Addressing the african elephant in the room: Let’s be realistic
Alright, let’s address the elephant in the room: why is BlindLinux.com so MATE desktop-centric? I’ve heard the feedback, and I want to be upfront and honest about where things stand. I think you all deserve an explanation.
First and foremost, this website is barely a month old. Let that sink in. A month. Expecting comprehensive coverage of every desktop environment under the Linux sun in such a short timeframe is, frankly, ridiculous. There’s no sugarcoating it. Building a resource like this takes time, testing, and a lot of effort.
I get it. You want a community, a forum, a space where everyone can contribute and shape the content. You don’t want a personal blog; you want a collaborative platform. I understand that. And I also understand that some of you believe you could build this faster, even in a day. To that, I say: go for it! If you feel you can create a better resource, do it. Nobody is stopping you. I’m not here to compete, but to provide quality content. And quality takes time.
I prioritize thorough testing and reliable information over churning out half-baked content just to fill a void. I’m not going to rush and release something that’s buggy, insecure, or poorly documented.
Yes, I’m working on implementing a forum and other community features. But this isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. I need to ensure the platform is secure, stable, and user-friendly. I need to protect it from spam, trolls, and malicious actors.
Let me ask you this: you want a community-driven forum, where everyones voice can be heard, but are you also saying that I should not be able to stop automated bots from posting graphic pornographic content, because it is an open forum, and everyone has free will? Things like that require moderation and time. I need to build a system that balances freedom with responsibility.
Think of it like building a house. You don’t start with the roof; you lay a solid foundation. You don’t build a community overnight; you nurture it, protect it, and allow it to grow organically.
I hear you. I’m listening. I’m working on it. But I need your patience and understanding. I need you to work with me, not against me.
So, here’s my call to action: be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Instead of demanding instant gratification, offer constructive feedback, share your knowledge, and help build the community you want to see, or, frankly, go elseware, and build it yourself. But the negativity stops here!
I have a lot of testing to do, and I am doing my absolute best.
Let’s work together to make BlindLinux.com a valuable resource for everyone. Let’s build a community that’s inclusive, supportive, and informative. And let’s do it right.
Sources and related content the first time around. Will you all trust me enough to make that happen, not over night, but eventually? Will you all give me the breathing space needed to make this happen?
If not, then this isn’t the resource nor place for you, so let me not take any more of your precious time.