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Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:32 pm
by Makotosun
AS we upgrade the site, there are a variety of designs, some of which are more friendly to mobile devices than others. Leave a vote in the poll to give us some insight into your preferred method of using the site. Our design decisions will flow from the data . . .
Picture for attention
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:47 pm
by viclioce
I noticed before this upgrade that when you submitted a reply to someone it could take 2-3 selections of return to the forum homepage. It would stay on the same thread and not go back, sometimes taking 2 or 3 “go backs” to leave the current thread.
I also find the color scheme a bit harder to tell the difference between new & previously opened threads. The envelopes are gone. The read/not read messages are a bit harder to distinguish now. Thx!
Victor
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 5:57 pm
by viclioce
I also use my iPhone about 95% of the time. But I occasionally still use my HP laptop to access the forum as well.
My iPhone allows me to read/post on the go as well as allowing me to take a photo and post it right away!
Victor
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:02 pm
by viclioce
Gary. I’m a retired IT pro. I was 3rd level support at NM St. Police. I was not a programmer but I did do some web publication with Firefox Mozilla.
I would trouble shoot programs before they went out to make sure they worked and also wrote end user procedures. I will help you test if you would like. Let me know!
Victor
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:11 pm
by Makotosun
Thanks, Victor. I am not a programmer either
My goal is to get the site upgraded to the newest software to upgrade our security for users and add some features. This thread is only about the look and feel. This template is not ideal for mobile, but it works ok. There are a lot of others that are optimized for smaller screens. In any event, just trying to make the place better and clean out the cobwebs! I will keep you on my list of testers!
I anticipate the changes to be somewhat incremental over the next few weeks. My goal is to keep things humming along as we work.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:17 pm
by viclioce
Well you have done a very good job so far in my observations. Especially when you consider most people are highly resistive to change! To be able to upgrade in increments and keep the site still working at the same time, is a big accomplishment at any level, professional or otherwise! Keep up the good work!
Victor
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:51 am
by thrownchain
I’m mobile full time.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:38 am
by Makotosun
thrownchain wrote: ↑Wed Feb 26, 2020 2:51 am
I’m mobile full time.
Does the site function OK for you on your mobile?
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:41 am
by thrownchain
It worked on my Blackberry and works on the apple platform.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 3:44 am
by Makotosun
Thanks for that information !
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:01 am
by bobwhitman
Mobile (IPhone) 90%
Bob
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 6:02 am
by bobwhitman
Seems ok so far
Bob
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:00 am
by Bert44
I use an iPad most mornings.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 7:29 am
by Tether
I only use my iPad. Although I always use standard view because I find the mobile view on most sites awkward.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 1:15 pm
by Bobv07662
The site works fine on both my home computer and Samsung tablet.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:17 pm
by Bullfrog
Desk top or lap top computer 90+% of the time - smart phone pretty much only when a full computer isn't available.
Ed
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2020 11:51 pm
by givergas
lap top 95+% of the time one in the house one in the shop, only use smart phone when out and about and killing time . they all work fine...albert
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 2:51 am
by matt glascock
100% Mac home computer. I don't own a smartphone.
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:02 am
by MTrat
Same as Matt; home computer..
Re: Mobile or Desktop on the Site
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2020 8:22 am
by TheBevman
90% Mobile phone and work computer 10%