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Just my thoughts on this...

The question itself should not even really need to be asked, not on a website dedicated to Development. People that frequent XDA should know that it's up to all of us here to read, research, learn and read. If someone is interested in a Nexus 6 let's say...... Then go to the Nexus 6 section and do some research.

I don't get why someone would want others to make their decision for them, or expect others to tell them all about the Nexus 6, when we have a section dedicated to the device.

So, there is a dedicated thread in general on this, and other threads created daily in the different device sections. An entire section on this would be threads and threads of nearly the same thing. I don't see it happening. And again, XDA is a development site, not a review site. ☺

And as far as XDA Developers being cluttered to the point of being a "joke"..... What you are suggesting is another whole section of non development clutter. ?

Again, just my opinion here. But I believe in researching ones self. Not asking others to feed you info to sway your decisions. ?
[About XDA developers] bonerp:
Is there any way to turn off the pop up / portal link that appears to the left ? It blocks a 3rd of threads down the left side.

The headings/tabs are "Messages / Threads / Forums."

I'm using IE8 at work (so can't upgrade it).
[About XDA developers] :
[MENTION=2600422]bonerp[/MENTION], you have a couple of options to hide the sidebar:

If you ever are able to switch over to Mozilla Firefox, you can use [MENTION=4714550]anazhd[/MENTION]'s sidepanel hider userscript to hide the sidebar.

Because for now you have to keep IE8, you can get rid of the sidebar by changing the forum theme. Scroll down to the bottom of any XDA page, and on the bottom left, you will see a small text-box-looking menu that currently says "XDA 2015". Click on it and select "XDA 2013 Beta - 1024". Now, you have no sidebar.

Hope this helps!
[About XDA developers] riahc3:
You are wrong on so many levels.

This websites foundation was based on development. Before 2009 , I was here, mostly as a lurker. Afterwards, I joined and saw this as a helpful places but strictly for development. There was very little layway for non development questions. Most would get ignored, wouldnt be get front page, etc.

You have to notice that people only talked about one OS here: Windows Mobile. There was some Symbian talk, Some BlackBerry talk and others but thats about it. The core was Windows Mobile.

This website has changed drastically over the years. Its core without a doubt is still development but now the Windows Mobile version of 2009 is in 2015 Android and its so many different distributions. I repeat that development is still the core of the site but now people have so many questions, requests, problems, etc.....that it would be impossible for XDA to lock down the way it locked down in 2009.

Picture it with a question: In 2009, how many people had a Windows Mobile device? Because "development" on the iPhone was really young while Windows Mobile already had a large lead and several dedicated developers for it. On top of that, what was the price range for both WM and the iPhone? Very large. Skip to 2015, we have $50 Android phones that can be developed for.....EVERYONE has one, not limited like in 2009.

This goes back to more and more people, developers and non, joining the site looking for information about their device or developing for their device. Because this is like a chicken and egg game: Who came before the developers with knowledge or knowledge for the developers?

I dont know off the top my head but I am most sure that the "non development clutter" now has WAY more activity than the development clutter. Thats why everything needs to be reorganized.

On top of that, you said this is a developers site; The web developing here is HORRIBLE. It looks pretty of course, but load times, server load, database performance, all feel slow and chunky. We need to focus on that, not looking pretty.
[About XDA developers] :
Well, you're certainly entitled to your opinions of course. ?

This isn't a discussion thread, so I won't comment further than my opinions above, and Admin will see your feedback. However, your post isn't really what this thread is intended for...... a more appropriate thread for your ideas/concerns is likely here,

[All XDA Members] Feedback/Recommendations for XDA

That is the thread for recommendations and will get you the best attention.

