I agree that the quality of SDN scripts need to be enforced.
I believe having only 5 officials scriptwriters would be a bad idea as it just creates a gap.
The beauty of the Osbot community is that ANYONE can pick up scripting and create scripts and work themselves into a prime scriptwriter eventually. Adding a limit to who can become an SDN Scriptwriter can have negative effects and turns the community into one big popularity contest which I feel is bad as a whole.
To better understand my points we need to look to the science of PSYCHOLOGY:
It is widely know that convenience polls usually contain some sort of bias between choices. Which makes it a bad idea when deciding on sensitive issues
Let us assume that Dashboards suggestion was put into effect (Maximum limit of 5 Official scriptwriters, decided by vote) using the example below:
One day a new scriptwriter painstakingly plans, develops and tests a script all while having great feedback on a popular thread. So because of this success he decides that entering himself for a chance to become an official scriptwriter is a good idea. When the votes roll in he notices that he did not win, but also had a feeling that because he is not well known, he will never become official scriptwriter and leaves the community for good.
The example above demonstrates how using a poll as a deciding factor can discourage growth.
My suggestions for title requirements would be:
Scriptwriter:
- Must have 2-3 scripts in local section with good feedback
- Scripts mentioned above must be proven to work
- Must not have any previous record of Scamming
- Must provide Virus Data for ANY AND ALL updates
Official Scriptwriter:
- Maintains outstanding quality
- Maintains out standing support
- Must have been a scriptwriter for at least a set period of time
My suggestions for script requirements would be:
Local Scripts:
-Free of requirements
Free SDN:
-Must have good history,approval vouch,ETC.
Paid SDN:
Must be the best of the best or unique in its field/skill. The script must have features that set itself apart for other scripts beyond reasonable doubt. It makes ZERO sense that some scripts on the SDN do not even function correctly (Tutorial Island). Or scripts that some scripts have Local counterparts thus making it pointless to add a script of the same type to SDN and yet the creators have the nerve to add a subscription charge to it.
Before i get flamed please answers this questions for me?
Why would i ever pay a ridiculous amount $7.99 + AN ADDITIONAL $7.99 A MONTH FOR --> http://osbot.org/forum/store/product/89-celestialtanner/ <--(A simple tanner with no stand out features that justify a monthly fee). Free tanners exist with the same features (http://osbot.org/forum/store/product/130-dncollections/) and the Paid SDN section is CLUTTERED with scripts that do not belong in that section.
If a scriptwriter wants to add a script to the SDN it should be Allowed only if certain prerequisites are met:
Must set itself apart from other scripts that do the same job as it
The requester must not have been punished WITH PROOF for Scamming or foul play previously
If the scriptwriter has never had a script on the SDN they must provide some type of proof that the scripts they make are of OUTSTANDING quality. (A previous local script, A thread showing with popular vote decision, Scripting resume,ETC)
Must agree that script contains no malicious coding
If a scriptwriter want to add monthly fees it should be allowed ONLY if certain prerequisites are met:
Must set itself apart from other script that do the same job as it
Quality Must go ABOVE AND BEYOND the average script on the site
Features Must go ABOVE AND BEYOND the average scripts on the site
Script support or updates must go ABOVE AND BEYOND the average script on the site
The requester must not have been punished WITH PROOF for Scamming or foul play previously
Must agree that script contains no malicious coding
Note: I did not check grammar or spelling completely