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So for quite some time, there has always been issues and complaints about users not being able to download roms from the links posted by the devs on new releases and/or updates (4shared, Rapid share, Mega upload to name a few)
with that being said they are always complaining and begging for someone who gets a complete download to re-upload with a mirror, to make their lives easier...understandable. But if there's one thing I know, "Most" devs hate it when users fill their threads up with a bunch of links...why? well that’s simple:
It confuses others (especially noobs) as to which link is the correct one and the one intended for download by the OP. This means that if someone put a faulty link/mirror that contained a bad file, un-signed zip, or their own custom version of the rom/mod that they decided to play "dev" with and screwed it up rendering it full of bugs...the Dev and/or OP has to deal with the complaints when that user comes back to post. Leaving him confused and dumbfounded as to what the hell they are talking about because nobody else is reporting these issues.
Download count just so happens to be very important to a lot of devs. It gives them a general idea of how many users are flashing their work, which can not only make them feel appreciated and needed by the community because of all the attention...but also create a ratio of problems to success. Example, 300 users download, only 50 come back to report bugs, the rest either don't post at all (I call them ghost readers) or give good feedback. Now, out of that 50 only 7 reported bugs can be legitimately confirmed, which means the other 43 people either did not follow directions clearly, or already had some other stuff going on that effected their experience. Why are these numbers important? Because, if the numbers of bugs are high...the dev knows to update quickly and correct things, if the number of user errors are high...the dev knows he needs to re-adjust his instructions or make them more clear and descriptive so that nobody misunderstands. And if the number of successful flashes are high...well...you know. And all of this can be based on number of downloads...which other users screw up when they post their own links!
Lost and forgotten is what all these mirrors, linked threads/topics, and uploaded fixes by random users become when the topic is over populated (especially big named threads like Eugene, CM, Wes Garner etc). So if the thread has 105 pages and an important link was dropped by a user that proved to be helpful way back on say...page 23! How in the hell is anyone who hasn't been following the entire topic to know that? And nobody in their right mind, who has a life, is going to sit there and skim all 105 pages. So if you must, or feel, that you have a useful link pertaining specifically to the topic that can help others, the best resolution would be to PM it to the OP, so that they can update the first post where all users can easily refer back to if need be.
Now with the why covered, let's move on the the what. And the what is what I have to offer:
A hosting service that I paid for out of my own pocket. This is my way of contributing to the community, as I do not offer donations, sorry. But for the exchange of helpful information, resources, mods, and great roms! I hereby offer all devs, and I do mean DEVS ONLY (yes that includes themers) the use of this hosting service is at no cost to them.
How beneficial is this you ask?
For Devs:
unlimited online storage space for all zips, rar's, and other files that are specifically related to the xda development (No personal storage like mp3's, movies, and family portrait please)
direct download links! No pop-ups, No ads, No human text box verifications
unlimited links- they never run out of time or number of downloads they will stay on the internet forever!!!! (or until you remove it)
Detailed info- keeps track of number of clicks, page views, downloads, you name it, you get your own personal page to view this statistics at any time
No size limit! Big or small, you upload it all (multiple uploads at once supported as well) I have not seen anything in any of these forums over 200mb...so if you're running up 1-2 gigs of use in a matter of days I will be investingating your usage!
For users
No more 4shared yay! Lol
No time wait (30 secs, 90 secs or whatever) Downloads start immediately after clicking the link!
No pop-up or separate browser pages to go to, download starts without the need to open a new page or tab, so you can easily continue on reading through the forum you are in
Links are never broken-they will always work until the OP removes it
No signing up, no memberships.. paid or free, just download. Same benefit as downloading links uploaded directly through Xda, except you don't have to be logged in to click these!
To keep things under control and fair I will only allow 3 request per week for access to this service. I'm not sure how many devs are registered and active but I'm quite sure there are a lot. Eventually all devs who are interested will have the opportunity, but for my own conveyance I will only take 3 request a week, because I will not be online everyday to take all request, this also give me the time to help each individual to get set-up and answer any questions they may have.
I do not discriminate by phone make or model. All devs are welcome to this offer regardless of what phone they developed for. However; I will only post this thread here in the Vibrant forums, well, because that's the phone I use. But Mods are more than welcome to sticky it or link the word to other locations so that all devs can read. My only rules are:
Must be and already have been a member of XDA for at least one year.
