On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 6:12 AM, Adam Williamson <awilliam(a)redhat.com> wrote:
this is a *terrible* idea. We may see users as a 'resource',
but they
don't see themselves this way. We should not interrupt their usage of
their computer to try and exploit them to our ends.
What if it was an opt-in scheme? Users would consent to receive a
limited number of contacts about their current packages and for their
trouble would get streamlined access to potential fixes.
I think there's enough in that for the opt-in scheme to be marketed
successfully, because although some people would see the interactions
as annoying, others would welcome the chance to participate.
-Cam