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Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

ren_man — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 18:30:31 -0000

so, since you are going to charge for user created content, does the user creating the content get a cut of the fees?

After all,it is MY material and according to copyright law _I_ own it, NOT you. Mine.

No, you can NOT charge for my content without giving me a cut of the fee charged.

And one more thing: with so many schools using Google Apps for Education:
1) why no integration?
2) oh, wait -- no need for you anymore. Using Google Sheets and add-in apps can create flash cards there for FREE.

Re: Get a Head Start on Halloween

SajDevshi — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 18:37:53 -0000

Hi - I have desperately been trying to contact Studyblue regarding some copyrighted material it is hosting which has been uploaded by one of your users. Can you please check your emails and your Facebook messages please for your Fan page - I have outlined the files which we own that need removing as a matter of urgency.

Saj

Re: Upgrade On-the-Go

disqus_lGc2wxxTPM — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:22:09 -0000

Can you make new cards offline?

Re: Introducing Class Stats

Lo Hugo — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 01:46:21 -0000

This feature is not working and I keep asking for help. No one helps and I am very disappointed to the lack of support from the team, the slow of the website and the Class Stat features miss.

Re: 11 Ways to Stay Sane During Finals

Lisa Korrigane — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:09:48 -0000

Didn't you just study the "learning how to learn" MOOC from San Diego University? ;) That's a very good sum-up!

Re: Yesterday’s StudyBlue Outage

Maria Gunnes Sibbel — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:01:42 -0000

Still not working for me. I can't pull up my flash cards that I created on the app. Pretty frustrating that I paid for an app that does not work during finals week when I need it.

Re: You + StudyBlue = Flashcard Equations

Brittany — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:00:39 -0000

Wait never mind I figured out how to type the code, glad you guys set it up that way.

Re: You + StudyBlue = Flashcard Equations

Brittany — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:57:17 -0000

The symbols I clicked on would not show up on the card...

Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

Autocorrect — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:49:35 -0000

Actually they're is correct. It is a conjunction for they are. "I hope they are listening." Their is possessive and would be saying "I hope that they have listening."

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

christine — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 12:29:56 -0000

yeah they're forcing everyone to upgrade to PRO basically- I switched to quizlet- thought I wouldn't like it but it's actually much easier and you don't get cut off with "too long"

Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

G Oogle — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 18:04:59 -0000

PI & Jen....How much are you paying for tuition/books/fees/lattes/cars/insurance/bus pass/pencils/papers/calculators/etc? I suggest you each look at my post above to Julia. You want it to be free...THERE IS NO FREE, LIKE HEALTHCARE.....Someone has to pay for it. Why not you? Why don't you pay for my SB premium pkg so I can truly understand your position of wanting everything in life given to me.

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

Rhodie — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:46:03 -0000

Can we no longer access old flash card sets that we created? Did StudyBlue really revoke access so they could sell us rights to materials we created? I've recommended studyblue to a dozen or more friends... not anymore.

Re: 8 Study Snacks to Bring to the Library

Deane Alban — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:50:27 -0000

Excellent healthy snack ideas. But one caution about popcorn. Home-popped microwave popcorn usually contains butter flavoring with the additive diacetyl. Diacetyl causes beta-amyloid clumping in the brain, a significant indicator of Alzheimer’s. You won’t see diacetyl on the label, but if you see “artificial butter flavor” or “natural flavors” you should avoid it.

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

Carmine — Sat, 13 Sep 2014 19:35:18 -0000

Im trying to upload the files for my unit in to my backpack that were recommended by my tutor but I cant!!!!! youve made itr worse I was seriously considering of up grading but youve jus amde it worse
--- I need to acces this reasource- things are now diffcult to use... whats the deal
So angry...

Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

Jen — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 20:25:35 -0000

I cannot believe you've made it so we have to pay to share notes, what a freakin' buzz kill.

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

Emily — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 23:27:46 -0000

I don't know how to transfer flashcards from one class to another, which is a problem because many of classes have the same terms and I don't want to take the time to rewrite terms that I already have. Personally I prefer the old model better since I already knew how to use it. Thankfully, I don't really have a class this semester that requires flashcards so even though I'm having troubles I can still find other ways to study.

Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

Shane Steiner — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 17:08:16 -0000

Exactly what I came here to say. StudyBlue does not own or produce the content in the shared flashcards, so putting it behind a paywall will only SEVERELY slow down the creation of said content. The userbase will exit because the content creators don't want to pay for the privilege of making their cards available to other paying customers. It was all about sharing and this greedy decision to sever that ease will kill StudyBlue. I hope they're listening.

Re: Introducing Class Stats

Matthew Katsenes — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:33:48 -0000

Has this feature disappeared after the redesign? I can't seem to find it in the new interface.

Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

PI — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 02:17:26 -0000

What used to set StudyBlue apart from other flashcard alternatives (Anki, Quizlet, physical notecards) was its ease of sharing. With that feature now behind a paywall and the other alternatives being free from subscriptions, why would anyone use StudyBlue now? For doing flashcards on your own, there are better options. To share flashcards with classmates would mean everyone needs a pro subscription (not going to happen in most cases). With these new changes, your app has become a third-rate option. I think you're shooting yourself in the foot (indicative from plummeting app ratings) unless you reverse course.

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

mick_mock — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 03:16:01 -0000

I am having problems accessing anything on the new Study Blue. After a promising start to having their service desk help resolve it, all communication from them has stopped and I'm stuck with a paid subscription for a service that I can no longer use. I've tried all the suggested solutions and I give up. It's been almost a week since I had any response and the semester's in full swing and I'm falling more and more behind the longer I can't use StudyBlue. So I'm saying goodbye and I'll find another service that will work. Thirty bucks is more than I can really lose right now but I need a flashcard service that works. Sorry guys. You just lost a loyal member because of poor customer service. Even a simple acknowledgement that my emails have been received would have gone a long way.

Re: Decks Done Your Way

Thomas Sidoti — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 00:02:27 -0000

Hey, is there any way to import into this with line breaks in the excel or csv file?

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

slpsalot — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 11:23:39 -0000

I've tried creating a new folder for my backpack called NURS 2700 and it keeps forcing it into being called 2750 which is another class I need to set up separately. ARGH!!!!!!

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

Kelsey07 — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:51:19 -0000

I can not figure out how to make a new folder under my backpack, I can only make a new folder under existing folders. I am not a fan of this...

Re: A New Look & Feel, Plus An Important Change

ikihi — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:19:06 -0000

you can click classic mode, but apparently that too will be gone soon.

Re: StudyBlue Act III Here We Go – Second first day as CEO

G Oogle — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 09:57:25 -0000

Julia, your bitterness & hatred for such a trivial matter in life will lead to an early demise. I sincerly pray you learn to let such matters go & focus on what is truly important in your life. Matters such as family, friends, socializing, etc should be the foundation for a fulfilling life. Griping on an obscure business comment section only feeds your anger. You complain of the cost? You suggest the company ultimately fail. What is your solution? What would you have Study Blue do to ease your specific situation? Think in the big picture, if SB takes care of you, what about the millions of others who use it? What impact will your appeasement mean to the company & it's shareholders/owners? You come across as selfish & ignorant in the ways of the reality of a working world. If you can't afford it, whose fault is that? Not SB's, not mine. It's yours. Be responsible enough to acknowledge your are ultimately the individual who can change your happenstance. Good luck to you.