Must provide at least two links to their work contributed here in the xda forums
Must have a valid email address and/or twitter account. (simply so that I can contact and update you if any changes or problems occur)
Must only use this service for the development of roms/themes/mods. Please do not take advantage of my kind heart, and use this hosting service for your own personal purpose, I will know, and I will take away privileges.
How to sign up for this?
Simply PM me if you are interested... with the above^^ requirements, and I will give you all the details and instructions you need.
Unfortunately, I will not start taking request until Monday of next week, a relative has just passed away a couple of days ago, and I am closing a deal on a new home, trying to fit time for a funeral, and moving all in one week can be a headache. But you are welcome to start sending me request if you like, but as I said I will only deal with 3 at a time. So if you send a request and don't hear back, please do not continue sending me your inquiry. Your voice has been heard and will be responded as soon as I get to you. Thank you.
Wow, I'm not a dev or anything like that but this is real nice of you. Kudos to you sir.
Working in the er its nice to know when your help is appreciated. So thank you.
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bguzmanz2 said:
Wow, I'm not a dev or anything like that but this is real nice of you. Kudos to you sir.
Working in the er its nice to know when your help is appreciated. So thank you.
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This will not only help the devs, but the forum community in general, making it much more easier on both ends, so i thank you for this. Kudos to you.
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You might also want to post this in the Dev sub-forum too. It's over here --> Vibrant Android Development.
Thanks for providing the service.
I hope you have some serious monthly download allowences. I do some hosting not related to XDA and I'm easily pushing 30Gig a month, which spikes even more depending on releases.
What your doing is awesome none the less.
If you find that you are pushing some serious downloads you could always turn some builds into torrents and use your machine as the master seed and let others help out that want to help out. Lord knows my machine at home has been seeding many Linux builds over the past months.
http://burnbit.com/
Not to disrespect you in any form or way, I appreciate this thread to the developers but this idea has been made quite a while ago since the first-generation of Android phone (G1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665957
AndroidSPIN has been around for a long time and has provided hosting for developers and their ROMs as well as a pretty organized database.
zephiK said:
Not to disrespect you in any form or way, I appreciate this thread to the developers but this idea has been made quite a while ago since the first-generation of Android phone (G1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665957
AndroidSPIN has been around for a long time and has provided hosting for developers and their ROMs as well as a pretty organized database.
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Yes, I already know this. But please understand this is specifically for xda...androidspin is its own website in itself, also still has its limitations as well as ads and opens new pages/tabs for downloads. My service does not do that, and is without limits.
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That is very helpful, and I appreciate it. But no I have no monthly cap, and I pay for my services once per year.
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kizer said:
I hope you have some serious monthly download allowences. I do some hosting not related to XDA and I'm easily pushing 30Gig a month, which spikes even more depending on releases.
What your doing is awesome none the less.
If you find that you are pushing some serious downloads you could always turn some builds into torrents and use your machine as the master seed and let others help out that want to help out. Lord knows my machine at home has been seeding many Linux builds over the past months.
http://burnbit.com/
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Kudos to you sir
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try it and soon you will get email from your hosting company of over usage. Unlimited in your contract means nothing.
They might make you pay for overusage by saying that you abused their network.
Klyentel said:
That is very helpful, and I appreciate it. But no I have no monthly cap, and I pay for my services once per year.
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Congrats I wish I had an unlimited bandwith host. I can get away with gigs of storage, but they caped me around 60gig a month.
Anyways hope it works out.
good luck, ive tried this a few times but seems like devs like those crappy upload sites. i'm gonna take a guess and say you are on a site like hostgator or something with "unlimited" bandwidth, watch it cuz its only unlimited untill you use to much resources.
Just an idea.
Why don't we create a distributed system using available tools/software like torrent files.
We need one or more torrent server/tracker and list of volunteers to be reliable seeders. Once you sign as a seeder, you will receive a list of # files you'll seed 24/7 until you receive an updated list.
I don't mind seeding 5-10 files 24/7.
We can retire any file at any time if there is no interest and archive it.
By archiving i mean switch to more "standard" way of hosting it like http or ftp access.
And when a new release is out the downloading will be even faster.
Welcome and thank you for agreeing to participate in our pre-release* for the AT&T MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G.
As part of your acceptance into this trial you've agreed not to distribute the software or any information(emails, comments in private areas, private messages.) received in this trial to the greater public, including public areas of our forums and other independent communities such as Facebook or Twitter. All participation will occur in a private area of Motorola Owners' Forum. In the next day you will receive a pop-up message on your phone that will mark the beginning of the software pre-release test. This email contains a link to a private area where you will provide feedback about the upgrade process itself and also your experiences post-update. It's best to stay out of the public areas through the duration of the test.