Cheers! ?
[About XDA developers] vanessaem:
I don't think we will be able to do anything about threads getting too cluttered. We just have way more people than we did when you first started. I do agree that there are a lot of "Which device should I get?" threads. However, I doubt creating a separate section will fix that. One reason is people will still create those threads outside this section anyway. Plus, what's to stop people from posting multiple threads asking about the same device in this section? It's already happening without this proposed section.
[About XDA developers] Jonny:
Any chance we can get the .watch and .face file extensions added to the upload whitelist for the smartwatch users? [MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION] [MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION]
[About XDA developers] trevd:
Not quite sure what this little gem on the portal has to do with development. http://www.xda-developers.com/how-much-screen-on-time-do-you-rack-up-in-a-day/

Just Sayin :good:'
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
Who said the Portal was for only development articles?

http://www.xda-developers.com/welcome-to-the-new-xda-homepage/

Just sayin :good:
[About XDA developers] svetius:
Yup! I'll do it now :highfive:
[About XDA developers] Sunandroid:
That's some great news. How about .log?
[About XDA developers] svetius:
[No message]
[About XDA developers] svetius:
Sure, why not. :cowboy:
[About XDA developers] Ankit-dba:
Not able to upload any file or screen shot in my post

Hi All

I am facing issue that I am not able to attache any file or screen shot to my post. every time when I try to upload it says upload fails though it matches criteria like file size and format.

Request to help.

Thanks.
[About XDA developers] vanessaem:
What is the format, dimensions, and size of the file you are you trying to upload?
[About XDA developers] Ankit-dba:
anything which I try to upload it fails. if jpeg with 10/15kb , zipfile with 128kb for all same error .

Bluettoth_Fix_After_Update5b.zip:

Upload of file failed.
[About XDA developers] vanessaem:
[MENTION=2235607]svetius[/MENTION]

Not sure what the problem could be here.
[About XDA developers] :
[MENTION=450224]bitpushr[/MENTION]
[About XDA developers] Siberian Tiger:
It's a known issue. Will be fixed as soon as possible.

Sorry for the inconvenience [emoji4]
[About XDA developers] Clark Joseph Kent:
From the OP of this thread, thanks.
[About XDA developers] Ankit-dba:
Thanks whe it can be resolved? It is really difficult if i have to upload any screen shot to report issue. Is there any work around?
[About XDA developers] :
Have you for now tried a different browser, whether on a device or your PC... Tried Tapatalk, XDA Premium, XDA free...etc?

I've sometimes had issues with one browser or app, but had success with another.

Just a thought. ?
[About XDA developers] Ankit-dba:
Thanks ,I tried IE ,Chrome ,Mozilla and talptak all have same result-- not able to upload.
[About XDA developers] herwegan:
hi guys, [MENTION=4036181]Darth[/MENTION] brought me here:

I know this is not the right place usually for this, but i've tried to pm moderators of the M7 forum and got simply no reaction... so i thought i'd ask here and hope some MOD can help me.

i'd like to have my poll i've created some time ago removed from my thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316726

would be great if someone could help me :)
[About XDA developers] NotATreoFan:
This has been done.
[About XDA developers] gouravjoshi:
Hi Team,

I have a weird query. I am clicking thanks button for many of the developers but my profile shows zero thanks. Can you please help me in this.

Regards,

Gourav
[About XDA developers] gouravjoshi:
ok, thanks for the help.
[About XDA developers] :
I believe you're seeing thanks total given to you. It says one now? ?
[About XDA developers] dully79:
Hi, I'm not sure how often the feedback/recommendations thread is monitored but could I draw your attention to

this

post and the couple following it please.

I think it could be really helpful and create better structure to the forum.

Hopefully one of you fine folks can help. Thanks. :)
[About XDA developers] jayharper08:
Hi, dully. We have definitely acknowledged the post. ;)
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
Just upload the images to imgur.com then post the images using
[About XDA developers] Utini:
Is there any way of knowing if someone blocked/ignores you in the xda forum?

Thanks
[About XDA developers] GermainZ:
You can ask them and see if they reply or not. :P
[About XDA developers] Utini:
Oh okay...I thoght I would also be blocked for pn's then ?
[About XDA developers] :
Putting someone on ignore should be anonymous and the person being ignored should have no way to know.

