Hello James! On Saturday, February 19, 2005, 9:50 AM, you wrote:
>> That's a cute idea! Another way of solving this problem may >> be a feature to automatically expand the acronyms. The feature >> will be ON by default, and the users enought advanced to >> comprehend the acronyms will be also able to turn this feature >> OFF. > I am in favor of this idea either by expanding acronyms or > showing a tooltip. Though, expanding text may adversely alter > wrapping in replies etc.. Yes, it might. > I am also in favor of the feature being on by default. I think > you'd want new users to see as many semi-unique features as > possible. ... I do see your line of reasoning here, but at present I still disagree with having the feature on by default. It is on by default in Trillian, and it includes word definitions, also. I was intrigued when it first popped up but now it is getting in my way. And I *don't* know how to disable it. <sigh> > ... Those not wanting the feature will know about it through these > lists with plenty of advance notice via beta cycles. ... Not everyone is reading these lists, not even those who have been reading them a long time read every word of every thread. That's one reason topics keep coming back here, even after being thoroughly discussed. > It's not overly troubling to disable a feature, is it? ... Yes, it is sometimes, for me. Because I can't always find out how to do it. Was especially difficult for me when I first began using The Bat! > ... Lastly, I wouldn't put it off until everyone's favorite pet bug is > fixed. ... I don't think "everyone's favorite pet bug" will ever be fixed. ;) However, introducing a new feature like this, when we are waiting for a beta that will accomplish the current goals of the developers, might plunge us into the same old quagmire that we have floundered around in during betas past. I am eager to see what 9Val has been doing. :) > ... I'd begin when it makes sense within your development > plans. ... Agreed. > ... I think there's a bit of a misguided fear here that sees > new features and bug fixing as mutually exclusive. Basically I do believe that we are on the same side, here, James. But--once burned, twice shy. I'd like to see the next beta keep as much focus as possible on 9Val's new GUI, on as much improvement in IMAP functionality as possible, and on getting the quirks out of the HTML functionality. NB, I do not use IMAP or HTML. :) -- Best regards, Mary The Bat 3.0.2.10 on Windows XP 5.1 2600 Service Pack 2 ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.0.2.10 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
