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  • #52
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    smoke.me.a.kipper wrote: »
    great stuff!

    any chance of a nice little icon for iphone/ipod touch users who bookmark boards to their home screen?

    Indeed. Its also pretty easy to do.

    Add this line to the pages <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/whatever.jpg"/> and upload the logo (such as, say, the one attached :)) to the root.


  • #53
    CuLT
    Subscribers Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭CuLT


    aidan_walsh wrote: »
    Indeed. Its also pretty easy to do.

    Add this line to the pages <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/whatever.jpg"/> and upload the logo (such as, say, the one attached :)) to the root.
    You are just awesome :)

    Added.


  • #54
    Brianb8802
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 488 ✭✭Brianb8802


    Savage cabbage, posted thread few weeks back asking was there a mobile version. Will use this alot. Thanks


    Posted via Mobile Device


  • #55
    eVeNtInE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭eVeNtInE


    This post has been deleted.


  • #56
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    If a thread is locked then you still get the option to post and it doesn't tell you it's locked until you click submit.


  • #57
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    I've also seen the sometimes going to the pc version too. It happened to me when clicking of the forum name on the top of the page. When I went back and clicked on it again it was worked correctly.

    Also youtube links don't seem to work on my N95. If I go to youtube I can play them but not from inside boards.

    A couple of things that would be nice,

    * When someone posts a link to boards in a thread, make it go to the m.boards.ie if you are using the mobile version. Otherwise if you click on the link it can open in the pc version

    * Show the dates on posts in the thread

    * Show the Forum that a post is in on the home page


  • #58
    podgeandrodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,857 ✭✭✭podgeandrodge


    Posted via Mobile Device

    on holidays in france at the moment with only access to dial-up - so this makes a huge difference as well!!! thanks. BTW , how would you search for a forum e.g search for bargain alerts?


  • #59
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    podgeandrodge wrote: »
    Posted via Mobile Device

    on holidays in france at the moment with only access to dial-up - so this makes a huge difference as well!!! thanks. BTW , how would you search for a forum e.g search for bargain alerts?
    http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=346

    List of fora;
    http://m.boards.ie/vbulletin/index.php


  • #60
    cgarvey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,886 ✭✭✭cgarvey


    Since the subbed list, I'm a happy man! Even subbed threads are there under the CP. Excellent! Nice work.

    One thing I noticed is that smilies link to 404 images.

    I assume that the reply text box on my e61i doesn't have scrollbars (and chops off the display of the last line when the content gets long.. having to add 2 new lines of padding so you can see the content) is phone-specific?!

    Posted via Mobile Device


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  • #61
    witnessmenow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,198 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    Posted via Mobile Device


    using opera mobile on my n95 to post this, its working great! Thanks very much. Can i just add a suggestion? I think you brushed on it already but personally i think the forum list is too long, is it possible to change it to ,or even adding a catagory list? Where clicking one brings you to a new page with all the forums me that section. It currently takes a long time to get to feedback! Cheers


  • #62
    Evil Phil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,468 ✭✭✭Evil Phil


    I've done a quick test.

    Mobile Device: Sony Ericsson w890i
    Browser: Access NetFront
    • I can start threads.
    • I can post.
    • Subbed forums list works.
    • Forums list also works.
    • Logon and logout works usually (see below).
    • User CP loads.
    • Private Message List loads.


    However sometimes when I logon I get taken to the "You'll be redirected .." page and then get redirected to a blank page. I haven't figured whats causing it yet. I'll look into this evening to see if I can give you details to replicate this.


  • #63
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    One thing that I have noticed is if you click a posted link, it doesn't redirect you to the mobile version of that page. It loads the full version instead. Could be a problem depending on the mobile device used to browse.


  • #64
    Sparky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,231 ✭✭✭✭Sparky


    Cult have you had a look at this to aid the skin?

    http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=173239&highlight=mobile

    Ive tried it on mine and it works well when going to main web addy.


  • #65
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    No option to subscribe.
    It seems to jump to a random point in the thread.
    It sometimes loads full boards.


