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03-23-2017, 02:07 PM
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I know many of you have missed having a mobile app for PTO for years since our old one was disconnected. Well, I have good news for you!! We should have a mobile app up and running in both the Apple App store and Android Marketplace in a week or so. These will let you receive push notifications (if you chose) when someone PM's you, responds to a thread you are subscribed to, etc.
I'm sorry this has taken so long!
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is it up and running yet?
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03-23-2017, 02:07 PM
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is it up and running yet?
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Yes the app is called Tapatalk
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03-23-2017, 02:10 PM
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is it up and running yet?
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It is. I've been using it for close to a week, I think.
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03-23-2017, 02:52 PM
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We previously had our own dedicated chat rooms for a number of years. That was easy enough to setup even back then, but properly moderating what took place in live chat became very difficult and time consuming. The one thing I liked the very least was when the occasional 'male' showed up, who usually had no actual relation to the prison system, and would try and take advantage of the women here at PTO. It is not the moderator's job here to protect everyone, in every way, but the very last thing that PTO will ever become is a predator's hookup site for inmate's loved ones..
Beyond that, when problems occurred between regular members, we would have to sift through huge chat logs just to get to the bottom of the situation. I've always liked the idea of live chatting with people but it just ended up not being worth it here.
Maybe after the upgrades we'll revisit it, but the one in the app is on the chopping block, for now..
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03-23-2017, 03:02 PM
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We previously had our own dedicated chat rooms for a number of years. That was easy enough to setup even back then, but properly moderating what took place in live chat became very difficult and time consuming. The one thing I liked the very least was when the occasional 'male' showed up, who usually had no actual relation to the prison system, and would try and take advantage of the women here at PTO. It is not the moderator's job here to protect everyone, in every way, but the very last thing that PTO will ever become is a predator's hookup site for inmate's loved ones..
Beyond that, when problems occurred between regular members, we would have to sift through huge chat logs just to get to the bottom of the situation. I've always liked the idea of live chatting with people but it just ended up not being worth it here.
Maybe after the upgrades we'll revisit it, but the one in the app is on the chopping block, for now..
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I totally get how a chat room could be a nightmare to moderate. I know a lot of people would enjoy chatting though so I wonder if someone set up a chat room off this site if they would be able to be directed to it with a disclaimer that it isn't associated with PTO at all and use at your own risk? Just thinking out loud. 
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03-23-2017, 03:26 PM
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Something I'm up for discussing once we get all the upgrades finished here..
Maybe even offering it again with a higher threshold (post count) to get it..
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03-29-2017, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by David
I know many of you have missed having a mobile app for PTO for years since our old one was disconnected. Well, I have good news for you!! We should have a mobile app up and running in both the Apple App store and Android Marketplace in a week or so. These will let you receive push notifications (if you chose) when someone PM's you, responds to a thread you are subscribed to, etc.
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I would love to have the app. 
I use my phone alot so that would come in handy
oops my bad, hiya david 
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03-29-2017, 01:57 PM
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Did you get it, Lulu?
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03-29-2017, 02:36 PM
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no. is it on the site?
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03-29-2017, 03:12 PM
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It is. I've been using it for close to a week, I think.
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what is it called? do i get it through app. store? i have iphone
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03-29-2017, 03:13 PM
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Yes the app is called Tapatalk
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oh thank you, i just saw this. sorry guys, i am leaning forums all over again
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03-29-2017, 03:29 PM
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Hey, no worries at all! Currently, the app is a PITA in my opinion. Working to get a dedicated one. You have to get the Tapatalk app and then search for Prison Talk Online and that's how it is used currently.
Just think... Once you finally get into the swing of things, we'll be upgrading to a new type of forum software!! lol.. Then we can learn it all again together.
It is VERY similar to what we are running now, but with a TON of new features, so don't sweat it.. You won't even need a mobile app to use the new site on any mobile device.
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03-29-2017, 03:30 PM
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That's great news! I thought Tapatalk WAS the new mobile app.
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03-29-2017, 03:31 PM
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what is it called? do i get it through app. store? i have iphone
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It's called Tapatalk. It is available through the app store.
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03-29-2017, 03:32 PM
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I love the app! It's streamlined and I can easily check up on the threads I've commented on (you know, because I have no life)! A huge thanks to all working tirelessly on this site!
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03-29-2017, 03:40 PM
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Hey, no worries at all! Currently, the app is a PITA in my opinion. Working to get a dedicated one. You have to get the Tapatalk app and then search for Prison Talk Online and that's how it is used currently.
Just think... Once you finally get into the swing of things, we'll be upgrading to a new type of forum software!! lol.. Then we can learn it all again together.
It is VERY similar to what we are running now, but with a TON of new features, so don't sweat it.. You won't even need a mobile app to use the new site on any mobile device.
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lol sheesh thanks lol ill learn another new software once i get use to this one,, lol
its been many years sense i messed with any software so be gental with me hehehee
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03-29-2017, 03:56 PM
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Kid gloves, I promise!
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03-29-2017, 03:59 PM
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03-30-2017, 11:56 AM
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The only thing that is pain so far is sometimes I hit the like/thank button by accident as I scroll with my finger and it does not not deselect by hitting it again. Not too bad a problem, just more thanks lol
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03-30-2017, 12:29 PM
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I've done that already lol I hit something else but couldn't figure it out
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04-09-2017, 11:04 AM
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I downloaded the Tapatalk app, I searched PTO it brings up Talk About Marriage. I'm searching under groups is that right?
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04-09-2017, 11:05 AM
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You will need to search for "Prison Talk Online"
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10-11-2017, 11:14 PM
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Moble App
Hello can anyone tell me if there is a moble app for prison talk??? THANKS
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10-12-2017, 05:21 AM
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Hello can anyone tell me if there is a moble app for prison talk??? THANKS
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beverly,
I moved your post to the thread that addresses this. For now, you can download an app called Tapatalk and search for Prison Talk Online (spelled out, not the PTO initials).
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Do they have a app for this web page
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