Summit

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Lemmy version 0.19.4 added the ability for admins and mods to comment in locked posts. This comes in handy somtimes.

https://github.com/LemmyNet/lemmy/pull/4488

https://join-lemmy.org/news/2024-06-07_-_Lemmy_Release_v0.19.4_-_Image_Proxying_and_Federation_improvements

Hi,

First of all: thank you for this really nice app. I had been looking for a good open source alternative to Sync for quite a while now and I think this might be it! Love how customizable it is.

One thing I'm currently missing is being able to see the type of post in the "compact" feed view. A picture post and a link to an article that has a preview image, for example, cannot be distinguished.

Sync has this really nice layout where there's a thumbnail on the left and then on the right it shows the content type. You can tap that button on the right to open the content (either show image in viewer mode or open link in browser).

Would make this app basically perfect for me if this could be implemented.

If I receive a notification (for example, when someone replies to my post/comment), I tap on the notification to open the app, and then proceed browsing the app; when I open the left tray by swiping from left to right I can see my bookmarked communities (which include any multi-community that I've set up) but I can't see any of the communities I'm subscribed to.

I've had to scroll so far just to get to the next post. An option to limit

• Swipe gesture actions don't work in the inbox view. I often find myself instinctively swiping to Upvote and/or reply on comments in my inbox, but it doesn't work unless you click through to open the comment thread. Would be convenient to have them work right there in the inbox.

• Automatically hide the default banner from the header of Subscribed, Local and All feeds. It's nice to have the Post View Header setting on for communities, but the home page feeds doesn't have banners so it's just clutter. Possibly also automatically hide the banner and/or icon for communities that doesn't have a custom one set?

• Option to have left-to-right swipe act as "back" button on all screens, including menus. Would help using the phone one handed.

• Option to have "Confirm exit or save draft" dialogue pop up when exiting a post/comment you've typed in but not sent. More convenient than manually saving drafts, doesn't automatically clutter your saved drafts like auto-saving does and still works as a safeguard against accidentally losing long unsent posts.

• View "Remote Local" function - ie what the Local page looks like on an instance other than your home, but without changing accounts. Good for finding new active communities, especially on smaller instances.

• Remote instance community browser. Basically just a list of all the communities on a given instance that you can click through. Another good way of finding new communities.

I wanted to bring to your attention a feature from Voyager for Lemmy that could be a valuable addition to Summit.

Voyager has a "Migrate Subreddits" tool designed SPECIFICALLY for Reddit users transitioning to Lemmy.

This tool streamlines the migration process by helping users easily find communities on Lemmy that are similar to the subreddits they've subscribed to on Reddit.

The process in Voyager is straightforward:

1. Users log in to their Reddit account and access their subscription list via the "multireddit of your subscriptions" link available in the sidebar.
2. They copy the link and paste it into Voyager, allowing the tool to automatically search for corresponding communities on Lemmy.

This feature significantly lowers the friction for users migrating to a new platform by minimizing the effort required to find and rebuild their communities.

Has Summit ever considered incorporating a similar "Migrate Communities" feature?

It could be an excellent addition to assist new users transitioning from Reddit, making it easier for them to rediscover and reconnect with the communities they care about most.

Such a feature could also enhance Summit's onboarding process and attract a growing audience of users exploring alternative platforms.

If this is something Summit could implement, it might be worth exploring further.

Image of "Migrate Subreddits" Feature on Voyager:

EDIT:

The way that it works is: when you enter the Multireddit link, it will show up like this:

And if you then tap on the link that you just added, you will get this:

And then, if you tap on one of them, depending on whether or not there is a Lemmy community alternative to the subreddit: you will either get this:

This:

Or this:

As an Android user, I have been enjoying Summit via the Play Store, and have also explored the GitHub APK option.

However, I was curious if Summit has ever considered the potential possibility of expanding Summit to the iOS platform?

This would likely appeal to a broader audience and open up more opportunities for users across different ecosystems.

Currently, Summit is well-represented on the Android side, and considering iOS compatibility could enhance its reach and user base SIGNIFICANTLY.

I personally believe that this would be a strategic move to grow Summit's presence in the mobile app market.

I want to know if it's possible to have my feeds be completely separate if I have multiple accounts. I have two accounts I like to keep them completely separate from each other. It looked at first like that was happening on summit but then I realized that the accounts were being blended together and the results I would see on my feed was the combination of the two accounts. Is there a setting somewhere or something on the roadmap that will allow us to have these completely separated?

It would be great to at least have an option for swiping left-to-right to work as the "back" button, even in menus.

Currently it only seems to work if you've got a post open. If you for example swipe left-to-right when viewing a community, the left side drawer menu with your subscriptions opens instead.

I personally find the back button a little hard to reach with my right thumb, and having the swipe to go back be consistent helps using the phone one handed.

Can I get a down button in the comments to the next comment thread so I don't have to scroll?

Also, it feels like I should have a subscribe and a leave button to sub to communities. I'm long pressing then tapping subscribe. Would love a single tap option.

Love the app even tho I'm new!

Hope it's cool to post this here

I've noticed that in multiple menus

• Creating a multi-community
• Tagging a community using !
• Searching communities

There is no indication of which communities you've joined and which ones are just random.

For example there are multiple "asklemmy" or "no stupid questions" types of communities and when I'm searching for them I often can't remember which one I'm in.

