On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Risker <risker.wp(a)gmail.com> wrote:
How about just converting those threads back to
Wikitext, instead? That
script already exists, I've seen it used on Mediawiki. Will it mess up the
pages that have already been converted using that script?
Bottom line, it makes no sense to replace software that was considered
barely suitable when it was first developed with "new" software that can't
even do what that old, long-neglected software could do...and in several
cases, there is no intention to ever add the features already available
using Wikitext.
As expectations increase for project users to post their
comments/concerns/ideas/observations on Mediawiki, the use of Flow will
become a barrier for participation.
Risker/Anne
Converting LQT to Wikitext would lose the major benefits of:
* per-Topic watchlisting,
* per-Topic category support,
* Sortable views (with Filterable views on the roadmap [1]),
as well as the immensely easier process for new-editors to be able to
participate in discussions, and be notified about replies.[2]
[1] See Pau's design notes at
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DQabV3mjE9ReV9zs1qAi8u_A5560QEVX4aK…
and Hhhippo's ideas/notes at
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Hhhippo/Flow/TOC_and_filters
[2] The feedback from the ongoing trial at the Frwiki newcomers'
helpdesk, is that the Flow version has better engagement, with more
editors returning to give further information, or ask a followup
question, or just to say thanks.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Forum_des_nouveaux/Flow
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikip%C3%A9dia:Forum_des_nouveaux
Flow has been improving over the months. I hope you'll give it a try
at the sandbox, check out the list of upcoming features (in 1st
message), and let the
team know what feature(s) you're most concerned about. The more
specific the feedback, the more it will help influence the order new
features are developed in.
Thanks, as always :)
Quiddity (WMF)