On 2013-03-29 19:19 (GMT+0100) Per Jessen composed:
Robert Schweikert wrote:
Andreas Jaeger wrote:
Robert Schweikert wrote:
There is a symbolic "value" to this correct. However as a11y bugs would always be at least "Major" it should have an impact on how these bugs are treated. Secondly having a category makes it obvious for those filing the bugs where they belong.
Why should they be "Major" by default? We have definitions on what the severity means and I strongly object to make any category by default Major. Let's stick to the definitions we have and not change them for one category,
This strikes at the heart of the issue.
A simple example to demonstrated the problem. When there is a bug that does not allow the login manager to be audible our current criteria would not capture this as a critical bug. However to the user that is dependent on this to be able to use the system the bug is basically the same as if the kernel crashed, a kernel crash of course falls under the critical category. Therefore, an issue that may appear to be minor to those without handicap may have profound effects on people that depend on a11y functionality.
Doesn't that go for all kinds of different issues - ie. to those who depend on them they're serious, to those who don't, they're not?
The difference is a11y bugs are show stoppers for reasons outside the control of those dependent on them, like a restroom door opening narrower than a wheelchair to a person confined to a wheelchair. Usually the only workaround for a11y bugs is demeaning enlisting of a non-dependent person to aid the dependent or an expensive or otherwise unavailable appliance. Other major bugs tend to be non-discriminatory, affecting all users equally.
There is somewhat of a disconnect between the existing severities and the impact w.r.t. a11y. We should address this disconnect.
Not incorporating effort like this is in essence saying a11y dependents need to look to a limited feature distro such as ALViC instead of trying to use openSUSE, which is also demeaning. -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse-factory+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse-factory+owner@opensuse.org