Title: Objection to the Removal of the Distribution Feature

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Dear Manager.io Team,

I am writing on behalf of many frustrated users to object to the sudden removal of the Distribution feature in the Inventory Write-off module.

This feature was an essential part of our accounting workflow, and its removal has created severe issues for us:

  1. Historical Data Problems: All previously allocated expenses have been shifted to a single default account, creating significant inconsistencies in our financial records.
  2. Excessive Manual Work: We now have to revisit and redo transactions from the past 24 months to ensure accurate allocations, which is an unreasonable demand on any business.
  3. Loss of Trust: By implementing this change without warning or consultation, you have shown a lack of regard for your customers’ needs and the integrity of their data.

This abrupt update demonstrates that Manager.io does not prioritize its users or the security of their financial information. As a paying customer, I find this unacceptable.

Proposed Solution:

  • Allow the Distribution feature to remain active for existing records up until the date of the update.
  • Provide users with a proper transition plan and detailed instructions on how to handle past and current transactions.
  • Commit to notifying and consulting your users before implementing any such major changes in the future.

I strongly urge you to address this issue immediately and find a resolution that respects your users’ needs and the integrity of their data.

Sincerely,

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Again (see also Payroll Payslips) you created an AI generated post (see screenshot below). It is far more helpful if you follow FAQ - Manager Forum and thus:

Be specific. Do not just tell us a feature does not work. Explain what you have done and why you think there is an issue. If your question relates to an apparent software problem (rather than an accounting topic), tell us your operating system (including the version), Manager edition (desktop, server, or cloud), and exactly what you think is wrong. If possible, post screen shots illustrating the problem.

As far as I know Manager did not have:

Also please do not speak on behalf of other users without evidence.

Show evidence with screenshots that illustrate the 3 listed “severe issues” you refer to.

You better consider another application. Your recent posts are not factual but mostly AI generated, they often do not use terminology used by Manager and looks like trolling, which using AI to explain:

Trolling in a forum refers to the act of deliberately posting provocative, disruptive, or off-topic messages with the intent of upsetting, irritating, or misleading other members of the online community. Trolls engage in this behavior to spark arguments, create chaos, or simply for their own amusement, often at the expense of constructive discussions.

Key Features of Trolling in a Forum:

  1. Intentional Disruption: The primary goal of trolling is to derail discussions or provoke emotional reactions.
  2. Provocation: Trolls often post inflammatory or controversial opinions to incite anger, frustration, or heated debates.
  3. Dishonesty: Trolling may involve spreading false information, exaggerating, or playing devil’s advocate without genuine interest in the topic.
  4. Attention-Seeking: Trolls thrive on the responses they elicit, whether it’s anger, attempts to debate, or even efforts to reason with them.
  5. Repetition: They might post repeatedly or use multiple accounts (a tactic called “sock puppetry”) to sustain disruption.

Common Trolling Behaviors:

  • Posting Insults or Personal Attacks: Targeting individuals to provoke a defensive or emotional response.
  • Off-Topic Comments: Steering discussions away from their original purpose to frustrate participants.
  • Spamming: Flooding threads with nonsensical, repetitive, or unrelated posts.
  • Flaming: Engaging in heated arguments that escalate tensions unnecessarily.
  • “Bait and Switch” Posts: Pretending to contribute meaningfully, only to subtly introduce inflammatory remarks.

Examples of Forum Trolling:

  • A troll joins a discussion about environmental conservation and posts: “Climate change isn’t real. It’s just a scam to make money.”
  • They might target a technical help forum with: “You’re all using this software wrong; real experts wouldn’t need help!”
  • In a debate about movies, a troll might say: “Everyone who likes that film has terrible taste and no brain.”

Why Do People Troll?

  • For Attention: They enjoy being the center of focus, even if it’s negative.
  • To Cause Disruption: They find amusement in frustrating others or derailing productive conversations.
  • Boredom: Some trolls have no real agenda other than passing time by creating chaos.
  • Anonymity: Forums provide a shield of anonymity, emboldening people to act in ways they wouldn’t in face-to-face interactions.

How to Handle Trolling:

  1. Ignore the Troll: Trolls rely on reactions; if no one engages, they lose interest.
  2. Report or Flag Posts: Use forum tools to notify moderators of disruptive behavior.
  3. Stay on Topic: Redirect the discussion to its intended purpose, avoiding further derailment.
  4. Avoid Personal Attacks: Responding with insults often escalates trolling behavior.
  5. Ban Persistent Trolls: Forum administrators can block or ban users who repeatedly troll.

The saying “Don’t feed the trolls” is a common piece of advice, as engagement typically reinforces their behavior.

Please note that the last point 5 may be enacted if you keep posting AI generated content rather than following the referred to FAQ. Yes you can always use AI to improve the english language used but not just to generate lots of often well written but not specific enough content.

[Added screenshot of the findings of being an AI post]

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