Gleason, one thing more that I neglected to say... On 7/25/05, Gleason Pace wrote: > I disagree. The past few betas have been much, much better in general > use. For the first time in months, I can say that I am delighted to > be able to use TB as my full time email client. My suggestion is to > get 3.51.10 out there. A lot of people will be gratified.
I am happy for you that you can once again use TB as your full-time email client. Really I am. But I think that with your words you are only confirming the astute observation of Goncalo on the "3.51, Communications, and Ethics" thread regarding the distinction between beta testing and beta using. It is my opinion that beta testers - or at least those who guide a beta testing program - must never forget that beta testing is primarily in service of a wider community of product users. Unless all product users are also beta testers, this primary purpose of beta testing must not be sidelined by the personal interests of the beta testers (who also choose to be beta users). -- jaywalker Windows XP Pro SP2 and The Bat! Pro (No OTFE) 3.5.36 ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.51.10 | '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/
