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I’m not sure whether this falls under Summit’s domain or Lemmy itself, but I wanted to raise a suggestion that could help to improve the user experience significantly.

When users submit posts or comments that consist solely of a link, the content often ends up looking very plain—just a bare URL without context or visual appeal.

Summit already does this for some posts, which is great—but it seems inconsistent, and doesn't always trigger.

Feature Suggestion: Please consider adding (or expanding) an automatic preview feature that detects when a post or comment contains only a link, and then automatically generates and displays a preview image or card above the link. Ideally, this would show a thumbnail, title, or meta snippet—something similar to Apple’s iMessage link previews, Discord’s embed cards, or what Reddit/Twitter does when embedding a link.

This would:

Let users see what’s behind the link before clicking it.

Add visual interest to posts/comments that would otherwise look bland or spam-like.

Encourage more engagement and trust with linked content.

Perhaps via Open Graph:

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-is-open-graph-and-how-can-i-use-it-for-my-website/

https://www.opengraphpreview.com/imessage

https://opengraph.dev/

https://blog.logrocket.com/open-graph-sharable-social-media-previews/

Unfortunately, The Open Graph protocol was originally created and is controlled by Facebook.

While it is licensed as an open standard (under the Open Web Foundation Agreement), Facebook remains the main authority behind its development and specification.

The protocol is widely used by other platforms, but its governance and updates are managed by Facebook.

Alternatively, there's Schema.Org:

https://schema.org/

https://schema.org/docs/gs.html

Schema.org is not owned by a single company or individual. It is a collaborative initiative launched in 2011 by major search engines—Google, Bing, Yahoo!, and later Yandex—to create and support a shared vocabulary for structured data markup on web pages.

The project is maintained and developed through ongoing collaboration among these organizations and the broader web community, rather than being controlled by any one entity.

Description:

Please add the ability for users to search within their own dashboards — similar to how Reddit allows users to search through content from their subscribed communities.

For example, if a user is on their dashboard and wants to find a specific post or comment (maybe one they made a year ago, or something they remember seeing), they should be able to simply tap the search button, type in part of the post title, content, or comment, and see relevant results — limited to content visible from their dashboard (i.e., posts from communities they’re subscribed to, or their own activity).

Why this is important:

Makes it easy to retrieve older posts or comments without remembering the exact community.

Enhances usability and navigation across subscribed content.

Provides a familiar and expected experience for users coming from Reddit.

Reddit previously experimented with live audio chat rooms, but ultimately discontinued the feature.

Given Lemmy’s unique position as a federated, open-source alternative to Reddit, should the Lemmy project (or individual instances) consider developing a similar voice chat feature?

• What potential benefits could voice chat bring to Lemmy communities, especially considering the platform’s focus on decentralized moderation and privacy?
• How might voice chat align or conflict with Lemmy’s core values of decentralization, privacy, and user autonomy?
• What technical and moderation challenges could arise from implementing real-time audio communication on a federated network, and how might these differ from centralized platforms like Reddit?
• Should such a feature be standardized across all Lemmy instances, or left as an optional plugin for instance admins to enable or disable?
• How could Lemmy’s open-source nature and ActivityPub federation protocol influence the design, adoption, and interoperability of a voice chat feature across the Fediverse.
• Are there existing open-source projects or protocols that could be leveraged to add voice chat in a privacy-respecting, decentralized way?

I’m interested in hearing from both users and developers about whether this is a direction Lemmy should explore, and what considerations should guide such a decision.

https://www.reddit.com/r/help/comments/11o30v2/why_is_reddit_ending_audio_chats/

https://mashable.com/article/reddit-clubhouse-voice-chat

Has Boost considered expanding its app distribution beyond the Google Play Store and Apple App Store by publishing on third-party App Store platforms such as Aptoide, F-Droid, Uptodown, etc.?

Rationale:

• Wider Reach: Aptoide, F-Droid, Uptodown, etc. have millions of active users globally and do not impose regional restrictions, allowing Boost to reach users who may not have access to Play Store in their region.
• Increased Accessibility: These stores support older Android versions and offer previous app versions, making Boost accessible to users with legacy devices.
• No Upfront Fees: Developers can publish apps on Aptoide, F-Droid, and Uptodown for free, with flexible monetization options and no payment required for distribution.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Uptodown, F-droid, Aptoide, etc. allow users to download, update, or roll back app versions easily, which can improve user satisfaction and retention.
• Security and Trust: These platforms prioritize app security, with Uptodown using tools like VirusTotal for malware scanning and Aptoide employing a blockchain-based approval system.