I did as well
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I'm in - should I unroot here or what?
lol...excited there Lancer? There is actually a whole thread in the General section about this, along with multiple people posting their excitement.
What is this snifty pre-release software? How do I sign up?
Yeah, the first thing you should do is post the software updates on this forum so the devs can get to work.
I'm planning on giving it a go. About the only thing rooting for me is for is putting different sound files in the phone (I sideloaded some apps but they're not critical for daily use so I can go without them until root is re-enabled, assuming it's lost).
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Welcome and thank you for agreeing to participate in our pre-release* for the AT&T MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G.
As part of your acceptance into this trial you've agreed not to distribute the software or any information(emails, comments in private areas, private messages.) received in this trial to the greater public, including public areas of our forums and other independent communities such as Facebook or Twitter. All participation will occur in a private area of Motorola Owners' Forum. In the next day you will receive a pop-up message on your phone that will mark the beginning of the software pre-release test. This email contains a link to a private area where you will provide feedback about the upgrade process itself and also your experiences post-update. It's best to stay out of the public areas through the duration of the test.
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....way to violate the NDA minutes after getting accepted. You should delete this thread IMMEDIATELY.
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Yeah, the first thing you should do is post the software updates on this forum so the devs can get to work.
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Yeah, violate the NDA..... good idea... *facepalm*
Aka everyone who was accepted needs to be running alogcat to snag the update link being sent.
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Yeah, the first thing you should do is post the software updates on this forum so the devs can get to work.
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But that's where alogcat comes in. Once we get the update.zip location it can be downloaded onto a computer most likely. That's how the N1 updates and NS updates were snagged so fast.
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They are going to be OTA Updates only......
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I got invited too....running gingerblur will I get the notification or should I flash back to stock first?
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LancerV said:
Welcome and thank you for agreeing to participate in our pre-release* for the AT&T MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G.
As part of your acceptance into this trial you've agreed not to distribute the software or any information(emails, comments in private areas, private messages.) received in this trial to the greater public, including public areas of our forums and other independent communities such as Facebook or Twitter. All participation will occur in a private area of Motorola Owners' Forum. In the next day you will receive a pop-up message on your phone that will mark the beginning of the software pre-release test. This email contains a link to a private area where you will provide feedback about the upgrade process itself and also your experiences post-update. It's best to stay out of the public areas through the duration of the test.
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+1 baby got my email like an hour ago
Looks like it's essentially going to update to a revision similar to the original leaked sbf file.
Yea it doesn't violate the NRA as I haven't posted any info about the update itself
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....way to violate the NDA minutes after getting accepted. You should delete this thread IMMEDIATELY.
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just an incremental with small "fixes". Prob just to fix the stuff we already mod'd heh. unless it says 2.3.x- i say, "meh"
It's heeeerrree
So no one has answered the first question, if I super one click rooted and then Arooted, and also did the Webtop mod, what are the steps to get to a clean system?
Do I need to undo the Super One Click?
I know to run "Unroot", but that's about all.
I also have titanium backup running.
Help?
Im wondering if we can update if we are currently running GingerBlur
I got excepted too, and why is this in the develpment thread?
Fountainhead931 said:
So no one has answered the first question, if I super one click rooted and then Arooted, and also did the Webtop mod, what are the steps to get to a clean system?
Do I need to undo the Super One Click?
I know to run "Unroot", but that's about all.
I also have titanium backup running.
Help?
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There's a feature on forums, it's called search. Now, to help you out...
http://tinyurl.com/6crvl6l
there you go....
** DO NOT REPLY IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE URL AND STEPS TO REPRODUCE **
I started this thread to help improve performance when using the stock Google browser on the Xoom. While most sites are great and load up quickly, there are certain sites or portions of the site that are slow and to some, unacceptable regarding performance.
I invite those that experience issues with websites using the Xoom to post specifics of the issue including steps to reproduce and the URL. This will help to get the issue fixed in a more timely manner from Google. You can't fix something unless you provide details!
Please try the site several times first and if the issue is consistent, post the steps to reproduce the problem. I will post legitimate replies to Google for correction.
