https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=481425
--- Comment #3 from nealheine...@gmail.com ---
(In reply to fanzhuyifan from comment #2)
> This would lead to many privacy concerns. For bug reporting, you can copy
> that information by going to system settings->about this system
I'm not understanding the pushback of privacy concerns. Here is why I say that:
- The code would only be requesting system information which is required to
submit a bug report anyway.
- KDE is a trusted organization and the collected information is solely for bug
reporting purposes. Debian auto collects the same info when submitting a bug
report, its likely other distros do the same.
- The extension already has access to the users browser history, which most
people would consider more private than software versions
- If necessary, it could be an optional action, activated in a similar way to
the double diamond icon in the browsers address bar used to integrate gmail or
the icon to install youtube when viewing a youtube video and/or could be opted
out through a checkbox in the extensions option page
I think that there are a couple benefits to this enhancement in addition to
ease of use for the reporter/user:
- Eliminating user input error ensures bug reports are precise, helping
developers address issues efficiently. You could even have it alert the user
when they are trying to file a bug report for software version that is no
longer maintained, leading to even more efficiency.
- Streamlining the reporting process encourages more users to submit reports
promptly, contributing to a better Plasma experience.
Thanks for your consideration
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