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[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Starting May 2020, Couchsurfing is NOT a free platform anymore. All the details in THIS VIDEO 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZXHo6BprLtlZrM

[@shihanhansaka7805]

4 hours ago

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

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[@shihanhansaka7805]

@@WhatashameMaryJane I was just found out about couchsurfing from Tedx video. Then watched your video. In the comment section you posted couch surfing not free anymore. But it's fine. If the government accepts it as a nonprofit then no problem. Am I right?

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Shihan Hansaka I think you didn’t get it right. I explain how things are in the video I linked here, but if you’ve just known about it you might not interested in the whole story

[@alexran1451]

I'm from India Kolkata welcome to my home Will u come to my home

[@mrnmrn1628]

One more thing.... always offer your host a gift - can be got locally eg. a bottle of wine/ bag of groceries/ box of cookies/chocolates/ a BBQ chicken, as a sign of gratitude. I always did that to all my hosts as a sign of respect & gratitude.

[@samuelbobson5365]

Before staying at their place or after?

[@mrnmrn1628]

@@samuelbobson5365 Upon arrival, on the first day itself. Furthermore, I give my hosts gifts throughout my stay. Eg. if am staying 3 days, then on arrival day a gift of, say, a box of chocolates, then later during my stay, a bottle of wine or something else. Sometimes I bought groceries & cooked them a meal.

[@denisemckenzie8286]

@@samuelbobson5365 during

[@maragrace820]

Make sure it is of high quality

[@tutsecret499]

Exactly. Everybody should know that. Even a refugee a hole in the pocket would return one day and show gratitude.

[@theespressoman5292]

You added value to my life not by hosting but by making such videos . Lots of love and success.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

I'm so glad to hear!

[@emilykaminsky5110]

i am looking into doing a lot of travel in the future, live a nomadic lifestyle. i just found your channel thru this video and i absolutely love it. you are a great person

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Hey Emily, welcome to the channel and welcome to the community of nomads! I hope to see you again in the comments :)

[@joebradpitt]

Hey Emily, Am willing to host you in Kibera slum, the largest slum in Africa. When do you think you wanna try this out?

[@SirPhytone]

So sad that Couchsurfing was bought out and now people like myself who loved sharing their place are forced to pay just to share?! This makes no sense and I refuse to give this company money since they were bought out. Greedy directors, who are taking huge wages will destroy what was an amazing community so they can line their pockets. I just hope a good competitor appears, so we can build something better.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Unfortunately there are other platforms already such as BeWelcome and TrustRoots who want to maintain the original values, but their user base is way too small. It's a truly sad situation, as I explained in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZXHo6BprLtlZrM

[@sipkejosh3526]

I love this site and I am grateful withit sometimes back. Now that I am in the Netherlands I will like to share my experience for being a host.

[@scottkempton6085]

Hi Mary Jane. I had never heard of Couch Surfing until just now. I was watching a video of a British woman who was visiting Boston and mentioned her Couch Surfing host, so I looked it up. That is when I found this video, as well as your introductory video. Thanks for the insight and the effort it took to create your videos. I am hoping to take a vacation in Boston myself this September, and keeping my fingers tightly crossed that the whole coronavirus thing has passed by then. If I do go, I will definitely look into Couch Surfing for my accommodations! And by the way..... you seem like a lovely person - inside and out!

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Hi Scott! Thanks for the beautiful words and I’m happy you found my videos abou Couchsurfing useful! I’ve been travelling full time for the past two years and Couchsurfing for me is a way of life that I chose. I think it does good for the world because it encourages better understanding of different cultures and points of view, friendship between countries and concrete human contact, in the world of social media. Right now the situation has become problematic for traveling and even more for this way of travelling. I myself don’t know when I’m going to be able to do CS again, but hopefully very soon. I’d loved if you tried. I send you my best wishes from NYC.