  • #66
    cgarvey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,886 ✭✭✭cgarvey


    aidan_walsh wrote: »
    One thing that I have noticed is if you click a posted link, it doesn't redirect you to the mobile version of that page. It loads the full version instead. Could be a problem depending on the mobile device used to browse.

    Noticed that on just one thread in the IoffL forum too. All other threads loaded in mobile version, just fine. Browser was an e61i native.


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  • #67
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    Using Opera Mini on an E61. Being redirected automatically to the mobile version from my bookmarks to normal site, not at all happy :(


  • #68
    CuLT
    Subscribers Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭CuLT


    Mr Crystal wrote: »
    I don't suppose there's anyway you could implement a way to see spoilers while mobile CuLT?
    Posted via Mobile Device
    Consider it noted, although I can't think of a clever way to implement them off the top of my head. As you might imagine, mouseover and highlighting are basically out the window.
    random wrote: »
    If a thread is locked then you still get the option to post and it doesn't tell you it's locked until you click submit.
    Thanks, will see what is the most intuitive way to do this without adding icons. Any suggestions?
    matrim wrote: »
    I've also seen the sometimes going to the pc version too. It happened to me when clicking of the forum name on the top of the page. When I went back and clicked on it again it was worked correctly.

    Also youtube links don't seem to work on my N95. If I go to youtube I can play them but not from inside boards.

    A couple of things that would be nice,

    * When someone posts a link to boards in a thread, make it go to the m.boards.ie if you are using the mobile version. Otherwise if you click on the link it can open in the pc version

    * Show the dates on posts in the thread

    * Show the Forum that a post is in on the home page
    I've installed the vB redirection mod Sparky linked to, we'll see how it handles things. Might preclude the need for the subdomain at all, but I still like it :)
    cgarvey wrote: »
    Since the subbed list, I'm a happy man! Even subbed threads are there under the CP. Excellent! Nice work.

    One thing I noticed is that smilies link to 404 images.

    I assume that the reply text box on my e61i doesn't have scrollbars (and chops off the display of the last line when the content gets long.. having to add 2 new lines of padding so you can see the content) is phone-specific?!

    Posted via Mobile Device
    Nope, I think that counts as a bug :) Noted.
    witnessmenow wrote: »
    Posted via Mobile Device


    using opera mobile on my n95 to post this, its working great! Thanks very much. Can i just add a suggestion? I think you brushed on it already but personally i think the forum list is too long, is it possible to change it to ,or even adding a catagory list? Where clicking one brings you to a new page with all the forums me that section. It currently takes a long time to get to feedback! Cheers
    Yeah, this is now on the "to do" list. I'd encourage you to use the "subscribed forums" feature for the moment. You would subscribe via boards.ie proper, then could access via mobile.
    Evil Phil wrote: »
    I've done a quick test.

    Mobile Device: Sony Ericsson w890i
    Browser: Access NetFront
    • I can start threads.
    • I can post.
    • Subbed forums list works.
    • Forums list also works.
    • Logon and logout works usually (see below).
    • User CP loads.
    • Private Message List loads.


    However sometimes when I logon I get taken to the "You'll be redirected .." page and then get redirected to a blank page. I haven't figured whats causing it yet. I'll look into this evening to see if I can give you details to replicate this.
    This should be fixed by that mobile redirection plugin.
    aidan_walsh wrote: »
    One thing that I have noticed is if you click a posted link, it doesn't redirect you to the mobile version of that page. It loads the full version instead. Could be a problem depending on the mobile device used to browse.
    Ditto.
    random wrote: »
    No option to subscribe.
    It seems to jump to a random point in the thread.
    It sometimes loads full boards.
    1. Not sure what you mean? There's a few different meanings to "subscribe" in the boards.ie context, could you clarify?
    2. When going to the latest post?
    3. As above, should be eliminated now.


  • #69
    CuLT
    Subscribers Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭CuLT


    long_b wrote: »
    Using Opera Mini on an E61. Being redirected automatically to the mobile version, not at all happy :(
    Yeah, that would be non-ideal for Opera Mini users, I've removed Opera Mini from the forced redirect list.


