Everyone, take a deep breath.
I didn't say anything that warrants such a shame on you response. Rather, I spoke my mind, yes opinionated as it is, it's what I'm thinking nonetheless and why not share that?
I've been around for awhile, at times more active than others. Every time a request to aesthetically improve the program comes along I notice it's the same group of people quickly right there to give a million and one reasons why it should not happen. Not to mention in a very dismissive tone, which is like it or not a bit arrogant. This doesn't mean I hate anyone or am even slightly agitated. It's kinda like an "what's up with that".
This is a community supported program, that is, as long as you personally agree with the consensus of the dudes that are taking the reins on this. Boo hoo.
Simply put, you "guys" that ARE improving the Tracker, and trust me I greatly appreciate and respect all the efforts. But at the same time, you are the same lot that are perfectly happy with keeping the ancient interface the way it is. It's current state is so far past subjective. I understand the argument of function to a certain point. But it's made out that the two junctions can't cross each other, which if you look at any other program in the same category, is greatly false.
People like myself, are literally limited to the wants and desires of the folks that are revamping the tracker. Both a comforting and uneasy thought at the same time. The only reason is because you all are more talented in this area. I personally lack the understanding and patience it requires and make no bones about admitting that.
Speaking from a visual standpoint however, I often wonder if you collectively realize your weakness and are willing to approach the wants of others who don't always share in your personal viewpoints of where the tracker should go?
I tell you, if this were a capitol venture, you would have very little say. The customer is always right and you perform where the demand is rather than where you personally position it.
I'm pleased that the consideration to start the tracker from ground up is being considered. That shows some collective forward thinking branching out from self imaging.
Now...
Sam, you usually are the quick one to give argument to any such changes that don't personally validate your understandings of format and logical function. And I actually have to agree with you to some of your more liberal viewpoints. But every now and then here you come with your reasoning's as to why things should manifest the way you personally see them and that should be well for everyone else. I don't think so man. That is in fact, like it or not, self centered. I'm just calling you out on it.
This is a community with walks of life all over the world. And guess what. You can roll on the floor laughing all night but it won't change the formula of different folks different strokes. It is far more productive to share in the enthusiasm of the possibilities rather than expand on the limitations as if it were written in stone. Something you do more often then not.
Every improvement the tracker has gained has been on the back end. I understand given the time and resources available, efforts are typically positioned this way. But good god men, we've been through a dozen or more versions and not one commonly realized effort has been made to address a series of aesthetic requests. Who cares if it's less "important". Shit, it's friggin solid fun and inspirational to change things up a bit, to paint the town!
My ultimate realization is that on the front end, the tracker is about as dry as these forums. There has to be some correlation here.
And yes, at times, it does shpork me a little. :twisted:
Fire at will.
