[APP][4.0+] Forum Fiend
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Sure, I can add an option to export your configuration to the SD card so it will be there if you reinstall the app, or you could even take it with you if you switched phones.
It is time to install Forum Fiend. :good: I gave it 5 stars. I can translate it into Turkish
Awesome!
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Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
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I would like the command to post, with more evidence, for example the arrow can be intuitive
Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
today update by Tapatalk is not interesting, I would like to partecipate to develep Forum Fiend
Emotions are non visible, see screenshot.
Thanks, yeah it supports only a couple right now, but I will continue to add more.2
fcasoli said:In some cases when you come back to unread page, the list is empty, but really not so. Could be useful to have a refresh button to use in this situation.
Sent from my Note 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
For me too with subscribed topics.
Sent from my XT1039 using Forum Fiend
I'm sure I posted a reply to this thread via FF, and it's not here when I come back.
Anyway, per the comments above, I am also getting blank pages, both on the list of subscribed topics, and within forum thread pages. On the thread, this could be the first page you get when you select the thread, or a subsequent page after tapping next/prev. Sometimes I can get it by doing next/prev.
Also, I was viewing a thread, switched to another app, and when I switched back the page was clear.
Sent from my GT-N5120 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
Anyway, per the comments above, I am also getting blank pages, both on the list of subscribed topics, and within forum thread pages. On the thread, this could be the first page you get when you select the thread, or a subsequent page after tapping next/prev. Sometimes I can get it by doing next/prev.
Also, I was viewing a thread, switched to another app, and when I switched back the page was clear.
Sent from my GT-N5120 using Forum Fiend v1.3.
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1.Blank pages means its refreshing background would love if you add refreshing or loading text
2. Ability to jump from thread to that device thread (as per xda)
3. Ability to subscribe device forums
2. Ability to jump from thread to that device thread (as per xda)
3. Ability to subscribe device forums
I'm just following the thread, because tapatalk is getting more and more problems.
Just to say, I tried yesterday Forum Friend, and I couldn't login on xda. Strange because everybody seems to be able to...
I have to try again!
ps: It's not easy to add the forums web adresses on smartphones, any others ways to do it?
Just to say, I tried yesterday Forum Friend, and I couldn't login on xda. Strange because everybody seems to be able to...
I have to try again!
ps: It's not easy to add the forums web adresses on smartphones, any others ways to do it?
I've just had contact from the owner of a forum, and they've been dealing with a number of report-to-mod complaints re the default sig which is added to every post (as above).
I know I can remove it in my settings, but this forum owner's first experience of FF has been complaints and an overall negative experience.
I'm apparently just the first user to try this on his forum. Imagine if the mods were dealing with 50 users all trying out FF, and every one having to update their settings. If I was in his shoes, I might start looking for ways to block FF, while leaving Tt access in place (if that's even technically possible). Running a forum is enough hassle without this sort of thing adding to the workload.
I understand the desire to grow the user base by word of mouth, but is there anything we can do about this?
cheers, Martin
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I guess the forum users aren't accustomed to smartphone users?
A lot of apps do that, email apps, SMS apps, all sorts of things.
To repeatedly complain to the mods about it is a bit over the top.
Doesn't TT do the same by default?
The forum has over a million posts, and I can't remember any post on that forum with a "posted from Tapatalk" sig.
You have to realise that every forum will attract a bunch of people with similar attitudes, and if this happens to annoy that community, then it just does. As FF tries to improve its market share, accommodating this might be something that helps.
(I do wonder whether it's partly the Forum Fiend app name, which is fine in isolation / makes it stand out in the app store, but it can be quite jarring when it interrupts some intense discussion - Forum Fiend, Forum Fiend... The bright colour also doesn't help - a subtle grey might be somewhat better.)
BTW, this is a technical community discussing spaceflight, so they're a tech-savvy bunch.
Cheers, Martin
TBH they sound a little too picky... No offense to anybody. But I'm pretty sure that most forums allow the turning of the TT signatures off if I remember correctly. All I think that needs to be done is that FF needs to be able to follow that setting to turn off the signatures... But OP could enlighten you more on this subject probably more than I can.
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I'm an engineer myself, and a lot of my upper management use BBs (company standard), so every email they send has a BB tag (or a customized sig, thinks like electronic leash, or ball and chain). I get lots of email from outside firms with similar tags, naming the app, device, and.or carrier.
That includes several NASA engineers at Marshal.
So I'm with mp3deviant721, they sound bit picky (and prissy).
That said, I'd turn it off just because I don't personally like it. But I'm not going to complain about those that are different.
I learned long ago not to fight that sort of thing. It's like long signatures or the top vs bottom post wars.
We aren't on 2400 baud modems anymore.
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Although Tapatalk's always had its own default signature, all things considered, it's easily among the app's least offensive features. That said, FF's would possibly encounter less opposition if it wasn't such a deliberately eye-catching colored bold font. But either way.
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If that's correct, then it would appear that FF is ignoring the Tapatalk config for disabling signatures.
If FF could honour that request from the forum, it should completely resolve this issue.
Cheers, Martin
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The forum owner can either:-
* ignore the extra hassle of report-to-mod re these sigs
* run a campaign to persuade people not to be bothered by the sig
* run a campaign persuading people not to use FF
* investigate whether it's possible to block FF on his forum.