[@paulstringer4099]

I'm getting ready to use Couchsurfing for the first time in Israel. We are excited and nervous ;). Thanks for posting this video, there are some really good reminders.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

I have friends who couchsurfed in Israel and had a very good experience. Being nervous is always normal before leaving, cause you don't know what to expect :) You're welcome, if you need anything else feel free to ask. Don't forget to watch the video on safety on Couchsurfing, that's a good reminder too before leaving .

[@paulstringer4099]

@@WhatashameMaryJane You were so right!! We are now at our second couch surf and it's been an amazing experience!! I highly recommend it. Thanks for suggesting your video on safety and Couchsurfing, it was super helpful too.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Paul Stringer I’m so happy to hear that!! You’re welcome, more Couchsurfing for everyone! 😄 Thanks for letting me know, it’s very important for me to get a response from the audience 🙏

[@fanopolis]

Thanks so much for making this video. You're spot on and put it very clearly, exactly how it should work. As a host, I just had my first bad experience after 40+ and I so wish they would have watched this video before coming. I actually had to ask them to leave. Put me off a lot but I still believe in the platform and there are a few very amazing people for whom it's worth it to be part of it.

[@BountyFlamor]

What did they do?

[@GospodinJean]

​@@BountyFlamor please tell us

[@yassinmansouri]

Where?

[@StacyLopez]

I am soooo happy I found your channel. Yay! I have visited 5 countries so far and I am about to solo travel to 4 more! (Also, you are beautiful!!)

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Heeeey girl!! Thank you darling :) Yaaay for your upcoming trips! Do you couchsurf?

[@StacyLopez]

Mary Jane, I have never couch surfed, but I am signing up and creating my profile now. This really opens up more possibilities for more travel and I am so excited!!

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Glad to hear that you decided to give it a shot!

[@shawnmartin8473]

Stacy Lopez welcome to Tanzania... will be your host

[@katybay277]

Stacy Lopez Emma Emerson Him Bike Hey! I’m a couch surfer too! and I’ve just started a channel on my experiences.. would be amazing if you could check it out on your free time!💜💜

[@crisyorke1328]

I might try out couch surfing in NYC this October. Thinking about it.

[@vaibesb4u]

Wow this is such a useful stuff. I am gonna visit switzerland next year will try couchsurfing and let you know my experience

[@geofeniger]

excellent video! I loved it! It reminds about basic good behavior and answers my questions

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Exactly, basic good behavior and common sense :) I'm glad it was helpful.

[@mr.backpacker]

you almost gave 100% idea about couchsurfing. thanks for the information....and one more thing, you have a very beautiful smile ;)

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thanks :)

[@hfharryful]

Greetings from India 🇮🇳...lovely video..God Bless you..

[@hithmmawassi9766]

U did great job in the video I hope someday ur channel become famous and get more views

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thank you so much for your support...It truly means a lot to me!

[@desiremakungu2964]

I met with a find of mine on the train who is going Couchsurfing and after talking to him I wanted to hear more about it. This video has helped a lot and I feel that I can start Couchsurfing already. Thank you

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

You're welcome Desire! I hope you're going to set up your profile and start meeting people soon ;)

[@fuertesyrobustos]

Awesome useful videos! A good idea if you find something is dirty you can offer to clean it or tidy up. You can also re-stock the host's fridge. Gift them a small present before you leave. Cook for them. Whatever.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Exactly.

[@englishexpertworld5674]

Amazing ....😀🤩Txs for making this video....

[@neerajraai]

Thx for your great information. Love from India.

[@benjamindbailey]

Very good video. Thanks for the explanation. Curious to try couchsurfing.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

I hope you will! I think it's such a big enrichment to people's lives...you immediately understand this when you do it, cause every couchsurfer would tell you this. Please when you'll try, let me know about it! And if you need help you know where to find me

[@r_a_]

Very well explained.

[@tariqgarma8869]

Great work.. Thanks

[@electropilot7205]

very inspiratianal u are so honest! really have the feeling it´s time to get closer to the couchsurfer community love and light to all beings ^^ your joshua

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thanks Josua. I just couch surfed again and it was amazing!

