Would you like to have an app for Bicointalk.org - page 2.

Joel_Jantsen

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Quote from: mk4 on July 02, 2019, 01:29:11 AM

Bitcointalk's UI really has no problem if you're just frequently on your computer, which I assume you are hence why you don't have any problem with it. For the others like me though, that is on their phones like 30% of the time, I'd definitely love for Bitcointalk to be responsive in design.

I use bitcointalk through my phone and it works just fine. SMF itself isn't built to be responsive. You can always program a mobile client for bitcointalk with a better view and personal to yourself. That'd give you more of an app feeling while using the site.

Quote from: mk4 on July 02, 2019, 01:29:11 AM

That argument is no different from the "bitcoin is only used by criminals" argument; completely ignoring the people who are planning on using the platform with good intentions.

It wasn't really an argument.. I was stating the facts and unfortunately, there aren't many people here with good intentions.

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Quote from: Joel_Jantsen on July 01, 2019, 07:00:57 PM

Am I the only one who likes bitcointalk the way it is? I'm not a 50-year-old but fancy UI or extremely user-friendly stuff turns me off. In fact, I'd like if bitcointalk had a command line client so I could seamlessly interact with the server without having to open the web browser at all.

Bitcointalk's UI really has no problem if you're just frequently on your computer, which I assume you are hence why you don't have any problem with it. For the others like me though, that is on their phones like 30% of the time, I'd definitely love for Bitcointalk to be responsive in design.

Quote from: Joel_Jantsen on July 01, 2019, 07:00:57 PM

The only advantage the App will provide is a platform for shit-posting bounty hunters to post garbage while on the move.

That argument is no different from the "bitcoin is only used by criminals" argument; completely ignoring the people who are planning on using the platform with good intentions.

amicrypto

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To be very honest, I am quite surprised by the response against the development of app. But one thing that people agree on is the lack of UX on the current mobile version of the website. I hope something can be done to make it more readable.

libert19

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I use bitcointalk mostly on mobile and yet to find any problem, it's friendly as it gets.

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There are mobile browsers that segments page for a site that doesn't have a mobile view. But for me, not necessary.

UC Browsers and some of the native (pre-installed/stock) browsers today are examples. Just take a look at the browser settings.

As for me, I used to browse and post here in the forum with only my 3.0 inches, 27.9 cm2 (~46.2% screen-to-body ratio) Android phone way back 2015 for almost a year without any major difficulties. Hands aren't that small but not that big. Didn't able to purchase a new device back then so I'm the one who adjusted rather than the forum will adjust for my own preferences then I became used to it. Sort of forum enthusiast here for years prior entering Bitcointalk so I really used to browse and post on any forum's interface with only my phone. But now I rarely used my phone now for browsing the forum.

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The site works using my phone and I don't see any reason to create our own application which requires a lot of work and money to fund that project but why not if its still free then we should be happy for the new updates. I'm just afraid that it can be easily hacked since it will be connected with the Android/Apple store which is more centralized than we are enjoying right now. Bitcointalk.org can be more friendly, on any devices so let's just see and wait for the updates.

HCP

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We don't need an app... just a mobile friendly version that a lot of other forums utilise.

Personally, I use BCT on my phone quite a bit... sure it's a bit of a PITA, and can require a bit of scrolling and zooming in and out, but it's definitely doable. Quit ya bitching... and while you're at it, get off Joel_Jantsen's lawn! Tongue

Joel_Jantsen

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Am I the only one who likes bitcointalk the way it is? I'm not a 50-year-old but fancy UI or extremely user-friendly stuff turns me off. In fact, I'd like if bitcointalk had a command line client so I could seamlessly interact with the server without having to open the web browser at all. Some might disagree that for wider community adoption we need a user-friendly website and shit but who cares? Blockchain itself is a complex concept and it wouldn't hurt to learn a command or two. The only advantage the App will provide is a platform for shit-posting bounty hunters to post garbage while on the move.

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Quote from: The Sceptical Chymist on July 01, 2019, 11:57:51 AM

I'd be for that, but not for my own benefit--I can barely type out coherent sentences on my phone because of my huge thumbs and tiny keyboard. Even when I use a stylus it's an enormous pain in the ass. That's just me, though. I'm sure a lot of members do access the forum from their phone, and it'd be nice to have a proper mobile layout for them, and there would be no app needed.

I've actually been quite surprised that Theymos hasn't implemented something like this, since most websites I know of are mobile-friendly and he certainly could do it. Not sure how expensive it would be to make the forum look pretty on a smartphone, but I'm fairly sure bitcointalk has the funds.

By the way, this isn't the first time this has been discussed. I don't think Theymos has the will to do it.

Web-devolopment is a pain in the ass, and making a hybrid website while the forum is based on SMF is definitely not going to be the easiest thing to do, I am not sure if a more UX intuitive hybrid website is even possible with SMF. I do remember seeing a bitcointalk (unofficial) app on the Playstore, i played around with it for a while, not the best experience, it just felt like how it is on the browser, and I heard a lot of forum memebers screeching out on how risky is it,so uh there is that.

