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A NeoGAF iPhone Web App
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The process will begin tonight. No idea how long it will take.
Correct. The mockup was a total rewrite, which meant using a fresh mobile sniffing library. On the old version I had added several user-agents for compatibility with devices not already supported by the library. There were bound to be some devices that needed to be added back into the mockup.
Does it also do this in Safari? It might be related to your account and not that browser. That sounds like the kind of bug that would be affecting everyone so since it's only you, I'm inclined to think the problem is probably unique to you.
If you're referring to that little white down arrow in the grey area of the old version, then just tap the blue header. It does the same thing. On a side note, I always found it funny that people seemed to think they needed to click that arrow specifically to do jump down when in fact you could click anywhere on that grey bar. Also, before someone asks, I'm going to leave the arrow off the design and let people discover that feature. The header is too busy to add another icon and it would cut the already cut-off thread titles.
http://secondapps.com/mockup is the url.
You guys will continue to use the mockup/old version here until a copy is installed and working on Neogaf.com. Then, secondapps.com will be replaced with an 'Update your bookmarks" warning pointing to whatever the official address is. I'm not sure if they plan on having a unique subdomain, a sub-directory or what for the web app on neogaf.com. I'll find out tonight.
Excellent. Thanks as always!
This behavior is expected because the URL you requested includes the in page anchor telling your browser to scroll down to that specific post (#post123456 or whatever). By refreshing that URL again, it's going to scroll down again.
brotkasten
Member
It doesn't happen in Safari, no. Dolphin worked fine at the beginning, but once of the recent mockup updates broke the compatibility.
I don't think that's too wise tbh. It's obvious that the mistake keeps being made, and the same question keeps being asked. Pretty sure if this is official, all types of users (laymen or not) will not know. There is definitely enough space to include it in the forum displays, next to the menu button. It wouldn't cut off any text since there's enough space there for a small arrow (as i've shown). Now not including it in the thread view, I agree, since it would cut off too much of the already-short thread title space. However, with the feature being learned from an arrow on the board view, people will understand it works in-thread as well.
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I guess the ideal behavior would be that a refresh would toss away the post anchor and leave me at the bottom of the thread and fill in the new stuff underneath without any jumping around.
Minor gripe, not at all game-breaking. Thanks for the explanation.
Neuromancer
Member
for the old GAF webapp.
EDIT:
I'm not sure how I feel about it appearing in some places and not others. :/ Wouldn't that just confuse people further to think the feature isn't there inside threads?
Secondly, when there WAS an arrow in the old version people were still asking me to add such a feature. The arrow alone wasn't even enough for them to realize the feature was there. It's not a required feature to begin with. It's a convenience and I don't think cluttering up the already cramp header is worth it to "maybe" let people know about a convenience.
No prob. A web site can't change the behavior of a browsers refresh button.
I doubt it's going live tonight. It might but I doubt it. There would probably need to be testing and stuff. It might not even run correctly when ported onto their server.
I don't think so, since to get to that thread view, they would have to have interacted with a board/forum view first (to arrive there), and have seen that UI element. Just better than not having it at all, imo.
And yeah, some might still not get it, but I would rather most realize that the feature exists (since it really has become vital, at this point) than many continue to ask where it 'went', etc.
Of course personally, it's not a big deal either way since I know of its existence and don't mind answering the same question over and over, but I wouldn't mind it being in there if possible.
PS. I hope you don't feel a rush to get this out of the door. As long as the mockup site sticks around, you and the mods should just test it to completion so it can go public without a hitch. Either way I can't wait, but there's no rush in getting it working in perfect sync with the official GAF. I just appreciate all the effort from you as well as the mods, especially from your end in terms of appreciation of feedback and quick integration of common consensus. OT but i'm waiting to see what your new [pic] tag will be.
Is it too late to pitch ideas? How hard is it to add "thread I recently replied" somewhere? It's just a shortcut for lazy people (e.g., me) who don't want to sub the thread (too much work!) but still would like to revisit the threads.
And thanks for all the hard work ckohler! The dark theme is slick.
And thanks for all the hard work ckohler! The dark theme is slick.
OK. You sound like it's a feature of the forum already. (Or is it a ... Neogaf Gold thing?)
Play along with the original idea: "subscribed" is permanent until you unsub. "Replied" will be forgotten after 5 days.
- go here -> http://www.neogaf.com/forum/profile.php?do=editoptions
- scroll down to "Default Thread Subscription Mode"
- change it to "No email notification"
from now on every thread you post in will be in your subscriptions. here -> http://www.neogaf.com/forum/subscription.php
Learn something everyday. Thanks.
Battersea Power Station
Member
Feedback regarding the dark theme:
On any thread list page (OT, Subscribed, Gaming, etc.) the bold thread titles are harder to read than non-bold, white text (e.g. 2 pages - 80 replies).
Bold looks good when it's color on white, but not as good when it's white on color, imo.
The same thing goes for the user names when inside a thread. The bold tends to "blend" the letters together and become overwhelming, distracting from the post text. It might be worth experimenting with removing all bold text.
Maybe someone with more web design skill can speak more coherently on it.
