Tim MaliyilJan 14, 2023
Paul Haddad 

Almost 24 hours later and still no official/unofficial info from inside Twitter. I'm going to continue as if this was all done on purpose.

What now? Ivory goes into hyper mode with just the absolute minimum 3-4 things that have to be done finished up and then off to Apple. Probably going to be a bunch of things I'm not super happy with but I guess we'll fix it in post.

Hopefully everyone knows what we're capable of and can live with some, hopefully not long lived, rough edges/missing features.

Jan 14, 2023 at 1:09amWeb
Show threadRobert Petersen Jan 14, 2023

@paul

Unfortunate it had to happen this way, but we’re happy to support Ivory :)

Show threadBig BoatJan 14, 2023
@Sonikku @paul this is the GIF I was looking for
Show threadtsia 🔜 GPN24Jan 14, 2023
@bigboat I'm very happy we both thought of the same gif
@Sonikku @paul
Show threadDerek CorreiaJan 14, 2023
@paul Anxiously awaiting it. Thanks for making Ivory. This was the kick I needed to get cracking over here.
Show threadJoshJan 14, 2023
@paul ready to support whether it’s Tweetbot or Ivory!
Show threadKeith SmileyJan 14, 2023
@paul Ivory has been so solid since day 1. I'm happy we'll be able to pay for it soon! 💸
Show threadNick McGuireJan 14, 2023
@SmileyKeith @paul 💯 agree
Show threadJosh HoltzJan 14, 2023
@SmileyKeith @paul Same! Insta purchase as soon as I can
Show threadDaniel Aditya IstyanaJan 14, 2023
@joshdholtz @SmileyKeith @paul plus 1 from me!
Show threadErik Krietsch Jan 14, 2023
@SmileyKeith @paul echoing this
Show threadDougJan 14, 2023
@SmileyKeith @paul 💯 this
Show threadAlex Jan 14, 2023
@paul thanks for what you’re doing
Show threadSam DresserJan 14, 2023
@paul We got you!!
Show threadⓂ️ad Kiwi 🇳🇿Jan 14, 2023
@paul i totally agree with you and I’m looking forward to Ivory!
Show threadRockyJan 14, 2023
@paul if you aren’t embarrassed by your release version, then you probably aren’t moving fast enough.
Show threadjphJan 14, 2023
@paul best luck! Ivory has been my daily driver for a few weeks now and I’d be more than happy to buy it even in its current state.
Show threadPilotConwayJan 14, 2023
@paul Honestly it’s already better than any app I’ve used for mastodon so far, so I wouldn’t sweat it too much. I’ll just be happy to be able to subscribe. Appreciate all the work on this and Tweetbot.
Show threadTHE ABOMIN8TOR.EXEJan 14, 2023

@PilotConway @paul

Well said. Exactly same for me with Ivory - the alpha version is awesome and I’ll be subbing immediately on release

As for Tweetbot, it was the only reason I could still tolerate Twitter. Their own app has always been utter toilet and best avoided at all costs.

Now there’s absolutely no reason for Twitter whatsoever.

Show threadJohn ConwayJan 14, 2023
@paul We understand. We will give you money now.
Show threadRyanJan 14, 2023
@paul Honestly, it’s already awesome. I’d pay now given the chance. Just happy to support.
Show threadKevin Whalen Jan 14, 2023
@paul I’d also go as far to say that the lack of any official/unofficial response is a deliberate decision.
Show threadrstevens 🐳💨✅Jan 14, 2023
@paul keep fighting the good fight
Show threadMattJan 14, 2023
@paul thank you for the years of hard work on Tweetbot and now on Ivory. Consistently one of my most used apps on every iPhone I’ve owned.
Show threadJayenkai [ J-N-K ]Jan 14, 2023
@paul good luck!
Show threadBryan IraceJan 14, 2023
@paul Much respect for the high standard that you hold yourself to but it’s more than good enough. Please let us know how we can help besides getting out the word.
Show threadheridJan 14, 2023
@paul Agree that Musk did this on purpose to Tweetbot and other 3rd party twitter clients. looking forward to Ivory.
Show threadMike Splain Jan 14, 2023
@paul enjoying the beta so far! I’ll definitely support the full version as well. Keep up the great work!
Show threadDavid PhamJan 14, 2023
@paul We believe in you and @tapbots
Show threadDave KleinJan 14, 2023
@paul it’s so good already!
Show threadJordan FaustinoJan 14, 2023
@paul This app is already a way better experience than the default twitter app so go for it!
Show threadKellanJan 14, 2023
@paul as someone who tried *many* times to get into the beta, I’m excited by this. I’m not often this excited for an app to take my money!
Show threadMichael KnepprathJan 14, 2023
@paul we’re ready
Show threadThorsten StarkJan 14, 2023
@paul I would love to try @ivory as I’m using Tweetbot since years.
Show threadJemal Cole Loves Each of YouJan 14, 2023
@paul it took me a couple days to notice the things that are missing from Ivory because it’s so solid and what is done is done so well. Find a reason to charge me $50/year and I’ll pay it.
Show threadSteveJan 14, 2023
@paul
Show threadMike BeasleyJan 14, 2023
@paul let me know when i can pay
Show threadSeth H.Jan 14, 2023
@paul It’s horrible that Twitter is treating their developer community this way, keeping them in the dark for this long.
Show threadGreg. Just Greg…Jan 14, 2023
@paul Tweetbot has earned you lots of benefit-of-the doubt. And to be fair, there’s a lot that Ivory does so well already! Whenever it gets into the App Store, you’ve got a subscription from me.
Show threadTylor SweeneyJan 14, 2023
@paul sucks this is how it happened. I’m the mean time I turned off auto renew on my Tweetbot sub. I’ll turn it back on if Twitter fixes their shit but I’ll gladly pay for Ivory. Already the best Mastodon app I’ve used.
Show threadDavidJan 14, 2023
@paul Y’all get a lot of shit for turning Tweetbot into a subscription app or charging for version updates, however I’ve always been a huge fan of @tapbots and am more than willing to buy the ticket and take the ride. Looking forward to Ivory!
Show threadAndrewJan 14, 2023