[@mamoun1805]

Hey, thank you for your video, you explain great. I learn English and I understand your video, thanks again 😉

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

I'm glad to hear!

[@sachinmathapati6935]

Explained very Well

[@abidasad3277]

Thanks for your support

[@marianforn1726]

muy claro y amable..gracias!!

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Prego!

[@km2052]

great advise. thx a lot.

[@icecrush82]

Off course you always leave the place like it was before and be always respectful

[@positiveenergy907]

i have some trouble in my homework because couchsurfing is the word that never i heard before, so i thank to u

[@rusojava]

You are amazing! You made a great video. All the best Mary Jane with amazing smile :)

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thanks!!

[@davidefiore7131]

.....YOU ARE SO LOVELY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. you already gave to me something,...your words, your clean mind...i'm looking for to host some people and to be invited by host anywhere around the world.....you contribute to make this platform an unbelievevable experience....THANKS...DAVID

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thank you David for your nice comment! I do my best to support the platform. Spread the world with your friends and with your fellow couchsurfers!!

[@aimiloo]

Thanks for the awesome video!

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

My pleasure Amy!

[@schorpi20en]

Nice, informative video! I started Couchsurfing in 2010 and I love it! Yes, I paid the 15 dollars last year during corona time, but it's definitely worth it. You'll meet lots of great people all over the world and you'll get to know their language and culture. It makes you immediately wanna host travelers when you're back home ;-). Only disadvantage is that there are always some that think Couchsurfing is a dating site.... but thank god I never had a negative couchsurfing (or - hosting) experience.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

I totally agree with you and feel the same! I just recommend you to know a little bit more about the history of the platform to build an informed opinion about it. I explained the history of it in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZXHo6BprLtlZrM&ab_channel=WhatashameMaryJane

[@bsaujla05]

Thanks for this video.. This video full with good information..

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

You're welcome

[@nafamvillagelife5914]

i am hoping get started with couchsurfing... by hosting .. i am from northeast india...here one can experience nature in its best form alongwith the cultural diversity of the region...

[@AnilGangwar]

Ok I am ready, leave a reply on my whatsapp [phone]

[@Emma.E.Emerson]

I was an Airbnb host for over 3 years...I had over 500 bookings. It was 99% wonderful. I had a big house after children grew up. I did get paid but it was more than money. However, twice guests brought bedbugs from their traveling...so had to stop being a host. I downsized and bought a tiny co op home,...but will always remember the great experiences of meeting all in the world. I would let someone use my couch for free now, but worried about bedbugs...have you had any bedbugs issues in your travelling..??? Emma, Staten Island of NYC

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Hi Emma, that sounds great. From your words I can understand that you have been one of those amazing and unfortunately nowadays very rare amazing Airbnb hosts! I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience. I've been lucky so far and never had bedbugs. I've heard they can be pretty common in certain areas of NYC though. Is it right? Maybe the same guests had slept in one of those areas the night before coming to you... It's such a shame that you don't host anymore...

[@katybay277]

Emma Emerson Him Bike Hey! I’m a couch surfer too! and I’ve just started a channel on my experiences.. would be amazing if you could check it out on your free time!

[@davekam8974]

@Bhushan Athale You mean BS tRùmp Virus 😂❤️😂

[@agoogleuser3700]

Put the mattress, couch or pillow outside in the midday sun to get rid of bed bugs. They get zapped by UV rays and die.

[@cerinedilmi2946]

The bugbed are a nightmare ...

[@cloneeja]

Thanks to you, I want to stay at Couchsurfing at Switzerland :D

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

It’s nice to hear!

[@fashiondesignerideas8446]

Most valuable informations about travelling

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thank you very much for the support! There's a new way of travelling made possible by globalisation and by the new technologies, which is was deeper than the plain, economy based touristic one. I embraced it and I'm trying to spread it as much as I can, cause it encourages brotherhood between people of different cultures and makes travellers richer in terms of humanity. It's just awesome and I hope my message is arriving to who's watching my videos.

