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Jolla needs an official, customer-driven wish list! (Product Backlog)

UPDATE: Somebody just pointed me to a Jolla website that does what I had suggested here (sorry, I am not allowed to post URLs, yet):
together dot jolla dot com slash questions
Original post:
I am convinced that actively listening to customers is a key factor for a company's success. I love Jolla and want them to succeed. That is why I hope this suggestion will be heard.
What is needed is basically a public Scrum product backlog. This is a proven and useful tool in software development to make the most out of the available resources. But instead of using a product backlog internally only, it should be used as a public tool to find out what customers really want.
Main features:
There must be only one wish list and Jolla must support it officially. It would best ship with the Sailfish OS itself as a (removable) app or a link to a web application.
Registered users can post requests and vote for items on the list. Jolla developers try to work on the top items with priority. The wish list would also be a great source for 3rd parties who want to know what native apps or "other halves" are most wanted.
Bugs and requests for new features must go on the same list. The only thing that counts is whether customers demand it or not.
Human moderators are required to make sure that all requests on the wish list are unique, clear and tagged with the correct keywords. Rather than creating multiple similar items, it must be possible for users to add variations, comments or additions to existing items. Jolla could probably even find volunteer moderators in the community.
No language fragmentation: English as the main language, users may contribute translations to any number of languages.
No region fragmentation: Should Sailfish have more installations in China than elsewhere, then the Chinese wishes are served first. We trust in our Jolla friends from Asia
I think Jolla has the potential to become the best mobile OS. But I think they will depend on the help of a patient and friendly community. A customer-driven product backlog would practically guarantee that Sailfish evolves in the right direction and in the fastest possible way.
:highfive: If somebody has contacts to Jolla employees: Could you please call their attention to this idea? :highfive:

maybe you can: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=91721

UPDATE: Somebody just pointed me to a Jolla website that does what I had suggested here (sorry, I am not allowed to post URLs, yet):
together dot jolla dot com slash questions

[Request] Dedicated section for Umeox x201 (AW-414/420, TrueSmart, etc...)

Really didn't want to do this but EVERYBODY that posted here, post in the Official *** New Device Forum Requests *** thread.
This may be the only way we are going to make this happen.​
Would like to publicly request a dedicated section for the Umeox x201. This covers such devices like the the AW-414, AW-420, Vapirius AX-3, Omate TrueSmart ans at least three other devices based on the x201 platform.
Current issues with not having a dedicated forum are;
Informational master thread keeps getting buried
Cannot add development releases to the Dev DB
Development projects are not being posted due to lack of a development section
The current Omate TrueSmart main thread is now over 100 pages long and includes development, Q&A, general discussions and is near unmanageable
There is a lot of cross posting of the same information on the AW414 and TrueSmart threads because, except for case and name, they are the same device.
wondermike8 said:
A section for this class of smartwatch would greatly help things. It would make it easier to find information because we could have single-topic threads. It would be easier to contribute because catching up with a thread would be quicker. It would allow the community to grow and operate.
But of course it would be useful to US. Every obscure device community could ask for a section and argue that it would help them. We need to argue that our device is so popular that a section is required. Here are some points to consider:
* Within the "Other Smartwatches" section, the "Omate Truesmart" thread has about 40% of the posts of the "MotoActv" thread. However, the MotoActiv has been around since 2011 and the Truesmart has been around since - well, for all intents and purposes, it isn't even out yet and there's still a thriving community
* There are more posts in the "Omate Truesmart" thread than in the entire "Pebble Smartwatch" section. Don't get me wrong, there's a huge and dedicated Pebble community out there. Here on the XDA forums, however, the Umeox x201 community is larger, more active, and in need of a good home
* A dedicated section will improve the quality of the site. Having monster threads like the "Omate Truesmart" thread make the site disorganized and difficult to use. If the information is easy to find, the users are better informed. Well-informed users make a better community. Better communities bring in more advertisment dollars.
* The time to act is NOW. The early devices are beginning to ship, and the there are only a few developers churning away. Over the next month or two, the number of devlopers will explode. Implementing a new section now will allow time for proper organization. Allowing a thread to balloon to 10,000 posts and we'll need to hire more mods to help sort the information into proper threads.
Does it make sense? Is it worth it? My professional experience in forum management (of which I have none) says yes!
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Note to Admins:
We currently have info, fixes, development environment guides and so on spread out across multiple G+ communities and posts, two forums and personal pages and are already running into issues where even searching doesn't even find some it. If you decide to not create a section for the x201 please let us know as we will need to find some sort of solution.

