I think what I am getting at is that some tasks are just too complex and beyond the comprehension of a noobie. When I was first here I wanted to just update details from my own CDs. Sharing the details I could understand.
Now I want to get my hands on the complex data copying controls that can do bulk edits in one go. Taking my knowledge and abilities to another level.
But as the noob, if I had seen those controls on screen, I would have been too scared of messing it all up. So would not of even added my basic data. There are enough hidden rules to get one’s head around. As can be seen by the number of new members who then end up never returning after some argument over a small detail.
Even five months ago when the thread appears about Your favourite User Scripts for MusicBrainz?! (so that they can be used while redesigning! I ran a mile from it as nothing made any sense to me. Now I have read it for the first time.
A GUI full of extra controls is ideal for the experienced. And looking at how some of the scripts work like mb INLINE STUFF and SUPER MIND CONTROL II X TURBO the fact that parts can be turned on and off is very handy. Again it allows me to learn the new features in small steps.
If there was an option in the settings to “enable advanced scripts” that could then introduce people to more of the popular scripts, but still give them the fine control you point to there that allows each script to then be toggled.
Maybe the Advanced Option is more of an intro to scripting. Though I thank you for giving me a boot to dive in at the deep end with that MASS MURDER script.