I modeled it after Zaine's list-superboyac (September 23, 2008, 04:33 PM)
Oh that sucks.I definitely did not appreciate that comment. I understand what you are saying. But my list is sort of a "thank you" to DC members, and you just can't say that. Even though I don't write the details, I put a lot of thought and experience into what appears in that list. I can talk for pages about exactly what I like about each and every one of those programs, I just don't have the time to write it all out. This forum here is very special, and there's a lot of trust between the members. Don't devalue the importance of that trust.
This is a very useful program for you busybodies out there. I’m not very busy myself, but I pretend to be with this program. |
You sure can dislike the site, I just think you chose the wrong way to express it. Some constructive criticism would be better, as the way you expressed yourself is just offensive towards the author of the work, IMO.
I definitely did not appreciate that comment. I understand what you are saying. But my list is sort of a "thank you" to DC members, and you just can't say that. Even though I don't write the details, I put a lot of thought and experience into what appears in that list. I can talk for pages about exactly what I like about each and every one of those programs, I just don't have the time to write it all out. This forum here is very special, and there's a lot of trust between the members. Don't devalue the importance of that trust.
I bet you like the long reviews, Paul! You write the longest posts ever! Ha!
I'm with you about the long, in-depth reviews. But from a maintenance standpoint, it's impossible to keep up with it. Like my Notetaking roundup, that thing took so long to do, I can barely ever do something like that again with all my other responsibilities.
The way that you get turned off by a short, not detailed review is the most people would get turned off by an extremely long review.
The other thing that you have to understand is that the majority of people are not like you. They don't like to read super long posts nor do they write super long posts. So, when they see an extremely long review about a piece of software they are considering, they may not even have th motivation to read the whole thing and just ignore it as soon as they see the length. You write some seriously long posts, brother, and as much as I like reading your posts, I know for a fact that most people would not pay attention to everything you write (I'm not normal either!).
So, you prefer to be really, really complete and extremely detailed when you write something. But that's not necessarily better than taking a step back, and just concentrating what you want to say in a very short, concise way. That is what Zaine is so good at in his list. In a couple of sentences, you get the idea. Now go download the software and play with it.
is the list going to be sorted in some way ? (alphabetical/other?)As for categories:
or grouped for that matter ?-tomos (September 24, 2008, 02:42 AM)
Also some alternatives listed for the software would be a great little addition. Something like mouser lists in the help files for his apps.Great idea. I don't know if I will do this because it's more work (sorry). I've had a hard time (ask mouser) coming up with ways to contribute effectively to this site because my time is so limited. I'll list alternatives (like I do in the Super FLexible review) if it just comes to me naturally. But I don't want to spend a lot of time coming up with a list. My hope is that when you see my recommendation, you try the software out, and it satisfies your needs and you won't need an alternative.-TucknDar (September 24, 2008, 06:08 AM)
love the MLO text:Ha, yeah. Don't you ever do that? Organize your tasks in a list or something and then realize you're not quite as busy and important as you think you are? I use MLO at work and it's true that it's pretty full. But I tried it at home to keep track of home chores (paying bills, cleaning, etc.). THen I looked at it and I was like, this is silly. I was using it as a way to avoid work. Just go do the laundry, dammit!
This is a very useful program for you busybodies out there.
I’m not very busy myself, but I pretend to be with this program.-tomos (September 24, 2008, 04:03 AM)
Paul, I wasn't that offended, I'm a pretty mellow guy. I just wanted to point it out. I know where you're coming from, don't worry about it. This is a different kind of forum, and people are doing such nice things for each other, we go out of our way to always be polite. It starts from mouser and extends all the way down.