Ventura County Star

*** update*** Update - I got a new phone and lost my subscription- not renewing. And why are important news items for subscribers only? Closed roads, state of emergency declared by the sheriff - ACTIVE SHOOTER on the Heuneme base? The news is supposed to be a public service FIRST, I’m disappointed to say the least! This is an update to my review since reading the other reviews on here...I don't see any ads on the new version. And even if I did, I don't mind. However, I do believe that if someone paid for a subscription based on "no ads" - then they should receive a refund. I, for one, am loving the idea of being able to read as much as I want for free, and I will tolerate the ads for that specific reason. This version is better for me since there doesn't appear to be a forced limit on free articles. The last version had a monthly limit of 10 **free** articles and then you had to pay for a subscription to read anything more that month. I was never going to pay for a subscription - I don't believe I should be required to pay for information when the paper makes money already on ads. But that's me. I'm willing to tolerate the ads so I can get my info for free. Old school "over the air" free TV paradigm. People under 30 won't understand that concept. ****The only thing I don't like about the new version is the real estate section part of the app. I can't get to my saved searches very easily or at all sometimes*******.

I Like the old version much better. It was easy to use and started up much easier. I downloaded the app as I was instructed to do and it started up ok but when I to go to puzzles it went to. A page that was blank, and stayed that way. I find that I now have to load VCSTAR through Google/Chrome. Then I have to choose the Sports section and go to the pages I want manualy. When I click on a puzzle they work but always has a section on the left which limits the size. I used to get it almost full page which made it a lot easier to read. The comics too. I can print out things okay but I don’t want to have to print out everything I have trouble reading on the screen. This is an AirPad II and the screen is only 7.5 inches wide and my eyes are 78 years old and need all the help they can get.

I made the grave error of deleting my old VCStar app and now I’m stuck with your idea of Modernity. I would happily pay $20 for a download of the old app so I could get the proper use out of my $30/month sub. Now that my paper is MAILED to me ( I live a mile over the County line) I get Sunday, Monday and Tuesday on Thursday and Wednesday on Friday. So I HAVE to use your very poor excuse for am e-reader. I use the Washington Post, New York Times, L.A.Times and Honolulu Star-Advertiser with minimal trouble. Thank You for nothing.. Wally Close Carpinteria