That side bar is REALLY annoying.:weep:
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That side bar is REALLY annoying.:weep:
I realise that thanks Whisper but it would be better if it wasn't there in the first place.
BlueIris, that's exactly what I get x
Emmz, thanks for the tip about removing the sidebar x
You are welcome Pulisa x
Carnation, have you found a fix yet?
Only by using desktop on mobile Blue. The sidebar is annoying because you have to click to disperse everytime you look at a new page.
Otherwise you have a squashed up trailing of words to read. I can't help it, I don't like it. :(
I'm not massively keen myself, to be honest.
It's ok suggesting using IPAD or laptop, but no good when out and about going from A-B and you need to access the forum when you are having a panic attack and need someone to calm you down. I MO Not everyone uses the latest technology in mobiles and I certainly won't be using 5G. Not where I live, still on 3G lol.
Yeah same here Carnation I am battling to get even 3G:mad:
It's not dissimilar to many forums I visit, although some put the "recent posts" at the bottom of the page being viewed rather than as a floating sidebar. I'm not greatly fussed, although if the website supported "reader mode" as used by some desktop browsers it'd be a help.
@Alex, could it be set in individual user settings whether or not to display it? I'm saying this with absolutely no knowledge of vBulletin, obviously!
You are all talking a different language now...!!!:D I haven't a clue what signal I get so long as the wretched thing works!
Have to say that I find the sidebar a pain and I have to collapse it constantly. Why is it necessary or is that a stupid question?
Ok cool... There's a little arrow at the top of the sidebar that colapses it and it stays that way. Any way to use the same button to expand the screen and keep it that way? As it is now, you have to hit the side bar button every time you open a page to make it full screen.
Thanks, FMP. I'll admit to the title of Forum Dinosaur!
Indeed - the little button highlighted on the attached.
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Yes but every time you open a page you have to click it to view the page in full screen. When you click the smaller one at the top, the sidebar collapses up and you don't see the whole thing. Personally, I don't need to see the sidebar at all so I'm just asking if that button you pointed out could work like the other one.
I think Alex has opened a can of worms :D
One of the only constants in life is change. You can't make any changes without some growing pains. And no matter what you do, even if you do nothing, no one will ever be 100% satisfied.
It would be better if it stayed collapsed when you move page. However I got the impression Alex just did a quick fix to help mobile users as he is still working on forum improvements.
*brings Alex and Nic and Emmz and the rest of the hardowrking staffs a hot drink each*
I can live with that side bar on my laptop but on my tablet it takes up half the screen.
Retracting it doesn't help cause as soon as I change pages it's back.
I agree with you Phil, but by the looks of things, we gotta live with it.
I'm okay with the sidebar, but not being able to post on mobile makes a huge difference to how I can use the site.
Well, that's me been told :whiplash:
I'm used to being told off Whisper and getting the blame, it's been my life! But thank you for the hug, sending one back :hugs:
I've not tried posting on a mobile, but is Tapatalk an option for the forum?
Thank you lovely Scass. x I seem to get my name highlighted a lot though. Suppose I'm easy bait.
I'm also extremely down at the moment and it just adds to it all.
You're just feeling down, C. :hugs:
Depression is such a b!tch. It makes you feel like every little thing is another rock thrown on the pile on top of you.
AntsyVee, Scass, BlueIris and Whisper, you ALL lovely, but best not to continue otherwise I'll be told off for hijacking the thread xxx hugs to you all :hugs:
Thread hijack alert! Popping in to give Carnation a big kiss https://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/kiss/t4843.gif
I always hijack threads. I don’t do it on purpose, but I’m a real talkative person, in general. Extroverted if you want to be nice, loud mouth if you don’t ;)
On a side note, I’ve been using the site on iPad, and I haven’t had any issues minimizing the side bar.
I wasn't telling anyone off... just stating things, that Alex is busy at work so will get to looking at it when he can.
The sidebar is a trial for something that was suggested to Nic and Alex....if the trial is successful then the sidebar will be there to stay, if not it won't lol...... either way Alex will get to sorting making it more user friendly when he can.