Hello Mary, On Sat, 19 Feb 2005, at 10:36:06 [GMT -0600] (which was 11:36:06 AM in NY, USA) Mary Bull wrote:
>> 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> I can sympathize with that. I don't really consider not being able to find the toggle right away a reason to have it default to OFF. But the fact that the feature itself would get in the way or be annoying to some is enough reason for me to drop the idea of having it default to ON. If the acronym tooltip / expansion was listed as a feature, I'm sure those who wanted it could find it. >> ... 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. I guess I am incorrectly assuming that most of those who are or would be against this reside right here. My fault. >> 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! Ok. From a new OE convert standpoint, I'd see any feature that isn't right in my face as non-existant and any obvious feature as potentially configurable. But I'd bet that there are plenty of others who believe the exact opposite. So that might make my general point moot. I'll take a step back and say I'd just like to see the feature exist. >> ... 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. This is more to the point of what I was trying to say. I don't want to see the development team shy away from a new feature because some believe that the mere interest in it or even work on it takes away from bug fixing in any way. But I suppose that for those who do feel burned the burden of proof lies with RitLabs. -- Best regards, James Senick The Bat! v.3.0.2.4 Rush Windows XP build 2600 ________________________________________________________ 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/
