APPLEHC  Hmm, that exactly what I am talking of:

"EventBox MacHeist

You might have noticed that we’re featured on MacHeist and it’s a free download. I expect many people to ask the question why buy it then? Here’s the short answer: the MacHeist Edition of EventBox is not the same as regular EventBox. Here are the reasons:

* The MacHeist edition includes no official support whatsoever. If you’re having a problem or want to request a feature, you’re probably out of luck.

* Most importantly, the MacHeist edition includes no updates at all. This means you’re forever stuck at build 566. Since we’re planning on adding many many new features in the future, you’re essentially going to be running an ancient version. I’m talking about syncing, multiple accounts, TwitPic, centralized notifications, more services. We will be adding TONS of new stuff. And this is only up until version 1.0. We’re planning to have a very long 1.x series, so buying EventBox now will last you at least 1.5-2 years.

* We’ve got permission from Digg and we will be returning their plugin as soon as possible. You won’t be able to use Digg from the MacHeist edition."

As far as I know there were only two developers so far, that tried something similar, product were GraphicCoverter and SpeedDownload. It created a lot of problems. Both developer fonud a reasonable solution.

But you cannot just write a blog entry and then offer an autoamtic (!) update feature that smply cancels your licence information and sets you back to a trial.

I am a regular shareware user and I bought roughly 200 shareware products in the last 5 years. It´s not about paying money for software and reasonably upgrades. But I do not like to offer some special deal and then just trying to urge existing customers to a payment by simply locking them out. Then just call it a trial what it actually was..  
(Version 1.0r563)

THEBRIX2008  I use only part of the functionality (RSS, Google Reader, Twitter). That said ...

EventBox is the only OS X feed reader I have found that synchronises with Google Reader - perfectly, as it turns out - and it is elegantly done. There are lots of subtle but meaningful graphic effects, hotkeys for everything, and many alert options - sound, Growl, a well-designed heads-up (white on black) display, highlights in the Dock, a Menu Bar item ... most of which can be set for all feeds or per-feed.

My only reservation is that the application doesn't have its own browser; the Web pages linked to feeds open in the default Web browser. It would be nice to have some sort of embedded interface as a space-saver on a laptop screen.

I will not be going back to Web interfaces; EventBox is faster, better-looking, easier to use and more tweakable, and $15 is not much for what it offers.  
(Version 1.0r580)

GCOGHILL  I am always confused when a developer doesn't make new versions reset the demo period. There's no way to test out new features. Especially during beta releases, this would seem beneficial to all.  
(Version 1.0r557)

JAKEFOWLER  This is a great little app for keeping up with the social networks. My Twitter postings have increased as a result (in quantity, if not quality). The developer is VERY responsive. I'm an impressed and happy user!  
(Version 1.0r557)

APPLEHC  The application is a joke. First I got my "MacHeist" version. It crashed so often I could not use it.

Now, after reading some of these (fake) reviews I gave it another shot Well, licence expired. Had to buy it and guess what: It is *constsntly* crashing on Google Reader.

This must be the worst investment in shareware I ever made. Twice.

Beware, if you want to use the RSS part of this product! It is not ready for prime time. A long time after they openend up their "beta"..  
(Version 1.0)

GCOGHILL  Promising app. Would like to see support for multiple Twitter/Flickr accounts (if that's even possible).

I'd also like to see more of a distinction between the Events for the different services offered (color coding perhaps?). It's hard to distinguish between Facebook status updates and Twitter updates.

Better keyboard shortcuts for Twitter are a must, not simple enough to do replies and direct messages (Cmd-R & Cmd-D perhaps?). Also, needs a one-handed keystroke for cycling through events (like Spacebar, and perhaps Shift-Spacebar to go in reverse).

Overall though a cool app. My demo will probably expire before it's at a stage that it feels ready for actual use though.  
(Version 1.0r546)

GLOBETROTTERDK  I would like to see subject searches and trend registration - at the very least for Twitter.  
(Version 1.0r546)

MASTERSHREDDER  I bought this when it was EventBox.. I figured I would give the developer some cash because the idea of the program seemed pretty cool... then the bugs came.. They would update it, and fix a few things, but then there would be way more bugs. I've increasingly become annoyed with the product.. then I see they sold it and now it's called Socialite... great.

Socialite is even worse than EventBox bugwise and now I really wish I hadn't wasted the money. I've stopped using it and now i'm looking around for a replacement. I'll be less careless with my app purchases though.  
(Version 1.0)

VRH  This integrates all my newsfeed gathering and social networking into one very friendly interface. This is precisely the solution for which I've been searching! I've been running the pre-release version of EventBox which has been very stable for me and the developers are very responsive. This is a great deal.

Things I'd like to see in the future: further flexibility in keyboard commands (already a pretty good job here), some adjustment in 'focus' behaviour, and a way to adjust tolerance for overloaded Twitter servers. ;-) Speaking of Twitter, the 'Smart Folder' feature for Twitter is a wonderful idea -- a big help!

Again, in my opinion this app is solid and a great value.  
(Version 1.0)

AYMEN  Best App EVER. Simple, yet elegant.

- Aymen  
(Version 1.0r575)