Q: I hate the new tags in Mavericks, need coloured folders!!

@kelhak1

This isn't about change. Its about a feature that many are using as an essential tool to organize files.

@kelhak1

This isn't about change. Its about an essential tool many people use to organize their files.

Interesting. This may mean that labels are merely disabled and not erradicated. You can possibly test this with setlabel if you have homebrew's osxutils installed (I don't have those ready at the moment, I'm still tuning up homebrew on Mavericks).

Pete.. did you just get my post kicked? I apologise, let me rephrase it in a way that may be more acceptable to the forum rules:

You are insulting people by making passive-aggressive remarks, like stating that you "adjust quickly to changes". and that you can't see "the whinger's point except an inability or unwillingness to adjust or revert"

That's a flat-out personal insult.

You know what I really dislike? when I find a thread I like, and I skip to the end, and it's just a bunch of people arguing.

so please, let's stay on topic. My personal interpretation of the topic at hand is about labels, and how to get them back. Yes, I realize that PF is a workable solution. But you keep telling us to be happy with PF or downgrading to ML. I think there is more we could do. VascoFG suggested a solution involving setlabel and homebrew's osxutils but I'm not nearly technical enough to get on that. Of course I can't set any rules for this thread. But I think insulting people is considered pretty bad form, and you're doing it.

Another thing to do (other than sending apple feedback) is asking TotalFinder to implement labels as at least it is much more affordable than PathFinder. A few more people have already posted on the developer's support forum, so people might join in there if they'd like to have labels for $18 instead of $40.

Laralyn10 wrote:

 

Pete.. did you just get my post kicked? I apologise, let me rephrase it in a way that may be more acceptable to the forum rules:

You are insulting people by making passive-aggressive remarks, like stating that you "adjust quickly to changes". and that you can't see "the whinger's point except an inability or unwillingness to adjust or revert"

 

That's a flat-out personal insult.

 

You know what I really dislike? when I find a thread I like, and I skip to the end, and it's just a bunch of people arguing.

 

so please, let's stay on topic. My personal interpretation of the topic at hand is about labels, and how to get them back. Yes, I realize that PF is a workable solution. But you keep telling us to be happy with PF or downgrading to ML. I think there is more we could do. VascoFG suggested a solution involving setlabel and homebrew's osxutils but I'm not nearly technical enough to get on that. Of course I can't set any rules for this thread. But I think insulting people is considered pretty bad form, and you're doing it.

 

Another thing to do (other than sending apple feedback) is asking TotalFinder to implement labels as at least it is much more affordable than PathFinder. A few more people have already posted on the developer's support forum, so people might join in there if they'd like to have labels for $18 instead of $40.

Your post would have been deleted as it broke the TOU. Be aware that you agreed to them and then you break them. Others have found their posts here removed presumably for the same reason. Also people get frustrated at posters continually propping up someone else's thread with the same repetetive comments and yet do not wish to take the advice given. The three choices at present have been published here time after time. I get sick of seeing threads come to the top with the same unproductive comments, especially when it is only a select few keeping the tread going. I know of some very respected contributers here who won't even boter with threads like these, They appear after ever OSX upgrade and eventually die out.

Keep giving feedback as yu have been, but all these posts will do nothing for your cause.

Cheers

Pete

Some people seem to have a problem telling the difference between a discussion forum and Yahoo Answers.

...What was that quote, you may have heard of it:

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Yeah Pete, I hear you. The chances are slim. But it's possible that labels will be brought back by users finding this thread and sending feedback. It. is. possible. And that's enough for me to keep posting.

Laralyn10 wrote:

 

...What was that quote, you may have heard of it:

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

 

Yeah Pete, I hear you. The chances are slim. But it's possible that labels will be brought back by users finding this thread and sending feedback. It. is. possible. And that's enough for me to keep posting.

No. It's enough to keep you sending feedback. So that is your option.

Cheers

Pete

petermac87 wrote:

 

No. It's enough to keep you sending feedback. So that is your option.

 

Cheers

 

Pete

I'm not quite sure what you mean. I sent Apple feedback about a few Mavericks issues.. but only once per issue. One user flooding them with feedback over one issue wouldn't be something I'd do. But it is an issue I care about, which means this is a valid place for me to express my opinions to other users.

I for one am not happy with the current "workable solutions", therefore as long as this thread is open I can make appropriate on-topic posts.

Laralyn10 wrote:

 

I for one am not happy with the current "workable solutions", therefore as long as this thread is open I can make appropriate on-topic posts.

In all seriousness, if neither going back to Mountain Lion (and waiting to see if Labels are brought back), nor Pathfinder (or other 3rd party tools) are "workable solutions", then you are somehow able to work without Labels, and their demise is not as bad as you would have us believe.

I've asked numerous times (not to you personally), what's in Mavericks that would prevent users who need Labels to downgrade.  I do not recall even one response to this question. 

Laralyn10 wrote:

 

therefore as long as this thread is open I can make appropriate on-topic posts.

Fine. Just respect the TOU this time. Good luck with the Crusade.

But don't be surprised if others get frustrated with the repetition.

Cheers

Pete

Cheers Pete, thanks

Okay then, I'd like to re-post Wizard_Magic_Spell's post, which I thought summed it up quite well:

Great to see a temporary solution has been found with Path Finder BUT we must not let Apple off the hook. Anybody reading this part of the forum for the first time,and wants Apple's colour labels reinstating,then please click the following link and let them know. We should not have to rely on third-party software for something that should already be included in Mavericks.

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Pardon the repetition, I just want new people joining the thread and looking around not to get discouraged. If you haven't already, send feedback to Apple, or share your thoughts on labels here. A few pages back we were sharing what meanings we had given the different label colours; I'm always curious to hear about that because I wonder if the colours are intrinsically linked with certain things, or if it's mostly random.

That's all

I still think Labels and Tags should be 2 different entities. They're not the same thing and serve 2 different functions. One is a visual aid and the other is a search device.

If anyone is sending feedback maybe include this mockup:

I know there is much we can learn from each other, if we can negotiate a truce. We can find a way to co-exist. Can there be a peace between us?

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.htmlhttp://

is a wrong link. Please make sure links work before posting. Apple Feedback is

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Cheers

Pete

to supply you witth an answer: I seem to recall someone in this thread saying that in their career it's not advisable to be using outdated software. I'm in the same camp. Yeah, I could stay on ML for maybe another year or so at most.. but I don't think I should have to. In all seriousness, if Apple removed a feature you relied opon for your workflow.. would you be completely content to stay back on the previous version, knowing that at some point you'd have to bite the bullet and figure out a new workflow? Or would you prefer to deal with it head-on and find a long-term solution that allows you to keep working efficiently and be up-to-date? I'd answer "yes!" to that... Currently I'm waiting to see if TotalFinder will implement labels as I prefer it to PathFinder.

Tony T1 wrote:

 

In all seriousness, if neither going back to Mountain Lion (and waiting to see if Labels are brought back), nor Pathfinder (or other 3rd party tools) are "workable solutions", then you are somehow able to work without Labels, and their demise is not as bad as you would have us believe.

 

I've asked numerous times (not to you personally), what's in Mavericks that would prevent users who need Labels to downgrade.  I do not recall even one response to this question.