Otherwise it invites trouble. The ignored person could lash out at the person ignoring them and things like that. Only escalating issues.

That's why it's a nice mature anonymous way to not have to read things that people that bother you post.

Not sure if they'll see pm's honestly. But I'd just not worry about it. If they did ignore you... They likely don't want a pm from you. Lol

Be nice, and it won't be a concern. ;)
[About XDA developers] _that:
I agree. Sometimes it would be nice to set an additional "ignore reason" that is stored together with the "ignore this user" setting so that I know later why I ignored someone.
[About XDA developers] Jonny:
Send a PM to yourself and put it in a new folder titled "ignore list" or something :)
[About XDA developers] NotATreoFan:
Google Keep
[About XDA developers] _that:
How would these suggestions address the second part of my suggestion, i.e. how would these notes be linked to a specific username so that it appears when I'm reading a thread?
[About XDA developers] Tqr:
GPL enforcement should only be made my moderators who understand the GPL; I'd request some kind of test because there are a lot of moderators doing things under the guise of enforcement but in reality they're just playing semantics.

I've straight up asked mods if a thread was GPL compliant on threads that were clearly linking to sources not applicable to the firmware in question and they seemed to feel it was ok; which is a bit of an uncool thing but needed to prove a point.

I mean would it be too much to ask for mods on a development forum to actually develop? Most cannot even do their job
[About XDA developers] :
And you can always contact a Senior Moderator if you disagree with a Moderators decision.

But you post here, rant style and insult "most" Moderators? Who is proving a point?

I suggest you contact the moderator who you disagree with, respectfully, and state your case.... And escalate it to a Senior Moderator if you still disagree.

Addressing it this way is not the constructive way. And disrespecting "most" mods publicly is not a great way to handle your grievance.

Try what I've suggested next time. Perhaps you'll see better results. ?

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
[About XDA developers] Jonny:
Most of the reports that come in have nothing to do with development issues - mostly they are thread movement/maintenance and flame wars etc...

Please enlighten me on how someone needs to be a developer to address those issues?

We do have moderators who are also developers and many of the non developer-moderators understand the GPL and how it relates to making kernel sources available. Without further context (and links to said threads so that they can be checked out) your concerns about the threads in question can't be addressed (feel free to PM me the links - this should preferably be handled via PM, not disclosing the links in plain view).

Also if you have issues with moderators please use the proper channels set up (ie contact one out of their team leader, any Senior Moderator, the Moderator Liaison account). Attacking moderators in this thread isn't the way to handle this.
[About XDA developers] Tqr:
I'm not attacking any moderator and have not and will not do so, I realize that portraying me that way is an easy-out to having to address this situation but I'm not giving it you. I will continue to be impartial because I really am.

Some would say a term like "enlighten me" really means "I think you're dumb but humor me anyway."

But assuming you used that in a respectful and not highly ignorant context:

Because It's a problem for example when someone posts firmware based on a stock ROM that is closed-source and has their topic closed for not being GPL compliant for example; when they cannot feasibly be because the company isn't.

It's also a problem when someone posts sources to a firmware that is 'based on' what they built; according to the GPL the sources you provide should be able to produce a working product w/out further changes if you have begun distribution of it; there are many threads like this.

As a developer it's easy to see these threads but when you have a mod who has never even used Linux or touched source they see "sources" and the content below that declared thing does not mean anything to them.

Understood, I didn't provide further context because:

But there are so many threads like this that I could link over 100, with that being said If you'd rather keep it in PM why chastise me for not citing links.

I also didn't provide links because I'm not asking a question; I'm making a statement.

I'm pointing out a reality.

You're the fella who posted a straight up rant and you tried to make it seem like I was slagging all mods when I'm really not slagging anyone. If possible don't demonize me for making an observation about something that is a problem regardless of wither people talk about it or not and don't be so condescending toward users.

It's not a witch-hunt and I don't appreciate two moderators back-to-back accusing me of making personal attacks in this thread when that hasn't happened.

