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Hi Louigi,
On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 9:56 AM, Louigi Verona  wrote:
> "1.) What else can I do, as a developer, to make users feel more involved?"

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>

> Hey Davin!

> One of the most responsive devs are those that

> a. respond quickly

> b. actively develop their software

> c. integrate suggestions quickly

>

> In Linux Audio excellent response I get from Rui on his Qtractor and on

> Giada.

>

> All in all, it is always best when software is developed actively. Real

> problems arise,

> when development slows down or comes to a halt.

Unfortunately, this leaves some developers with a chicken and egg

problem.  Developers can't respond at all if there's nothing to

respond to, and there's a real danger of software development coming

to a halt if users don't give feedback on how things can be improved.
I've seen this situation quite a few times:
1.) Developer releases software.

2.) Users download software.

3.) Users don't give feedback, or give very little feedback, on software.

4.) Developer doesn't continue to develop software because (s)he's

unmotivated to continue due to a perceived lack of community interest

and/or because his/her requirements for the software are satisfied.

5.) Bit-rot ensues.
On a more positive note, I think this thread is helping to open a path

of communication between users and developers about advancing our

community that really needed to be addressed.
Thanks again, Dave.
--

Devin Anderson

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