This may or may not be true for other software, but as we can clearly see, Cubase presents different issues and resolutions between operating systems. Instead of the threads maintaining an objective working towards the solution, it constantly devolves into operating system crosstalk. “Who’s better, Apple or Windows”. This does no good and makes it very difficult to follow past threads for a reference to current problems. Having two separate threads would be much more productive for the user, and also for Steinberg if they’re monitoring an issue.
Hi, @Wickham_Sky
Considering how the Steinberg Discourse forums are structured, I would rather add two different Windows / MacOS tags.
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That’s true for performance issues and some bugs, but not for most “how-to” questions and feature-requests. The forum isn’t exclusively for bug-reports–it’s for Steinberg users to discuss all topics related to using the software.
Some people want to have those discussions so they can decide whether to stick with their current setup, or move to a different OS.
It’s helpful to know if an issue affects both Windows and MacOS. A user reporting an issue on Windows will not necessarily know if it also affects MacOS users.
If there were separate threads for operating systems, there would be nothing stopping anybody from accessing either or. I believe it would be more organized. We are at a point where CPUs, GPUs, and operating systems are so different between PC and Apple, you must sift through cluttered threads to try to find relatable examples and answers to specific issues when they arise. How many times have you come across the thread where the first question is what are your computer specifics? Are you on Apple or PC? Do you have a GPU or do you run an integrated chip? Then the conversation devolves into something completely off topic. It doesn’t make for good reference in the future, and if there is any helpful input or solution it is buried somewhere in a 80 post thread.
What would help, is if people would put their system info in their avatar area. At least that way we can see some useful details.
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I think adding tags help, but in my opinion “best practice” is to put specs in your sig. First thing I do is click on the name to see if they listed specs and if they do that’s often helpful, if not we ask.
But also, you’ll still ask for specs a lot of times even if you know what OS they’re using.
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