[khazhoux]

You're confusing an extremely on-point criticism with insult. The creator of this thing is making a terrible mistake in the work they're proud of, to expect anyone to download and install this software without any indication of what's good about it.

[madmoose]

It what I responded to was “an extremely on-point criticism” then so was my comment.

The comment I responded to was phrased insultingly. There’s no way to start a critique with a phrase of the form “Imagine doing what you’re currently doing” and have it come across positively.

Many people feel entitled to insult things they get for free. If you’re going to critique something you got for free, at least at have the courtesy to lead with the positive.

The comment I responded to lead with the insult and ended there.

[71bw]

You're trying to find a hidden meaning in that comment which simply isn't there, buddy. The comment was straight to the point and simply correct, and you just made an ass out of yourself.

[NBJack]

Actually, the comment was a thought exercise in advertisement and promotion. No need to shoot the messenger here. I too was rather confused as to WTH was being recommended.

[marginalia_nu]

If it was a paid product, this line of reasoning would make sense. Having sub-optimal advertisement would be bad, since it would impact sales. The work would have been a pointless waste of time.

Since this is free code they're just giving away, the benefit from marketing it well is just not there. If it's great and you don't install it because it's marketed poorly, that's entirely your loss.

[deafpolygon]

You realize how insane that comment is, right? Regardless of sales, there is simply no indication or incentive for anyone to download it or try it out. What if it doesn't do what you imagine? Or changes something that breaks your system? What recourse then? Is it the end user's fault?

[marginalia_nu]

Well if you don't get anything out of anyone downloading or trying it, not even an indication they've done so, why would you incentivize anyone to do so?

> What if it doesn't do what you imagine? Or changes something that breaks your system? What recourse then? Is it the end user's fault?

This is true even with screenshots and advertisement.

[deafpolygon]

Ha, ok. If I have some crapware to sell, you'll be my first customer.

[marginalia_nu]

The point is, nobody is selling this.