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[Petko <pditchev@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 02/08/2012 05:57 PM, Mark Shuttleworth wrote:
> I wasn't suggesting that we would drop another option just because you 
> suggested it.
I wasn't either :?
> I'm trying to coach you to step back and think about the thing you are 
> proposing in the broader context of a complex system that new users 
> have to feel excited and liberated by. You're asking to make one piece 
> of that harder. I'm asking which OTHER piece you propose to make 
> simpler, to retain balance.
>
> Being unable to answer is not a good starting point for the rest of 
> this conversation ;-)
It's just that I'm pro optimization of the components one by one (where 
they are not interconnected) , and you're pro keeping strict track of 
the sum of things . I think the answer is in the middle (maybe some more 
in your end , but still) . I'll add here , that I understand that unlike 
you I'm not burdened with 40 other similar situations that call for some 
kind of compromise , and that is bound to invoke difference in opinion . 
But for this exact case I'm still with the idea that making this a three 
choice option will only lead to benefits .

> Thank you, thank you, I look forward to reading the results of all the 
> micro-testing you do! 
I sense sarcasm which leads me to believe I've offended you in some way 
. I'm sorry if I did , I have great respect for your work , but 
apparently I'm not the most tactful person (I do try to be) .
> And we would certainly incorporate the results of testing into the work. 

 I actually want to make limited survey (I can find 5-6 people at 
least) , but it would be better to make it in the manner that you do , 
so that the results are most usable . If you can direct me to some 
source .. donno , for ex. where you hold discussions surrounding the 
surveys .. so I can read and get an idea about things .
> But if you were suggesting how I should spend my time and money, no, I 
> don't think this warrants more expense beyond what we have already 
> devoted to it.
 I'm in no way telling you what to do with anything . I just had an 
idea how to optimize the testing process (via including some 
microchanges - not more testers , just some small variables to analyse) .

I feel this topic should be reaching a conclusion soon , but the fact 
that I don't know what other compromises you compare this one to, is 
kind of a handicap . I haven't seen a blueprint with those things , so 
I'll assume you have them ordered in your head . We can either start a 
more general discussion about them , or drop the issue (I like paying 
attention to detail , but it would be nearly pointless to continue the 
discussion much further) .

Petko