There was a tender issued by TDF for usability metrics collection, though it was never worked on from what i know. https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2015/02/24/tender-to-develop-and-incorporate-usability-metrics-collection-for-libreoffice-201502-02/ Created this google doc with details on what data should be collected for usage metrics. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a2TcTztqMauFwM7DV1smhu85TdTXKxxTiSf7W3clhZc/edit#
I like the idea of metrics but we currently don't collect them we probably should remove the code. A relatively easy change might be deleting the checkbox to activate it which declutters the settings UI at least a tiny bit.
The usage-data collection code was removed and there are no plans to add privacy-invasive telemetry.
Let's reactivate the topic as there is new development at https://design.blog.documentfoundation.org/2022/11/01/community-support-needed-we-want-to-use-our-users-personal-data/
(In reply to Heiko Tietze from comment #4) I oppose this re-activation, because: 1. The "new development" is a for-profit organization which has a financial interest in doing processing for money on collected user data; and the blog post was made despite an earlier discussion of the initiative failing to reach agreement on pursuing it. 2. Introduction of user monitoring code back into LO is a significant decision with far-reaching consequences. It may even conflict with an appropriate interpretation of "user-centered", i.e. with a tenet of the development community the TDF is purposed to promote. I thus claim that it requires wide consultation of the members and discussion in the BoG.
I must say that the blog post and intent has taken me completely by surprise. I am a TDF trustee, so it’s a little disappointing to be blindsided on this. It is unclear how and if any TDF personnel will act upon any hypothetical data obtained from telemetry, and what are the benefits — will the TDF fund development on UX improvements? Given its track record, you will excuse me for being skeptical. I don’t care if the TDF as an organization wants to obtain income from corporate partnerships, but please don’t taint the software.