programmers aren't doing plugins, because they're getting beatup by users with questions etc. so want to address that issue

Plugin User Obligations

• owen's article
• being polite
• patience
• it's free what do you expect?
• follow instructions
• research before asking do you homework
• what version of WordPress using
• what version of plugin
• has the question been asked and answered
• learn the software
• good return email
• leads to learning
• read the faqs
• form cogent questions
• be concise
• show link to problem
• recompense the author
• be professional
• How to ask a quesiton http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
• acceptable forum behaviour

Plugin Author Responsibilities

• why to blog interact with readers
• how the plugin author can prevent the assault.
  • write a complete description and usage examples (don't assume mind reading abilities)
  • Provide a space on your site - don't rely upon the Forum.
  • Understand that making a plugin is a commitment to provide support, too. that kind of knowledge helps diffuse things

because they've just been told this is going to happen.

• • Writing plugins isn't about fame, it's about giving.

• some plugin writers talk about how they have to come up with something HOT to attract attention to their site. They want

the fame.

• its got to be fun
• take vacations
• get help from others
• off load support
• get a life
• quality
• grow up
• retain talent
• be honest with yourself
• balance
• diversions
• be professional