On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 4:15 PM, Sarah Breau <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > Sometimes, I find it frustrating not to be able to merge multiple > editions into one record (I only can do half of the work). Sometimes, I > writer a support request but sometimes I don't. Simply because this causes > more work for me (explain which record should be deleted why) and to some > other person (which I now know is volunteer). Perhaps I would be more > active editing if I could do more myself. > > But clearly, you can't give admin rights to everyone (maybe if deletion > could be reverted, might work but that opens up the whole discussion about > changing the source code I suppose). But is there a known process how to > get more involved and get more privileges? > > > > xan > > I have to admit, I am far more likely to work on GoodReads records (where > anyone can merge editions into works) than I am at OL at this point. I used > to spend a lot of time editing on OL but have really dropped off because > the multiple works problem is just so frustrating. I suspect that when this > problem is solved I will come back, but right now I find that unless you > can make a record all the way right, it's not worth the time to edit it and > then submit a request (or, more likely, 6 requests). Ugh. > Indeed, why developer time hasn't been dedicated to this instead of other less obviously needed issues kinda amazes me. Especially if the high-ups want a community to form - frustrating users making basic editing impossible doesn't seem like the best way for that. Unsure if there's anyone to whom this could be said that has any power and would listen though :( Greetings, Nicolás
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