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Thanksgiving Comes Early To Gnome Project
Ryan McDougall writes "Have you ever downloaded a new app, got that tingly feeling, and wanted to express your thanks to the developer that made it happen? Have you flamed a developer over some small issue, but would never consider using another app -- and you want them to know that? Is Gnome your favorite DE, and want to express your appreciation? There is a touching 'thanks-fest' going on at http://gnomedesktop.org/article.php?sid=1099&mode= &order=0&thold=1 . If you answered yes above, please stop by and leave your regards."
Run DMC:
Money is the key to end all your woes
Your ups, your downs, your highs and your lows
Won't you tell me the last time that love bought you clothes?
It's like that, and that's the way it is
I have been pwned because my
It's good that people are giving their thanks to the smart people that have given them so much good stuff on the GNOME project -- but remember also the folks on other projects. Drop the guy that maintains your favorite program a quick thank you note, or consider doing so the next time you come across the next "oh, that's so *cool*" feature that someone's written in a program that you're using -- it really means a lot to them, goes a long way to encourage them to write more, and just keeps the good will flowing. It's just a moment for you, but it's the grease that keeps Open Source running smoothly.
May we never see th
Positive feedback is such an important - yet far too often overlooked - motivator. This is the one greatest lesson I've taken from my boss; in the midst of the most stressful silly-season, he never forgets to provide (well-deserved only) praise.
/. postings provides ample evidence of how much easier it is to criticize than to praise...
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This should be an example to all of us who use Open Source software -- share your appreciation as far and wide and often as possible.