At 10:50 [GMT-0500] on Saturday February 19 (actual time - 11:50pm on Saturday in Perth, Western Australia), you 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. With a program as complex as TB, you run a very real risk of overwhelming the newbie with 'irrelevant' information. Start simple and build from there, rather than start complex and allow the user to dumb it down to the point where they can use it. > Those not wanting the feature will know about it through these lists with > plenty of advance notice via beta cycles. Not if they're new users. > It's not overly troubling to disable a feature, is it? If you're a new user, most definitely. > Lastly, I wouldn't put it off until everyone's > favorite pet bug is fixed. I'd begin when it makes sense within your > development plans. I think there's a bit of a misguided fear here that sees > new features and bug fixing as mutually exclusive. History has taught us to think so. -- cheers, mic The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Chinese Proverb ________________________________________________________ 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/
