I'd like to suggest an addition to the Development Test - Forum Posting Layout.
One of the bigger delays to the release of apps is the lack of feedback from users. As someone recently posted, buggy apps get far more feedback than stable ones, so the stable ones will languish while waiting for user input.
I think simply putting a statement right below the download link might encourage users to provide both POSITIVE feedback and BUG REPORTS.
Something like:
"Feedback on this app is necessary to move it to the next phase. Please check all the functions of this app, and ensure that no files or registry settings are left behind. Even if no bugs are found, it is important to post your feedback here. Include info on your operating system and your portable drive. Thank you."
I know, this should go without saying, but unfortunately, it seems that the number of people that DL an app without giving feedback is vanishingly small.
Disclosure: I am as guilty as anyone of doing this. I'll try to report on all my beta DLs from now on!
What do you think?