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Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Aug 02, 2023
> Looking to reduce screen time before bed? Introducing GNOME Bedtime Mode – an innovative extension that turns your GNOME workspace greyscale for a more relaxing experience. Are you often find it challenging to put your device down before bedtime?
> I’m on my way back from GUADEC in Rīga, Latvia and one recurring discussion (of many) was centered around how ratings and reviews are presented in GNOME software and other app stores.
> I’ve been building open app ecosystems for over a decade now. Ratings (quantitative feedback) and reviews (qualitative feedback) of apps can serve useful purposes: a powerful signal for ranking, a way to provide feedback to a developer, a way to demonstrate “social proof” (like testimonials or positive social media posts on a website), and a heads-up to other users for positive or negative experiences. But the widely-used five-star and review system has its problems.
> Since I’m sitting in an airport killing time while waiting to my flight back to Denver (where GUADEC 2024 is happening, if you haven’t heard!), let’s dig into this.
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