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I get that. I like my 'puter too.
But since i still work (not in an office), i would say 95% of my fantasy activity (including posting here) is done on my phone.
I thought you weren't allowed to use your phone at work. Maybe that changed?
 

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Yep there it is right there in the waivers section just where a dumbass website would put it since it has nothing to do with waivers.
You almost sound ungrateful that i'm trying to help?

I thought you weren't allowed to use your phone at work. Maybe that changed?
Its a gray area. But so long as we stay hands free or only use it while parked, there are no issues. Management calls us on our phones, so there's that.
 

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You almost sound ungrateful that i'm trying to help?


Its a gray area. But so long as we stay hands free or only use it while parked, there are no issues. Management calls us on our phones, so there's that.
I'd have to assume that its more disdain for the sleeper site than being unappreciated. As in, 'it doesn't matter, that damned thing sucks and no one can tell me different'

..an opinion I happen to agree with on Sleeper :)
Some things you just cannot compromise on
 

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Can anyone think of anything else to consider besides Sleeper having a better app but worse desktop interface than other platforms?
 

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I'd have to assume that its more disdain for the sleeper site than being unappreciated. As in, 'it doesn't matter, that damned thing sucks and no one can tell me different'

..an opinion I happen to agree with on Sleeper :)
Some things you just cannot compromise on
Appreciate that interpretation.
Kinda how i feel about Fantrax.
I would probably be more involved if the phone interface was quicker.
Even thought about abandoning mbbrl leagues since i hate Fantrax so much. But i deal with it.
Told myself long ago i dont want to be one of those grumpy, set-in-their ways old men.
Somedays i think i'm getting there.
Think some of you have gotten there already. lol
 

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Appreciate that interpretation.
Kinda how i feel about Fantrax.
I would probably be more involved if the phone interface was quicker.
Even thought about abandoning mbbrl leagues since i hate Fantrax so much. But i deal with it.
Told myself long ago i dont want to be one of those grumpy, set-in-their ways old men.
Somedays i think i'm getting there.
Think some of you have gotten there already. lol
On some things, I know I'm there already, definitely.
And I would agree Fantrax on the phone isn't ad easy as fantrax on the pc/laptop/whatever.
 

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Can anyone think of anything else to consider besides Sleeper having a better app but worse desktop interface than other platforms?
Therein lies the key... if the majority of owners use their phones, Sleeper imo is the best platform. If they use home computers, you might want to consider another platform.

When is someone gonna invent a customizable algorythm that you can use for with any platform? We gotta be close, right? FantasyPros will read data from any fantasy site.... Only a matter of time before you can use it do tades and acquire free agents.
 

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Therein lies the key... if the majority of owners use their phones, Sleeper imo is the best platform. If they use home computers, you might want to consider another platform.

When is someone gonna invent a customizable algorythm that you can use for with any platform? We gotta be close, right? FantasyPros will read data from any fantasy site.... Only a matter of time before you can use it do tades and acquire free agents.

I honestly think Fantrax is trying hard to get a good app produced, but as we saw several updates during this FF season cause folks to be locked out of their rosters for a small stretch, some of our beloved features were adjusted or removed, and they took longer than pretty much every other site to fix the stat issues 2 seasons ago when everyone lost stat data for a week or so.

I highly doubt Sleeper is doing a thing to improve their desktop version, but I also don't think they should invest/devote many resources that direction as their target user is more mobile-adept
 

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I highly doubt Sleeper is doing a thing to improve their desktop version, but I also don't think they should invest/devote many resources that direction as their target user is more mobile-adept
Is it really that hard to improve the desktop version? It feels like they want to force mobile use the way the desktop version is restricted.
 

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I know nothing of Sleeper or Fantrax mobile apps and quite frankly don't have any desire to use either. it does seems most people these days wants to do everything from their damn phone - I'm not one and never will be. To tell the truth, nothing pisses me off more than trying to have a conversation with someone while they 're constantly checking, texting and viewing their friggin phone - and no, that's does not including those who are actually use it for work purposes.
Don't get me started on the rudeness of it all. .... just watch PD Live or damn near anything else on TV if you want a belly-full. There I said it, yes I'm old, yes I'm set in my ways, yes I could care less about fantasy FF apps, yes I am perfectly content using my desktop.
Ole Lefty - is available via landline, heck I'll even take texts but don't expect an immediate response since my mobile phone is not strapped to my umbilical cord as a life giving device. Nope, he's likely be out of touch, meaning he's busy or just simply wants some alone time. More people should give it a try. .....
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Is it really that hard to improve the desktop version? It feels like they want to force mobile use the way the desktop version is restricted.
You may be the computer wiz and most likely know more than me... i thought i read that Sleeper uses a different "code" than other sites. Think it had to do with protecting their product and just lent itself to smart phones.

Dont know how the "code" translates to a windows based computer? But i will use Sleeper on my computer only for the draft.
 

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I think i am opposite of Lefty.
Love the phone.
If i had to wait to get home to check my computer, i think it would be like carrying a pager and then finding a payphone to call someone.
And Lefty isnt that much older than me.
But i do agree there are some rude peeps on the phone.
 

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You may be the computer wiz and most likely know more than me... i thought i read that Sleeper uses a different "code" than other sites. Think it had to do with protecting their product and just lent itself to smart phones.

Dont know how the "code" translates to a windows based computer? But i will use Sleeper on my computer only for the draft.
I am not a computer wiz, I'm a novice. There was a time the whole family was constantly trying to get me to buy a computer and I finally ( after years of "you need to get one") said "fine I'll try it" and much to my surprise I really got into them. I like smart phones for convenience and carry one every where I go, but at home I don't even think about the phone ( I end up missing calls) and still love my PC and upgrade every few years.
No idea about Sleepers code, obviously they have a PC version and I use it but when needed grab a tablet ( better than a phone) to do whatever I wanted to do, but can't on a PC. I find it strange that the PC version is lacking features that the mobile version has, that's a major turn off for me.
At one time I think I had 9 leagues on Sleeper, I'm down to 1 and that one likely is my next cut so all my leagues will be on fantrax ( except one seasonal league on Yahoo).
The phone is like a drug for some , mostly the young kids who seem glued to it 24-7.
 

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On some things, I know I'm there already, definitely.
And I would agree Fantrax on the phone isn't ad easy as fantrax on the pc/laptop/whatever.
Hey wait you are still young.
 
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