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matthewhotdude 06-06-2010 01:22 PM

"just adding a +1 for vb4 for this one, thanks "
 
"just adding a +1 for vb4 for this one, thanks "

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Is anyone else getting fed up of this, I go into the 3.8 mod forums and this is all thats getting posted, getting beyond a joke now....Can't this all get posted in a request forum or something
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Xencored 06-06-2010 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by matthewhotdude (Post 2049301)
"just adding a +1 for vb4 for this one, thanks "

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Is anyone else getting fed up of this, I go into the 3.8 mod forums and this is all thats getting posted, getting beyond a joke now....Can't this all get posted in a request forum or something
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Yes ive seen this loads also "Will this work on vb4" lol
its getting a mass of them two posts :erm:

matthewhotdude 06-06-2010 01:52 PM

and it's not like just one person will ask it, you will get like 5 posts one after another asking it.

ChopSuey 06-06-2010 02:06 PM

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=228755 - There's one sticky!

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=228756 - Same thing different forum

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=229091 - HOw to post your upgrades (lol)

There should really be "Announcements" in the mods, graphics and styles forums. Make user's acutally read about vB4.


(I take it, most newbies and/or other people don't take the time to read stickies, so why not make an "announcement")

matthewhotdude 06-06-2010 02:09 PM

well admins need to start putting their foot down on this

ChopSuey 06-06-2010 02:16 PM

I think they did, when angry customers complained about the Alpha being leaked! Next thing beta is out, after a posting stampede haha.

Paul M 06-06-2010 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopSuey (Post 2049333)
(I take it, most newbies and/or other people don't take the time to read stickies, so why not make an "announcement")

If they dont read stickies, why would they read announcements ?


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Originally Posted by matthewhotdude (Post 2049335)
well admins need to start putting their foot down on this

Why ? How is it harming anything ?

ChopSuey 06-06-2010 03:37 PM

Because an announcement is more likely to be read other than a sticky.

Guest190829 06-06-2010 04:24 PM

Announcements won't deter these types of posts; they sprout like weeds with all major releases.

Since they are directed at a specific modification and author, I rather they remain within the mod thread rather than a general request forum.

matthewhotdude 06-06-2010 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul M (Post 2049379)
If they dont read stickies, why would they read announcements ?



Why ? How is it harming anything ?

It's not harming it's just completly annoying that the majority of posts are requests for VB4 versions now

Zachariah 06-07-2010 02:14 AM

The point of asking if it works with 4.0 is to remind the programmer that there are people still in need of their work, and hope for an upgrade soon. It helps prioritize what gets worked on and what is put on the back burner.

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If they don't read stickies, why would they read announcements ?
Hey Paul, I hear ya. ~ guilty, it has been years since I have read a sticky or announcement.
- If it were real important other than everyday operation FAQs someone would e-mail me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewhotdude (Post 2049335)
well admins need to start putting their foot down on this

What does it matter to you ? You do not maintain modifications on this site.

If it really bothered the programmer they can do a few things:
- remove their work form the site
- reply and explain what they plan to do
- select no support in the settings of the modification and let the end-user pound sand

matthewhotdude 06-07-2010 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachariah (Post 2049692)
The point of asking if it works with 4.0 is to remind the programmer that there are people still in need of their work, and hope for an upgrade soon. It helps prioritize what gets worked on and what is put on the back burner.


Hey Paul, I hear ya. ~ guilty, it has been years since I have read a sticky or announcement.
- If it were real important other than everyday operation FAQs someone would e-mail me.


What does it matter to you ? You do not maintain modifications on this site.
If it really bothered the programmer they can do a few things:
- remove their work form the site
- reply and explain what they plan to do
- select no support in the settings of the modification and let the end-user pound sand

So because of that my opinions don't matter? your not above the rest of us you know.

Zachariah 06-07-2010 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewhotdude (Post 2049713)
So because of that my opinions don't matter? your not above the rest of us you know.

Your opinions matter to you I am sure, or you would not of posted them.
I am at 1430 feet above sea level and above many, but I do not see how that relates.

matthewhotdude 06-07-2010 03:39 AM

I'll ask again

Quote:

What does it matter to you ? You do not maintain modifications on this site

what difference does it make if I am a coder or a end user? Am I not allowed to dislike something because I'm not a coder.

Carnage 06-07-2010 09:41 AM

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The point of asking if it works with 4.0 is to remind the programmer that there are people still in need of their work, and hope for an upgrade soon. It helps prioritize what gets worked on and what is put on the back burner.
Quote:

what difference does it make if I am a coder or a end user? Am I not allowed to dislike something because I'm not a coder.
There is a key difference here; something which you may dislike as a user may be of benefit to a coder. As Zachariah mentioned, posts from users asking if/when it will be upgraded to vb4 help to determine demand for a product and can set the priorities for working on certain mods.

BirdOPrey5 06-07-2010 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zachariah (Post 2049692)
The point of asking if it works with 4.0 is to remind the programmer that there are people still in need of their work, and hope for an upgrade soon. It helps prioritize what gets worked on and what is put on the back burner.

If it really bothered the programmer they can do a few things:
- remove their work form the site
- reply and explain what they plan to do
- select no support in the settings of the modification and let the end-user pound sand

These posts are prevalent in even un-supported mods.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChopSuey (Post 2049394)
Because an announcement is more likely to be read other than a sticky.

unfortunately only in theory, in practice I don't find this to be so... I agree the "will this work in vb4" threads are annoying but I don't see any way of stopping them so best to just deal with/ignore them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carnage- (Post 2049819)
There is a key difference here; something which you may dislike as a user may be of benefit to a coder. As Zachariah mentioned, posts from users asking if/when it will be upgraded to vb4 help to determine demand for a product and can set the priorities for working on certain mods.

I highly doubt any coder is making decisions on what mod to port first based on if a mod has 6 requests for it to be ported or 4 requests.

How difficult would it be to add a box "Request Port to VB4" on each 3.x mod so users can simply 'vote' for mods to be ported? Then coders would have a real sense of demand.


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