[@benreilly313]

Changed my life!

[@ahmedmajid5117]

Thanks for your explanation. I preciate this 😍😍😍😍😍

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

You're welcome Ahmed 😊

[@voyagerchitara]

hey dude also check my vidoe on couchsurfing kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIfQdIVrl7imbKM

[@jitesh2580]

Great information

[@MexicaliRoads]

Excelente explicación Muchas gracias por la información 😄 Saludos

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

De nada 😉

[@MexicaliRoads]

@@WhatashameMaryJane if you want to come here in Baja California México You have a new couchsurfer friend 😄

[@GokhanKusoglu]

You are totaly right on this video . I would like to share that I have 27 references on my couchsurfing account ,and all of them were perfect people. If you need any help about your trip to Turkey, please let me know guys. Cheers

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thank you Gökhan and congratulations on your 27 references!

[@tallaltauseef737]

Salam Gokhan, I m visiting istanbul on 01st June for 5 days EID vacations. Can u guide me in detail how to make best of this trip?

[@mysterycambodia]

27 couch surfing references is not many and if you send me a request to stay with only 27 references then I'd decline your offer to stay, I've got 199 references and only take guests with a minimum of 50 references

[@Nouryas]

the site make a profits from google Ads, I like all what you said,,, and you invited to Egypt any time , because you got a lot of polite and good mentality :)

[@jayantyadav9125]

helpful to me, thanks for the real info

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

My pleasure

[@jayantyadav9125]

@@WhatashameMaryJane :D so sweet

[@maxonmillion]

GORGEOUS

[@omaraziz6946]

I am getting ready to head to London and I hope it goes well.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Good luck and enjoy your trip!! Let us know how it goes then :)

[@odd-hallvardyksny7126]

Liked and shared on my couchsurfing profile

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Odd-Hallvard Yksnøy I hope it will be somehow educational for your surfers ;)

[@sureshsahu1067]

Hi mam

[@sureshsahu1067]

[e-mail] Please contact me for scouchsurfing I am coming summer vacation

[@luccasdefaria]

Hi, Mary. Liked your accent, your purpose, your message... I just discovered your profile : ) Keep doing it.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Wow, thank you!! I like that you mention my purpose and my message among other things, that's the most important for me 😊

[@luccasdefaria]

@@WhatashameMaryJane I have to tell it's comforting to see others with the same mindset regarding trips and money expenses. I will prevent you of my emotional story about it. But I summarize by saying it's encouraging to see your thoughts. I saw myself perfectly in that ticket hard time you had in Belgium.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Well, believe it or not, it's comforting for me too to see that someone else has the same mindset :)

[@greatthings6749]

Thanks

[@worldtraveller9176]

Good informative video

[@giuseppedmc]

Thanks Mary Jane. I appreciate your video and i put it in my profile. If You come in Tuscany you'll be welcomed. Ciao

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Ciao Giuseppe! Grazie :)

[@exploring-abhijeet]

much needed video

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

I do agree :)

[@PlamenPanchevStudios]

@ What a shame Mary Jane Love Your Channel!

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thank you!!

[@mushfequssaleheen6498]

Grateful to you

[@Bashirachakzai]

beautiful video

[@amit_sir_official]

From India I welcome you

[@robinrana3317]

Very interesting 👌👍

[@diamondsgenerationsounds5361]

Love your english accent

[@yensysaerialimaging3523]

Great video... have couch surfed through Costa Rica and ireland ...have made great friends

[@lolizorz]

How can you call friends people you meet for one or a few days?They're pals at most.

[@yensysaerialimaging3523]

@@lolizorz because have stayed in contact regularly... revisit them and vice versa...

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Lolizorz I have ONE real friend in this world, but I still very often call "friend" every person that I know with whom I have a "friendly" behaviour.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Yensys it's awesome that you found friends with whom you stay in contact! I have a few from Couchsurfing too. Where are you from?