Cheers, Martin
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25https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ape.apps.forumfiend
So I am the developer of a little known Tapatalk alternative forum reader called Forum Fiend. The app has come a long way since I released it last fall. The reason for my post is that I have noticed XDA is the #3 site accessed through Forum Fiend, so there might be a couple of users around here. Was wondering if people could share their issues with the app or provide feedback on how to make it better. My goal is to provide a fully functional and superior forum browsing experience vs Tapatalk.
Thanks in advance for your input!
Sent from my SM-P600 using Forum Fiend v1.2.5.
Update 20150112 - v1.3.1
- Addressed bugs from Google Play error console
- Added "Timeline" view and start page option
- Added the ability to rename servers on the main screen
- Improved server-detection methods
- Removed old unused libraries
- Forum owners can now collect Google Analytics data through Forum Fiend
- Forum owners can now use their own Mobfox ad banners to monitize through Forum Fiend
Update 20141217 - v1.3
- All new theme settings screen with real-time preview
- Added quick reply on post pages
- Brought post pagination stuff out of the menus/actionbar
- Can now customize the forum start page
- Active Users sidebar can now be turned off for tablets
- Inbox/Mail layout updates
- Layout updates to sliding drawer menu
- Added support for https servers
- Now supports Android v2.3 Gingerbread devices
- Added Material theme support
- Bug fixes
Update 20141128 - v1.2.14
- Slight layout changes
- Bug fixes
Update 20141123 - v1.2.13.1
- Quick bugfix release for Lollipop devices
Update 20141122 - v1.2.13
- Increased mail service timer again to further reduce server loads
- Slight theme changes
- Added a circle border around user avatars
Update 20141111 - v1.2.12
- Theme updates for Lollipop devices
- Other random slight theme updates
Update 20140930 - v1.2.11
- Bug fixes
Update 20140829 - v1.2.10
- Increased the mail service timer to reduce loads on servers
- Added Meme Maker!
- Added user online status indicator to posts
- Slight layout rearrangments on posts and topics
- Slight layout changes to Chat screen
- Added the option to save post pictures to SD card
Update 20140803 - v1.2.9
- Addressed bugs from Google Play error console
- App now renders smileys
- Added support for
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tag [*]Added a views indicator for topics [*]Added 'Open in Browser' and 'Share Topic' options for phpBB systems [*]App now handles file attachments [/LIST] [B]Update 20140609 - v1.2.8[/B] [LIST] [*]New Theme Options - Forum theme options have been greatly expanded. You can now alter the accent color, background color, text color, forum element color/visibility, forum wallpaper, and turn on/off forum icons/avatars. [*]App can now be installed/moved to SD card [*]Kit Kat(+) devices now tint the status and nav bars with forum theme color [*]Added Favorites list (bookmarks) for forums. [*]Added more functionality to forums viewed in the Web View (non-tapatalk forums) [*]Various bug fixes [/LIST] [B]Update 20140507 - v1.2.7[/B] [LIST] [*]Non-Tapatalk forums can now be added to the app. If you enter a URL that does not work with Tapa, the app will ask if you want to use the forum in a WebView instead. [*]Added a post preview option to the new posts screen. Also added a select all, and a clear all feature. Find them by pressing the menu button on the new post screen. [*]Various other bug fixes and layout updates [/LIST] [B]Update 20140430 - v1.2.6[/B] [LIST] [*]You can now add a direct link on the homescreen to any of your forums. It will behave just like having a stand alone forum app, completely bypassing the forum listing screen. This required the Install Shortcut permission. [*]Forum elements now have sort of a shaded box theme to them. I think it looks a little nicer, but if people don't like it I can revert back to the old look, or make it optional. [*]Got rid of the cartoon looking default avatar icon. [*]Improvements to post link, quote, and other BB code handling. [*]Forum topics listing now has an infinite scroll (at least until there are no topics left), kind of like the news feeds in Facebook and Twitter apps [*]The left slideout menu has been rearranged and now contains navigation links such as forum index, subscriptions, unread topics, etc [*]Added a quick popup tip on how to log in when you enter a forum as a guest [*]Changed the language on the forum listing screen input box to make it more apparent that a URL is the required input [*]Forum settings have been moved out of the sliding menu and on to their own screen. [/LIST]
6Moving to Open Source
Just a heads up to everyone here who is interested in Forum Fiend. There are some changes coming soon to the project that you should be aware of, including transitioning the app to an open source model. See my blog for info on this:
http://blog.forumfiend.net/2015/02/forum-fiend-to-go-open-source.html6
As promised, I have posted the letter they have sent me on my blog:
http://www.bastecklein.com/2015/03/cease-and-desist.html5I've just posted an update to Forum Fiend that includes some bug fixes and a few more of your suggestions. Changes include:
- Non-Tapatalk forums can now be added to the app. If you enter a URL that does not work with Tapa, the app will ask if you want to use the forum in a WebView instead.
- Added a post preview option to the new posts screen. Also added a select all, and a clear all feature. Find them by pressing the menu button on the new post screen.
- Various other bug fixes and layout updates
There is a full changelog within the app. I still have more of your suggestions to implement, so keep them coming. I will try to post new updates on a weekly basis (sooner if there are major bugs found). I think the next items on my list will be to add support for the xenforo conversation-style inbox system, and the ability to select which page is the default start page for each forum (index,inbox,subscriptions, etc). From there I will move on down the list of suggestions until I get the app right. Thanks again for your suggestions and support!5Forum Fiend is officially dead.
Just got my cease and desist letter from Tapatalk, Inc. I'll probably comply vs trying to fight it. Its been a good run though .
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Forum Fiend v1.3.4.
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