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Looks interesting. However, no more subscriptions. I only use FOSS software or software I can buy for money.

claviska 5y ago
I sympathize with this. But as an open source author, I encourage folks to at least occasionally sponsor some of the FOSS packages they heavily rely on. I love open source, but I also pay for apps and services that provide me with more value than what they cost. I’m not sure this provides me with that value, but perhaps to some it does. Regardless, if software boosts your productivity, free or not, it’s worth at least a few bucks to subscribe or sponsor and support the authors.
- xanaxagoras 5y ago
  I agree, I'm happy to support commercial software that allows me to buy a single release for a one time payment.
MandieD 5y ago
Amen to that - if I use something, I’m happy to buy it, or to make a one-time donation to a project, but no more subscriptions.
joe8756438 5y ago
The parser component of /tap is open source https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat if you already have a plain-text solution you may find having a quick way to parse utility elements is a useful addition.
jetrink 5y ago
Provided the SMS features are core to the system (and it looks like they are), then this is more of a service than a software product, in my opinion. It's surprisingly expensive to send or receive a text message - about a cent[1]. A light user would cost them about $0.50/month and a heavy user would cost them several dollars. I don't know how you could provide that without a subscription. 1. https://www.twilio.com/sms/pricing/us https://www.twilio.com/sms/pricing/us
- joshgrib 5y ago
  I'm a big fan of when there's a self-hosted option, then you could get around that need and keep your own data too
- xanaxagoras 5y ago
  What piqued my interest was the little markup language they have for folders, events, tags, etc. I'm loathe to send anything over SMS, let alone anything private like a note of any kind. Those messages are sent in clear text and archived by all major carriers for years on end for later analysis and government surveillance. Solid no on the SMS features, seems kind of gimmicky anyway.
  - joe8756438 5y ago
    I hear you. I’m exploring other input methods. The bookmarklet and web app take care of most of my on-computer needs. FWIW the parser is open source: https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat

I sympathize with this. But as an open source author, I encourage folks to at least occasionally sponsor some of the FOSS packages they heavily rely on. I love open source, but I also pay for apps and services that provide me with more value than what they cost. I’m not sure this provides me with that value, but perhaps to some it does. Regardless, if software boosts your productivity, free or not, it’s worth at least a few bucks to subscribe or sponsor and support the authors.

xanaxagoras 5y ago
I agree, I'm happy to support commercial software that allows me to buy a single release for a one time payment.

MandieD 5y ago

Amen to that - if I use something, I’m happy to buy it, or to make a one-time donation to a project, but no more subscriptions.

joe8756438 5y ago

The parser component of /tap is open source https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat if you already have a plain-text solution you may find having a quick way to parse utility elements is a useful addition.

jetrink 5y ago

Provided the SMS features are core to the system (and it looks like they are), then this is more of a service than a software product, in my opinion. It's surprisingly expensive to send or receive a text message - about a cent[1]. A light user would cost them about $0.50/month and a heavy user would cost them several dollars. I don't know how you could provide that without a subscription. 1. https://www.twilio.com/sms/pricing/us https://www.twilio.com/sms/pricing/us

joshgrib 5y ago
I'm a big fan of when there's a self-hosted option, then you could get around that need and keep your own data too
xanaxagoras 5y ago
What piqued my interest was the little markup language they have for folders, events, tags, etc. I'm loathe to send anything over SMS, let alone anything private like a note of any kind. Those messages are sent in clear text and archived by all major carriers for years on end for later analysis and government surveillance. Solid no on the SMS features, seems kind of gimmicky anyway.
- joe8756438 5y ago
  I hear you. I’m exploring other input methods. The bookmarklet and web app take care of most of my on-computer needs. FWIW the parser is open source: https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat https://github.com/tatatap-com/sowhat