Summary:
Listing Boost on Aptoide, Uptodown, F-Droid, etc. would make the app more accessible worldwide, especially to users outside the reach of mainstream app stores, and could help grow Boost's user base without additional distribution costs.

Basic guide to register and publish apps on Uptodown

How to create an account in Uptodown's Developers Console

Aptoide

Aptoide Wikipedia

Aptoide YouTube

Uptodown Wikipedia

uptodown

F-Droid Wikipedia

F-Droid.org

AptoideConnect

Has Summit considered expanding its app distribution beyond the Google Play Store by publishing on third-party App Store platforms such as Aptoide, F-Droid, Uptodown, etc.?

Rationale:

• Wider Reach: Aptoide, F-Droid, Uptodown, etc. have millions of active users globally and do not impose regional restrictions, allowing Summit to reach users who may not have access to Play Store in their region.
• Increased Accessibility: These stores support older Android versions and offer previous app versions, making Summit accessible to users with legacy devices.
• No Upfront Fees: Developers can publish apps on Aptoide, F-Droid, and Uptodown for free, with flexible monetization options and no payment required for distribution.
• Enhanced Flexibility: Uptodown, F-droid, Aptoide, etc. allow users to download, update, or roll back app versions easily, which can improve user satisfaction and retention.
• Security and Trust: These platforms prioritize app security, with Uptodown using tools like VirusTotal for malware scanning and Aptoide employing a blockchain-based approval system.

Summary:
Listing Summit on Aptoide, Uptodown, F-Droid, etc. would make the app more accessible worldwide, especially to users outside the reach of mainstream app stores, and could help grow Summit’s user base without additional distribution costs.

Basic guide to register and publish apps on Uptodown

How to create an account in Uptodown's Developers Console

Aptoide

Aptoide Wikipedia

Aptoide YouTube

Uptodown Wikipedia

uptodown

F-Droid Wikipedia

F-Droid.org

AptoideConnect

I’d like to request the addition of a community-specific search feature in Summit for Lemmy.

This feature would allow users to search within individual Lemmy communities for posts, topics, or comments.

For example, users could go to a specific community, tap on a search bar or icon, and then quickly find relevant content in that community.

This type of functionality is already supported in other Lemmy apps, such as Sync for Lemmy, Connect for Lemmy, Voyager for Lemmy, and Thunder for Lemmy.

It’s a super useful feature for navigating large, active communities and finding exactly what you need without having to scroll endlessly.

It would be great to see Summit implement this feature as well, as it would significantly enhance the app's usability and improve the overall experience for users.

Is this something the team might consider adding in future updates?

Thank you for your attention, and I hope this feature can be added!

Issue Summary:
When accessing a user's profile in Summit for Lemmy and attempting to view their profile image, the image initially fails to display and shows a black screen. However, tapping the "X" to close the image viewer and then re-tapping on the profile image resolves the issue, allowing the image to be displayed and zoom functionality to work as expected.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Open Summit for Lemmy and navigate to a user's profile.
2. Tap on the user's profile image.
3. Observe that the screen displays blackness instead of the profile image.
4. Tap the "X" to close the image viewer.
5. Re-tap the user's profile image.
6. Observe that the profile image now loads correctly, and zoom functionality works as intended.

Expected Behavior:

When tapping on a user's profile image, the image should display correctly on the first attempt, allowing users to zoom in/out or interact with the image immediately.

Actual Behavior:

On the first tap, the profile image fails to load and shows a black screen. The image only appears after closing the image viewer and re-tapping the profile image.

Device Information:

• App Version: 1.58.7
• Device Model: GALAXY S24
• Operating System: ONE UI Version: 6.1, Android Version: 14

Additional Notes:

• This issue impacts user experience negatively and may cause confusion for users trying to view profile images.
• Reproduction of the issue appears consistent across attempts.

Please let me know if further details or logs are required to assist in resolving this issue. Thank you!

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

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 Jerboa 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 Jerboa's onboarding process and attract a growing audience of users exploring alternative platforms.

If this is something Jerboa 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:

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

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 Boost 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 Boost's onboarding process and attract a growing audience of users exploring alternative platforms.

If this is something Boost 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 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:

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.