Install Button Usefulness

[calorie]

Example using one particular mod...

Installs = number of install clicks within about a 24-hour period

Downloads = number of mod downloads within about a 24-hour period

       Installs       Downloads
Day1       3              13
Day2       2              16
Day3       3              19
Day4       1              11
Day5       4              15
Day6       2              10
Day7       4              16
Day8       2               5
Day9       2               6
Day10      4              18
Day11      6              16
Day12      4              11

And then boredom hit with tracking, so the unscientific conclusion:

       Installs       Downloads
Total     37             156        =>      37 / 156 = 0.24    so,

of those that download about 24 percent actually click the install.

Caveat: multiple downloads per person not included in calculations

[Borgs8472]

The amount of downloads will depend on how much of the code and install instructions is in the first post, verses in the attachment also.

[peterska2]

I might download the same mod a dozen times or more over a six month period as I like to keep a zip of it in with the mod logs for each site I mod. Then there are the ones that I download then change my mind about, the ones I install then uninstall coz I don't like them, and the ones that just don't work for some reason that I can't be bothered to figure out so they get uninstalled again too. Also, I never hit the install button till I have it working.

Mind you it would be more accurate if you could hit the install button multiple times.

I've used the same mod 8 times in the last 3 months on different sites but can only hit install once so that isn't accurate either.

[Corriewf]

Also have to take into account how many updates are made to the attachment. A lot of hacks have updates early on to repair a small bug. Sometimes I will do as Peterska and download to review the stability of the code or look for security holes. Not that this applies to you but just saying.

calculating this and that detail, like calorie said, the install button is completely useless...

so i hope this is not taken in count when making the stats for HotM...

i think the "install" button have to be renamed to: "keep me updated", or "subscribe to updates" so people know that if they click, it's for the coder to contact them with the newsletter to send them updates on the codes... because actually this is the only thing that this thing can do good...

[Corriewf]

Originally Posted by nexialys

calculating this and that detail, like calorie said, the install button is completely useless...

so i hope this is not taken in count when making the stats for HotM...

i think the "install" button have to be renamed to: "keep me updated", or "subscribe to updates" so people know that if they click, it's for the coder to contact them with the newsletter to send them updates on the codes... because actually this is the only thing that this thing can do good...

Your logic is not valid. If the install words impaired someone's ability to click install, wouldnt every hack share this same impairment, making hotm still fair?

Also, "Keep me updated" would not be reasonable as some hacks do not get updated. That would be false usage.

Originally Posted by Corriewf

Your logic is not valid. If the install words impaired someone's ability to click install, wouldnt every hack share this same impairment, making hotm still fair?

Also, "Keep me updated" would not be reasonable as some hacks do not get updated. That would be false usage.

actually the HotM is not fair... there was a lot of complains about how it was built lately, and i'm sure we will see other crisis about it...

and for the usage, look at most of the hacks released lately... coders ask to click the install button if they want to be updated... or to give support only when you click install...

this button is overused.. lol

[Corriewf]

Originally Posted by nexialys

this button is overused.. lol

Buttons or words are overused. You argue the importance of the button and then belittle its usefullness. I am confused now. Can you please clarify where you stand please?

Originally Posted by nexialys

and for the usage, look at most of the hacks released lately... coders ask to click the install button if they want to be updated... or to give support only when you click install...

The difference with those authors is that they anticipate an update which is why I hope they use those words. That situation may not apply to other hacks or authors. Also support is not always given yet sadly implied with the use of other words.

Originally Posted by nexialys

actually the HotM is not fair... there was a lot of complains about how it was built lately, and i'm sure we will see other crisis about it...

Correct me if I am wrong, but doesnt the current system reflect what staff want? If there is such an outcry then the staff would know and address as they feel applicable. The point of this forum is to make staff aware of a concern, once they are aware you should never bombard them with mutiple messages pertaining to the same subject. Once something has been addressed, how they respond is their busniess as they are staff and will do what they feel is best for the site.

If I am riding with you in a car while you are speeding and I make you aware, it is up to you to slow down. You are driving and even though I am probably right, you are still the driver.

Originally Posted by Corriewf

If I am riding with you in a car while you are speeding and I make you aware, it is up to you to slow down. You are driving and even though I am probably right, you are still the driver.

when i do that with my wife, she just have one word: shut up, i'm the one with the steering whell... you don't have your licenses"... same for the guys here, they don't have to always do what people ask them to do...

[Corriewf]

Originally Posted by nexialys

when i do that with my wife, she just have one word: shut up, i'm the one with the steering whell... you don't have your licenses"... same for the guys here, they don't have to always do what people ask them to do...

That was my point.... lol! I wish someone would drive me around all the time.... I am lazy.