Quote Originally Posted by Triggaaar View Post
I don't see what's not to like.
TR is form-based and mechanical. For example, after collection, you are asked if it's actionable or not, and you must check off yes or no. While it's true that gtd has an algorithmic component (flowcharts, yea!), DA has always described it in terms of building habits and emphasized flexibility.
I've read of many people using Toodledo as a web interface while using another front end. Most of the users are unhappy with it and keep trying other products. Although they mostly return to Toodledo, as their perfect solution doesn't exist, they commonly complain that Toodledo + other are too complicated, so as a first time user that's put me off.
TD has a lot of choices available, with many optional fields. A common mistake people make starting out is to try to conceptualize what their ideal set-up will be. Another factor is that 3rd party tools do introduce additional complexity. I feel sorry for people who have a windows pc, an iPad and an android phone. I think it would be hard to make sure all the software is interoperable.
I'm looking forward to reading Tom's conclusion on his large review of stylish apps.
I think I've looked at all of the apps he lists at one time or another. While TR is a too-literal implementation of gtd for me, some of them would be hard for me to set up to use with gtd. There are two sources for advice I trust the most. One is the advice from David Allen and the staff of his company, which is very clear but sometimes hard to accept because it seems too simple. The other is the collective wisdom of all the people who have tried various apps. If you go to the iPhone app store, you will find a lot of useful information even if you don't have an iPhone. You will get an indication of how many people are using a given tool, and what they think of it. There's nothing wrong with trying TR, just remember gtd is a path, not a tool.