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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

A look at the design of these forum speaks louder for it self... Saying you might not enjoy it using some devices...
When writing or reading I guess you know how it is with your android....
I didn't try it until reluctantly I decided to open bitcointalk.org on a computer system. Over there the difference was alarming compared to using your phone...
As much as it can be used on phone it is best with a computer system... I even noticed that without a computer system some challenges or updates one will not be able to follow up...

I think the interface is the same in both phone and system. The browser you are using is what makes the difference in the view of the forum, but the mode of operation and ways of navigating through the forum is the same for both phones and Desktops or PC.

The only difference you can see is when you install the BPIP extension on your system’s browser. If you install the extension, you will see different functions your phones will not show you direct, functions like merits in the last 120 days, forum ranks, number of posts in various sections, the sections you mostly interact in.
Using PC with extension installed makes the forum easy to use.

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I have been using this forum on my desktop and laptop and so far I have never had any issue. Even on desktop I have zoomed the forum a lot so I can see the text fully without losing focus.

A few times I have used this forum on my smartphone but the experience on mobile screen wasn't good at all, and I found it not enjoyable.

I prefer to use this forum on either my desktop PC which's the main device that I use to browse this forum, or on my laptop when I want some portability.

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If you want to see the desktop look then there's desktop mode or desktop in browsers but as other forum members explained that the text will be small so that you have to zoom it. Well, we all have our own preference on what we prefer to use like using computer or mobile devices. For me, I don't have any issues whatever I am using either a computer/laptop or a mobile phone for that matter and I can enjoy the same forum either using a computer/laptop or even a mobile phone since you can use either of the devices to read or respond to other forum members posts.

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As far as I know, there have been attempts on integrating this forum in a friendlier mobile application for ease of access into some services, which was discussed into this topic already:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/suggestion-epochtalkbitcointalk-mobile-app-ui-5296215

Though I do agree that accessing the forum is easier in a desktop setup, I would love if some would develop it fully in a mobile application. Given that lots of people are using their mobile devices almost everywhere, having a designated application for this forum would not only be helpful but also convenient.

Quote from: lovesmayfamilis on April 20, 2024, 04:51:10 AM

I read and write on the forum from a computer; a large screen and a comfortable keyboard are big pluses. By being able to see the entire text, we also have a greater ability to move around the forum comfortably, even with such a strict style that some people find boring.

I think that is the point of this post- OP is asking if there are any applications or attempts on creating/developing a "friendly mobile" application to access this forum. While I do agree that this forum was created primarily to cater to PC or laptop users, there is always that demand for a creation in mobile applications.

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The most comfortable way to explore this forum is by using a computer. but it's not uncommon for me to use a smartphone, but not too often.

When I use a smartphone and want to display the entire text which is almost the same as the desktop, I definitely activate the desktop site. but when the text is too small you still have to zoom in first until it is comfortable to read.

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Quote from: lovesmayfamilis on April 20, 2024, 04:51:10 AM

The title of the topic is somewhat confusing, perhaps due to translation difficulties. OP, by default, I would award all users who use a mobile phone, and especially those who write large and useful posts from it, a separate title for patience.
I read and write on the forum from a computer; a large screen and a comfortable keyboard are big pluses. By being able to see the entire text, we also have a greater ability to move around the forum comfortably, even with such a strict style that some people find boring.
Nevertheless, the forum allows you to receive some privileges to earn money for a computer or laptop. Let this goal serve as a good motivation for newcomers to stay on the forum.

Probably translation issue. However your respond implies absolute understanding of the topic... From your personal experience you are attesting that Using phone is actually a different experience from a computer... That was what I saw

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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

When writing or reading I guess you know how it is with your android....

It is always inconvenient and uncomfortable when you use your mobile devices for typing. For reading, no big problem with mobile devices.

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I didn't try it until reluctantly I decided to open bitcointalk.org on a computer system. Over there the difference was alarming compared to using your phone...

Generally mobile devices like your phones, are unsecured and less secured than your desktop computers or laptops. For important things, don't do it on your mobile devices.

It's for your OPSEC.

You can use your mobile devices for reading posts in forum or even for posting, but for your forum account security, it's better if you log in your account on desktop computer or laptop, with better security.

Use strong passwords and turn on 2FA (it is only an option).

[GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password
Are your passwords in the green?
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That is another point you have there, security

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The title of the topic is somewhat confusing, perhaps due to translation difficulties. OP, by default, I would award all users who use a mobile phone, and especially those who write large and useful posts from it, a separate title for patience.
I read and write on the forum from a computer; a large screen and a comfortable keyboard are big pluses. By being able to see the entire text, we also have a greater ability to move around the forum comfortably, even with such a strict style that some people find boring.
Nevertheless, the forum allows you to receive some privileges to earn money for a computer or laptop. Let this goal serve as a good motivation for newcomers to stay on the forum.

