twenty08 blog - Latest Comments in Status Update 8/13 @ 5:40AM EST

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rex — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:26:30 -0000

Apple will take this down trust me. If enough people complain they will like they did with I am rich. I will write to apple and get my refund realy every apps I got works even apps you can't get on app store work the first time.

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pico — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:18:24 -0000

Bought this software yesterday. Haven't been able to use at all....
Hope this isn't going to be like this forever. oh well, at least, it's $3 less than a gallon of gas these day.

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Josh — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:38:07 -0000

Could you please address my security concerns posted a few comments above?
I've had to change all my password because you servers insisted on connecting to my msn account despite the fact I had removed the account from mobilechat.

Thanks.

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Josh — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:34:15 -0000

What kind of joke is this!!!!

I entered my MSN account and password. Seeing as the service didn't work OK, I deleted the Account. Yet I noticed YOUR SERVERS still connected to my account everytime I logged out from MSN on my computer. EVERY TIME.

If I delete the account it means i do not want you to access my account again. Plus, any messages I received have been lost.

I have had to CHANGE ALL THE PASSWORDS for your servers to stop trying to log in my account.

THERE NEEDS TO BE A WAY OF MANAGING THIS.

I don't think you have really thought well about security or privacy. Please add an account panel on the Web so we can manage how and when does Twnty08 servers access our IM accounts.

I don't feel ANY SAFE using this piece of software. Urgent solutions are needed. Otherwise I will ask for a refund.

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Saverio Mondelli — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:28:32 -0000

Angel, feel free to email iTunes Store support and request a refund. (For some reason, Apple hasn't provided us a way to refund users directly.) We are making no guarantees as to whether or not the service will be up to your standards. I sincerely apologize for the problems; however, we're doing the best we can.

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bender — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:26:29 -0000

haven't been able to connect yet. bought app last night around 8pm PT. please fix, don't think i should be punished for purchasing this app....
great work otherwise.

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Angel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:23:35 -0000

Dude, i don't know if you noticed it, but this isn't a free, gpl shit ... If you sell it you have to be sure that at least i can login ... If this the application don't start working the next hour i will request a refund ... This sucks way too much ...

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Ally — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:11:08 -0000

Yeah I downloaded this last night and I haven't been able to log in. My msn seems to be logging me in but it isn't showing even half my contacts that are online. Whenever I click "Online" aim automatically gives me some crap message about signing in too frequently and I have to wait 10 minutes, and if I try again I'll have to wait longer? Yeah, I don't get that considering I was sleeping before I tried? I don't know, I hope this gets fixed soon.

Does anyone actually have SMS notification working?

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dan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 11:06:57 -0000

I'll second the concern about security. What exactly are they storing on their servers and is our user/pass info stored in a way it could be access by them?

I don't care much about the money part, if they fix this in a timely manner and address the security concerns. I don't really understand why these IM clients have to be dependent on a 3rd party server to work. Seems like a huge security issue...

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JesterXR — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:56:45 -0000

There is one thing that Rojo brought to my attention that I do think the MC guys need to address, an that is security. Since we are connected to their servers, how do we know our information is safe, from them or hackers? Also, what information of ours is accessible to them and what is stored on their servers?

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Josh — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:54:27 -0000

Isn't anyone concerned about privacy?
When I bought the app, I assumed I was gonna be asked to open an account on their server, then I could add IM services to that account.

But it seems you simply "add" services. How's that sorted on their servers? do they have a huge mess of accounts all together in the same room? That concerns me and my privacy, and also the ID and password of my services, really. The conection is left open on their servers.. what If someone found a way to enter and see the passwords?

Nothing is 100% secure but if all my IM accounts were under one "mobile chat" account, then it would need to break 2 layers of security and not just one....

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Stevin3 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:45:34 -0000

don't be lazy and read the comments (Use the find function built into your browser). Your question will be answered

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peteo — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:44:28 -0000

Hello,
I know their having server problems and its a bummer. I'm confident they will get them worked out. Please give them time. When the servers are up MC works really well. Having their servers keep you logged in all the time is KEY. It allows you to be on IM all the time, so people can chat with you any time. Their servers can then SMS or email you when you get an IM so you can launch MC and view the IM and chat with your buddies. Been waiting for this since my sidekick days. It really changes the way you communicate with people, you always feel in contact with them. So please be patient!

