Professormom Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 That is what I am today... A stalker. I am so excited to see if they get this thing to a place where I can start really getting some stuff into it. Anyone else in stalker-mode? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Me! I'm still so annoyed at myself for paying for the stupid beta.... that hasn't done anything I need it to. It really needs to start working as a homeschool planner, like, now. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpdragon Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Me too! I am really annoyed that I payed for the Beta as I just put myself in planner limbo for the summer. I have never felt so disorganized :) Anxiously awaiting today's updates to see if it is actually workable. Fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidbits of Learning Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I am annoyed that I was lured by the pretty factor. I have barely logged on and quit getting excited after the 2nd Q&A which was pretty much the same as the 1st where they kept talking so much about what the planner is "eventually" going to be capable of doing. I have actually gotten to the point that I forget to check and see if any of the "fabulous" capabilities are there yet. I am lucky that I have hst+ already and bought a print planner for this year...but WPD digital was a huge waste of $$$ if you wanted to plan this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have barely logged on and quit getting excited after the 2nd Q&A which was pretty much the same as the 1st where they kept talking so much about what the planner is "eventually" going to be capable of doing.I have actually gotten to the point that I forget to check and see if any of the "fabulous" capabilities are there yet. ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 I know... What is it about pretty, shiny things:tongue_smilie: they suck me in! I really do think that if hey can get really up and moving by that first week in August, that they will build some good vibes back up. But, I wish I would have waited too, it has frustrated me and I ended up putting stuff into HST+, just so I would have something to work off of when we start back up in 8/20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Me! I'm still so annoyed at myself for paying for the stupid beta.... that hasn't done anything I need it to. It really needs to start working as a homeschool planner, like, now. :iagree: I really wish they would just focus on the lesson planning and assignment features. I have Google calendar for managing my day to day family life. Unless they release a really robust lesson plan feature within the next week or so, I'll be shelving it completely. Considering how lackluster and buggy the assignment feature has been, I'm not very confident at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 :iagree: I really wish they would just focus on the lesson planning and assignment features. I have Google calendar for managing my day to day family life. Unless they release a really robust lesson plan feature within the next week or so, I'll be shelving it completely. Considering how lackluster and buggy the assignment feature has been, I'm not very confident at this point. :iagree: I'll be cancelling within my 30 day time frame if this release isn't worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have emailed telling them that at the LEAST this last month should not count against our one year subscription, our year should start when it it FUNCTIONAL. I suggest you do the same! The 30 days wasn't enough, the lesson features were supposed to be up before my 30 days was up, and they pushed it off again and again. I know weather sucks, but really? :001_huh: You'd think in 30 days they would have the homeschooling features up. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone at this point. I don't trust the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The new updates appear to be up, but it's not working for me. I try to generate assignments in the lesson planning area, and it just keeps "thinking" or "loading". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Yeah, their server isn't ready for the planner either. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have emailed telling them that at the LEAST this last month should not count against our one year subscription, our year should start when it it FUNCTIONAL. I suggest you do the same! The 30 days wasn't enough, the lesson features were supposed to be up before my 30 days was up, and they pushed it off again and again. I know weather sucks, but really? :001_huh: You'd think in 30 days they would have the homeschooling features up. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone at this point. I don't trust the company. This is a fair point. I haven't really been able to "use" it yet. I am SUPER excited at the possibilities though! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 This is a fair point. I haven't really been able to "use" it yet. I am SUPER excited at the possibilities though! :D I thought so. They seem to think it's functional enough :glare:. If enough people complain though, maybe they'll listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixjen Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I have emailed telling them that at the LEAST this last month should not count against our one year subscription, our year should start when it it FUNCTIONAL. I suggest you do the same! The 30 days wasn't enough, the lesson features were supposed to be up before my 30 days was up, and they pushed it off again and again. I know weather sucks, but really? I'm pretty patient with technology, but this as pushed me to my very limit. I didn't buy the beta for the household stuff. I wanted a homeschool planner, and nothing works. I don't care about how pretty it is, or the different colors/themes. Just make it go! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm pretty patient with technology, but this as pushed me to my very limit. I didn't buy the beta for the household stuff. I wanted a homeschool planner, and nothing works. I don't care about how pretty it is, or the different colors/themes. Just make it go! :glare: :iagree: The best thing we can do is keep telling THEM these things :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Has anyone had any luck putting in lesson plans yet? :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaMarie6 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Has anyone had any luck putting in lesson plans yet? :( I tried to put in one, and it seemed to work, but it gave me a due date of today even though I selected August 13 as my date. I also tried to add some literature and ended up at a page full of code when I pressed save. