On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Risker <[email protected]> wrote: > How about just converting those threads back to Wikitext, instead? That > script already exists, I've seen it used on Mediawiki. Will it mess up the > pages that have already been converted using that script? > > Bottom line, it makes no sense to replace software that was considered > barely suitable when it was first developed with "new" software that can't > even do what that old, long-neglected software could do...and in several > cases, there is no intention to ever add the features already available > using Wikitext. > > As expectations increase for project users to post their > comments/concerns/ideas/observations on Mediawiki, the use of Flow will > become a barrier for participation. > > Risker/Anne >
Converting LQT to Wikitext would lose the major benefits of: * per-Topic watchlisting, * per-Topic category support, * Sortable views (with Filterable views on the roadmap [1]), as well as the immensely easier process for new-editors to be able to participate in discussions, and be notified about replies.[2] [1] See Pau's design notes at https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DQabV3mjE9ReV9zs1qAi8u_A5560QEVX4aK95pc0Whs/edit#slide=id.p and Hhhippo's ideas/notes at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Hhhippo/Flow/TOC_and_filters [2] The feedback from the ongoing trial at the Frwiki newcomers' helpdesk, is that the Flow version has better engagement, with more editors returning to give further information, or ask a followup question, or just to say thanks. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Forum_des_nouveaux/Flow https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Forum_des_nouveaux Flow has been improving over the months. I hope you'll give it a try at the sandbox, check out the list of upcoming features (in 1st message), and let the team know what feature(s) you're most concerned about. The more specific the feedback, the more it will help influence the order new features are developed in. Thanks, as always :) Quiddity (WMF) _______________________________________________ Wikitech-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-l
