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Title: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Jimble on 02 July 2013, 13:13
Just went to post a reply and it took me to a mobile looking page! Not liking that!

What's goin on?
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:15
See all those hundreds of threads moaning about wanting a mobile version?  :grin:

It will try and detect what you are browsing from and direct you to the mobile or normal website.

At the bottom of all pages of the mobile version is a large button to change you back to the normal version.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 02 July 2013, 13:16
I don't like it. It's wank. Normal site ftw.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:16
Thanks for your feedback.

Are you using the site on a phone?
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 02 July 2013, 13:17
Quote from: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:16
Thanks for your feedback.

Are you using the site on a phone?

Yup. iPhone 5. It's working but it's awkward to use. I actually find it harder to navigate.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: sveed1.8T on 02 July 2013, 13:22
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 02 July 2013, 13:17
Quote from: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:16
Thanks for your feedback.

Are you using the site on a phone?

Yup. iPhone 5. It's working but it's awkward to use. I actually find it harder to navigate.
I agree, which is why I instantly reverted back to the web version :undecided:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:25
This is one of those 'why do I even bother' moments.

I guess I'll turn off the auto-detect.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 02 July 2013, 13:31
Quote from: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:25
This is one of those 'why do I even bother' moments.

I guess I'll turn off the auto-detect.

In fairness, a lot of people have asked for it. Allow it to be an option for people which you have. I personally prefer navigating the site as it has been on my phone. I'm used to it and its quick and easy. I personally never wanted a mobile version but I know plenty of others have asked for it.

Let them make their own minds up.  :cool:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Jimble on 02 July 2013, 15:06
I agree with Shady, leave it as an option to keep the people that want an app type browser happy, I'm not a fan but that doesn't mean everyone will be the same, I quite like the normal site on my 4s so I've gone for that.

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Lewy on 02 July 2013, 15:20
Quote from: jv on 02 July 2013, 13:25
This is one of those 'why do I even bother' moments.

Cos you've got feck all else to do!
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 02 July 2013, 16:41
Just logged on a I was like WTF!  On first impressions it seems alright actually and definitely runs faster and smoother.  Like any website changes they always cause an uproar and it'll certainly take some getting used to.
Personally I'll give a try for a couple of days no doubt revert back to the full site, just like I do with every other website I use. I'm just not a massive fan of mobile formatted sites in general.
Good to see the forum isn't getting left behind in development though.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: jv on 02 July 2013, 16:49
What sort of gadget are you using out of interest?

I don't like mobile formatting either but if I had a pound for each request for an 'app'... I would have a tenner.

Can easily switch between the two versions, no big deal.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 02 July 2013, 16:56
Samsung Galaxy S3, always on landscape view so it's as close to using PC as possible.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Luke1981 on 02 July 2013, 17:00
I actually like it. Easier to navigate IMO.
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: jv on 02 July 2013, 17:01
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 02 July 2013, 16:56
Samsung Galaxy S3, always on landscape view so it's as close to using PC as possible.

Yeah nice big resolution on that so the full site looks much better.

When I was testing it, it redirected ipad users straight to the mobile site - looked horrendous!

Suppose the question is whether to turn off all auto-selection and just let people find the link bottom right of the full site?
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Lewy on 02 July 2013, 17:40
Just using it now on the S3, and I find it great.

Well done Jazzy...
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: dom on 02 July 2013, 17:52
Using an Xperia Z here and prefer the standard site as well :afro:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Wazzzer on 02 July 2013, 18:22
I like the mobile version as I don't have to keep zooming in to read things :afro:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: X4MGS on 02 July 2013, 20:33
I like it.  Using Xperia SP and liking it!!
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Adam on 02 July 2013, 21:45
On an Samsung S3 and its brill. Quick, smooth and easy to navigate.

Some people don't like change :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Shady Pioneer on 02 July 2013, 21:52
Quote from: Adam on 02 July 2013, 21:45
On an Samsung S3 and its brill. Quick, smooth and easy to navigate.

Some people don't like change :rolleyes:

Well you love change more than anyone else don't you Adam.  :evil:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Adam on 02 July 2013, 21:58
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 02 July 2013, 21:52
Quote from: Adam on 02 July 2013, 21:45
On an Samsung S3 and its brill. Quick, smooth and easy to navigate.

Some people don't like change :rolleyes:

Well you love change more than anyone else don't you Adam.  :evil:

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Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Rhyso on 02 July 2013, 22:21
Ill stick to the full version on my iPhone. Never had any issues  :smiley:
Title: Re: Does this site now use an app??
Post by: Fonsis on 03 July 2013, 14:27
It looks good , it's like Tapatalk!  :wink: