Charles Gaba

Oddball Mastodon wish list (with respect):

--Not having to include the https:// in front of URLs

--Having direct messages show up with a different background color or something to better distinguish them from your regular feed (not saying they have to be like #birdsite's "separate screen/tab" but they should still be easier to separate out

--Link preview cards for the mobile app (they work on the desktop browser already)

Dec 18, 2022 at 1:38amWeb
Show threadCharles GabaDec 18, 2022

--Given the massive influx of #birdsite refugees, is there a way of shortening #birdsite handles so it doesn't tack on "@twitter" after them while still distinguishing them as such? Perhaps having the handle in a different color/font or something from Mastodon handles?

--QuoteToots would be nice (Yes, I know this is controversial & understand the reason for not including them, just throwing it in there).

--GIPHY integration at some point perhaps?

Show threadCharles GabaDec 18, 2022

I know "Mastodon isn't #BirdSite, it's its own thing" but that doesn't mean these are bad features to have; they shouldn't be rejected outright *just* because TW has them already. The good ideas should be incorporated (if feasible), the bad ones shouldn't be.

Oh, also: Anyone know why the search bar is on the top *left* of the browser interface instead of on the right side with everything else? Or why it disappears entirely on a too-narrow browser window? Can that be changed in prefs?

Show threadVijayDec 18, 2022
@charlesgaba On Android, gboard keyboard includes a GIF function so you can search and send directly within. Not sure if iphone (assuming you use one) had it but it's a life-changer
Show threadCharles GabaDec 18, 2022
@vijtable Hmmm yes I use an iPhone, I'll look into it there. I was thinking of the desktop browser as well but that might be a handy solution for my phone, thanks!
Show threadCharles GabaDec 18, 2022
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Show threadCharles GabaDec 18, 2022
@vijtable Hmmm...the gif only seems to work in Toot! On iPhone, when I tried on the actual Mastodon app it just gave a still shot.
Show threadVijayDec 18, 2022
@charlesgaba Oh right. I'm using Tusky client instead of mastodon (not sure if it exists for iPhone)... Will reply with gif in main app
Show threadVijayDec 18, 2022
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Show threadVijayDec 18, 2022
@charlesgaba yeah seems to work. Weird
Show threadSheldonDec 18, 2022
@charlesgaba N-n-noooooooo please not GIPHY! I’m so glad to actually see words in my replies for a change.
Show threadKiloku - Secretário do CaosDec 18, 2022
@charlesgaba the "direct messages" one should probably wait until an actual secure DM system is added, instead of the "post that only tagged people can see" thing
Show threadMike RDec 18, 2022

@charlesgaba the iOS app is definitely a bit on the raw side but hopefully it’s catching up to where it needs to be.

My wish list for the app:
- being able to follow someone from a post that you like. Currently only block or mute.
- posts that are filtered appear as a big empty space in your feed instead of just not appearing at all.

Show threadMike RDec 19, 2022
@charlesgaba one more of the wishlist is better language recognition. If they can’t automatically translate a post into a language I understand, then it doesn’t help to show it to me. Just filter it out for me please.
Show threadaresDec 18, 2022

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I would boost a lot more if I could cw those boosts