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Title: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: NotATether on January 18, 2025, 10:28:15 PM
So there's this thing where you're browsing the forum on your mobile phone but you're seeing all sorts of ads everywhere as well as the animated signatures. And it's very bad for battery life if you just leave it on the screen and not minimize the app.

I know it's not that much for me personally but that's only because I'm using a newer phone, but on my older phone it is very eaily noticeable.

The solution would be to have a checkbox to disable it or maybe to use less Javascript.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on January 19, 2025, 03:45:44 PM
So there's this thing where you're browsing the forum on your mobile phone but you're seeing all sorts of ads everywhere as well as the animated signatures. And it's very bad for battery life if you just leave it on the screen and not minimize the app.

I know it's not that much for me personally but that's only because I'm using a newer phone, but on my older phone it is very eaily noticeable.

The solution would be to have a checkbox to disable it or maybe to use less Javascript.

You are right about the ads, they should be resized or even disappear in mobile.

Other than that, I feel the same about BTT.... both are not mobile friendly.  At first it was a problem for me, but I got used to it.

I am able to read and post in mobile without problems...
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: Findingnemo on January 20, 2025, 07:05:08 PM
Our mobile screen will off itself if there's no activity for a certain time which is the desired time we select under the settings. For example I set the value at 5 min so if I didn't touch the screen for 5 minutes the display will off, isn't? Or the animated avatar plays a role here???
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on January 24, 2025, 05:30:51 PM
So there's this thing where you're browsing the forum on your mobile phone but you're seeing all sorts of ads everywhere as well as the animated signatures. And it's very bad for battery life if you just leave it on the screen and not minimize the app.
I think we are having the same problem on Bitcointalk and other SMF based forums, they are generally not that good for using on mobile devices.
There are some members who created userscripts that makes browsing experience better, so maybe they could be improved even more.
Another option would be creation of Altcoinstalks forum APP for mobile devices.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: libert19 on January 24, 2025, 06:32:00 PM
... And it's very bad for battery life if you just leave it on the screen and not minimize the app.

I don't mean to be rude but why not just minimize? It's press of button, and just as easy to get back on browser again? Am I missing smth?

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The solution would be to have a checkbox to disable it or maybe to use less Javascript.

Most browsers have disable JavaScript option.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: Igebotz on February 07, 2025, 07:06:13 PM
... And it's very bad for battery life if you just leave it on the screen and not minimize the app.

I don't mean to be rude but why not just minimize? It's press of button, and just as easy to get back on browser again? Am I missing smth?

As long as those animated ads are running in the background your battery is getting drained while posting although the impact is not noticeable unless you pay more attention to it.

The Coinimize signature sucks BTW, the animation isn't necessary, it sucks mobile to look at. Admin needs to disabled animated signatures so this place do not turn into circus.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 07, 2025, 07:33:02 PM
As long as those animated ads are running in the background your battery is getting drained while posting although the impact is not noticeable unless you pay more attention to it.
I think he can hide those ads with some adblocker installed in web browser, or browse the forum with all images disabled, I know this won't look pretty but it will spend less resources for sure.
I am not sure if there is option to hide signatures in profile settings like we have in bitcointalk forum, but that can be another option.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on February 07, 2025, 07:55:42 PM
I think the main problem in mobile are the ads between posts, which are basically another post but it covers the entire screen.

I understand that the forum needs those ads, so I don't think this is much of a problem...
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: Igebotz on February 07, 2025, 07:59:06 PM
As long as those animated ads are running in the background your battery is getting drained while posting although the impact is not noticeable unless you pay more attention to it.
I think he can hide those ads with some adblocker installed in web browser, or browse the forum with all images disabled, I know this won't look pretty but it will spend less resources for sure.
I am not sure if there is option to hide signatures in profile settings like we have in bitcointalk forum, but that can be another option.

There is- profile modify> layout
I don't use this feature on BTT and won't be using it here either.

(https://talkimg.com/images/2025/02/07/eLhFI.jpeg)
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 08, 2025, 08:23:09 PM
I think the main problem in mobile are the ads between posts, which are basically another post but it covers the entire screen.
Yes, and that is creating reading issues even on larger screen.
It would be great if someone could create working script that could optionally hide this ads, with browser extensions.

There is- profile modify> layout
I don't use this feature on BTT and won't be using it here either.
I don't use it also, but this could help member who reported problem to make it easier mobile browsing.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on February 09, 2025, 11:26:53 AM
I think the main problem in mobile are the ads between posts, which are basically another post but it covers the entire screen.
Yes, and that is creating reading issues even on larger screen.
It would be great if someone could create working script that could optionally hide this ads, with browser extensions.

I created a custom rule which can be used in ublock origin (and maybe in other ad blocks as well). It workes in mobile

just add this to your custom filters

Code: [Select]
www.altcoinstalks.com##div.windowbg:has(h4:has-text(Altcoins Talks - Cryptocurrency Forum))
This will block the most annoying ads.

I use mobile firefox and ublock origin.

