Flyertalk iPhone App Feedback (all versions)
Dec 30, 2010 | 1:44 pm
#91
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Chicago, Asheville
Programs: UA 1K >2MM, IC Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 746
"Get an iPad for $25"
That's a scam. There must be a better way to insert ads that are relevant and reliable.
Dec 30, 2010 | 1:57 pm
#92
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 959
One thing I'm noticing posting right now from the app is that when you quote a prev post, the quote does NOT include the QUOTE=xyz coding to link to the immediately quoted post but DOES include the embedded quote as well as the link to that quote. None of that is standard behavior on the web version.
Also, I find the formatting palette too close to the last line of text as it gets in the way when I want to place the cursor to edit, etc.
Finally, I find the page numbers too small to hit accurately, particularly when jumping to the last page.
Hope this helps & thanks!
Also, I find the formatting palette too close to the last line of text as it gets in the way when I want to place the cursor to edit, etc.
Finally, I find the page numbers too small to hit accurately, particularly when jumping to the last page.
Hope this helps & thanks!
I have noticed that when you post from the App - you also have options to post a pic or video... although I have not had any success with this.
Is this really functional? It sure would be nice to be able to post a photo directly into FT rather than just linking to a website...
Anyone have any insight into this?
Is this really functional? It sure would be nice to be able to post a photo directly into FT rather than just linking to a website...
Anyone have any insight into this?
)I will verify this and we should be able to get it fixed.
Dec 30, 2010 | 2:34 pm
#93
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 959
I've finally been able to replicate this!! My problem is that my account is set to automatically subscribe to threads I post in, and that function actually works when replying from the app. If you don't have this setting set and you reply to a thread you're subscribed to, it removes your subscription.
Dec 30, 2010 | 3:59 pm
#94
Moderator: New York City and FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: AA PPro, Natl EC
Posts: 10,884
I've finally been able to replicate this!! My problem is that my account is set to automatically subscribe to threads I post in, and that function actually works when replying from the app. If you don't have this setting set and you reply to a thread you're subscribed to, it removes your subscription.
Dec 31, 2010 | 6:10 pm
#95
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: NYC with eyes on the world
Programs: DL-Kryptonium (DM+); HH-Diamond, SPG-Gold
Posts: 529
Jan 1, 2011 | 12:43 pm
#96
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: YYZ at this time
Programs: ACMM / Altitude S100K / HH Diamond
Posts: 6,285
Want to use the app but find the inability to not sort the posts in a thread newest to oldest a pain for long threads.
Jan 1, 2011 | 5:41 pm
#97
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Auckland
Programs: NZ*Black
Posts: 2,686
The idea is great but unfortunately its slow to load and the ads make it unpleasant, i have made a bookmark for the Air NZ forum and find it faster just to load that straight off my iphone
Jan 1, 2011 | 6:45 pm
#98
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,934
I've finally been able to replicate this!! My problem is that my account is set to automatically subscribe to threads I post in, and that function actually works when replying from the app. If you don't have this setting set and you reply to a thread you're subscribed to, it removes your subscription.
Unfortunately I don't want to do automatic subscription to threads because I want updates only for those I think are relevant at the time.
Jan 2, 2011 | 9:10 am
#99
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 152
Facebook Connect?
What about those of us who connect through facebook? there is no way for me to log into the app.
Jan 2, 2011 | 9:13 am
#100
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Point Place, Wisconsin
Programs: LH HON, BA Gold, EK Gold
Posts: 14,508
I wish Flyertalk were Tapatalk compatible for the iPhone.
(But I guess the version of vBulletin used and the customization does not support this?)
(But I guess the version of vBulletin used and the customization does not support this?)
Jan 2, 2011 | 2:41 pm
#101
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: OSL
Programs: SK-Gold, TG-Gold, HH-Gold, Sixt-Plat, Hertz-PC
Posts: 118
Jan 2, 2011 | 2:54 pm
#102
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: OSL
Programs: SK-Gold, TG-Gold, HH-Gold, Sixt-Plat, Hertz-PC
Posts: 118
Update disappointment
Today I reinstalled the app on my iPhone, thinking I'd give it another try after reading about the update.
I don't mean this in an impertinent way, I realize you want/need to generate revenue. But after a few tries resulting in more than one line of ads per page, I'm left thinking that
1) FT is all about profit for itself, - very much like a FQTV program that thrives off loyalty - but offers none in return,
2) FT ignores that the users are the only(!) asset to FT. Without the users, the FT site and app are actually nothing.
3) there is no reason for me to use the app, and
4) into the trash the app goes again.
I don't mean this in an impertinent way, I realize you want/need to generate revenue. But after a few tries resulting in more than one line of ads per page, I'm left thinking that
1) FT is all about profit for itself, - very much like a FQTV program that thrives off loyalty - but offers none in return,
2) FT ignores that the users are the only(!) asset to FT. Without the users, the FT site and app are actually nothing.
3) there is no reason for me to use the app, and
4) into the trash the app goes again.
Jan 3, 2011 | 9:26 am
#103
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: UK
Programs: Virgin Flying Club Red, Emirates Skywards Blue, BA Executive Club Blue, Amex BA
Posts: 2,591
I was wondering who developed the app as I'm a developer myself?
Jan 3, 2011 | 12:14 pm
#104
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,934
I've finally been able to replicate this!! My problem is that my account is set to automatically subscribe to threads I post in, and that function actually works when replying from the app. If you don't have this setting set and you reply to a thread you're subscribed to, it removes your subscription.
Jan 3, 2011 | 12:38 pm
#105
Original Poster
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 959
I don't understand why you feel that we ignore the users. We created this feedback thread which we are monitoring and will use to improve the application.
Last edited by IB-Dick; Jan 3, 2011 at 3:19 pm Reason: typo