bad ad, good app
I've known Hardin for quite a few years, and he's genuinely a good guy who loves pool. This, however, was obviously not his most well-though-out move. *smack you in the head*
I've actually personally used the app, and it's good. The concept itself is great, and he's constantly working on new features and updates.
I've been able to get players who know nothing about ball-count scoring for 9ball to keep the score. Some of you have mentioned it's not actually worthwhile...but imagine if you were short on players and needed to keep your own score...it really is quite useful. Teaching a new player to keep score is a lot easier as well.
I've even had pool hall hustlers (who have only ever kept score by moving the coin on the table) use it. They kept coming back over later asking if we needed them to keep score again. haha
Don't be too hard on him for his less than brilliant original post. Otherwise, you might be missing out on an app that you'd really enjoy having.
Also, don't be too hard on the APA LO. He doesn't know Hardin, so it's natural for him to be concerned that it was SPAM. I'm sure in his mind, he's trying to protect his local members.
I work locally as an APA division rep, and know how committed the LOs are to their players.
Anyway, the app is really great, and I'm going to continue using it.