Re: KDE-Promo Repository

On Mon, Mar 5, 2012 at 6:54 PM, Carl Symons <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> In theory, a repository makes sense.
>
> In practice, we have done little of the kind of activity that calls
> for such a repository. Often we use an etherpad at notes.kde.org to
> collaborate on words and then take the final version wherever it needs
> to go. Most Dot stories come from the "Contribute a Story" link on
> dot.kde.org. I will probably not use such a repository much.

Noted, it's difficult because I've become so dependent on version
control for even minute tasks, but I can see how it might become
inconvenient changing the current workflow.

> Generally we get nearly complete Dot stories and then review and edit
> them to fit the Dot tone...such as what happened with the article with
> your byline. The original author gets the credit. I read your comments
> and get the communication.

There was some nice editing which made it read more like a story
instead of a rant in parts. :)

> We are not interested in generating comments just for the sake of more
> activity. The Dot is intended for KDE news that primarily supports
> those who are doing the work. There are other KDE venues for bug
> reporting and forum-type stuff. Over the past few months, we've been
> looking for the proper balance with comments.

Noted to self for future submissions.


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Heath Matlock
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