Thats very good. I will take a look at the surveys.
I do not know how I feel about their data mining methods, there are some issues that could go without appraisal, such as features that are currently not implemented but would be desired by users. Also some individuals that do not feel comfortable with sharing data for whatever reasons but still would like to contribute. The forums sometimes are not a very effective method but do serve to fill the gap. Thanks for sharing the links.
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RE: We need a poll, to allow the devs to better understand the expectations of their users.Opera for Windows
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We need a poll, to allow the devs to better understand the expectations of their users.Opera for Windows
It has come to my attention that the Opera user community is divided on their opinions and views of the product. If it would be possible for the devs to make a surevey/poll to allow users to provide insights on such issues I think it would be appreciated by many of us. Thank you.
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RE: My honest thoughts about the new OperaOpera for Windows
I did state I was responding to a thread, I am unaware if the person was spamming the subject. I've had my own threads closed for saying I do not like the new opera on several occasions, or closed, when it was Opera 15 I made a list of things missing, when it was 20 I did the same, both times closed/deleted. If someone thinks it is flame bait its their opinion. I am just stating my opinion. I know what ppl think of opinions these days and how everyone has one. I am fine with being ignored, but from time to time I like to let my displeasure be known, I think it will help the devs know I have NOT lost interest in OPERA. Even if it is in my own way.
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RE: OPERA 23.0 a serious 'step-back' for usOpera for Windows
I hope that they DO manage to bring all the powerful tools the real Opera had to this new dumbed down version. I really do. I still remember when I used to pay for Opera, this is now the price for a free to use browser. Guess we have to live with it. If the devs need money maybe they can say so and some of us can help out! Nothing wrong with ppl who love Opera donating to make it great once more!
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My honest thoughts about the new OperaOpera for Windows
Someone posted in a deleted thread that Opera is dead.
This is my original response:
Maybe yes its development is dead, but there are plenty of users who still love the REAL OPERA, not this chromium farce. Ever since they "upgraded" Opera, it has not been the same. I miss the interface customization, I miss the ability to tweak my settings however I wished, I miss the control I had with Opera 12 (which is why I still have it). If I wanted to use Chrome I would use it! But I do not wish to, because ANYTHING related to chrome is CRUD!
Its like when they wanted to make Windows Bob, it was an insult to computer users everywhere... wait they still made a Windows for what Microsoft considers "dumb" users, they call it Windows 8. This attitude I have mentioned is what I do not like about this "new" Opera, it thinks its users are dumb and takes away control from the user.
Is this what Opera software thinks of its users? That we can't make use of the advanced features previous Opera Browsers had? Or is it Google's pressure that is making this "new" product be so... contemptible?Now this is me expanding to my original response:
This is about threads that are being deleted/closed because they are thought of as useless. If you do not like what users have to say, then how do you expect to improve and maintain your client base? If you delete posts and threads like this then you are not interested in our input, you are just afraid we are speaking the truth, or at least that is the MESSAGE your are sending.
You need to allow your users to express their concerns, to voice what they feel about Opera, because that is what the Opera experience should be (and was) about. The emotion when one used this browser, that good feeling brought by using the best damn product in the market that motivated you, that is what made Opera great!
Opera can be and WILL be that great product once more, IF the devs cared about LISTENING to the clamors of its clients! I've used Opera for years, even when it was a paid for browser! What else can you expect out of your loyal followers? I know there are plenty out there who are just as loyal, who CARE about Opera. They may not all have the same concerns I do, but I bet they have some of their own, and are they being allowed to express that here? I'll let the Moderator decide that answer.Thank you for reading and understanding, and apologies for the weird way I approached the topic.
Sincerely
Aryte
Registered user account on October 2009