Re: [tdf-discuss] Re: Forums... again

Hi aqualung, *,

aqualung schrieb:

> Charles-H. Schulz wrote:
> > But there are existing LibreOffice and OpenOffice forums. I still
> > don't get the point.

> Why aren't the users of LibreOffice being told about them?

Whom do You accuse here?

> www.libreoffice.org/get-help/ is the Help page. Let's see what it
> says:

> For user support, we have:
> >     * Mailing lists: the user support mailing list address is our
> > main channel for LibreOffice users needing help with a problem
> > [...]index. * IRC channels: come chat with us live on IRC at
> > freenode.net [...] * FAQs: we are compiling a list of
> > frequently-asked questions. [...] * Documentation: Check our
> > documentation download page [...] * System requirements: Read the
> > system requirements [...] * Installation instructions: [...]
> >     * Accessibility information: Read these accessibility tips [...]

> That's it!

> The http://user.services.openoffice.org/en/forum/ should be at or near
> the top. It's not anywhere on the page!

What did You *act* to get it there?

> Why haven't you approached
> that forum's management to discuss integration with LibreOffice
> (including branding and design)?

Whom do You ask? This question is one You should ask yourself: Why
haven't *You* approached to do so?

> What is this if not a sign of
> extreme disregard for the wants and needs of ordinary people using
> the software, most of  whom are uncomfortable with, or resistant to,
> using IRC or mailing lists?

indeed! *You* did notice that issue and what was *Your* action?

Again: whom do You accuse? Who should act, if not You?

> I'm afraid that's what Free and Open Source Software is exactly about.

An Open Source Software community is a place to *act* rather than
complain.

[..]

Gruß/regards
-- 
Friedrich
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