  • #70
    Ginger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭Ginger


    Noticed something with the N95 browser. When you are replying to topics the text box scroll doesnt seem to follow

    Its as if the box is too small and the number of lines allowed is more. Kinda hard to explain, but the net effect is that you have to push the soft key to the right to get the text to show in the text box again.


  • #71
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    Thanks CuLT, main page loads fine but I'm still getting the mobile site when I click on a post ?


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  • #72
    Thephantomsmask
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭Thephantomsmask


    CuLT wrote: »
    Yeah, that would be non-ideal for Opera Mini users, I've removed Opera Mini from the forced redirect list.

    I'm using opera mini on a nokia 6120c and I'm being redirected to mobile view as soon as l click on a link from the homepage or my subbed list.


  • #73
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,100 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    CuLT wrote: »
    Thanks, will see what is the most intuitive way to do this without adding icons. Any suggestions?

    Maybe remove the post reply button from locked threads and replace it with the text "Locked"?


  • #74
    VeVeX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,391 ✭✭✭VeVeX


    Can there be an option to get out of the mobile version please. I personally dont like it.

    Imo you should be given an option on the home page to get into the mobile version rather then being forced into it.


  • #75
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    Maybe remove the post reply button from locked threads and replace it with the text "Locked"?
    Good idea.


  • #76
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    random wrote: »
    Good idea.
    No option to subscribe. - Subscribe to a thread is what I mean
    It seems to jump to a random point in the thread. - when I click a thread title in a forum listing
    It sometimes loads full boards. just randomly when using the m.boards.ie link but I've not used it in a day or two now due to phone troubles

    1. Not sure what you mean? There's a few different meanings to "subscribe" in the boards.ie context, could you clarify? - see above
    2. When going to the latest post?see above
    3. As above, should be eliminated now.see above


  • #77
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    plus one for opt out functionality for Opera mini users.


  • #78
    stevenmu
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,689 Mod ✭✭✭✭stevenmu


    Would it be feasible to have a "View full version of this page" link at the top or bottom (kind of like the archive pages).

    In general I find the auto-redirect to the mobile version very good but it would be nice to be able to switch to the full interface for certain tasks when needed (thread tools etc).


  • #79
    Silverfish
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,698 Mod ✭✭✭✭Silverfish


    I have an iphone, and its capable of viewing boards.ie normally. Is there a way I can opt out of boards mobile? Main page loads normally, but threads are in mobile version.


  • #80
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,678 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    The mobile version of boards is an excellent addition and kudos to all involved.
    The "full-fat" version is just too slow to load on my internet tab (seems to get bogged down loading scripts) but this version bombs along.

    Could I request a direct link to subscribed threads in addition to the present direct links to home, forums, subbed forums, new posts and user cp?
    I realise it's already available under user cp but could it also be added to the present direct links if space is not an issue?


  • #81
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    All nice pages back now on Opera Mini - thanks folks !


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  • #82
    Stephen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    I'm having the same problem that a few other Nokia users reported - using the built-in S60 browser and when you type a reply that's larger than what will fit in the viewable area of the text box it doesn't scroll down so you can't see what you're typing. Nokia 6120 classic in this case. Haven't tried Opera Mini yet.


  • #83
    efb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35,514 ✭✭✭✭efb


    Nice like it alot, esp on my long commutes. One thing, could it show the forum the post is from in the home-page as often the thread titles are ambiguous.


  • #84
    eVeNtInE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭eVeNtInE


    This post has been deleted.


  • #85
    quarryman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,496 ✭✭✭quarryman


    Maybe I'm blind but how do I change back to another skin once I'm in New Mobile, I don't see the drop down bar anymore.

    Also, the user CP is limited and doesn't show 'options' so I can't change it manually in there.


  • #86
    cb750
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭cb750


    Just found this m.boards.ie Really neat well done :)
    As Deepblue said better than the full fat version
    Is this 'diet boards' ?

