Comment 48 for bug 974480

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Mark Shuttleworth (sabdfl) wrote : Re: [Bug 974480] Re: Notification area whitelist is obsolete

On 02/15/2013 01:25 PM, Jason Donahue wrote:
> You keep mentioning "moving forward", but I have yet to see an
> explaination of what *specifically* turning this off accomplishes other
> than disappointing anyone who still needs systray.

For a start, it enables us to offer predictable and reliable keyboard
access to system menus. Better support for accessibility tools. Better
user experience. Sleeker design.

Folks, there is a difference between saying no, and not listening. I've
been on this thread since the beginning. You'll find ample commentary on
the topic from me and members of the team. It's not constructive to
construe disagreement and decision-making as hostile acts, especially on
the glacial timelines of this change.

Mark