Cryptic software announcements (was: ANN: DIPY 1.6.0)

[Rob Cliffe]

On 01/03/2023 00:13, Peter J. Holzer wrote:
> [This isn't specifically about DIPY, I've noticed the same thing in
> other announcements]
>
> On 2023-02-28 13:48:56 -0500, Eleftherios Garyfallidis wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>> We are excited to announce a new release of DIPY: DIPY 1.6.0 is out from
>> the oven!
> That's nice, but what is DIPY?
>
>
>> In addition, registration for the oceanic DIPY workshop 2023 (April 24-28)
>> is now open! Our comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the
>> skills and knowledge needed to master the latest techniques and tools in
>> structural and diffusion imaging.
> Ok, so since the workshop is about ".., tools in structural and
> diffusion imaging", DIPY is probably such a tool.
>
> However, without this incidental announcement I wouldn't have any idea
> what it is or if it would be worth my time clicking at any of the links.
>
>
> I think it would be a good idea if software announcements would include
> a single paragraph (or maybe just a single sentence) summarizing what
> the software is and does.
>
>          hp
>
>
+1
Rob Cliffe