[@yensysaerialimaging3523]

@@WhatashameMaryJane Hi MarY Jane, thanks yea its been on and off just because of work etc over the years keeping the CS up to date. But i have always stayed in contact with my CS friends via facebook, phone etc. I am back into trying to be more active now that i have seniority in my dept and have more time. I am from Tampa Fl.

[@shoukatalihunzai1]

Wow even these habits rules and principles are of a beutifull daily life

[@siddheshthavre738]

Good day mam... please visit India Welcome to India and must visit Konkan Region of India and must try Authentic food ...you definitely like the food

[@felipemaximo5021]

Nice video ! 🇦🇷

[@modusoperandi3506]

thanks for tips :)

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

My pleasure:)

[@rajeev254]

Super madame

[@perseoeridano4182]

This channel is awesome!

[@teresahoward7821]

EXACTLY!!!

[@syedKamranuddin84]

Teresa you are so Lovely cute looking

[@TrulyAquarian-zf3ij]

DITTO!!

[@fairusakbar5216]

hi Jane greeting from Indonesia...your new subscriber....

[@user-sn9tu9ej8t]

agreed with all you Saied

[@LucyMirando]

CS didn't have a fee between 2012-2020. Before that the cost was $25 per year. I've been a member since 2009 and remember paying.

[@RabbitEncyclopedia]

Nice...

[@shaikhmohammadali8576]

Agree

[@bryanvelardevlog2304]

I'm from Palawan, Philippines. I'm thinking to open 1 of our apartment unit for couchsurfing soon....

[@albertoparacchini7728]

brava mary jane!!!! i love so much your video!!!!! if you'll come in milano you're definitely welcome at my place!!!!! :)

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Grazie!!! Sei membro di Couchsurfing anche tu?

[@albertoparacchini7728]

@@WhatashameMaryJane di niente!!!!si sono un couchsurfer da 9 anni!!!!!

[@VinodKumar-fn2iq]

I think I'll have to buy an subscription on couch surfing app.

[@Prakash-uo10]

Nice information

[@maheshzero]

Good information.. Is it okay to pay for food and service used..

[@lucasafricanadventures5530]

Hello im from Tanzania 🇹🇿 in Africa and im very impressed by this channel but i want to know that can this couch surfing be the source of getting clients that want to visit example Serengeti national park, Kilimanjaro mountain , Ngorongoro crater and Zanzibar

[@herarahmawaty4288]

Mary Jane you also have to make a big bold underline notes about COUCHSURFING IS NOT A HOTEL YOU PAID, YOU ARE NOT A CLIENT THERE, so the way they propose to stay should not just talk about what they plan, what they want or what they need and expecting the host only say yes or no, or rudely put the host as back up where this kind of hillarious surfer expected host to answer as quick as possible, even asked the host (who already try to genuinely offer them a free stay) to make a picture of the whole facilities in their home, asking to pick them up from the airport and the worst is asking to share the cost of their trip when they wanna go to explore the place n free ride to go here n there...wondering if this kind of people also treat their friends n relatives the same when they ask to sleep over in their friends n relatives house where they also holiday in that city/country...

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

It piss me off so much to hear these stories from hosts. That's actually why I decided to start making videos about Couchsurfing. I'm so sorry some surfers behave like assholes.

[@satthishbalan9435]

I love to travel like you guys... Is there anything like traveling with a team or a couple of people to avoid being lonely....by the way.. Thank you for this video...informative👍

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Yes there are forums for every city on Couchsurfing and many people who have never met before and travel to the same destination make plans on visiting the place together. Try and check it out!

