Boards dev here, thanks for mentioning the app! I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Not immediately obvious, but nice to know: the *.boards file format is simply a .zip file. It contains all resources/images and an HTML file with the contents of the board so that you can access your data even without the app (I'm strong on data accessibility after getting locked out of binary data formats once too many).
So, as I understand it, you're fine with a native app which only works on a single OS, rather than one which is cross-platform and doesn't require any installation?
I AM fine with a native app that only works on a single OS. Cross-platform is not necessary, or even desired.
"Doesn't require any installation" doesn't even enter into my evaluation. The last time I cared about that was when my computer didn't have a hard drive.
The UI/UX of Boards is to my liking. Several design choices resonate with how my brain works.
That it stores its data in iCloud is to my liking.
That it doesn't require a browser is to my liking.
Well I don't know about ridiculously cheap, but I do think it's reasonable. That's not the point.
The point is that GP posted a free, offline first, cross-platform, good looking tool and OP commented saying 'well, this isn't what I'm looking for' like HN is their own personal wishlist, and then eventually finds what they're looking for, and it's not free, it's not cross-platform.
HN is not my own personal wishlist. However, it is often how I discover new and interesting things. As a result, whenever someone posts a link to a new tool or service, I tend to react to it with a personal evaluation. I rarely post a comment with my reaction; usually, it's to make a critique about a particular feature, design element, or bug that I notice.
In this case, my original comment was too succinct to be useful to anyone else, which I believe is your point. Correct me if I'm wrong on that.
Fair summary - I think perhaps a few of us just felt that the comment was a bit abrasive given the time and effort that's clearly gone into this which is being offered for free.
It looks like you see and acknowledge that opinion, which is nice, and fairly uncommon on the Internet still :)
Hope you have a good weekend and a wonderful Christmas - and it's good you found a tool that does fit your needs in the end!