[mythtv-users] Feature request. MythVideo folder browser.

[David]

J. Donavan Stanley wrote:

> Note:  In no way shape or form should anything I say here be 
> considered a flame,attack or insult.

same goes for the reply.

> Phill Wiggin wrote:
>
>> Users got irate because of the _way_ developers said "contribute code"
>> it was rude and unhelpful.
>
>
> There's a apparently a disconnect here between some of the developers 
> and some of the users is terms of what's considered rude.  If a 
> developer says something like "Looks great, look forward to your 
> patches. " that's not being rude.  It may be terse/short/blunt/to the 
> point but by and large developers aren't one to sugar coat things.  I 
> kindly submit that the response *is* helpful, it lets the user know 
> that unless they do it themselves it's not likely to get done.  The 
> developer *could* have said  "you flaming sack of cow turds how dare 
> you suggest anything" but instead he gave a short and too-the-point 
> answer.
>
> Here's a good general rule:  If a developer isn't swearing at you, 
> calling you names or questioning your intelligence he's not *trying* 
> to be rude.  Things would go a lot smoother if non-developers would 
> try to not get offended unless it's perfectly clear that was the 
> intent of the developer.  Because, frankly, we're always going to be 
> blunt, crude, sarcastic bastards.

seconded!
(the sentiment and "not *trying* to be rude" bit of course - how *could*
you think I meant your last sentence ;) )

Adding the corollary:
If a user submits a wish, feature request, "great idea" or similar then
unless s/he appends "and do it NOW you lazy bastards" there's a good
probability that they're getting off their arses and doing what they
think is good: making helpful suggestions in case someone else hadn't
spotted that bit of useability.

(Being users, I grant you that they made not be adding much direct value)

And you have to admit - occasionally the suggestions get you thinking at
the oddest times - maybe even when mowing the lawn!

David