On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 10:43:29 PM UTC-7, Mohammad wrote: > > "cool product but I just can't deal with the name" >> > We did a lot of discussion, what are the barriers you cannot think about a > new name? What are the issues cannot addressed if you use a new name? > I recommend to take the risk and go for new name >
Out of all the comments posted on Product Hunt, *one* person said something about the name, and didn't explain any further than "just can't deal"... In our previous discussions, we hashed out lots of different thoughts about the name, and didn't reach anywhere near a consensus Some of the points raised during that discussion were: A) Is the name "TiddlyWiki" really an *instant* product killer? B) Could this be mitigated by a better initial presentation and/or explanation of the name? C) What alternative names are suitable AND available? D) What other issues (e.g., learning curve, saving, etc.) are hindering greater adoption of TiddlyWiki? E) Would a "showcase" of ready-to-use editions focused on specific use-cases solve this problem? and, ultimately, the big question is: "What is the presumed purpose and benefit of expanding the user base?" Sure, *WE* love TiddlyWiki and wish that others would discover and share our JOY in using it, and it definitely satisfies certain technological needs (customization, portability, cross-platform, etc.), but is it really something the general public actually *wants*, or is it more of a "solution in search of a problem"? Consider: TiddlyWiki has been around for more than 15 years and, while it hasn't really "exploded" onto the scene, it also hasn't died off like so many other pieces of software over the years. Perhaps filling a specific niche in the marketplace of ideas is a worthy and sufficient goal, and being "all things to all people" isn't actually required for it to be considered a rousing success. Having said that.... I've personally been working with TiddlyWiki (and Jeremy) since early in 2005 (when TiddlyWiki was just 6 months old!), and my entire professional focus has been dedicated to making TiddlyWiki do things that no one ever expected it could do. Regardless of it's future, TiddlyWiki *is* already a success and will continue to thrive "for the next 25 years (and beyond!), but there is always room for improvement -- both in terms of capabilities AND presentation -- and I'd still like to "share the joy" with more people, so let's just keep working toward that goal and see how far we can take it. -e Eric Shulman TiddlyTools.com: "Small Tools for Big Ideas!" (tm) InsideTiddlyWiki - http://TiddlyTools.com/InsideTW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TiddlyWiki" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/tiddlywiki/496253cf-41e4-4054-ada3-e1cba24fe8cb%40googlegroups.com.