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkateLeft Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I'm pretty patient with technology, but this as pushed me to my very limit. I didn't buy the beta for the household stuff. I wanted a homeschool planner, and nothing works. I don't care about how pretty it is, or the different colors/themes. Just make it go! :glare: :iagree: This is exactly how I feel. I'm generally pretty patient, but the software isn't in beta, as far as I'm concerned. They should still be doing internal alpha and QA testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I tried to put in one, and it seemed to work, but it gave me a due date of today even though I selected August 13 as my date. I also tried to add some literature and ended up at a page full of code when I pressed save. No luck here either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The updates are supposed to take place in the late afternoon CST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmami01 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I just went ahead and cancelled. I still had a couple weeks to go on my 30 day trial but I figured I better stick with old pen and paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've cancelled too. It just doesn't look like this will have the features I need even when it is finished. I agree with others, this isn't beta testing. I'm just glad I can get some of my money back. So disappointing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Drats. I'm bummed to hear all the negativity about the online planner. I was really hoping the Well Planned Day planner would be the thing for me. Sigh. Back to the drawing board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Drats. I'm bummed to hear all the negativity about the online planner. I was really hoping the Well Planned Day planner would be the thing for me. Sigh. Back to the drawing board. I think it *may* be better later, but I just wouldn't waste time nor money on it right now. Wait until they get it actually working and tweak it, etc., then try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByGrace3 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Ugh, so it still is not doing lesson plans well, even after the update? I was hoping to purchase after this update if it went well, but I guess I will be sticking with Scholaric. After the update, what does the lesson planning feature do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PollyOR Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Curious if anyone attended the webinar this evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 They said the webinar recording will be posted tomorrow. I was having the same problems as the other posters, so I am giving up for the night:-). Tomorrow is another day. Stalker signing off until morning.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtolgd Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The webinar is posted to view if you missed it or couldn't get in last night. I am off to watch it now. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Please return and report if you get the chance! I'm past my 30 days otherwise I would be cancelling too! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I have not tried it this morning, but they said the lesson plan feature was fixed now. I yried it last night and it kept "thinking." I may not get to play more until Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I watched most of the webinar, played around some more this morning, and requested a refund. :( I think it's going to be nice, but they are SO far away from being complete. My DH, who works in software, said that this is NOT beta testing. It's not even alpha testing; it's software development. This is stuff they should be doing internally. There are too many problems and bugs with the lesson planning. Even when I was able to get the lesson plan to work and assigned to the calendar, it wouldn't show up under my assignments list. Too frustrating (and too much $) for a beta testing. It's unusable for me this school year. I purchased a month subscription to HST Online. I've been watching their youtube videos - SO helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schsmom Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Finally!! I'm not learning something the hard way! I am so glad I checked out what you are all saying about it before I bought. In theory it sounds great, when it is actually developed. Thanks Ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iafrmgrl77 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I am SOOO glad a found this thread! I almost purchased WPD yesterday! Love the printed version, which I've used for a few years now, but I think I'm going to go with SCM's organizer and make my own forms for household planning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaMarie6 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just went ahead and cancelled. I still had a couple weeks to go on my 30 day trial but I figured I better stick with old pen and paper. Dumb questions, but how did you go about canceling? I think I would like to do that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emagine Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I also pre-registered for the webnar and could not get in with the email link. I have had nothing but issues with this but past the 30 days due to 'it is coming' and I keep waiting. I watched it this morning, this is not a good fit. Still too many bugs. Of all the software building they use Coldfusion which has a tendency to be a pain in the rear. This is so buggy. Tons of coding issues obviously. I keep reading clear history etc, we should not have to do that each day or opening the planner to run this. I want to cancel, I do not think I will use this at all and upset I feel for the bait when it dangled so pretty. Lesson learned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I think it's going to be nice, but they are SO far away from being complete. My DH, who works in software, said that this is NOT beta testing. It's not even alpha testing; it's software development. This is stuff they should be doing internally. There are too many problems and bugs with the lesson planning. Even when I was able to get the lesson plan to