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Re: Ask HN: Review my startup txtful - get stuff done on the web by sending a text

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Post by thomatas »

Jasber wrote: post #39

Awesome idea. Two criticisms, however: You should get a privacy policy up asap. You're collecting and storing a lot of private information, so you should have a policy that dictates your stance. Also, not having SMS support yet is a deal-breaker. I realize you're working on this but without this I can't use your system. As someone that doesn't have a smart phone I was excited to try your service but when I realize it…

Hey Jasber, we do have SMS support and Email, IM, etc. Just go to your account page and add a Mobile Phone identity.

Re: Ask HN: Review my startup txtful - get stuff done on the web by sending a text

#43

Post by Jasber »

thomatas wrote: post #41
Jasber wrote: post #39

Awesome idea. Two criticisms, however: You should get a privacy policy up asap. You're collecting and storing a lot of private information, so you should have a policy that dictates your stance. Also, not having SMS support yet is a deal-breaker. I realize you're working on this but without this I can't use your system. As someone that doesn't have a smart phone I was excited to try your service but when I realize it…

Hey Jasber, we do have SMS support and Email, IM, etc. Just go to your account page and add a Mobile Phone identity.

Thanks guys. I must have missed that. After I couldn't get SMS working I headed to the FAQ where it said you were still working on it.

I think I just need to read a little more carefully :).

Re: Ask HN: Review my startup txtful - get stuff done on the web by sending a text

#44

Post by leohorie »

Looks very interesting.

I noticed that there are shortcuts for Paypal, but I don't see any copy about how secure those transactions are. I'd suggest adding at least some information on the matter, as some people tend to get paranoid about money transactions over wireless.

Re: Ask HN: Review my startup txtful - get stuff done on the web by sending a text

#45

Post by thomatas »

Jasber wrote: post #43
thomatas wrote: post #41

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Hey Jasber, we do have SMS support and Email, IM, etc. Just go to your account page and add a Mobile Phone identity.

Thanks guys. I must have missed that. After I couldn't get SMS working I headed to the FAQ where it said you were still working on it. I think I just need to read a little more carefully :).

Thanks for giving us a head's up about the FAQ. I've fixed it, so we don't confuse anyone else. You've done a good deed! Let us know if you find anything else.

Re: Ask HN: Review my startup txtful - get stuff done on the web by sending a text

#46

Post by robertk »

I just got you a customer. :D I got on the bus and some girl just barely made it on and was telling me how she just called her friend to check the cta site and that she's so glad she caught it. I told her she can check by txt using your service.

Hint hint: first thing she responded was "how much does it cost?" and was surprised when I said free.

Re: Ask HN: Review my startup txtful - get stuff done on the web by sending a text

#48

Post by thomatas »

robertk wrote: post #46

I just got you a customer. :D I got on the bus and some girl just barely made it on and was telling me how she just called her friend to check the cta site and that she's so glad she caught it. I told her she can check by txt using your service. Hint hint: first thing she responded was "how much does it cost?" and was surprised when I said free.

Your commission check is in the mail :D
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