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.<div>
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<div><br><div><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Cor Nouws <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:oolst@nouenoff.nl">oolst@nouenoff.nl</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
Hi all,<br>
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Thorsten Behrens wrote (27-04-11 10:42)<div class="im"><br>
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Thanks Christian, that's the ~sole bit of really useful info in this<br>
whole thread. FWIW, the relevant bug is<br>
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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.<br>
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.<br>
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.<br>
More pressure then just light, friendly persuasion, can drive users/testers from us. And we need them too.<br>
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Do we already have a simple text on the website/wiki, that explains the use of the developer list, and what expectations are?<br>
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?<br>
If there isn't any (I can't find it) I'll be glad to write a proposal.<br>
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Thanks,<br><font color="#888888">
Cor</font><div class="im"><br>
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