Can I read non-S+ articles w/o paying?
Is there any way to read Slate articles using the app on my phone if I’m not a member of Slate Plus?
Right now, I am signed in on the app, and every single article, once I’ve opened them, brings up the prompt to become a member of Slate Plus, not just the ones that have the “S+” symbol. I’ve tried opening the same articles using browsers on my laptop, and I have access to them there. Other people seem to be able to read a few articles for free before getting the prompt, but I haven’t figured out what I might need to change in order to get that.
If the app is only for Slate Plus members, then that should be explicit at the beginning of the process.
Right now, I am signed in on the app, and every single article, once I’ve opened them, brings up the prompt to become a member of Slate Plus, not just the ones that have the “S+” symbol. I’ve tried opening the same articles using browsers on my laptop, and I have access to them there. Other people seem to be able to read a few articles for free before getting the prompt, but I haven’t figured out what I might need to change in order to get that.
If the app is only for Slate Plus members, then that should be explicit at the beginning of the process.
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The app is rubbish
It does not work. Waste of time. Which I could get my money back
No search function
Genre at content, but why is there no easy search function built into the app?
Awful app
I love reading the articles on Slate and part of the fun is reading the comments and discussions that the article generates. But recently the app “broke” and the reader comments on the articles are no longer available on the app. I emailed about it and was told to use the web version of the software. That doesn’t fix the app which no longer works like it did for years.
Adding that it has been months and they still haven’t bothered to fix the app so you can see the comment sections. It’s awful.
Adding that it has been months and they still haven’t bothered to fix the app so you can see the comment sections. It’s awful.
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Great articles
It seems that the article authors write from a very balanced point of view. Makes for honest writing with a tinge of positive vulnerability.
Crashing Constantly
I love the programming on Slate which is why I became a Slate Plus member. However, the Slate app is constantly logging me off Slate Plus so I’m listening to commercials, and it’s constantly crashing or pausing in the middle of a podcast. I’m not quite sure what to do about any of this. The app is fully updated and still giving me problems. I know I don’t have this problem when I listen to Slate programs on the Apple podcast app. So….I may cancel my Slate Plus membership if they can’t get this fixed.
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Paywall even for subscribers
I have loved slate and have been a plus member for years. Recently I am unable to read any articles as a paywall comes up, even though I should be signed in. I can’t even hit the link to sign in on this wall as the link doesn’t work.
I have emailed the company and their only answer is that they know this is a problem but have no idea if or when it will be fixed.
Sorry. I will cancel that membership now. Geez, get your act together!! Higher some new tech people. How many people will you loose over this???
I have emailed the company and their only answer is that they know this is a problem but have no idea if or when it will be fixed.
Sorry. I will cancel that membership now. Geez, get your act together!! Higher some new tech people. How many people will you loose over this???
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No comments on articles
I don’t pay for a slate plus membership so that comments aren’t visible. For a couple of weeks now, no comments ( other people’s) are appearing. I subscribe for the comments, because it sure ain’t for the slate writers.
Canceling my subscription because the app
Many other reviews point out that the app crashes daily and you have to log in every day to access the premium “Slate Plus” content. This has been happening on and off for the more than a year I have been using the app. I really want to continue to read Slate but the app is my primary way to consume content and it does not do the job required. Lately more and more content is premium access only, which requires the user to be logged in. Recommend you do not sign up for Slate Plus if you intend to rely on this app for accessing the content you paid for.
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Buggy
The Slate app is quite buggy. It crashes frequently and requires me to sign in every time I want to read an article. Even though I have a paid subscription to Slate, I often get ads in the app. Also, the search function is terrible. The worst part is the tech team has been unresponsive when I report issues. I hope they fix the app soon as I am thinking about canceling my subscription if there continues to be problems.
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