PeloTalk » Feature Requests

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   sbirn
   Member

   I've been using Basecamp for a few months, and overall it seems to suit our needs better than most of the alternatives I've seen.

   I do like the fact that you seem to be more receptive to changes, so I am definitely open considering a switch.

   My single biggest annoyance with Basecamp is something that unfortunately you copy as well. I really have a problem with sending passwords via email. What's the point of using SSL for access when the password is mailed to the user? Yes, I know you provide instructions on how to change it, but that assumes the user will do so. What if they don't?

   To overcome this, all you need to do is send an initial password that MUST be changed, or even just send a one-time URL that brings them to a password set prompt.

   Once you go that far, it would be nice to be able to see from an admin screen if they've set their password. If they don't get to it for a while, I may want to nag them or suspend the account to avoid someone else taking advantage of an open window.

   Thanks.

   Posted 1 month ago #
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   troymalone
   Administrator

   Great comment Sbirn. I will talk with Daniel about this on Monday to explore it further. I understand your logic. I think that it is a balance of making it simple and easy (low barrier) for your co-collaborators to get started and security. I think there is a middle ground solution here. In my view, this could be a preference that is established in the Settings dialog. That way you would have the opportunity to choose how you want to handle password distribution.

   Feel free to catch us directly to discuss this further. (tmalone@pelotonics.com) I would love to have you participate with us further in thinking this through.

   Thanks for your comments!

   Troy

   Posted 1 month ago #
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   troymalone
   Administrator

   By the way, we do have a Basecamp import if you are interested in getting all of your current data into Pelotonics... This is still being tested and fixed as Basecamp has changed their XML structure from the last time we wrote the code to do the XML import.

   Right now, it will import all of your data, though all of the Projects will be referenced from your old accounts.

   Thanks,
   Troy

   Posted 1 month ago #
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   sbirn
   Member

   Thanks for the offer regarding Basecamp import. We're not there yet, as I still need to weigh the decision on whether or not there is enough of a benefit to make people get used to yet another system.

   Right now, I'm still exploring the options.

   Posted 1 month ago #

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