Re: [HS] Re: HandyShopper replacement for iPad

hyperscheduler-/[email protected] wrote:

>Before we condemn this person for daring to ask for a HandyShopper
>replacement, I would like to respectfully ask *why* these types of
>questions are forbidden.
>
>Is this type of question perceived to be rude to the developer of
>HandyShopper?  Is this type of question perceived to be off-topic?  If
>somebody could please explain *why* this type of question is not
>allowed, I would greatly appreciate it.
>  
>
They are off topic for this group as they do not pertain to the use of 
HandyShopper or it's companion and /*compatible */applications.
These questions pertain to OTHER list apps, and tend to spawn long 
threads about various other operating systems, list apps, the merits of 
each alternative, and usually several pleas to bring an official 
HandyShopper app to said platforms.
Such questions and answers do not benefit those who are still using the 
official HandyShopper application.

Therefore, such discussions are better suited to general Palm OS groups, 
or more appropriately, a group based on the new device being asked 
about, as it is quite likely that many users of that new device were 
also HandyShopper users who have already found their alternative, or at 
the very least are list using people who can offer an alternative.

The final answer is that there are NO true alternatives to HandyShopper. 
There are list applications of various kinds, to be sure. Many even 
claim to be "HandyShopper-like". IMHO, they aren't "like" HandyShopper 
beyond the fundamental nature of a checklist. As such, what you're 
really asking is "What's a half-decent list app for XXXX device?" Those 
questions belong on forums/groups for XXXX device.

Thanks!
-Greg