On any thread list page (OT, Subscribed, Gaming, etc.) the bold thread titles are harder to read than non-bold, white text (e.g. 2 pages - 80 replies).
Bold looks good when it's color on white, but not as good when it's white on color, imo.
The same thing goes for the user names when inside a thread. The bold tends to "blend" the letters together and become overwhelming, distracting from the post text. It might be worth experimenting with removing all bold text.
Maybe someone with more web design skill can speak more coherently on it.
Just posted one more minor update that incorporates the sub-forum indicator on the homepage and tweaked some of the Dark theme colors based on feedback from Dooplis/others.
I'm going to leave it off for bow and see what (if anything) happens.
Rebel Leader
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I like it, gonna tryout the dark theme.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Wow, can't believe I'm saying this since I've never liked it for any other website/reading app/etc but I am now a believer: DARK THEME rocks!
My strained eyes say THANK YOU! Also my iPad's battery supposedely should benefit from DT as well, cool
Bravo, sir
EDIT: HOLY SHIIIIIIT!! You've silently implemented my request to indepentently be able to turn off .GIF images while having anything else on PHOTO ON!
So now you can finally browse without sucking precious 3G datacap or bringing you tablet/phone to its knees/crashing 'cause of gifs galore. This was my most wanted feature and it seemed unlikely to be implemented ("probably too late" was the consensus or "you can do that in some Android devices already") since you never aknowledged my requests nor addressed 'em with a reply, well now I'm super glad I kept bringing it up and you going ninja-mode on me makes it even more of a sweeet surprise.
:BOWS:
My strained eyes say THANK YOU! Also my iPad's battery supposedely should benefit from DT as well, cool
Bravo, sir
EDIT: HOLY SHIIIIIIT!! You've silently implemented my request to indepentently be able to turn off .GIF images while having anything else on PHOTO ON!
So now you can finally browse without sucking precious 3G datacap or bringing you tablet/phone to its knees/crashing 'cause of gifs galore. This was my most wanted feature and it seemed unlikely to be implemented ("probably too late" was the consensus or "you can do that in some Android devices already") since you never aknowledged my requests nor addressed 'em with a reply, well now I'm super glad I kept bringing it up and you going ninja-mode on me makes it even more of a sweeet surprise.
:BOWS:
DualShadow
Member
I don't usually use dark themes but thought I'd try this one out, haven't changed back.
Ken Masters
Banned
with the web app officially launches tonight does that mean the old web app won't work anymore?
Tried the dark theme since people in this thread keep raving about it. Don't like it. My eyes felt like they've been pummeled to death after a minute of use. That's par for the course when reading on a black background though. Only kind of dark theme I can handle is something like Giant Bomb where the text lays on some kind of grey background.
I've been using mockup without a login for a few weeks now but kept going back to the old one. Been using it today and have a possible suggestion. When I'm at the home screen of a forum and I tap the icon in the top right corner (4 squares) the menu should be switched. Gaming and gaming community should be paired and same with off topic.
Shouldn't it be main forum || sub forum || main forum || sub forum?
Shouldn't it be main forum || sub forum || main forum || sub forum?
To clarify, it won't be official tonight. It'll probably take a few days to make the move and make adjustments to the code.
cool_dude_2049
Banned
Considering that I was day one webapp user on my old verizon EnV, it has really come a long way.
Thank you, ckohler.
Thank you, ckohler.
It is, it goes left to right not top to bottom. The buttons are just large enough to fit that way on a phone screen, it's more apparent on a tablet.
Is there a new URL or anything? Sorry for asking but I haven't been following this thread in ages and the OP doesn't look updated at all.
mescalineeyes
Banned
the way I understand it that going to neogaf.com on a mobile device will default to that view.
Wow, can't believe I'm saying this since I've never liked it for any other website/reading app/etc but I am now a believer: DARK THEME rocks!
My strained eyes say THANK YOU! Also my iPad's battery supposedely should benefit from DT as well, cool
Bravo, sir
EDIT: HOLY SHIIIIIIT!! You've silently implemented my request to indepentently be able to turn off .GIF images while having anything else on PHOTO ON!
So now you can finally browse without sucking precious 3G datacap or bringing you tablet/phone to its knees/crashing 'cause of gifs galore. This was my most wanted feature and it seemed unlikely to be implemented ("probably too late" was the consensus or "you can do that in some Android devices already") since you never aknowledged my requests nor addressed 'em with a reply, well now I'm super glad I kept bringing it up and you going ninja-mode on me makes it even more of a sweeet surprise.
:BOWS:
Is it a silent update if he told us he had done it? lol.
Press the tools button at the bottom of the thread page.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
I think you need a tag update, given the official GAF mobile interface will soon support this, it's kinda obsolete.
(though it is a testament to how far we've come)
That was back in the day where flash integration was literal <sdfgsfg/> mumbo jumbo rather than clicking on a picture to play the video. 2007! Come a long way. :lol
sableholic
Member
it's not setup yet.
until it's officially integrated, just keep going to secondapps.com/mockup
Mecha_Infantry
Banned
Great work!
Only thing is usually on the old theme your posts and threads show up in green. Is there something for the dark theme?
Only thing is usually on the old theme your posts and threads show up in green. Is there something for the dark theme?
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