Yep

[branchandroot]

The only thing I really have to say about AO3's latest contretemps is: I told you so~

When a platform is so fucked up that the only way to make it run is to take out the navigation, then it's time to think real hard about who's been driving development.

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[niqaeli]

It is a horrifying sort of clarity, yes.

That graphic. That graphic is what is getting me. They put out there in visual form for all to see how flamingly goddamn incompetent they are.

And they probably think that's a good thing because it's totally a sign that they're Improving Communication and Working On The Problems.

(No, what would be improving communication and working on the problems would be recognising that you have profound and fundamental design problems and at minimum hire (yes, HIRE, as in pay them an appropriate professional fee) a consultant to help you go through the code and identify the problems. And then telling us you're doing that, and why. Or hey, mark keeps offering a few hours FOR FREE. Take THAT up and let us know you're doing so.)

[highlander_ii]

I did not know that Mark had offered some of his time... I may chat w/ our Volunteers chair and see if she can coordinate with him on some stuff. I can't guarantee anything at all, but I can point her in his direction. Thanx for pointing that out.

[niqaeli]

I cannot recall specific details but, yes, mark has indicated several times he'd be happy to consult, particularly since OTWarchive is the only other relatively known majority-female open source project out there and, well, solidarity.

To date, he's been brushed off as far as I am aware, and since he's not personally invested in the platform sufficient to fight to be able to assist them, it hasn't gone anywhere. Perhaps the word in the right ears, though! I hope something comes of it. :)