Re: [Ayatana] Collaborative design dilemma

[ajmctaggart <ajmctaggart@xxxxxxxxx>]

I understand that users do not always consider all facets of why or why not something is good design.

I also understand that a design team exists by Canonical and there's a difference between "I want notifications in the middle of my screen cause that's where I see it best." vs. valid input that gets the Ayatana (hired group) moving on a crippled area in Ubuntu in terms of usefulness or usability.

That said, I'm a grad student studying IS and I love reading professionals working on such awesome things.  I also like to *think that my voice is heard.

I used to comment a lot more in these threads.  Then one day I realized that I don't need to, I just comment when I have something valid and helpful from the perspective I can offer; what I was doing before was clogging up the thread with little benefit to those that actually work on this stuff.  Maybe not everyone get's that, it took me a couple of weeks.

So for me, I guess I understand both sides.  Canonical, do what you need to to meet your goals.  Just send me a darn invite :)

In all seriousness, this is the process of going from a grass-roots project starting and gaining momentum, to a full-blown distro that must make decisions to keep projects on track and make sure goals are met.  

Not at all trying to offend anyone, but drastic decisions in terms of operations in the community and Ubuntu itself have and will continue to be made to allow Ubuntu to compete like it does against MS and Apple.  

Ah the joys of Open-Source business models.  You can't make everyone happy, but ask yourself Mark, what is more important (or maybe I should say the greatest good for the greatest number), making a user happy when Ubuntu is gorgeous, or allow them to feel validated by interacting with Canonical in a disruptive manner? 

I think you've probably made up your mind :) 

I'll always subscribe to whatever you folks allow me to, because I love this stuff!  

Regards,
Anthony