I've got an idea!
Let's implement a zero tolerance policy for discussing bugs about beta software.
I was going to say "Let's ban on sight anyone using beta software who isn't a developer", but then I realized there is basically no way to prove you're a developer.
Let's get a few things straight here:
1) If you are a developer, you have access to the Apple developer forums
2) The Apple developer forums have a confidential section designated for discussing this stuff
3) If you are a developer, you have access to Radar
4) If you encounter problems (and are a developer), you should file a bug report, then post on the Apple developer forums in the appropriate (confidential) section for assistance
The only reason people have to post "omg i bricked mah phwn plz hlp me" crap here is because they're not developers and don't have access to the aforementioned resources. I do not care if you can't afford the $99/year, or believe you're entitled to confidential software that is not designated for public consumption.
If you want to be stupid and install that kind of stuff on your only machines that you rely on for daily use in an illegal fashion, then you should have absolutely no right to ask for help anywhere- let alone MacRumors. That was your risk to take and you got burned, end of story. If you want help, cough up your $100 like the rest of us and ask for help in the official places.
IMHO; this garbage only serves to clog up the forum and I think MacRumors would be a better place without it. Once something goes GM or retail, all discussion would be fair game. However I think that discussing technical support related stuff about beta software should be prohibited.
-SC
Let's implement a zero tolerance policy for discussing bugs about beta software.
I was going to say "Let's ban on sight anyone using beta software who isn't a developer", but then I realized there is basically no way to prove you're a developer.
Let's get a few things straight here:
1) If you are a developer, you have access to the Apple developer forums
2) The Apple developer forums have a confidential section designated for discussing this stuff
3) If you are a developer, you have access to Radar
4) If you encounter problems (and are a developer), you should file a bug report, then post on the Apple developer forums in the appropriate (confidential) section for assistance
The only reason people have to post "omg i bricked mah phwn plz hlp me" crap here is because they're not developers and don't have access to the aforementioned resources. I do not care if you can't afford the $99/year, or believe you're entitled to confidential software that is not designated for public consumption.
If you want to be stupid and install that kind of stuff on your only machines that you rely on for daily use in an illegal fashion, then you should have absolutely no right to ask for help anywhere- let alone MacRumors. That was your risk to take and you got burned, end of story. If you want help, cough up your $100 like the rest of us and ask for help in the official places.
IMHO; this garbage only serves to clog up the forum and I think MacRumors would be a better place without it. Once something goes GM or retail, all discussion would be fair game. However I think that discussing technical support related stuff about beta software should be prohibited.
-SC