• ℍ𝕂-𝟞𝟝@sopuli.xyz
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    4 months ago

    Maybe, just maybe, people have different strengths and weaknesses and cooperating around our differences is what makes us succeed.

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        4 months ago

        That’s exactly what I’m saying, sorry if it came across somehow askew.

        My point was there is no point in competing over whose job is “better”, we should be working together.

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          4 months ago

          There is a case to be made that people should be a bit more well rounded in general, and not just find a specific niche.

          So non-technical people should still have a decent familiarity with computers and maybe be able to do some very basic coding. And technical people should spend some time working on their written and verbal communication.

          Because in both cases, it makes people more effective in their roles.

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        4 months ago

        Most open source projects rely on volunteers, and few technical writers volunteer.

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          4 months ago

          Totally agree. And I’d argue that we don’t even need technical writers. Even if all people do is correct grammar and spelling mistakes it would be helpful, let alone actually writing docs. It’s one of the easiest ways non-technical folks can get involved with open source projects.

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            4 months ago

            Every time I get stuck on something confusing I’m a README and figure it out I try to submit a patch that makes it more explicit.

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        4 months ago

        If the documentation is sufficient for the intended audience, it’s good enough.