Alerts: "bug" or "feature"?

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In summary, the conversation was about receiving alerts and questioning if they only show up on Sundays or if someone is purposely trying to make the person look bad. The conversation also included discussing the book Catch-22 and the person's experience with reading it, as well as mentioning a hatred for people from Germany. The conversation also touched on the person's winning of a vote and their appreciation for the beauty of a place, as well as their sister-in-law and sign language. The summary ends with the person stating that they do not know sign language.
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This morning, I received 3 alerts:

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Do "alerts" in General Discussion only show up on Sundays, or is someone trying to:

a. make me look bad by missing the voting deadline: "Ohhh... Om can submit a photo, but he's too snobbish to vote for anyone. Jerk..."
b. make me miss the deadline for submitting my most awesome of prize winning photos

?
 
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OmCheeto said:
This morning, I received 3 alerts:
Re-reading Catch-22 usually helps make sense of situations such as this. :smile:
 
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Do you watch the archive as well? The threads got moved, you might have gotten an alert for that action (and one a week ago when the threads got started). Yes it says "started" although it got moved.

Don't worry, you won the waterfront vote by the most one-sided voting result I have seen so far.
 
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1oldman2 said:
Re-reading Catch-22 usually helps make sense of situations such as this. :smile:
My Armenian co-worker told me one day, that I should read Heller's "Something Happened".
I'm assuming that at that moment, we both connected with "Catch-22".
Unfortunately, I didn't start reading it until after I had retired, and had to stop reading it, as it brought back too many bad memories.
 
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mfb said:
Do you watch the archive as well? The threads got moved, you might have gotten an alert for that action (and one a week ago when the threads got started). Yes it says "started" although it got moved.
Ummm...

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I guess I am.

Ok then. That explains it.

ps. Have I ever mentioned my hatred for people from Germany?

Don't worry, you won the waterfront vote by the most one-sided voting result I have seen so far.

That's why I'm so upset!

pps. It was much prettier in person. All I'd ever heard about the place was; "eeeew! the water is such a pretty blue!"
pffft! The variations of color in the rocks had me wishing I'd been a geologist my entire life.

ppps. Also, my sister-in-law married some Americanized guy born in Frankfurt, and she taught me some sign language a few years ago; "B4".
So, in the future, if I've asked these types of questions, before, just give me a sign. I will understand.
 
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OmCheeto said:
So, in the future, if I've asked these types of questions, before, just give me a sign. I will understand.

I tried, but I don't know sign language, sorry.
 
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FAQ: Alerts: "bug" or "feature"?

Is an alert for a "bug" or a "feature"?

The answer depends on the specific situation and the context in which the alert is triggered. If the alert is related to a malfunction or unintended behavior, it is likely a bug. If the alert is a prompt to inform or remind the user about a specific feature or action, it is likely a feature.

How can I determine if an alert is a "bug" or a "feature"?

To determine the nature of an alert, you can analyze the situation and the expected behavior, and compare it to the actual behavior triggered by the alert. If the alert is not related to any specific user action and indicates a malfunction, it is likely a bug. If the alert is directly related to a specific feature or action, it is likely a feature.

Can a "bug" be considered a "feature"?

In some cases, a bug can be considered a feature, especially if it is a minor issue that has a positive impact on the user experience or adds an unexpected functionality. However, in general, a bug is an unintended error or malfunction that needs to be fixed, while a feature is a planned and intentional functionality.

What should I do when I encounter an "alert" for a "bug" or "feature"?

If you encounter an alert, it is important to read the message and understand the reason for the alert. If it is a bug, you can report it to the appropriate team or developer so it can be fixed. If it is a feature, you can follow the instructions or take the suggested action to use the feature.

How can alerts for "bugs" or "features" be prevented?

Alerts for bugs or features can be prevented by thorough testing and debugging during the development process. Additionally, gathering feedback from users and continuously monitoring the application for errors can help identify and fix issues before they trigger alerts. Proper planning and testing can also help prevent alerts for features that may cause confusion or frustration for users.

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