agreed

You have my support. Now let's flood the official request thread
Tapatalked from my HTC Droid DNA

Lokifish Marz said:
Would like to publicly request a dedicated section for the Umeox x201. This covers such devices like the the AW-414, AW-420, Vapirius AX-3, Omate TrueSmart ans at least three other devices based on the x201 platform.
Current issues with not having a dedicated forum are;
Informational master thread keeps getting buried
Cannot add development releases to the Dev DB
Development projects are not being posted due to lack of a development section
The current Omate TrueSmart main thread is now over 100 pages long and includes development, Q&A, general discussions and is near unmanageable
There is a lot of cross posting of the same information on the AW414 and TrueSmart threads because, except for case and name, they are the same device.
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Agreed.

i support this too.

attapKia said:
i support this too.
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Couldn't agree more.

Would be grateful for a dedicated section as well.

I agree. We need a section for the best SmartWatches so far.

Aye, Loki, you have my axe!
(in other words, I support a dedicated forum)

Support!

One more here to agree !!

Omate might kill me for this since I'm one of their forum moderators and an admin, but I think a development forum on XDA is a much better thing then a "special development forum"...
Reason 1:
There are too much wise noses on the TS forums who think they know it all, but over here at XDA I mostly see professionals or at least people working together more professionally...
Reason 2:
There has never been an Asus Padfone series forum over here at XDA (even though a lot of people requested it), and there has been a lot of development for this device over at my Padfone community, but I know there would be a lot more development if the Padfone would've gotten it's own forum over here a XDA... So to make the TS (or any other Umeox watch since they're pretty much all the same, except for the exterior) a great success, proper development is required!
So +1

Agree

And as an avid reader of this forum and member since 2007 (when xda-dev was for xda's only), I support this request.

support this.....

I support this.

Agree.

+1
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Yes, please. :good:

+1

How to Apply to become Recognized Contributor /Themer on XDA

Just stop around & have a look to this thread. A thread for the devs & themers who contribute a lot to the forum, & can become a Recognized Contributor/ Themer because they are worth the title, as they work so hard to bring the users with something new to xperience & that too free of cost.
Special Thanks to the XDA Member @Zatta for his thread to explain the process to become a Recognized Contributor/ Themer as stated below.
So over on the Recognized Contributors forum, it has become clear that most members of XDA don't know that you can apply for the title of Recognized Contributor (RC). I have also included the same for Recognized themer, as I am assuming that it's not well known that you can apply.
What is a Recognized Contributor?
Recognized Contributor is a role intended for members who produce some of the best original and helpful guides for users, as well as helping other users who have problems, in a friendly manner. Recognized Contributors will get a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Contributors, should you feel deserving of this title.​What is a Recognized Themer?
Recognized Themers are those users who work (often tirelessly) on designing new theme graphics and user interface overhauls for ROMs. Users who aspire to be Recognized Themers should be creating original graphics work for their themes being released, demonstrate a commitment to crediting other users’ work when applicable, and seek the relevant permission in advance from the original creator. Recognized Themers will receive a custom user title and the faster ad-free XDA template, as well as access to developer tools currently being created. Any Senior Moderator on XDA can add Recognized Themers, should you feel deserving of this title.​Pre-requisites
1. Been a member for at least 1 year (willingly following the XDA rules) with consistent and acceptable activity in the last 3 months.
2. Posted good original threads:
a. Threads that are guides/ index / collective information.
b. OP of ROM threads and have a good support within the ROM thread or via a separate thread in the Q&A section, and some activity in Q&A section or other threads besides their own.
c. Place holder threads (discussions of home screens/ wall papers / Off Topic, etc) are NOT accepted.
Exception: A proper place holder for a new phone with details and other important information and further maintaining the Q&A on the device.
3. In case of no independent threads, the following may be accepted:
a. An FAQ (or support post) within a ROM thread.
b. Generally moving around from thread to thread to help members – the "Post Count Vs Thanks" could be used as a means to measure to this.
4. Good quality general know-how around XDA forums (not necessarily developer standard)
5. Thanks count broadly expected given the forums they are in.
6. Posted regularly enough (complementing point 1) to provide continuous support or less frequently but good high value support
7. Contribute to a good over-all general atmosphere.
8.You have read, understood and already adhere to the Recognized Contributor Code of Conduct.
How can I apply?
You can apply by sending your application via PM to:
A member of the RC-RT Committee:
ApriliaM3, KennyG123, Mr. Clown, PG101, Judge Joseph Dredd, Woody.
Any other Senior Moderator
Any FSM.
Any existing RC, who will pass on your application forward.
Choose whichever route you are more comfortable with, the end result is the same. All list of moderators can be found here.
Best way in which to apply through your PM
When you are writing your application, you will need to include:
A polite hello
Your username with a link to your username, they will want to check your history.
Why you think you would make a good RC/RT, including a little about your time on XDA.
Links to your work including Guides, Ref, Roms, Projects, Apps(Themes for RT) etc
Do not forget to include 7/10 links of threads/posts which would be helpful in assessing your application.
A thank you for their time and good bye (Manners are free)
Please note only apply once to one committee members, do not send 3 applications to 3 different committee members. Also be patient, the committee members are very busy people and have other work on XDA and in personal life. I would recommend a waiting time of upto a week; and if you receive no response within a week, then a reminder PM.
Please do not bombard the committee with PM's.
If you are having a problem with your application or you would like to appeal a decision made on your application, then you can contact the RC-RT Committee through PM.
If you do get accepted as a RC/RT then please come and visit the RC's forum and help contribute to our work and cause to make XDA a better place
If you have any questions then please ask, myself or the other RC's/RT's will help in anyway we can.
WHAT THIS THREAD IS NOT: A PLACE FOR PRE-ASSESSMENTS.
Press Thanks :thumbup: If I Helped

