Topic: Instant Mobile-Responsive quick-fix solution for Bitcointalk's SMF Software (Read 158 times)

Thanks for the insight.  Now, I understand the problem in trying to shift to a mobile responsive design for Bitcointalk.

Seems like there's already so much custom code on this forum that a simple theme change may not work. Scaling user signatures sizes alone would be a big headache.

Don't know about you but based on my experience in web design, redesigning user interfaces should not be taken lightly especially in a production environment which is already being used with heavy traffic. The amount of work and testing needed would be on a much larger scale than a simple copy-paste commonly employed in simpler websites.

You are correct, there would be lots of custom code for Bitcointalk's specific requirements; but, mobile responsive design is mostly about the html/css, which would be pretty much standard.  That's why I hope the devs test out if this quick-fix works on a test server; and if all's solid and propah, maybe roll out the fix on the live production servers as well.   

Can you not just zoom?

Adding a mobile responsive service is a bit extreme when you can just easily zoom. I do it every time I'm on my phone and it works alright like that

The original SMF softwaare has been edited quite a bit while on the servers so that will make it harder to run the update successfully also.

Now, I know that there's an Epochtalk new forum software in the works for Bitcointalk.org.  As and when it happens, that'll be a whole world of good for everybody.

Until then, here's a quick fix, instant solution to spare our eyes when using a mobile device.

http://afriwap.com/smf/how-to-make-your-smf-site-responsive-mobile-friendly/

Title:  HOW TO MAKE YOUR SMF SITE RESPONSIVE / MOBILE FRIENDLY

tl;dr:  SMF site can be made mobile-responsive through the use of responsive themes and EZ Portal which doesn't break the script with its blocks.  Some responsive themes are Reseller Theme, Factory Theme, Exodus Theme; and several more can be accessed through a simple Google search.


So, it seems, even the present SMF Forum Software setup of bitcointalk.org can be rendered mobile-responsive.  Is it possible for the devs to check this possibility on a test server?

The problem when accessing the forum on the mobile is that in portrait mode, the font is exceptionally small; and, at least for me, it causes the iris muscles to go into a painful spasm.  After a couple such stabs of pain, one learns not to even gaze at the screen until the fingers have zoomed the font to a respectable size!

But, the mobile-responsive design would be a God-send for people who use this site on their mobile and face a problem similar to mine.  Furthermore, if it can be put to good use immediately, why not give it a try?!