Re: [libreoffice-users] Attention: LibreOffice Online Template Support people

On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Michael <thefrugalcomputerguy@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hello LibreOffice Online Template Support people,
>
> I am writing this to let you know I am unhappy with the process of
> submitting an online template.
>
> If I am understanding the whole point of the
> templates.libreoffice.org/template-center correctly, it should be a place
> where people can EASILY share and upload their own LibreOffice templates
> like budgets, resume designs, and ideas I haven’t even thought of yet, to
> share with rest of LibreOffice community.
>
> This is an excellent way for people who don’t have money to donate, don’t
> know how to program, but they have one great template that they want share
> with other LibreOffice users and can feel they are contributing or giving
> back to the project.
>
> Here’s my problem, the process of submitting a template is so difficult and
> so involved and has so many steps, that for a typical home user, uploading a
> template is almost impossible.
>
> I’m not saying having all those steps and options aren’t useful, to some;
> They may be, but I am suggesting that you should consider adding a template
> express button for people who just want to put in the minimal amount of
> information on one page and submit a template for review.
>
> Do you think the average user knows the difference between a GPL – GNU,
> GPL-v3-GNU, BSD, and Other OSI Approved license?  And just before that you
> have “Please examine carefully”  Really?  Our average users head is spinning
> at this point from all the other questions and pages, and the come upon this
> question that is a required field that I should “examine carefully” .
>
> Maybe you could place a message on the template express button – the
> template will default to public domain.  All new projects will start with
> version 1.0 – release summary will be the same as project summary.  If there
> are macros, more questions may have to be asked, but for a simple template
> with no macros, an express button to simplify the process would help out.
>
> Please consider simplifying the LibreOffice online template submitting a
> template process.

I believe people are more than happy to accept usability enhancements
for services such as for the template submission.
I think the source of discontent is a wrong URL at the page
http://templates.libreoffice.org/template-center
When you click on "Submit your Template", you go to the URL
http://extensions.libreoffice.org/extension-center/createObject?type_name=PSCProject
which is actually the URL for Extensions, not for templates.

As Cour says, it's better to discuss these by subscribing to
  website+subscribe@global.libreoffice.org
(need to send a blank e-mail to that address and then follow the instructions).

Simos

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