Re: GIMP 3.0.0 Is Here!

On 2025-03-24 10:53, CrudeSausage wrote:

On 2025-03-24 10:17, TJ wrote:

On 2025-03-22 09:16, Lester Thorpe wrote:

Outwardly, the only difference is that the UI is now based in
GTK3 and hence it is themeable.  Who has the fucking time to
fiddle with themes?
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But virtually all criticisms of the GIMP are directed to the
UI as if the UI is somehow highly significant.
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A true image pro wouldn't even notice the UI but the hordes
of dilettantes certainly do.
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I wasn't aware that one had to be a "true image pro" to use GIMP. Good to know.
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Guess that means I'll have to stop. I'm not now, nor have I ever been, a "true image pro." That must be why I hate the dark theme that's been the UI default for some time. I find it distracting. First thing I do when installing on a new computer is restore it to the lighter "System" theme. Sacrilege.
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I'm a farmer, and I've been mistakenly using GIMP for years to prepare planning maps that show what I want to plant where on my diversified farm. They use a satellite photo as a base, with color-coded fields drawn on it as overlaying layers, labeled with the size in acres.
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Very useful when describing the plan to those entrusted with carrying it out. But now I have to give all that up, because GIMP is only for "true image pros."

 I imagine that the tone of what's written above is sarcastic, but if you aren't already aware, Larry "Lester Thorpe Diego Garcia Fabian Russell" Pietraskiewicz is a laughing stock. Stéphane Carpentier seems to come to Usenet strictly to make fun of him and his poor ideas.
 

My part was indeed sarcasm, but I must be losing my edge if there was doubt about that. I used to be much better at it. Maybe I wasn't annoyed quite enough yet.
As for Lester, I know nothing of him, other than the ridiculously elitist message that started this thread. I don't usually frequent this group, but I failed to notice it was the only one in the followup field when I replied to the message on comp.os.linux.misc.
TJ