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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

A look at the design of these forum speaks louder for it self... Saying you might not enjoy it using some devices...
When writing or reading I guess you know how it is with your android....
I didn't try it until reluctantly I decided to open bitcointalk.org on a computer system. Over there the difference was alarming compared to using your phone...

Come on bro the difference isn't much, besides most devices today have the capacity to handle whatever sis thrown at them..

Btw, the user experience on mobile is not any different from the desktop experience as far as my usage goes...unless a user is using some operating system or device older than 15 years that can't handle the simple machines UI... otherwise it's a small difference between the two.

Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

As much as it can be used on phone it is best with a computer system... I even noticed that without a computer system some challenges or updates one will not be able to follow up...

When it comes to updates for example, PC or phone the forum alone isn't enough if you aren't using email updates to stay up to date..you need supporting tools such as the telegram bot notifier just so you can follow up any mentions of you and this is why I say PC and mobile are not much different.

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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

A look at the design of these forum speaks louder for it self... Saying you might not enjoy it using some devices...
When writing or reading I guess you know how it is with your android....
I didn't try it until reluctantly I decided to open bitcointalk.org on a computer system. Over there the difference was alarming compared to using your phone...
As much as it can be used on phone it is best with a computer system... I even noticed that without a computer system some challenges or updates one will not be able to follow up...

The forum design was fine in my opinion and the admin prefers it this way, I remember they removed GIFs in the forum, just to make it this look like just text, and everything looks kinda of old. But functionality-wise this is how a forum should be since its all about the information you are meant to be reading and typing, I don't have any issue with the design for sure and it does its job great, I don't think we need to add anything on that, it also makes it last for a long time considering the storage of the data if we are going to include a lot of GIFs, photo, video and put it here that is going to take a huge space for sure.

I gonna have to agree, there were some issues when it came to smartphone use because of the small size of the screen, but you could still make your way on it, it just a matter of what you're going to prefer using, there are a lot of members that prefer using a smartphone when they are using the forum, Personally I prefer using desktop or laptop because of the huge screen, It was just difficult to navigate on a smartphone but still doable anyway.

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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

When writing or reading I guess you know how it is with your android....

It is always inconvenient and uncomfortable when you use your mobile devices for typing. For reading, no big problem with mobile devices.

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I didn't try it until reluctantly I decided to open bitcointalk.org on a computer system. Over there the difference was alarming compared to using your phone...

Generally mobile devices like your phones, are unsecured and less secured than your desktop computers or laptops. For important things, don't do it on your mobile devices.

It's for your OPSEC.

You can use your mobile devices for reading posts in forum or even for posting, but for your forum account security, it's better if you log in your account on desktop computer or laptop, with better security.

Use strong passwords and turn on 2FA (it is only an option).

[GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password
Are your passwords in the green?
2FA added
A concise 2FA/TOTP implementation (SMF patch)

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Quote from: Coyster on April 19, 2024, 06:24:26 PM

I've browsed the forum from my mobile device for a very long time now, and at this point i am so used to it that i can't really complain of anything, even though i must admit that it was not all "fun" from the beginning. We have been waiting for the new forum software for ages now, it is expected to have a mobile version, but you'd get used to using the forum from your mobile this way, sooner than we'd get the new forum software (if ever Grin

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That is adaptation for you mate. Whatever you use consistently for years, even if it's not the best version of that thing, you will tend to adapt to it because you are used to it. I also access the forum for most of the times with the phones. Although I have used and attested that the desktop version is the best.

When you inquire from web designers you will understand that when they are treating responsiveness, they pay more attention to mobile compatibility (mobile first). Many people access the internet and forums like this more from the mobile phone than from the desktop.

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Yeah, viewing on a mobile phone can be a struggle. The best suggestion I've encountered to alleviate this was to view on a landscape mode.

In my case, whenever I wanna check the forum on my couch or when away from my PC, I prefer to use my 11 inch tablet. It does the job for me and I'd say experience is pleasant. I tend to use the split screen feature too lol. I was actually thinking if I should size down to 8 inch 🤔

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I've browsed the forum from my mobile device for a very long time now, and at this point i am so used to it that i can't really complain of anything, even though i must admit that it was not all "fun" from the beginning. We have been waiting for the new forum software for ages now, it is expected to have a mobile version, but you'd get used to using the forum from your mobile this way, sooner than we'd get the new forum software (if ever Grin

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Quote from: Churchillvv on April 19, 2024, 06:07:41 PM

Personally, i have been using the mobile version and I'm getting convenient with it as I'm not always free to visit the forum at home, so I usually visit and comment using my mobile devices.