Thanks!

• Option to show user display names, including custom formatting and emojis. Example:

• Option to show community display name instead of just the adress, example:

• Option to highlight comments made the past 15 minutes (in lieu of highlighting unread comments, as I understand that's not technically possible)

• Option for a clearer distinction on who is the OP of a thread. I often don't notice the small icon, and it's useful information to have for context. Some other apps have a colored background behind the username of the OP, which I find helps a lot.

• Different font colour on the "(X new comments)" on a post to better draw attention to posts with new comments

• Option to have a different font colour on pinned posts to help them stand out, especially useful for communities with lots of pinned posts, or to find stuff like announcements and weekly discussion threads in your home feed easier

• Support for Atkinson Hyperlegible font as an accessibility option

Is anyone else experiencing this behavior? When I go to my profile and tap the big middle comments button at the top, it takes me to my posts instead of my comments

Description:

When users on Summit tap on a post with an image on their mobile devices, it would significantly enhance the user experience if they could swipe upwards to directly navigate to the comments section of that post. This interaction would be similar to how Reddit handles navigation for image posts.

Benefits:

1. Streamlined Navigation: Users can quickly move from viewing the image to reading and engaging with comments, creating a more fluid and interactive experience.
2. User-Friendly Interface: This feature aligns with intuitive swipe gestures that are common in mobile apps, making Summit more accessible and user-friendly.
3. Enhanced Engagement: By simplifying the path to comments, this feature encourages more users to participate in discussions, thereby fostering a more vibrant community.

Implementation Details:

• Swipe Gesture: When a user is viewing an image post on mobile and swipes upwards, the app should transition smoothly to the comments section of the post.
• Visual Cue: Optionally, a subtle visual cue (e.g., a small upward arrow at the bottom of the screen) could be added to indicate this swipe action.
• Animation: The transition should be smooth and visually pleasing, minimizing any abrupt changes.

Impact on Existing Features:

This feature would complement existing navigation and post interaction methods without altering them, ensuring consistency across the app’s interface.

By incorporating this feature, Summit can improve its usability and create a more engaging experience for its users, aligning with the intuitive expectations set by other popular social media platforms.

Is it possible? I wanna be able to read walls of text straight from there, Reddit-style, and not have to tap each single one to see the full thing. Old Reddit also has a one-touch context button that can display your original comment (if the inbox content is a child comment) right there without leaving the inbox.

I was curious, has idunnololz ever considered potentially bringing in volunteers to help contribute to Summit's code or assist with other tasks?

idunnololz could potentially put out a “call for volunteers” on platforms like Lemmy, Reddit, or other relevant platforms/communities, with a focus on people who are passionate about what Summit is doing.

Benefits:

• Reduced burden on idunnololz: By involving more developers, the primary workload wouldn't fall solely on one person.

• Diverse skill sets: Volunteers might bring specialized skills that could benefit specific areas of the app.

• Community engagement: This initiative would foster a stronger connection between Summit and its user base.

• Faster development: More hands on deck could potentially speed up feature implementation and bug fixes.

While you may not be in a position to offer monetary compensation, these volunteers could benefit in other ways:

• Gaining valuable coding experience by contributing to a live project.
• Earning recognition or "special contributor" status within the app or community.
• Access to exclusive features or perks as a form of gratitude for their contributions.
• Exclusive beta access to new features
• Potential for future paid opportunities as the project grows
• Credit in the app's "About" section
• Certificates of contribution for their portfolios

This could potentially foster a stronger community around Summit and help it grow even faster by leveraging the skills and knowledge of passionate supporters.

Of course, there will likely need to be some structure (e.g., guidance, pull request reviews, clear documentation) to make this work smoothly, but it might be a worthwhile avenue to explore.

1. How do you edit your comment that you make to someone's inbox reply? I couldn't figure out how and ultimately had to visit my own profile to edit my comment from there.
2. How do you search for a certain post title in just one community, such as /c/summit?

Whenever I attempt to upload a photo, I always get this message:

UNABLE TO UPLOAD IMAGE DUE TO AN UNKOWN ISSUE

Server error. Code: 500

No matter if I attempt it via URL, via the post itself, etc.

Current Situation

Currently, all notifications, including private messages (PMs), and general notifications,, are grouped together in the main Inbox section. While this centralized approach has its merits, it can sometimes lead to important personal messages getting lost in the mix of other notifications.

Proposed Feature

I would like to suggest the introduction of a separate section SPECIFICALLY for PMs, similar to the model used by Reddit. This new feature would involve:

1. Creating a distinct "Messages", "Private Messages", "Chat", etc. section within the app
2. Separating PM notifications from other types of notifications (post replies, mentions, etc.)
3. Potentially adding a new notification icon or badge specifically for private messages

Benefits

Implementing this feature could offer several advantages:

• Improved organization and clarity for users
• Easier access to private conversations
• Enhanced privacy, as personal messages would be separate from public interactions
• Potential for more robust PM features in the future

User Experience

This change would allow users to quickly distinguish between general notifications and personal messages, potentially leading to faster response times for private communications and a more streamlined experience overall.

Conclusion

I personally believe that this feature would be a valuable addition to Summit for Lemmy, aligning it more closely with user expectations shaped by other popular social platforms while maintaining its unique identity.