What features would you be willing to pay a little extra for?
tmoneyag99
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Each of us are taking different approaches to our diets, While MFP is awesome there are some improvements that would be awesome. I might even be willing to pay extra for certain features. Maybe an a la carte type of thing.
For example I would LOVE LOVE LOVE if they would show the Glycemic index/Glycemic Load for Whole foods. (not processed branded. That would be too much work for them)
But if there were a way for them to incorporate the Glycemic index in the data that would be huge for many of us that have to watch carb intake for *health* reasons (ie diabetes and pre diabetes)
For example I would LOVE LOVE LOVE if they would show the Glycemic index/Glycemic Load for Whole foods. (not processed branded. That would be too much work for them)
But if there were a way for them to incorporate the Glycemic index in the data that would be huge for many of us that have to watch carb intake for *health* reasons (ie diabetes and pre diabetes)
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I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.39 -
I'd pay if MFP would just clean up it's food database. Yikes, what a mess. Dozens and dozens of entries for "tap water", for example. And some of the spelling...chicken beast, genetic apples. smh Or maybe they just leave those entries there for laughs?29
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kshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
This^^ all day long. Some way to differentiate. Even if it is a different color text that would work: or a second list completely. That doesn't seem to be that hard of a fix. No idea why it has to be difficult. When Mike owned the site, there was an asterisk that was in front of all the user-entered ones and the admin-entered ones didn't have the asterisk. (Or was it the other way 'round?)4 -
kshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
This. That would be the *only* thing I'd pay money for.
The app is also so quirky sometimes that until they consistently fix *that*, I will not go back to Premium. It crashes often, is a battery drain, and frequently deletes previously used items.9 -
The database clean-up, for sure. Any news on how their last "report item" project has changed anything?
If they can't clean it up themselves, they can allow individual user accounts to show/hide entries.5 -
I want to find how to enable negative calorie adjustments. I have googled and it says to go to Home, then Settings, then Diary and it should be there but it isnt. Where can I find this?2
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cmriverside wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
This^^ all day long. Some way to differentiate. Even if it is a different color text that would work: or a second list completely. That doesn't seem to be that hard of a fix. No idea why it has to be difficult. When Mike owned the site, there was an asterisk that was in front of all the user-entered ones and the admin-entered ones didn't have the asterisk. (Or was it the other way 'round?)
I bet @CyberTone remembers
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This is the screen I get. It is nothing like you showed.
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Because you are on the app and the other screen is desktop.6
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MelanieCN77 wrote: »Because you are on the app and the other screen is desktop.
^ yeah. I think you have to do it on the pc version.0 -
MelanieCN77 wrote: »Because you are on the app and the other screen is desktop.
^ yeah. I think you have to do it on the pc version.
Ok thanks.0 -
MelanieCN77 wrote: »Because you are on the app and the other screen is desktop.
Thank you.0 -
MelanieCN77 wrote: »Because you are on the app and the other screen is desktop.
Thank you.
So, would you pay extra to be able to do this on the app?
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I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
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patrickaa5 wrote: »I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
It's 100% free to accept that typos and misunderstandings about spelling will happen online, especially when you're gathering people from a variety of countries and backgrounds.25 -
kshama2001 wrote: »cmriverside wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
This^^ all day long. Some way to differentiate. Even if it is a different color text that would work: or a second list completely. That doesn't seem to be that hard of a fix. No idea why it has to be difficult. When Mike owned the site, there was an asterisk that was in front of all the user-entered ones and the admin-entered ones didn't have the asterisk. (Or was it the other way 'round?)
I bet @CyberTone remembers
I have't seen CT in a while. Do you think he finally threw up his hands at being the unofficial tech support?
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Tacklewasher wrote: »MelanieCN77 wrote: »Because you are on the app and the other screen is desktop.
Thank you.
So, would you pay extra to be able to do this on the app?
No. I got bills7 -
Nothing. I'm pretty happy with things as they are.
I might kick in a few bucks as a 1-time thing, like a go fund me type scenario, to get the woo button removed/changed, but I wouldn't pay a recurring monthly fee for it.21 -
janejellyroll wrote: »patrickaa5 wrote: »I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
It's 100% free to accept that typos and misunderstandings about spelling will happen online, especially when you're gathering people from a variety of countries and backgrounds.
I work with and forum with a lot of ESL people and IME it is native English speakers who make these types of mistakes.9 -
kshama2001 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »patrickaa5 wrote: »I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
It's 100% free to accept that typos and misunderstandings about spelling will happen online, especially when you're gathering people from a variety of countries and backgrounds.
