Thanksgiving Comes Early To Gnome Project

Posted by timothy on Tuesday May 6, 2003 @01:33PM from the constant-improvement-occasional-praise dept.

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."

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Right On! by zoikes · 2003-05-06 16:39 · Score: 3, Insightful

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.

Reviewing /. postings provides ample evidence of how much easier it is to criticize than to praise...

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.