If you also want to get a better user experience of the forum you can browse the forum using Tor browser it's also a privacy browser and a good one for the everyday user as it gives a better view of the website.

The thing with using desktop is the fact that Some features will be hiding on mobile while visible on the desktop versions. And the desktop versions are magnified as they should be due to screen size. One of the reason why I see people use phone is because of the keyboard typing, many people aren’t able to type properly on a system keyboard but since the mobile phones key board are more convenient since they are small and people use them frequently they are acquainted with it

Aside the fact that Tor browser actually helps in terms of privacy, I don’t see any other features that some other browsers do not have even the view in some browsers seems better

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Certainly, desktop will be the most preferable for everyone, except those who haven't used the desktop version of the forum.

Basically, anything that has do with websites is always built on a desktop mode, so its best effort is presented on the desktop version for a better and convenient usage. So every mobile version is just an alternative version in case one is not in a private environment to use a bigger device.

Personally, i have been using the mobile version and I'm getting convenient with it as I'm not always free to visit the forum at home, so I usually visit and comment using my mobile devices.

If you also want to get a better user experience of the forum you can browse the forum using Tor browser it's also a privacy browser and a good one for the everyday user as it gives a better view of the website.

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Quote from: Alphakilo on April 19, 2024, 05:19:17 PM

I too had that feeling. Nevertheless at a point, you would even prefer the using the forum on your mobile phone rather than on your computer out of convivence. All you have to do is zoom in and out.

I think one of the key important benefits of accessing the forum on a desktop is the fact that, links and codes are highlighted once you place your mouse of them. This in turn reviews what is within the link and therefore, prevents phishing by clicking unknown links for those that are very observant. Other than this, the other benefits to it is superficial.
Superficial in the sense that, it’s just some of those benefits you get from using a large screened device.

It’s really an individual thing, more of where you use more for an access point and getting used to that point. For some, the desktop keyboard might be way too large for typing than the mobile device, mobile devices brings the display closer to your face while the desktop have got a more eligible font and many other differences.

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Quote from: Alphakilo on April 19, 2024, 05:19:17 PM

I too had that feeling. Nevertheless at a point, you would even prefer the using the forum on your mobile phone rather than on your computer out of convivence. All you have to do is zoom in and out.

Is zooming in and zooming out not enough stress on its own? I use both mobile and desktop to browse through the forum, and I can boldly tell you that I enjoy browsing the forum on my desktop.

If you are using your mobile phone, there are some common mistakes you can easily make when navigating through the forum, like adding someone on ignore without realising it, quoting errors, and other common errors that you could have easily noticed and avoided by using the big screen to comment on the forum.

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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

As much as it can be used on phone it is best with a computer system... I even noticed that without a computer system some challenges or updates one will not be able to follow up...

As much as I agree with you that it works better when approached with a computer system, the absence of it will not mean that you cannot do almost everything with your phone if you're not opportune to have one. I think the only major challenge I encountered in using the forum was wearing my signature for signature campaigns and the fact that I'm very much used to computer made me somehow lazy to use my phone actively, but I still know friends that use their phone only and are very fine, following everything that's relevant the forum.

I totally agree with you when it comes to participating in challenges because most of them are based on applications that cannot run with phone limited capacity. Computer is much better, and someone that just uses a phone isn't excluded and can also participate in forum activities properly until he's able to purchase a PC.

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Quote from: Alphakilo on April 19, 2024, 05:19:17 PM

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Quote from: Obulis on April 19, 2024, 04:53:16 PM

A look at the design of these forum speaks louder for it self... Saying you might not enjoy it using some devices...
When writing or reading I guess you know how it is with your android....
I didn't try it until reluctantly I decided to open bitcointalk.org on a computer system. Over there the difference was alarming compared to using your phone...
As much as it can be used on phone it is best with a computer system... I even noticed that without a computer system some challenges or updates one will not be able to follow up...

The sudden realization that the view of the forum on the computer screen is better than the mobile screen must have been a relief.

I too had that feeling. Nevertheless at a point, you would even prefer the using the forum on your mobile phone rather than on your computer out of convivence. All you have to do is zoom in and out.

The only difficulty you may experience with a mobile phone is if you want to create tables.

The users who understand the forum software and programming will explain the technical part for you.

Using your mobile phone? For mobility that's true, that is longing in any where there is network. But I don't think it's enough reason for comparism. If using phone is that convenient upgrade00 wouldn't talk about mobile version... Along side saying that the default design is for computers. For me the difference is clear and incomparable..

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