What is the diference between members?

I have been asked this question a lot...(What is the difference between members?) You be surprised I've been around for 10 years on xda, I've done everything from port ROMs and just straight help people out. This question has been asked a lot. That being said here is a summery that I found for the answer.
I'll sum it up for you (or try, anyway!)
There are Junior Members, Members, Senior Members first. These make up the vast majority of XDAs userbase.
Recognised Contributors are nominated by other users and/or Mods/Developers. They are recognised for their contributions which are not specifically Development, such as detailed guides, one-click utilities and other tools/mods.
Recognised Themers are also nominated by users/Mods/Developers, for their work themeing custom ROMs and providing standalone themes for flashing.
Recognised Developers are nominated and approved by the Developer Committee, for their work in Development whether it be ROMs, Root methods, bootloader unlocks etc.
Elite Recognised Developers are again assessed by the Developer Committee, and are deemed to have gone above-and-beyond in providing knowledge/hacks/tools/apps/ROMs for the XDA community.
Forum Moderators are appointed by the Moderator Committee, after submitting an application (see the 'sticky' at the top of this forum - currently applications are not open). They are the first-line of keeping the forums tidy, friendly and orderly.
Senior Moderators are the next step up the ladder, providing site-wide support for Forum Mods and looking after the nitty-gritty issues, as well as areas of XDA not policed by FSMs, such as the Marketplace.
Administrators are next. There are several Admins - each look after a specific part of XDA such as the Portal, the Members and the User Experience of XDA as a whole.
At the top is Mike Channon, who is overall Forum Administrator.
Other titles you may come across:
Moderator Committee - sits on the Mod Committee
Developer Committee - as above, but for Developer Committee
XDA Newswriter - publishes articles for the Portal (front page)
Retired xxxx - have since officially 'left' their XDA position
Hopefully that clears most of them up for you
Contrary to what a lot of people expect, the thanks-meter does not figure at all in determining a users tag.
Or read for yourself on first page scroll down a few post and there you go:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676715
Also found this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677387

Welcome & Introduction

To all forum readers and lurkers, welcome to a new and experimental section of the forums! The PC Hardware forums are part of our expansion into a limited discussion of PC hardware for our enthusiasts and developers. So while the normal forum rules apply you may notice that things here will be slightly different and a work in progress.
Here's what you can expect in each of the forums within here:
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Forum members are more than welcome to continue the discussion but new threads will only be created by us here. If you want to carry on a discussion of a different topic, we have you covered.
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While the name doesn't call it out specifically it's well known that a subset of developers use Mac OS X instead - feel free to post in here too on your topics. To help clarify we ask that the prefix [OSX] be used so readers know this deals with a Mac-specific topic.
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