I've had some software developed, now the coder is holding me for ransom.
spacecowboy: To the original poster on this topic...I know you made a deal with this developer but the fact that your original deal was to build your app within 2 months and it has been almost a year now - you REALLY need to walk away.  It hurts both emotionally and financially, but based on all the feedback you've received - you should really consider what the community is telling you and move on.I write software for a living and I have been in positions where other contractors have written software for my groups so If I ever made a deal with someone that included having software done in two months - waiting almost a year later for the project to be completed is just plain ridiculous and totally unacceptable. Especially when you take into consideration all of the things that you have mentioned.It hurts us to hear about your story, we wish you the best but help yourself and start over.  Take what you have learned from this experience and apply it to the next iteration.  The fact that you've worked through a lot of questions, issues and the conops of how your application would work - take this experience and knowledge and find someone that comes recommended and is trusted and give it another shot.Best wishes.