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Syd&Sandy wrote:
> On Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:39:53 +0000 (GMT)
> Stuart Buchanan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> --- AJ MacLeod wrote:
>>> I agree that we need a better indication of "state of completion" for the
>>> models on the downloads page, but as far as I can see it will have to be a
>>> very basic overview. I'm not a fan of simplistic "star" ratings, but if
>>> the
>>> stars are for degree of completion and every star has a well-defined
>>> meaning,
>>> the idea might well have some merit (merely as a rough indication of what
>>> to
>>> expect).
>> Quite a few of the aircraft currently use the following scale:
>>
>> - alpha
>> - beta
>> - early-production
>> - production
>>
>> which I think is fairly easy to understand for users, and fit in with the
>> basic
>> software model of improvement over time. However, as others have pointed
>> out, we
>> need a better definition for what each of these mean.
>>
>
> I agree with most of the discussion , but the above scale means nothing to me
> , it doesn't give ME any indication of what I'm downloading .... it only
> means something from an authors point of view , IMHO.
> Im trying to think as a user :)
> I do agree that we need something more informative .
> Cheers
Just an idea:
A rating system for users. ("Please rate this aircraft after you tried it for a
bit!") However we can't know how well the users know how it should be. Maybe we
should ask them if they are pilots/if the flew that aircraft in reality.
/AnMaster
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