I work with and forum with a lot of ESL people and IME it is native English speakers who make these types of mistakes.
I notice a lot of UK people say loose weight, which I find quite odd.4 -
I'd pay for food filtering options. Let users create all the "homemade" bananas they want, but give me a way to search official database entries exclusively and blacklist items.
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I was more or less just kidding around and would never correct a post, but based on my 20 years of reading finance (and more recently weight loss) boards, the lose/loose error has to be the most common of all.2
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kshama2001 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »patrickaa5 wrote: »I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
It's 100% free to accept that typos and misunderstandings about spelling will happen online, especially when you're gathering people from a variety of countries and backgrounds.
I work with and forum with a lot of ESL people and IME it is native English speakers who make these types of mistakes.
Sure, native English speakers come from a variety of backgrounds just as non-native speakers do. My general feeling is that if I know what someone is trying to say, the conversation can just continue (unless they're looking for my specific editorial input). It's not really harmful.
Obviously, other people can choose different policies.5 -
janejellyroll wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »patrickaa5 wrote: »I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
It's 100% free to accept that typos and misunderstandings about spelling will happen online, especially when you're gathering people from a variety of countries and backgrounds.
I work with and forum with a lot of ESL people and IME it is native English speakers who make these types of mistakes.
Sure, native English speakers come from a variety of backgrounds just as non-native speakers do. My general feeling is that if I know what someone is trying to say, the conversation can just continue (unless they're looking for my specific editorial input). It's not really harmful.
Obviously, other people can choose different policies.
I tend to agree. The only time I'll comment is if there is such a blatant lack of punctuation that the post is hard to read/comprehend. I view forums as a pretty informal environment/communication tool, so there's no real need to critique spelling and grammar most of the time.5 -
patrickaa5 wrote: »I was more or less just kidding around and would never correct a post, but based on my 20 years of reading finance (and more recently weight loss) boards, the lose/loose error has to be the most common of all.
Right, I saw your post as tongue-in-cheek
My spelling has gotten worse since I've been foruming. I never used to make here/hear their/there type mistakes.3 -
patrickaa5 wrote: »I was more or less just kidding around and would never correct a post, but based on my 20 years of reading finance (and more recently weight loss) boards, the lose/loose error has to be the most common of all.
Sorry, I took you too seriously!0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
Thiskshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
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janejellyroll wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »janejellyroll wrote: »patrickaa5 wrote: »I would pay if MFP could somehow autofix the "lose vs loose" problem.
It's 100% free to accept that typos and misunderstandings about spelling will happen online, especially when you're gathering people from a variety of countries and backgrounds.
I work with and forum with a lot of ESL people and IME it is native English speakers who make these types of mistakes.
Sure, native English speakers come from a variety of backgrounds just as non-native speakers do. My general feeling is that if I know what someone is trying to say, the conversation can just continue (unless they're looking for my specific editorial input). It's not really harmful.
Obviously, other people can choose different policies.
Best to follow MFP policy which prohibits correcting or criticizing how others post.
I WON'T:
I won’t be a jerk.
I will not attack, mock, or otherwise insult others. I can respectfully disagree with the message or topic, but I cannot attack the messenger. This includes attacks against the member’s spelling or command of written English, belittling a member for posting a duplicate discussion, or attacking a member for posting in an older discussion. (ie. It’s lose not loose, strong first post, didn’t you already post this today, etc.) Not every member has the same level of education, so I’ll refrain from criticizing a member for not framing their content in a manner befitting a university-level science paper.
I won’t pick apart how something is said; I will focus on the meaning/message.12 -
cmriverside wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »I'd pay for a database in which the only whole foods entries were those MFP pulled from the USDA database, didn't have liquid measurements like ml for solid foods, and all the decimal errors were fixed (1 g entries show values for 100 g).
It would need to be a complete database as well. For example, the MFP-created entry "Egg, whole, raw, fresh" has been missing for a few years. I still have it in my Recent, but need to use a user-created entry in the Recipe Builder.
This^^ all day long. Some way to differentiate. Even if it is a different color text that would work: or a second list completely. That doesn't seem to be that hard of a fix. No idea why it has to be difficult. When Mike owned the site, there was an asterisk that was in front of all the user-entered ones and the admin-entered ones didn't have the asterisk. (Or was it the other way 'round?)
I wanted to come back and say...I wouldn't pay much for it. Like maybe $0.49. I have all the foods I use and I know how to make new ones, so I long ago made peace with the quirky nature of the database.
Can we move on now from the lose/loose thingy?
Also, where do I mail my $0.49? Because there's no way to contact anyone who has any authority. 8
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