Author: Enrique Irazoqui
Date: 12:00:42 09/05/00
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On September 05, 2000 at 14:43:05, Mogens Larsen wrote: >On September 05, 2000 at 13:59:19, Uri Blass wrote: > >>It does not prove that paying the beta testers is a bad idea because it is >>possible that programmers can get more information by paying the beta testers. > >For the reasons mentioned so aptly by Sarah, it's a ridiculous thought. If >someone offered me money I would refuse almost without hesitation ;o). Somehow >it seems unethical to me, receiving free software and getting paid to use it. >The programmers are smart enough to evaluate if they get the necessary feedback >from the testers they use. If they feel that they don't, there's a lot of people >waiting in line. That should ensure the quality of information. > >Mogens. This explains quite a bit, but let me ask you for further clarification. I know you like reading. Does this mean that you would proof-read the manuscripts of publishing houses for free? You would receive free books, contribute to literature, relieve writers from what they consider an agonizing experience... Enrique
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