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XDA members and users of your Honeycomb OS have found some issues using the stock browser on the Xoom. Please review the following complaints and make the necessary corrections so that we can have the best experience possible:
Verified to be an issue:
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=945 - reply or make a new post. Text input lags. vBulletin software.
- http://HFBoards.com - text input lags.vBulletin software.
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I'll be the first to get this going.
XDA Developers when responding to a post, the text input lags severely.
Steps:
Create a post of reply to a post at http://forum.xda-developers.com
Severe lag while typing a response is clearly evident.
......this one
I've used the browser everyday for weeks, and the only site I had issue with was this one, which is probably due to the amount of elements and javascript it uses. But I use the XDA app mostly, so I don't care at all about it.
gamefaqs during text input
patass said:
gamefaqs during text input
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Thanks but your response is not specific as I asked. I went to gamefaqs.com and entered something in the search edit box and it is instant. Please be more specific. Step by step from the main page!
go to any message board on the web site and start a new topic or just respond to a thread. Lags tons there, at least for me.
keitht said:
I'll be the first to get this going.
XDA Developers when responding to a post, the text input lags severely.
Steps:
Create a post of reply to a post at http://forum.xda-developers.com
Severe lag while typing a response is clearly evident.
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Same problem, different website. HFBoards.com
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patass said:
go to any message board on the web site and start a new topic or just respond to a thread. Lags tons there, at least for me.
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Specifics man! I have gone to several (not XDA) and had no issue. Post the URL's!
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Same problem, different website. HFBoards.com
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Another vBulletin board like XDA. Maybe a pattern. Not seeing this with phpBB.
http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/961032-mortal-kombat
dont seem to be seeing it anymore but I also have ad-free android installed now.
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/961032-mortal-kombat
dont seem to be seeing it anymore but I also have ad-free android installed now.
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Please try it many times and report back if you have issues. If you no longer have a problem, it may be the ads. Gotta love the ads! This also needs reporting.
I visited another vbulletin forum and the same thing happened. I'm gonna say that's the common thread.
vBulletin doesn't have the smallest footprint... that **** does the works to browsers. Hence why I created my own forum system from scratch and don't use that junk. Great forum, but damn is it a hog.
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vBulletin doesn't have the smallest footprint... that **** does the works to browsers. Hence why I created my own forum system from scratch and don't use that junk. Great forum, but damn is it a hog.
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I agree however, if it can work acceptably on all devices except Honeycomb tablets, it needs to be addressed by Google especially since it is commonly used.
Sending a message on eBay, the text has a tendency to disappear while typing, and is a bit laggy.
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me.com doesn't work for me when I try to go to 'find my iPhone'....
Hi guys, hope this doesn't breach any forum advertising rules or anything. But my nephew is doing a project at school about the mobile phone industry and why consumers sign up to certain networks. He's looking at marketing in particular and has done about two questionnaires and research etc...
Anyway, he asked me if i could do one of his questionnaires, so i did and i thought i'd put it on here so he could get more responses. Now it was originally on paper so i've just copied it into this website. There might be a few errors as i haven't fixed it all.
I'd be very grateful if you guys could fill one out for him, shouldn't take longer than a couple of minutes.
Just to let you know. To fill this out, you have the be a Three UK customer who has left/switched from a different network in the past.
http://freeonlinesurveys.com/s.asp?sid=d54749u3lzs99iv65854
Thanks guys.
P.s please no spam answers or any bias based on the traffic sense thing. The survey Is meant for new customers who have just taken out a contract recently.
I think there is a problem with the link, it brings me to a page displaying; "Incorrect survey link code!"
Link updated,
Thanks mate.
I just went to the Samsung site looking for their Customer Forums where could report some bugs in their latest OTA and suggest some improvements.
THERE ARE NONE.
Seriously, a multi-billion dollar company with NO way for their customers to interact, get problems solved or make suggestions. Nothing. It is inconceivable to me that in the year 2012 a company the size of Samsung would be in the stone ages of customer interaction.
Want to know how they get customer feedback? You log on and post a review of the product. That's it! No interaction, no feedback, no idea if anyone even saw what you wrote - you just post a review and pray.
Yeah you can go to Samsung's Facebook page and post something on their wall but that's not a proper forum.
http://www.facebook.com/samsungsupport
I am honestly dumbfounded at this revelation.
They do it on social media. In a pretty big way too.
Surely, in your research of the GN 10.1, you found that out - I did. They do have a question and answer area.
A "rant" is neither productive nor helpful. They don't have forums. Period.
