Staring at another news item in your browser? Listening to tunes with your favorite MP3 player? How about watching a movie, playing a game, using a database, or simply writing an email?
Well, let that developer know that you are using their software! Find the About Box in the menu of your applications, and send those software authors an email! Don't stop there either! Write the artists who made your favorite icons or backdrops! Send an instant message IRCops, and in general let those folks know you appreciate thier efforts.
April 14 (GMT) is now Developer Feedback Day!
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Day in and day out, developers often don't see feedback from their efforts, saving for the day of a new release. Believe it or not, even updates don't always ensure feedback.
All of us are guilty of procrastination, "I'll email the author tommorrow," but tomorrow never gets here. Well, I ask everyone to take an extra minute today to open the about box--right after starting your software, and email that author!
Old or new, try their email address, at least you will know you've tried to show some appreciation. Who knows? Your effort might get an update, a native port, or even save a developer from depression! Is it an old 68k app? Write them anyway!
Whatever software you use, please take the time to provide them a little feedback today! They deserve it, and YOU might be the one to benefit!
Moderators note: Excellent idea Targhan! I urge everyone to let people know your gratefull for ther efforts - Ryu
