I was a huge fan of Facebook's new app "Paper", I really was. I downloaded it day one, and even spread the word about the sexy layout. Here's the problem though - the honeymoon phase is over, and Paper and I have fallen into somewhat of a rut. Three times a day I open the app, flip through the news (a-la Tinder style), look at what's happening on Facebook, and then close the app. Yes, I get that's the point, but I'm going to be honest with you - I'm bored with it. I do it because I've gotten used to it.
Paper was (is?) great for 2 things:
- Getting curated news
- Going on Facebook
Here's the problem though:
- I dislike getting my news from Paper
- I dislike going on Facebook from Paper
In the process of trying to simplify my life and save me time, I feel like Paper has instead made it more challenging. I find myself still getting my news through my previous sources of social outlets, and still going on Facebook to do some light stalking (just kidding...) - Paper has literally become a redundancy for me.
Today I read an article about how Paper has fallen out of Apple's top 100 free apps - can't say I'm surprised at all. After the initial surge of hype when it launched, it feels as though not many people are still talking about it.
/End of Debbie Downer rant
Now I'm not ready to give up just yet. After all, this is Facebook's baby, and things I've doubted in the past have grown on me (see: Timeline, Newsfeed, etc.) I just hope they get it together sooner rather than later.
