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I think this is the problem exemplified, especially the last one -- that was plain embarrassing. The FSF just cannot tactfully spread their (quite wise and forw
by kunai 13y ago
I think this is the problem exemplified, especially the last one -- that was plain embarrassing. The FSF just cannot tactfully spread their (quite wise and forward-thinking) message. To any average Joe, the guy outside the Apple Store protesting the iPad is no different from the local drunk schizophrenic who lives on the alley corner yelling "REPENT, SINNERS!" until he passes out again.
Their concept of professionalism is flawed -- actually, a more apt predicate adjective would be "completely nonexistent." Just look at their website. 2003 wants its two-tone website design back.
- mwcampbell 13y agoTo me there's nothing unprofessional about their web design. It's stark and clear, just like their message.
- nikatwork 13y agoI love FSF and RMS and I'm glad they exist, but they really do have terribly disturbing design and PR. Geeks like to pretend that isn't important, but to the average Joe it matters. The FSF often comes across as timecube guy.
- dgesang 13y agoDon't judge a book by its cover.
- nikatwork 13y agoThat's all very nice in theory, but if I am not a domain expert in a subject and the book's cover is made of clip-art and Comic Sans, human nature will lead me to trust it less. Humans are not rational animals, no matter how much we'd like it otherwise. Rather than shouting down the tide, it's wise to invest in a little design/marketing - even if it rankles.
- Samuel_Michon 13y agoAs a book designer, I can tell you that the jacket design in large part decides whether a book will sell or not. http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2013/07/the-decline-and-fall-of-the-book-cover.html http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/books/2013/07/the-decl...