[wp-hackers] "For the rest of us" theme

[Michael Heilemann]

Actually, with regards to specifically the delicious plugin, we just
took out support for this weekend (and put in support for some new
stuff):

http://k2.stikipad.com/docs/show/Supported+Plugins

And yes, Robin is right, why throw in code, which we would then have
to maintain, unless absolutely necessary?

On 7/31/06, Robin Adrianse <shorty114 at shorty114.net> wrote:
> I'm just wondering, what external plugins does K2 require that should be
> "basic functionality". They aren't bundled with K2 IMO because rewriting the
> code for that purpose (e.g. del.icio.us integration) would be reinventing
> the wheel (lots of del.icio.us plugins out there already). K2 is just the
> theme -- if you want extra stuff you have to install a plugin. Just like any
> other theme.
>
> On 7/30/06, Dave W <dabbaking at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I don't have a mobile phone with web access, but I gather that the
> > javascript support might be lackluster (I'm not sure about this though).
> > Where specifically would the ajax be implemented? Some popular services
> > are
> > already in use in some templates. Like some automatically put the "digg
> > this" and technorati tags in.
> >
> > A lot of the services can be built in using widgets (adsense setup etc). I
> > think the theme package should come with the widget plugin and then when
> > the
> > template is activated, it checks to see if the plugin is activated. I
> > think
> > that widgets should become part of the wordpress core, but I know everyone
> > will disagree because we don't want to bloat wordpress with code.
> >
> > On 7/30/06, Charles <lists06 at wiltgen.net> wrote:
> > >
> > > > So, basically what you're saying is that you wan't a new default
> > > > wordpress design?
> > >
> > > I hope to get together with a couple other people to create a very
> > > customizable, very easy-to-use new theme that does everything the
> > average
> > > enthusiast would want to do without having to resort to editing text
> > > files.
> > >
> > > It wouldn't be created under the assumption that it /would/ replace the
> > > default theme, but it has to be more than good enough that it could.
> > >
> > > > And then added customizable features like the widgets or how you can
> > > > change the header color in Kubrick?
> > >
> > > Widget support would be a basic requirement, as would the ability to
> > > customize all theme colors/gradients and images without having to resort
> > > to
> > > a text editor.  Some other internal guidelines off the top of my head:
> > >
> > >         - Great user experience for authors and readers
> > >                 - Ajax everywhere it improves the UE
> > >                 - Excellent support for mobile clients, too
> > >         - Allow authors to create radically-different looks/feels
> > without
> > > editing code
> > >         - Support for popular services built-in
> > >                 - FeedBurner, AdSense, YPN, Digg, Reddit, etc.
> > >
> > > As far as I can tell, there's nothing that offers the experience that
> > I'd
> > > personally like to see.
> > >
> > > -- Charles
> > >    <http://playbacktime.com/>
> > >
> > >
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Aloha,
Michael Heilemann
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