[@satthishbalan9435]

@@WhatashameMaryJane helpful👍

[@angelbowman1486]

A very helpful video, thank you. I got a lot out of it as I am seeking to explore my options for what the bible says; to open my home to the poor. I can appreciate the altruistic intention of this 'movement' however, I can't help but imagine some individuals are so wicked as to take advantage of their guests by, I don't know, peeping and implied solicitation? I think enhanced discernment is required from women in particular concerning free accommodation and it is wrong to knowingly enter into implied solicitation contracts. It then becomes a form of abasement. I hope I'm making myself clear that what I'm referring to is not a normal situation with the majority of hosts and guests but in extraordinary situations where gifts and services are freely laid on before one can refuse, not simply a pleasant stay and friendly conversation.

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Hi Angel. Yes you're right there are such individuals, that's why I made a video about safety on Couchsurfing also with specific advices for solo women. You can watch it if you're interesting, it's on my channel.

[@Pavangurjar995]

Thanks for information sister I want travell but it will take some time may be 1or 2 years because now a days I prepare for NDA and airforce exam Rajsthan,, india Love you sister 🙏🙏

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

All the best for your exam!

[@yoludusleyenler6899]

Hello, I'm a member of courtsurfing. However, the membership mail has not arrived yet, what can I do?

[@myfathersdaughter6983]

Interesting

[@estuardoruiz5373]

Great video

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Thank you!

[@aimalgerowal9133]

I want to start my first travel video with you. Can I share a travel in future?

[@gianricorapella3539]

Sei meravigliosa mary🌹

[@nirmalarc7679]

What's the name of the background score

[@gurbirsingh256]

Good

[@moussabcadi5103]

Nice saying

[@recaplord285]

I travel with my van i got my own bed and other supplies that i need The only thing i want from my host is them to let me live with them as a member of their family :')

[@kingpettytv]

The van lifestyle looks pretty cool but what about parking? Do you ever have any issues with that?

[@abbasalichinikamwalla7958]

Really very informative. I'm new to this concept and wish to travel abroad with minimal cost. I wish to know that as a courtesy or formality or rule, does one have to pay to the host for lodging n boarding expenses. Can Senior persons do this... 👌👍✌️🌹😊

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Watch my full playlist about Couchsurfing and don't miss the very last video which is very important.

[@greencardintajikistan1005]

hello i have a question do i pay for verification in couchsurfing?

[@Food4thought1234]

Agreed on everything, but Couchsurfing is really a pain IMO, unless your a woman, white, or good looking person. However, I think once you have a few host/hosting. More people will be willing to the help you. I was lucky and almost gave up my first trip to Germany. I did find a great host at the last min. I even got a separate place to myself. I ended up giving him money, just too show my appreciation. I can afford to pay for a place. I just rather give someone money or whatever by surprise. I will keep trying to use the service.. However, don’t be discouraged if no one is willing to host you right away.

[@Time4aKiss]

Time4aKiss is a Couchsurfing host in LA . I hosted over 15 ppl so far, even an Italian

[@ushabudha7279]

good

[@togrulfeyzullayev6092]

Hi,now membership how much ?and yearl orice the fees?

[@urbanexploringghosthuntwit9226]

I am new to all this. But having been a well travelled girl in my youth and then working abroad and then working as cabin crew, and now having settled in the UK after havings kids now grown up and moved out..I found this couch surfing in some of the you tube videos and thought, wow, I could actually offer my small home to fellow travellers and give back to those adventure seekers..but I'm very confused on how to start and where to start..but am very keen to make a start and happy to not only offer a friendly and comfortable place in the heart of Oxfordshire and also once again have the opportunity to welcome travellers and have lots of conversations again with people from all over the world..the website is quite confusing..so all if like is some help with how I get started as a host and basically how it all works and is it safe? Are there any down points to it all. I'm very laid back and being cabin crew am great as being a host and also giving travellers tge freedom and opportunity to explore this great area of beauty and great links to travel throughout the UK with easy train acces..can you offer any help or advice on how to start becoming part of the couch surfing host community!? Thankypu😁👍

[@pupilimran1841]

Hello it’s me Imran. I live in Malaysia so may i know which 'Coachsurfing' app i can use to provide the service among to the guest?

[@WhatashameMaryJane]

Hey Imran, there’s only one official Couchsurfing app