Tapatalk (again) and your future plans for BS mobile access

soccernutter · Nov 8, 2011

dark knight said: ↑

Sorry we've let you down.
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Might want to let you know that your lack of response to andriod users is a reason I won't upgrade. I won't use BS on my phone much, but it shows the overall level of customer service.

dark knight · Nov 8, 2011

soccernutter said: ↑

Might want to let you know that your lack of response to andriod users is a reason I won't upgrade. I won't use BS on my phone much, but it shows the overall level of customer service.
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Well - I'm sorry to hear that and it was totally my fault. I mistakenly thought this discussion was being managed so stayed out of it. Not a good excuse, but there it is.

I clearly need to take more and better steps to make sure this kind of thing doesn't repeat itself and have a couple in mind. I actually was going to ask you if you wanted to moderate the forum! Sigh.

raven3k · Nov 9, 2011

dark knight said: ↑

Sorry - don't have any news about this. Don't think we currently have plans for this. Can you link me a site that does use this so I can see how it works?
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The how it works part:
http://www.tapatalk.com/

Q: How much does it cost?
A: As a forum owner you are free to activate Tapatalk in your forum, and you are free to remove/deactivate it anytime you want to.

Q: I have multiple forums, Can I activate more than one forum?
A: Yes, you can and additional forums are free also.

Q: Do you do rebranding / private white label for my forum?
A: Yes, please visit our rebranding page for more information

Q: How does the Tapatalk Plug-in work with my forum system security?
A: The Plugin is designed to inherit all security policies from your forum system. For example, if a specific sub-forum is a restricted access, the Tapatalk iPhone client would not be able to access it unless the logging member has the authority to access it.
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Supported Forums system:
-vbulletin (which i believe this is what BS uses?)
- IPboard
- SMF
- Xenforo
- Mybb
- Kunena
- phpBB

The Installation part is just downloading the plugin and installing it like normal on vbulletin.

The only other part you need to do is to activate your forum.

Forums (Famous one that i can think of) that use tapatalk:
- AVForums (avforums.com) userbase of 260k users
- XDA-Developers
- OpenVpn

But there are over 23K forums that use it.

Imo, if we could atleast give tapatalk a trial period then atleast we can say that it was tested and it was inadequate instead of ignoring a topic that has been going on for a very long time.

I hope i have been useful in helping you.

KesOne · Nov 9, 2011

Put me down for testing.

Boandlkramer · Nov 12, 2011

Do it! Do it now!

Caesar · Nov 13, 2011

dark knight said: ↑

Sorry - don't have any news about this. Don't think we currently have plans for this. Can you link me a site that does use this so I can see how it works?
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BigFooty uses it.

Boandlkramer · Nov 14, 2011

Q: How much does it cost?
A: As a forum owner you are free to activate Tapatalk in your forum, and you are free to remove/deactivate it anytime you want to.
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I don't see a problem here. *shrug*

soccernutter · Nov 14, 2011

jocamryn said: ↑

I don't see a problem here. *shrug*
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Agree with you, but might take a bit to sort out any technical issues. I hope those who posted on this thread will get a trial run when (if) it is implemented.

Boandlkramer · Nov 14, 2011

Count me in!

dark knight · Nov 15, 2011

So I went back to Huss and this is on his radar - I can't make any promises about time frame or anything like that - but I do think this is something he wants to try - just not sure when.

raven3k · Nov 15, 2011

dark knight said: ↑

So I went back to Huss and this is on his radar - I can't make any promises about time frame or anything like that - but I do think this is something he wants to try - just not sure when.
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Thanks for giving us the update. It would be nice for Huss to post here, atleast, he can post some of his concerns.

Like i said maybe he could setup a dummy (bigsoccer mirror) forum and test it out to get a feel of how the process might be?

WFU03 · Dec 28, 2011

I'm not sure I understand the reluctance on the part of the admins to just activate tapatalk. It would take no more than a day and if they didn't like it, they could just turn it off.

Tapatalk is amazing when it comes to viewing forums on a mobile device. It absolutely should be added to BS.

raven3k · Dec 28, 2011

WFU03 said: ↑

I'm not sure I understand the reluctance on the part of the admins to just activate tapatalk. It would take no more than a day and if they didn't like it, they could just turn it off.

Tapatalk is amazing when it comes to viewing forums on a mobile device. It absolutely should be added to BS.
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Excellent Point sir, i think this one is for one of the admins to answer.

Like i said earlier, they could even beta test it. If they dont like it they can remove it.

Boandlkramer · Dec 29, 2011

Really...it's a couple clicks....what are they waiting for?

chiladd · Jan 21, 2012

As end users I think its easy for us just think the process is a couple of clicks.while installation and technical aspects may ne that there are a lot more things to consider.bigsoccer is a business and streaming your data to some other business is an asset risk.

With that in mind its time bigsoccer played some media catch up.as a business you need to stay relevant.you guys really need to get on the ball and develop smartphone apps.its either that or go the way of the socceramerica forums in1998.

EvanJ · Jan 21, 2012

i don't even know or care about what Tapatalk is but I know that BigSoccer has enough members to survive without using Tapatalk.

9Qui · Jan 22, 2012

EvanJ said: ↑

i don't even know or care about what Tapatalk is but I know that BigSoccer has enough members to survive without using Tapatalk.
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Is that a reason to not better your product?

EvanJ · Jan 22, 2012

9Qui said: ↑

Is that a reason to not better your product?
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No, but I think the end of chiladd's post was exaggerating.

WinningEleven · Jan 22, 2012

EvanJ said: ↑

i don't even know or care about what Tapatalk is but I know that BigSoccer has enough members to survive without using Tapatalk.
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Yes, but get some business brains lad, it's like getting a really successful niche shop to go online! It would only get better!

Boandlkramer · Jan 25, 2012

If you don't have an APP you're behind the times.

Teso Dos Bichos · Jan 25, 2012

The lack of communication from BS says it all. It is 2012. Get with the times.

raven3k · Jan 25, 2012

Yup get with the times BS!

I think we need like a petition to show interest in this.

raven3k · Jan 26, 2012

Here's a poll people! Start voting and show that you mean business:
http://poll.pollcode.com/h562

soccernutter · Jan 27, 2012

Teso Dos Bichos said: ↑

The lack of communication from BS says it all. It is 2012. Get with the times.
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There is a change being implemented right now that I think is taking priority. Not that I think this should be pushed aside, mind you. I do hope this take priority once the change takes place.

Boandlkramer · Apr 26, 2012

Is there any more news on this????? almost 4000 views BTW.