Re: "New action" or similar name instead of "New tab"?

clay <[email protected]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:02:53 -0700
Newsgroups gmane.comp.mozilla.ui
Message-ID <[email protected]>
On 08/21/2011 2:46 PM, Francisco wrote:
> I've thinking if would be a good idea change the denomination of the "New tab":
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ftosete/6066330615/
>
> for something as:
>
> - "New action"...

As opposed to the old "(Untitled)" Tab name?
...which is generic and timeless.

"New bla" is only 'new' the moment one opens it. After that it's just a 
placeholder for future information.

I'm curious why one would put effort into finding new words to fill a 
space that is only temporary and basically describes the obvious.

(When I first noticed it (in v5?) I did get a chuckle out of seeing that 
someone felt it necessary to change the text on an unused tab. Kudos 
though, for not changing it to an icon!)

Want to have some fun with it, have it open "New Tab", then after 30 
seconds, change to "Old Tab", then finally "You ever going to do 
something with this Tab you opened?"

Seriously, I appreciate the effort all put into Firefox and admire the 
creative thinking that goes into the new features.