Re: http://openoffice.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=3959 -- Outline view

Hi Donald,

On Sun, 2012-05-27 at 00:09 +0000, Donald Murray wrote:
> Caolán McNamara <caolanm@...> writes:
> > As with anything, someone needs to actually do it. There are gadzillions
> > of requests for implementation of things, so if you're in a position to
> > have a stab at it, then that's the thing to try and do. Even a partial
> > starter implementation is likely sufficient to get the ball rolling on
> > any particular topic.

        Caolan has the perfect take :-)

> Outlining is the most commonly quoted reason for people not giving up using 
... < snip extensive promotion of the need for this feature > ...

        This is the developers list. It is used by developers to discuss
development: creating and fixing code, patch review and all sorts of
developery stuff.

        It is not a suitable forum for people to post feature wish-lists. If it
was we would be deluged in non-actionable and de-motivating E-mail from
users: all of whom are missing some feature, and/or have some
suggestion :-) that in turn would drive away the very developers we are
seeking to mentor, encourage & assist.

        If you wish to be involved in implementing something in this area -
"even a partial starter implementation" (as Caolan says) - then people
on the list are more than happy to invest their time to help get you
productive. If that is your intention, you're much more than welcome
here - otherwise, please continue the discussion on the discuss list.

        Thanks,

                Michael.

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