@paul can’t wait and looking forward to the release regardless of state.

Thanks for all the work you and the team do!

Show threadLaurentJan 14, 2023

@paul Oh yes, at least for me, I have zero issues starting light and getting more features later as long as I have a proper Mastodon client :)

Been using Tweetbot for ages now, I already feel the need after less than 24 hours without it!

Kudos for all your great work, my money is ready for Ivory

Show threadTyler HillsmanJan 14, 2023

This is good news (incited by bad news). The most incredible thing about Ivory is that any “rough edges” are substantially more polished than many other shipping apps.

Take my money, @paul!

https://tapbots.social/@paul/109684886363418765

Paul Haddad (@[email protected])

Almost 24 hours later and still no official/unofficial info from inside Twitter. I'm going to continue as if this was all done on purpose. What now? Ivory goes into hyper mode with just the absolute minimum 3-4 things that have to be done finished up and then off to Apple. Probably going to be a bunch of things I'm not super happy with but I guess we'll fix it in post. Hopefully everyone knows what we're capable of and can live with some, hopefully not long lived, rough edges/missing features.

tapbots.social
Show threadMatt FernJan 14, 2023
@paul As far as I'm concerned, the most critical feature missing from the current TestFlight build is: "Let me give you money to support development of everything else in the feature roadmap".
Show threadMatt FernJan 24, 2023
@paul Fixed in latest build.
Show threadBetoJan 14, 2023
@paul if there is a dev team one can trust it’s you guys at tapobots.
Show threadTimothy PerfittJan 14, 2023
@paul i love it as it is now and will pay for it.
Show threadDakota CammarnJan 14, 2023
@paul we’ve watched Tweetbot launch back in the day already super awesome (like Ivory is now) and got to watch it evolve and grow, and this will be no different!
Show threadChris Wu 🪐Jan 14, 2023
@paul honestly, I was pleasantly surprised how far along the app was when I got into the beta. It’s obvious how much care you both have put into it and each update has significant improvements. I would pay for it the way it is already.
Show threadBedJan 14, 2023
@paul 💯% trust. Take my money :)
Show threadEll NealJan 14, 2023
@paul my Tweetbot subscription was about to renew. I’m absolutely ready to pay for this app as-is and look forward to doing so
Show threadnickJan 14, 2023
@paul maybe add tip jar too?
Show threadAdam FourneyJan 14, 2023
@paul Sure feels like and Elon Musk trial balloon. If it was an accident, we’d know they were working on it by now. If it was a new policy, Elon would have tweeted it.
Show threadAndrew YatesJan 14, 2023
@paul Ivory has felt solid from the very first builds. 👍 Still crossing my fingers for Tweetbot.
Show threadMark DregerJan 14, 2023
@paul Ivory already feels so polished compared to everything else out there. You’ve got this!
Show threadShawn KingJan 14, 2023

@paul Like I said to someone else, I'm blown away by how good @ivory is been as an *alpha* release. There are a few features missing and some bugs (the audio one drives me nuts) but you guys have built up a LOT of goodwill.

Ivory is a very good app *NOW*. Release it, charge a fair price for it and build in more features going forward. I'll be first in line to buy it. 😀

Show threadAtropa BirdpersonJan 14, 2023
@paul I would happily pay ten bucks right now for the beta version as it is. I certainly trust you to do amazing work and keep improving it. Have ever since weightbot.
Show threadwilllllllJan 14, 2023
@paul As a daily Ivory user, this is more polished than any Mastodon all out there. And better designed. I’d be happy to pay a subscription fee for it, much like with Tweetbot.
Show threadMickJan 14, 2023
@paul your software was a part of my life for years, Paul. I’m so sorry that he’s done this to your business. I can’t wait to buy a copy of Ivory.