Quote from: Csmiami on July 01, 2019, 05:56:43 PM

Or if you are a bit nostalgic; you can always use a typing machine! https://www.qwerkywriter.com/

Yo this one is PERFECT for The Pharmacist, he likes grandpa like stuff anyway Grin

I really hope Epochtalk comes out more sooner than later, and more importantly, hope that all this waiting time was worth it.

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Quote from: o_e_l_e_o on July 01, 2019, 05:52:23 PM

If typing on your phone screen is an issue, then there are plenty of folding bluetooth keyboards you could buy and carry around with you. A very quick Amazon search found the following keyboards which when folded are barely bigger than a phone itself.

https://www.amazon.com/iClever-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-Smartphones-IC-BK06/dp/B01JA6HG88/
https://www.amazon.com/Samsers-Foldable-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Rechargeable/dp/B07KNHLHDW

Or if you are feeling really extravagant, you can buy little boxes which will project a working keyboard via laser on to any flat surface.

Or if you are a bit nostalgic; you can always use a typing machine! https://www.qwerkywriter.com/

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I believe the rigid web design is one of the biggest hindrance for guests to linger on the forum. Almost all the other crypto-focused sites are mobile-friendly.

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If typing on your phone screen is an issue, then there are plenty of folding bluetooth keyboards you could buy and carry around with you. A very quick Amazon search found the following keyboards which when folded are barely bigger than a phone itself.

https://www.amazon.com/iClever-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-Smartphones-IC-BK06/dp/B01JA6HG88/
https://www.amazon.com/Samsers-Foldable-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Rechargeable/dp/B07KNHLHDW

Or if you are feeling really extravagant, you can buy little boxes which will project a working keyboard via laser on to any flat surface.

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Quote from: amicrypto on July 01, 2019, 11:14:22 AM

I would request the forum admin (theymos) to allocate some funds to the development of a sleek and beautiful mobile application that would make it easier for people like me to access the portal on the go.

No app is needed - the HTML just needs to be updated.

Don't expect it here though, as Epochtalk is where all development should happen.

Quote from: akamit on July 01, 2019, 05:25:55 PM

A few months ago in a FB group, I saw a boy wrote that he codes in mobile completely as he cannot afford to buy a laptop or desktop. He is a student and learned to code on YT. So far I knew that this guy has the highest level of patience and I second you now.

The young that grew up with smartphones can access their GUIs incredibly fast. Shocked

akamit

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An app or responsive site either one can solve the need of a mobile user I guess. But typing in the smaller screen is still an issue for the people who have bigger thumbs (I have bigger thumbs Sad

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Quote from: LTU_btc on July 01, 2019, 04:09:51 PM

Well, I made majority of my posts here using smartphone and I can't say it's difficult. Maybe because my fingers aren't big Cheesy

. But other things like editing quotes, making nice layout of post requires too much efforts.

You have a high level of patience and lucky enough to have smaller fingers. Cheesy

A few months ago in a FB group, I saw a boy wrote that he codes in mobile completely as he cannot afford to buy a laptop or desktop. He is a student and learned to code on YT. So far I knew that this guy has the highest level of patience and I second you now.

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Bitcointalk app was discussed so many in past already. It's not likely that theymos will make Bitcointalk app. In past I remember it was unofficial app made by someone, not sure that it still works. Now we have to wait till release of Epochtalk - then forum will be mobile responsive.
Even if Bitcointalk would have an app, probably I wouldn't download it. I don't want to fill my phone with apps of every particular website that I visit (forums, news media and other stuff. I prefer to visit using browser. Apps sometimes just give too many annoying notifications, use internet in background and eat phone batter. Sometimes it also asking for too many permissions.

Quote from: LoyceV on July 01, 2019, 01:39:27 PM

Typing on a small touch screen is terrible with or without app.

Well, I made majority of my posts here using smartphone and I can't say it's difficult. Maybe because my fingers aren't big Cheesy

. But other things like editing quotes, making nice layout of post requires too much efforts.

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Quote from: amicrypto on July 01, 2019, 11:14:22 AM

Because of time constraints, I have not been able to come to the forum as much as I would like to...

I don't know what time constraints have to do with the need for a mobile app to visit the forum unless you mean that you don't have the time to be on a computer that long. In that case it would make sense.

I would prefer not to install a separate app just to visit the forum nor do I like to do it over my phone but I understand if some users would prefer to have that option and I would definitely support it. A mobile friendly site, like most users suggest would be a better way to go in my opinion.

But before that I would rather see the forum move towards the new software and introduce some sort of 2FA.

mk4

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The new EpochTalk[1] forum software that is supposedly going to be used for Bitcointalk in the future should be enough. I just hope we get it soon. Reddit bitcoin and cryptocurrency subreddits went to crap in 2017 and I definitely would be reading Bitcointalk A LOT more if it was mobile friendly.

[1] http://epochtalk.org/

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An app is not a bad idea, and I have not yet gotten theymos take on it possibility. One option which I believe is very plausible is a mobile view option across all browsers rather than the default desktop view. This would make it easier to type and read through.
I rarely use a PC to navigate the forum, and have gotten quite used to doing it on a mobile device, so it's mostly down to familiarity rather than the website being difficult.

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I don't install any apps
Btw this reply was typed on a Huawei mobile phone with a smallish screen

1982dre

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An app isn't needed when the site is good scalable on a mobile device. Now I still have to scroll to much on mobile.

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