    Patrick
    via my HP iPAQ + Meteor GPRS


  • #87
    AckwelFoley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,556 ✭✭✭✭AckwelFoley


    ive jusyt been using it the last few days with a bookmark on Afterhours.

    Im not very savy with portable web normally but this beta version is excellent, very fast and simple to use imo.

    I would like it the way it is, kept simple and functional.

    Great job.

    Thanks for the additional service. :)


  • #88
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    A separate set of options for the mobile boards in your own account. Once example is if you wan the display mode newest first on normal, but oldest first on the mobile is just one example.


  • #89
    tracker-man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 709 ✭✭✭tracker-man


    one change i would love to see made is the reply/quote button on other posts. Maybe its just me that finds it confusing but 'rep' could be report or reply, and the '!!' has no immediate meaning. I would much prefer to see a quote and report button written out in full, it wouldn't take up any more space and would be less confusion for the likes of me!!


  • #90
    eVeNtInE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭eVeNtInE


    This post has been deleted.


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  • #91
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Could I make a suggestion for it? specifically the forum list page.

    There's a lot of scrolling if you want to go to a forum at the end of the forum list page. Is it possible to have this collapsed into the categorys, so you choose the cat and then are taken to a page with the forums under that cat?


  • #92
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Any plans to adapt this to work with Adverts.ie aswell?


  • #93
    eVeNtInE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,020 ✭✭✭eVeNtInE


    This post has been deleted.


  • #94
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    I'm seeing the reply textbox not scrolling on Nokia phones too. This means you can't really enter a reply of more that about 2 lines.


  • #95
    Marcus.Aurelius
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,314 ✭✭✭Marcus.Aurelius


    matrim wrote: »
    I'm seeing the reply textbox not scrolling on Nokia phones too. This means you can't really enter a reply of more that about 2 lines.

    same on Nokia N95 8 GB v20 firmware, have to post blind! :eek:


  • #96
    Jonathan
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 8,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jonathan


    Any fix for the spoilers yet? They are unreadable. Better to have spoilers as normal text rather than not readable at all.

    And also +1 for the separate settings for mobile and desktop. I like 40 posts/page on my desktop but on a mobile that is far too much


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  • #97
    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    Apologies if this has been mentioned. LG 3g phone, pages over say, 35 posts, or with long posts, wont load.

    Also, Initally when you are on the home page, the menu at the top of the screen is fine, but once you leave the top of the page, when you move back up into those menu options later, they dont highlight so you cant see where you are. Ive logged out a few times by mistake that way.:)


  • #98
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,345 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I haven' read the rest of the posts but where is th quote post link - it was there!


  • #99
    cormacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 360 ✭✭cormacl


    not sure if this is exactly related to the mobile beta but...

    I use google reader on my ipod touch to browse all my RSS feeds. I have ICDG cable, satellite, foreign satellite & terrestrial feeds from boards.ie in my list of feeds.

    e.g Terrestrial feed..
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/external.php?type=RSS2&forumids=56
    ..shows the list of threads, and the article inline in the google UI.

    I need to say now that all other RSS feeds work perfectly.. but some weeks back, I started having issues with boards.ie feeds.

    When viewing a post, if I clicked on the "See original" option (thats google URL link to the original post), I was redirected to a www.google.com URL like...
    http://www.google.com/gwt/n?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boards.ie%2Fvbulletin%2Flogin.php%3Fdo%3Dlogin%26_RW_%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.boards.ie%252Fvbulletin%252Fshowthread.php%253Ft%7Consubmit%7CF0&ie=UTF-8&method=post

    ..with the text "No Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator"

    Before this, I would get redirected to the original HTML page for the thread itself and could see the original post and all replies etc. It seems now that it tries to redirect to a google cached mobile? version of the thread/post but it doesn't work.

    any ideas?


  • #100
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    jimmycrackcorm wrote: »
    I haven' read the rest of the posts but where is th quote post link - it was there!
    Isn't it the [Rep] option under the post?


  • #101
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,678 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    random wrote: »
    Isn't it the [Rep] option under the post?
    Yep - that's the one!


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