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logge — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:43:29 -0000

yes the app is running through their own servers. thanks to this you can still receive messages even if you close the app, so your buddies won't think you're gone, just because you left the app to read a mail or something.
later when apple releases the new features in FW 2.1 you will get notifications on the main screen when you have new messages.

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Taco — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:43:10 -0000

I think the problem is bigger than 2 bucks (although i agree with you) to me it was getting pissed at Apple for sticking me up with a half functional product, to others it is taking it out on the little guys because they dont have the balls to fight Jobs :)

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JesterXR — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:42:29 -0000

You are connected to THEIR servers at all times. THEIR servers then connect to the other servers (AIM, Live, etc.) this allows for you to keep logged into the service, such as AIM even if the app is off. At least, that is how I have come to understand it. And I hope this wasn't too confusing, cause I was starting to confuse myself a little.

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Taco — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:40:27 -0000

Cool I was just about to reply about my 3E grapes i bought at the local grocery store, half of them is rotten, and what do I do automatically ? Take out the rotten ones and eat the rest.

I bet not even half this app is rotten :)

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logge — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:40:24 -0000

Palringo isn't that bad, but i really want the feature to keep logged in even if i leave the app for a moment, otherwise i could live with palringo.
i had MC working earlier today and now it's working again, it seems fine so far, but i also miss Unicode (at least it sends out correct though). one more problem in have is that the status of my buddies isn't always updated correctly (maybe it doesn't get all status changes during the downtime). i have some that are displayed as online that are actually offline.

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Stevin3 — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:38:48 -0000

Oh well. atleast now you got your working product and you can stop asking for a refund.

I also was able to log in... email - push doesn't seem to be working yet... but it is keeping me logged on and delivering my messages... also ... away doesn't seem to be working yet either... good work getting it up guys

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Zach — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:38:21 -0000

Love or Hate the current situation, at least they have the decency to take the time to fill everyone in on what is going on - unlike Apple did with MobileMe. Props to Twenty08 for all the updates and taking on the challenge they have.

I may not connect today, which is fine, cause I haven't connected for the last year on my Original iPhone and the last month on my 3G . . . at least there is a glimmer of light now!

To all those who want refunds , it was 2 bucks . . . are you that poor? What are you going to use that 2 bucks on - seriously? MobileMe cost $100, and you don't see Apple handing out refunds to everyone who bitches at them . . . If they take the time to refund, that is less time on servers, which makes more people grumpy - so let's all play civil and quit whining.

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daze — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:37:58 -0000

Not sure what your servers have to do with connecting to IM services. Can you advise? Is there some sort of proxying going on?

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JesterXR — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:37:58 -0000

You make a great point, and I will agree with you all the way! I mainly just can't stand the guys bitching about $3... IT'S $3 you spend more than that on lunch a McDonalds and that only gives you 5 minutes of satisfaction (well it is McDonalds, so satisfaction is pushing it), but once this app works (and hopefully it will), it will be worth a lot more than lunch at McDonalds!

But once again Rojo, I'm with you!

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Andrew — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:35:39 -0000

I had an account setup that would never connect, so I gave it a shot to delete the account and then reopen the app. Now the app crashes when I open it and I'm worried that I have now just wasted my money. Please help me out...

-Andrew

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stealth — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:34:23 -0000

i just logged in. While it works, there is much more work needed, right now i think Palringo is a lot better.

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Allan — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:33:42 -0000

Bought the App last night with great expectations. Haven't been able to connect since purchase.
Very disappointed in the situation. Feel I've been sold a bill of goods by people who aren't able to execute on their promises. I have six or seven pages of Apps. None have given me the kind of grief I'm experiencing with this. This app has been released prematurely to the detriment of all subscribers who have paid good money onlt to get aggravated.