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They do it on social media. In a pretty big way too.
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Social media is a pathetic replacement for an actual Forum. Lol, can you imagine xda-developers as a Facebook page?
Massive fail Samsung. It's clear from some of the changes they made in the last OTA that they aren't listening to the users.
toenail_flicker said:
A "rant" is neither productive nor helpful. They don't have forums. Period.
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That's probably why they don't have forums. Not enough people ranting. You'll have to forgive me. I didn't research whether Samsung had customer forums. I just assumed they weren't living in 1960.
I am endeavoring to report some bugs on their Facebook page. I have no idea if anyone else has already reported these or if there is follow-up as their "forum" has no apparent structure. Will report back if I get any feedback.
unfortunately yes.
I've been looking for its own forums few years back, and find NONE. :cyclops:
They rather use a facebook page, which we don't know the page is being maintained by who.
But, if you need a fast response, you can try their website, there's a LIVECHAT down there.
Facebook is really a pathetic idea to make it as the main forum of such a big company (in my opinion).
If facebook is being used as an additional media, then yes, it's a good idea.
Time for Mr. Peabody's WABAC Machine
For support: Not a forum and not Facebook.
Samsung needs a Web and Android App accessible Support database.
From 1979 to 2002 I was an IBM Mainframe Systems Programmer at UF in Gainesville Florida, then at the School Board of Alachua County Florida.
I watched large companies like IBM and CA move into the web era with their Support. I moved with them from phone calls and mailing fix tapes to Customer Searchable Databases with user entry for new issues, and with Downloadable Fixes for resolved issues.
Of course, way back then issues for my organization affected 10s of thousands of people where resolving an issue meant dealing with only one person in our organization.
Moving forward to today, we've got 10s of thousands of people and many, many more who all need their individual fixes. Very time consuming compared to dealing with one person.
This is one reason why more and more OTA forced SW updating is happening and why the big companies are pushing cloud computing. Such as Google evolving the Chrome platform; Adobe offering Creative Cloud; and VMWare and IBM competing for hosting Enterprise virtual computers.
Aloha.. Al :highfive:
Is it just me or do 80% of their Facebook Support moderators look like complete burnouts?
If a Forum is too hard for them how about a simple Suggestion Box where users can report bugs directly to the Design Team?
My faith in their meeting future needs with OTA's is greatly diminished. Hopefully they will surprise me.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31024209&postcount=24
You might get more feed back by directing your rants here. :cyclops:
tonyz3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31024209&postcount=24
You might get more feed back by directing your rants here. :cyclops:
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tonyz3,
I think you should put in an application to work for the Samsung Design Team, you seem like their kind of guy. :cyclops:
They used to have customer Forum. I was a member. They were so heavily censored, that you could say virtually nothing negative.
When the Galaxy S was having GPS issues, a class action suit was initiated about the GPS problem. I posted this fact and my post was edited to eliminate the sentence stating that. My post appeared but the words "Class Action Lawsuit" magically disappeared!
Moderators would actually cut pieces out of your posts before they would appear.
I then tried to send a private message to another forum member about the censorship and they censored and blocked the private messages as well and then sent me a message saying any more communications of that type would get me banned.
I then posted a second time to the main forum complaining that they were censoring negative posts and was in fact banned from the forum. So there isn't much of a point to a Forum where you aren't alowed to communicate.
So perhaps they just decided to institute the ultimate form of censorship and eliminate the forum altogether.
Digital Man said:
They used to have customer Forum. I was a member. They were so heavily censored, that you could say virtually nothing negative.
When the Galaxy S was having GPS issues, a class action suit was initiated about the GPS problem. I posted this fact and my post was edited to eliminate the sentence stating that. My post appeared but the words "Class Action Lawsuit" magically disappeared!
Moderators would actually cut pieces out of your posts before they would appear.
I then tried to send a private message to another forum member about the censorship and they censored and blocked the private messages as well and then sent me a message saying any more communications of that type would get me banned.
I then posted a second time to the main forum complaining that they were censoring negative posts and was in fact banned from the forum. So there isn't much of a point to a Forum where you aren't alowed to communicate.
So perhaps they just decided to institute the ultimate form of censorship and eliminate the forum altogether.
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Oh well, they make nice tablets and if we get the same software as the Note II we will all be happy campers.
mitchellvii said:
Oh well, they make nice tablets and if we get the same software as the Note II we will all be happy campers.
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+1
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