Lots of notifications for non-available features

  • I was a bit behind with updates due to one plugin (not yours) blocking updates. I updated today and I got, like, at least 3 notifications of features that I should set up more properly, standing to what they said (some caching expiration too low, some content filter or whatever). Oh, there was also a huge badge on top saying “thanks for installing NGB blabla” except I didn’t install it, I just updated.

    Now, the reason for admin notifications should be pretty serious to me (ever wondered what would happen if all plugins, when updated, showed up a notification?). I could even accept notifications that pointed out real improvements achievable by different setups, but WHAT I CANNOT ACCEPT is notifications pointing out settings changes that, oh well, are only available to PRO users (which I’m not). So 2 things:

    • You’re against the WP repo restrictions, which state that all code in free plugins, and all implemented features must be fully-functional, and not just dummy waiting for cash to come in.
    • You’re being an annoying nuisance to users, displaying notices about things they can’t use.

    This plugin can work however fine you want, but I won’t stick with people who don’t follow the rules and pick users by the nose.

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  • Plugin Author JS Morisset

    (@jsmoriss)

    Plugin settings have evolved over time. The default cache expiration suggested a year ago is now considered too low — the current plugin is able to manage cache cleanup much more efficiently, and longer cache expiration values are suggested. The Advanced settings page has never been available in the Free version. The Advanced features, along with 3rd party integration, is available in the Pro version. The Free version is fully functional. When you purchase the Pro version, an update is required to install the new code, including all Advanced featured and 3rd party integration code.

    If you would like to refresh the settings with their suggested default values, you can uninstall and re-install the plugin. When you uninstall, all settings will be removed, restoring the defaults when you install it again.

    js.

    Thread Starter Stefano

    (@ste_95)

    First of all, you just shouldn’t have a bunch of settings (example) which can be seen but not used and say “you need to pay to use these”. Then get rid of them and only display them to Pro users. Or at least, but the very least, don’t prompt users to change them!

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