I was talking about moderators who do not develop; most people who don't develop cannot really make sense of developer-threads. The subject I was posting about was directly related to moderators who do not do any development whatsoever ever so It's a really under-handed thing to make it sound like I was speaking about every mod on XDA because I used the two words "most mods."

How can you ignore the context of my post to try to make it sound like I said "All mods on XDA are ignorant and can't do their job."

Don't be intellectually dishonest, people aren't that stupid
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
If you have an issue with the actions of a moderator, Senior or Forum, please contact a Senior Moderator or Forum Admin and we'll take a look at the issue.

Publicly posting about it isn't the best way to go about it to be honest.

We always like to to ensure our moderators are doing things correctly, and as fairly as possible, and will work to resolve any issues.

We also do have detailed discussions in the moderator forums, where a mod can ask for guidance on a particular issue and we'll provide assistance. So even if the mod doesn't have the knowledge required for a particular issue, they are still able to proceed with help from others.

if you have "100" examples, please provide a few to us in PM and we'll take a look at them. We are not psychic, so we can't deal with an issue if we don't know about it.
[About XDA developers] zelendel:
From your history you should have known that this was gonna be an issue. MIUI is a well know violator of the GPL and is not over liked here because of that fact.

It doesn't matter if the company releases it. If you post it here you are liable for it. Aim and simple.
[About XDA developers] Tqr:
I'm not even talking about MIUI, I'm also talking about people making builds of things like "ParanoidAndroid" for example and posting sources that do not build it.

I'm talking about when people don't develop that they don't understand when they're looking at sources that clearly won't work for example; don't try to make this about me or about MIUI; It has nothing to do with either.
[About XDA developers] zelendel:
Well that is the case with alot of things. We have many ways to help educate those that dont understand. If you have issues then you should contact a member of the mod team and we will look into it.

There are many that are still learning. Many that think because they can compile a rom from others sources that they are a developer, I am sure you understand that.

As for my MIUI comment I wasnt making it about that, more that you should understand peoples issues with understanding it. As MIUI developers are the same way.

If you have proof of things like this then by all means send the info to the mods.
[About XDA developers] Tqr:
MIUI is applied to a stock-rom that the company gains source to when they buy rights to the device.

If I were to apply it to CyanogenMod I would be able to cite Kernel sources since it would be an open kernel; in this case it would be GPL compliant.

If I were to apply it to a vendor Motorola ROM I would not be able to do that since Motorola does not release kernel source so It's really not a 'MIUI' thing like you're making it out to be.

You can build MIUI and still be GPL compliant; all developers know this
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
Rather than continue to argue what this is and isn't about, please send a PM to one of us with the details of your complaints and we'll follow them up. This thread isn't for ongoing discussions.
[About XDA developers] Tqr:
I feel if someone compiles a ROM from others sources they are a developer, either way they're learning and I don't think it's ok to take away that sense of accomplishment from people because they still have to generally understand what they're doing and everyone improves with time.

I used other folks sources for a WHILE before I started making my own; a lot of things I don't understand still which brings me to:

I'm not even annoyed with mods, If anything it's people posting intentionally broken sources to XDA so other folks starting out cannot learn from them. I have harsh things to say when I repo sources and realize not only are they broken but they've been INTENTIONALLY crippled so others cannot build :<<<

Understood
[About XDA developers] zelendel:
Ahh it comes to light. As stated send it to PM, but just to let you know only the kernel needs to be GPL. Some developers are messing with their base rom code so people can not just compile their roms and post it. It is their right to do so.
[About XDA developers] Tqr:
When you say 'Ahh, it comes to light" you make it sound like there was an ulterior motive behind what I posted that has just now come to light for you.

Let there be no confusion; I have no ulterior motive. As I've said I don't appreciate being painted in that light.

Edit: When building firmware for other devices I will use others configs; clearly I'm not building for 40+ phones from scratch. But my skill level is enough to address other folks DRM and so on, It's not that I'm having problems in my work and coming here to blow off steam.