This is how to ad it to desktop (same in mobile)
(https://talkimg.com/images/2025/02/09/e7CB9.png)
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 10, 2025, 10:58:45 PM
I created a custom rule which can be used in ublock origin (and maybe in other ad blocks as well). It workes in mobile

just add this to your custom filters
Good work.
I will test it later and report if it is working correctly.
Is this custom rule also hiding news slider on main page?
This is taking more resources and I don't want to see it every time I open AltcoinsTalks forum.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on February 10, 2025, 11:29:21 PM
Is this custom rule also hiding news slider on main page?
This is taking more resources and I don't want to see it every time I open AltcoinsTalks forum.

To do that, just enter this code (now with both rules)

That was easier than the other one to remove.

Code: [Select]
! https://www.altcoinstalks.com
www.altcoinstalks.com##div.windowbg:has(h4:has-text(Altcoins Talks - Cryptocurrency Forum))
www.altcoinstalks.com##div#ticker-container
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 15, 2025, 12:11:26 PM
To do that, just enter this code (now with both rules)

That was easier than the other one to remove.

Code: [Select]
! https://www.altcoinstalks.com
www.altcoinstalks.com##div.windowbg:has(h4:has-text(Altcoins Talks - Cryptocurrency Forum))
www.altcoinstalks.com##div#ticker-container
I will try it out this weekend.
Is it working even after you refresh page and restart browser?
I made my own custom rule for adblocker a while ago, but as soon as I open browser next time News ticker was showing up and moving again.

Note that for updated Chrome browser adblockers are working worse then before.
uBlockorigin is now Lite version with less options to customize.
I suggest switching to Firefox browser and it's forks like Librewolf or Mullvad browser.

EDIT:
I tried two rules you posted but I can still see big ad banner on top.
It appears that news ticker is not visible at the moment, and huge ad in posts are gone (for now).
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on February 15, 2025, 07:12:32 PM
EDIT:
I tried two rules you posted but I can still see big ad banner on top.
It appears that news ticker is not visible at the moment, and huge ad in posts are gone (for now).

Ofc it works, not matter how many times you reload or restart browser or rebbot your computer...

You can see the big banner in the top because it is not in the rules of the adblock. It was not requested  ;)

Now with the 3 requested rules:
Code: [Select]
! https://www.altcoinstalks.com
www.altcoinstalks.com##div.windowbg:has(h4:has-text(Altcoins Talks - Cryptocurrency Forum))
www.altcoinstalks.com##div#ticker-container
www.altcoinstalks.com##center:has(small:has-text(This is an Ad.))
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 19, 2025, 04:07:27 PM
Now with the 3 requested rules:
Code: [Select]
! https://www.altcoinstalks.com
www.altcoinstalks.com##div.windowbg:has(h4:has-text(Altcoins Talks - Cryptocurrency Forum))
www.altcoinstalks.com##div#ticker-container
www.altcoinstalks.com##center:has(small:has-text(This is an Ad.))
Now it works very good and all big ads are gone for now, thank you ;)
I will report here if I notice any changes or bugs in next few days, but for now it is much easier to browse the forum, especially when using devices with smaller screen.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on February 19, 2025, 04:38:57 PM
Now with the 3 requested rules:
Code: [Select]
! https://www.altcoinstalks.com
www.altcoinstalks.com##div.windowbg:has(h4:has-text(Altcoins Talks - Cryptocurrency Forum))
www.altcoinstalks.com##div#ticker-container
www.altcoinstalks.com##center:has(small:has-text(This is an Ad.))
Now it works very good and all big ads are gone for now, thank you ;)
I will report here if I notice any changes or bugs in next few days, but for now it is much easier to browse the forum, especially when using devices with smaller screen.

It indeed works well.

I will just warn you that if you use adBlock your total time spent online will stop counting.

This is why I never passed 2000 activity. But, as you already passed 2000 activity, it is just a useless stat
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 21, 2025, 11:31:08 AM
I will just warn you that if you use adBlock your total time spent online will stop counting.

This is why I never passed 2000 activity. But, as you already passed 2000 activity, it is just a useless stat
Is that happening with all Ad blockers, or just the one you are using?
I have mostly been using uBlock Origin and it worked very good for me for several years.
I am not so much concerned about forum activity, but this sounds like a bug in forum to me.
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: bitmover on February 21, 2025, 02:07:07 PM
Is that happening with all Ad blockers, or just the one you are using?
I have mostly been using uBlock Origin and it worked very good for me for several years.
I am not so much concerned about forum activity, but this sounds like a bug in forum to me.

I believe the cause for my lack of online time is due to ublock, because I use it 100% of the time. When I disabled it in the forum, my online time started growing. I am almost 10 days online time now... way less than most users who  joined with me or later
Title: Re: Make the forum UI more mobile friendly
Post by: dkbit98 on February 24, 2025, 08:23:16 PM
I believe the cause for my lack of online time is due to ublock, because I use it 100% of the time. When I disabled it in the forum, my online time started growing. I am almost 10 days online time now... way less than most users who  joined with me or later
I also used adblocker all the time with Altcoinstalks forum and my activity was increasing constantly, but I didn't have many custom filters for this forum.
Maybe some element of the filters is disrupting the process that records member activity growth.
Simple solution would be to use different browser without any adblocker, and just keep forum page open all the time.