work and assigned to the calendar, it wouldn't show up under my assignments list. Too frustrating (and too much $) for a beta testing. It's unusable for me this school year. :iagree: This is not Beta testing. And features I want to use, that were supposed to be available July 16th, still aren't ready. I need to get my school year planned, and can't wait around any longer. I too plan to ask for a refund. I'm really disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professormom Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Well, I watched the webinar. I must be a glutton for punishment, but I still think it is going to be awesome... Once it is actually done. My plan is this... I think I am going to use HST (Homeschool Tracker Online) for this semester. Just because I really need to plan ahead of time. Then, I am going to keep up with the WPD updates and work with it. Ach, I know they are trying to do a good job and frankly, I do credit them with realizing where they were lacking and trying to rework their plan. Everything else that has come from them, I have enjoyed, so I am going to keep on the benefit of the doubt thing for now and see what happens. HST is really good too, but I need a mobile option that syncs for offline use and WPD will have that eventually:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Well, I emailed and requested a refund even though my 30 days are up. We'll see how that goes. :glare: Have you noticed that the screen shots up don't even match the program? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dailydwelling Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Well, unfortunately, I purchased the Beta in June and now I don't think I can use it. I just ordered a print calendar and I hope it gets here soon as we're already in our second week of school for this year. I hate that I'm so behind!! I'll take another look at WPD when it's released, but right now there are just too many bugs and it takes way too long to do anything. At this rate, it would take me 8 hrs. just to enter one week's lesson plans/assignments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in STL Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I was originally interested in WPD software, but decided against it after not hearing anything good. I attended their first Q&A and didn't really get any answers. I ended up buying a subscription to HST online and love it. I was attracted to the pretty factor of WPD, but HST is functional, which is what I really need. I'm not a super techy person, but HST has been very easy to figure out. In three days I have about 75% of my planning in and will be ready to go when school starts for us in August. I'm just sharing this for anyone who is considering alternatives. I'm on a Mac, so HST wasn't an option for me until the online came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Well, unfortunately, I purchased the Beta in June and now I don't think I can use it. I just ordered a print calendar and I hope it gets here soon as we're already in our second week of school for this year. I hate that I'm so behind!! I'll take another look at WPD when it's released, but right now there are just too many bugs and it takes way too long to do anything. At this rate, it would take me 8 hrs. just to enter one week's lesson plans/assignments. I bought it in june too, and still asked for a refund. I haven't heard back, but IMO, it would be awfully shady to not give it at this point considering it took so long for them to get up lesson planning features. You should ask if you really feel like you can't use it. Edited July 28, 2012 by BugsMama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I also asked for a refund past my 30 days. I don't think the product was ever at a point that it could even be tried as a planner. I haven't heard a word back from them. I will be very disappointed if I can't get my $$ back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 How long ago did you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I just messaged them on facebook as well to get a phone number or something to contact someone about a refund. We'll see how that goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I just got a reply that said they will refund my software "according to their return policy" within 7 to 14 days. I'm thinking that means I will get my money back less 10%. We shall see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Awesome! At least it's SOMETHING back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emagine Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I woke to an email from them. With the time exchange and I was not on last night I missed it. No mention of response to my return or not liking it. They asked if I had a chance to go back in with IT working on it. No, IT has not fixed it. With the load of ppl using it the servers can not hold it. Lots of complaints still on fb too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Emagine- I was told on facebook: "Good morning! You may contact jenniferk@hedua.com directly for refunds. Thank you." Have you tried emailing her yet? I still have not received a response, but I am going to keep pushing for one. In 30 days, they did not have lesson planning features up, so I could hardly make a decision in that time. They need to refund the money, plain and simple, they advertised a product that did not exist (as in the screenshots that show features that are not there), and cried beta, when it was no where near beta level. Good luck, I hope you get the refund you deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynful Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Emagine- I was told on facebook: "Good morning! You may contact jenniferk@hedua.com directly for refunds. Thank you." Have you tried emailing her yet? This is who I contacted and she replied that she had refunded my payment and she cancelled me out of the system. Nothing in my bank account yet but I am assuming it may take a few days. She may be overwhelmed with requests right now too considering how many are upset. Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 This is who I contacted and she replied that she had refunded my payment and she cancelled me out of the system. Nothing in my bank account yet but I am assuming it may take a few days. She may be overwhelmed with requests right now too considering how many are upset. Good luck, Thank you for the update! Were you also over the 30 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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