It's just apparent how many people are posting broken configs because I'm actually attempting to use them before having to make my own anyway.

PS: Yes I'm aware GPL pertains to the kernel, that's why I cited the difference between a GPL MIUI and non-GPL MIUI and mentioned the kernel specifically**. As someone who makes massive changes to the source of base-ROMs I'm aware it's within my right to do this.

** MIUI does not touch the kernel, which is why I don't know why you'd even mention it.
[About XDA developers] :
Let's drop it. This isn't the place for a debate. ?

Pm land is where to go if it needs to be continued.
[About XDA developers] ew:
Change my display name or user name

Is there a way to change my display name (or user name if that is necessary). I searched, but can not find how to do this.

Thank you very much.
[About XDA developers] efrant:
Did you read the first post of this thread?

Here is a snippet:
[About XDA developers] ew:
You are so right (big facepalm). I did google searching and found the predecessor to this thread, and just went to the end. I should have read the OP - and thanks for pointing that out.
[About XDA developers] PunchUp:
If I change the "Project type" in DevDB settings, shouldn't it change the forum? Talking about my app here. Since many of the features now don't need Xposed, I'm trying to move it to the general apps forum. Any help?
[About XDA developers] till22:
I couldn't find anything useful so I'll try here: how can I request my "8 thanks per day"-limit being lifted?
[About XDA developers] :
That's how it is for everyone. A little tip though... Tapatalk and XDA Premium have no limit on thanks.

Don't tell anyone I told you! ;)
[About XDA developers] :
You could ask here maybe if you don't find a reply here...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349417

As far as moving it, just report the opening post and a Moderator in that section can move it. :good:

Edit: Actually, I can move it if that's what you want. Just let me know the exact section. Android themes and apps, or general themes and apps?
[About XDA developers] Clark Joseph Kent:
Allow me to remind Members of this quote from the OP of this thread.

And if you disagree and or think differently, my PM box is always available. Thread Cleaned.
[About XDA developers] PunchUp:
It's been moved now. Thanks for your reply :)
[About XDA developers] AakashKaushal98:
Sorry an off topic question , how to move thread from one section to other...?????
[About XDA developers] :
Hit the report icon, Triangle with a "!" inside of it(top right of any post) , on the opening post and request it to be moved where you would like. :good:
[About XDA developers] AakashKaushal98:
I request to them to move but what's the procedure after that ????
[About XDA developers] :
When they get to it, it'll get moved. Done. Nothing else to worry about. ;)

It could take a bit, but it will get done.

You did actually hit report and make the request? Just posting a request in your thread won't work. Have to hit report. :)

Edit: you should get a pm stating your report is being reviewed when the moderators get to you.
[About XDA developers] AakashKaushal98:
But will they ask where to move this thread??
[About XDA developers] :
If you didn't specify in your report where you wanted to move it, I would imagine they will pm you and ask.

If you would like, pm me the thread link and where you want it moved, and I can check on it for you. :good:
[About XDA developers] AakashKaushal98:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3056912. This us the thread URL . this thread is of galaxy grand screenshots in apps section but I want to move it in the q&a section of galaxy grand duo's . thanks in advance
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Done! :)
[About XDA developers] AakashKaushal98:
Thank you very much .....:):):)
[About XDA developers] Sunandroid:
I've got a few issues recently.

If I want to have a look at my notifications (clicking the notification counter) sends me to this link: http://xdaforums.com/# (obviously the main page of the forums, but not my notifications.)

Same thing happens if I want to look who thanked for a post. This is like this maybe a week no and I have no idea why.
[About XDA developers] :
Would a mod (perhaps [MENTION=278202]the_scotsman[/MENTION]) please tend to this thread by [MENTION=5769236]Michael_McEnder[/MENTION]?

Regards,

Nookie

XDA Senior Member
[About XDA developers] :
A good one for [MENTION=278202]the_scotsman[/MENTION] :good:
[About XDA developers] Clark Joseph Kent:
A good one, also for the report button.....