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2009-10-16
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#122
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Originally Posted by Texrat
No the percentages isn't hugely important; but I was trying to say at least 500 devices are out and I would venture approx half of them should go to developers, since the platform will live or die in great part based on the developers. I understand that the 300 were lent to attendees (and no easy way to determine categories) -- and that was really a swesome move on Nokia part.
Devs were in attendance at the Summit and received devices. Not sure if it came to half. But is that percentage so important?
Nathan, I certainly see the problem and so does Quim, et al. I get the feeling though that you've overlooked some posts on the topic... many in this thread alone.
You guys might be trying to get a handle on it. But if nobody says anything you won't know. ;-D
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2009-10-16
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I just want to say thanks for the email, and I'm waiting for official word of price for the US.
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2009-10-16
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#125
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Originally Posted by zerojay
Only helps if you have bugs in your product. ;-)
Maybe you're ignoring the fact that karma isn't comprised solely of your involvement in talk.maemo.org. Even just responding to bugs in Bugzilla for your project generates you karma.
But yes, as I stated over 80% comes from talk. The only way I could get that number was to look at my numbers. ;-)
I think that before you guys go on a witchhunt, you should have all the details first.
Quim has stated time and time again that he's here to make sure "everybody wins".
200 karma is an extremely LOW bar to set for these discounts. Hell, look at Joshua. Dude's been here all of two or three months and already has more than half the amount of karma needed to get a discount.
If a developer of a popular application hasn't gotten enough karma then maybe he should try being a part of the community... coming here and posting about new releases, answering questions and so on. It's not like he/she even has to do it all that often. Remember, look at the title of this thread. These discounts are rewarding community engagement, not just developers.
Regardless, no matter what system we have, someone's going to feel like they fell through the cracks. I wish it didn't have to happen at all.
Nathan
Last edited by Nathan; 2009-10-16 at 18:00. Reason: Updated karma issue.
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2009-10-16
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#127
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If you're eligible for the discount you can consider to donate money to your favourite Maemo community member. Perhaps specifically one who wasn't eligible for the device program, or one you wanted to thank before but didn't. Some kind of donation program for specific Maemo community members may work too.
In my case there is at least one member I'd like to donate money to as thank you for contributions, and this seems a good moment to do so, especially if helps that person getting a N900.
We can keep these donations private so the intention is pure and kept personal instead of public with shame & fame both have their advantage as well as disadvantage.
The amount donated is personal preference, how many people donate to as well, but given you're saving about 50% of the original price theres some room. Unless you're already flatbroke, ofcourse.
Just an idea to give individuals the power to bring a little bit of justice where they feel its required, and entirely voluntary ofcourse.
In my case there is at least one member I'd like to donate money to as thank you for contributions, and this seems a good moment to do so, especially if helps that person getting a N900.
We can keep these donations private so the intention is pure and kept personal instead of public with shame & fame both have their advantage as well as disadvantage.
The amount donated is personal preference, how many people donate to as well, but given you're saving about 50% of the original price theres some room. Unless you're already flatbroke, ofcourse.
Just an idea to give individuals the power to bring a little bit of justice where they feel its required, and entirely voluntary ofcourse.
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2009-10-16
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#128
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Originally Posted by allnameswereout
I like that suggestion
If you're eligible for the discount you can consider to donate money to your favourite Maemo community member. Perhaps specifically one who wasn't eligible for the device program, or one you wanted to thank before but didn't. Some kind of donation program for specific Maemo community members may work too.
In my case there is at least one member I'd like to donate money to as thank you for contributions, and this seems a good moment to do so, especially if helps that person getting a N900.
We can keep these donations private so the intention is pure and kept personal instead of public with shame & fame both have their advantage as well as disadvantage.
The amount donated is personal preference, how many people donate to as well, but given you're saving about 50% of the original price theres some room. Unless you're already flatbroke, ofcourse.
Just an idea to give individuals the power to bring a little bit of justice where they feel its required, and entirely voluntary ofcourse.
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2009-10-16
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#129
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Originally Posted by MountainX
The easiest method to get your karma rating it to goto:
How the heck do I do that?! The list doesn't even sort by username! So I have to read through every page?
http://maemo.org/profile/view/mountainx/
Assuming mountainx is your "maemo.org" login name. (which it apparently is not -- I just tried). Whatever your username is on the main maemo.org site is what you want to put into the "username" spot.
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2009-10-16
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#130
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Originally Posted by MountainX
Log in if you have an account, if not, register. Then click your username to get to your profile page ( http://maemo.org/profile/view/<username>/ ) . You'll see a big sign with your karma on it.
How the heck do I do that?! The list doesn't even sort by username! So I have to read through every page?
EDIT: Damn, I'm slow...
I think that before you guys go on a witchhunt, you should have all the details first. Quim has stated time and time again that he's here to make sure "everybody wins".
200 karma is an extremely LOW bar to set for these discounts. Hell, look at Joshua. Dude's been here all of two or three months and already has more than half the amount of karma needed to get a discount.
If a developer of a popular application hasn't gotten enough karma then maybe he should try being a part of the community... coming here and posting about new releases, answering questions and so on. It's not like he/she even has to do it all that often. Remember, look at the title of this thread. These discounts are rewarding community engagement, not just developers.
Regardless, no matter what system we have, someone's going to feel like they fell through the cracks. I wish it didn't have to happen at all.
Last edited by zerojay; 2009-10-16 at 17:34.