simple text on the website/wiki, that explains the use > of the developer list, and what expectations are? > That might be linked to by devs when needed, thus preventing them to get > bored or 'funny' or wasting time on this. It might be linked in the footer > of this list? > If there isn't any (I can't find it) I'll be glad to write a proposal. > > Thanks, > Cor > > > -- > - http://nl.libreoffice.org > - giving openoffice.org its foundation :: The Document Foundation - > > _______________________________________________ > LibreOffice mailing list > LibreOffice@lists.freedesktop.org > http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/libreoffice >
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