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[Suglo]

The only way that seems to work for me is delete draft, 3rd in from right.

That’s what works for me also but I then have to refresh the page for the reply box to be empty again.

 

[DRT]

So how can I get notification of a new Websleuths post by anyone in a thread I am subscribed to, to pop up on the notifications (with thread name and poster username) on either my
(a) iPhone/iPad
(b) Apple Watch
Tapatalk was my vehicle for doing this before the new Websleuths site was launched.

Are there any plans to add back this capability in future.

This function was most useful to watch for rogue posters posting controversial material and to be able to copy the info before mods removed it, or posters edited it.

Without new post mobile notification alerts I was able to get via Tapatalk, this is no longer possible.

A good reason for any website to have both browser based and app based access is to be able to use app notifications (not email based) to push out customised alerts and other info to your mobile devices via the internet for free (to both the website owner and the receiver), as this bypasses the mobile phone network providers SMS txt message systems.

What's the development Roadmap to add back this now missing feature of websleuths forums? Don't care whether it's tapatalk or any other App.
I and many others I know, just need this functionality returned.

On Ipad click on alerts and alert preferences. This should give you options as to what you want. There are email alerts available under browsing preferences.

 

[DRT]

That’s what works for me also but I then have to refresh the page for the reply box to be empty again.

Thanks Suglo and Tortoise, you may save me from a few dorky posts.

WS Admin a cancel button may be a good future enhancement. Pretty please.

 

[Tssiemer]

I do miss push notifications from Tapatalk.

 

[Tssiemer]

I don’t like knowing these bots are watching us, google and Proximic for example.

 

[kshultz06082]

@Tricia or whomever can answer: Does anyone know how to go about changing a screenname. I NEED to change mine.

 

[Gardenista]

I don’t like knowing these bots are watching us, google and Proximic for example.

Install an and Ghostery which blocks tracking.

 

[JaneEyre]

I’m coming in late on this because I had no idea that Tapatalk would be gone. So I kept checking for updates there. Can someone tell me what trophy points are, how they function, etc? (I’m sure I’m going to have a lot more questions once I start posting again.)

Also, is the limit on private messages still in place (in terms of number allowed to have).

Otherwise, so far, so good. None of the colors are literally giving me a migraine or anything. I use my android phone a lot because I can use a night app called twilight that’s not available on my iPad or P, that not only helps me with sleep, but also helps me prevent triggering migraines when reading on my phone. Right now I’m actually using the iPad and not having any negative effects, so bonus there.

 

[Jewels53]

I don’t like knowing these bots are watching us, google and Proximic for example.

They were on the old WS also!

Those bots are all over the internet it is not just a WS thing.

 

[kshultz06082]

I’m coming in late on this because I had no idea that Tapatalk would be gone. So I kept checking for updates there. Can someone tell me what trophy points are, how they function, etc? (I’m sure I’m going to have a lot more questions once I start posting again.)

Also, is the limit on private messages still in place (in terms of number allowed to have).

Otherwise, so far, so good. None of the colors are literally giving me a migraine or anything. I use my android phone a lot because I can use a night app called twilight that’s not available on my iPad or P, that not only helps me with sleep, but also helps me prevent triggering migraines when reading on my phone. Right now I’m actually using the iPad and not having any negative effects, so bonus there.

Wish I could say that. I need a nightmode option. For some reason the white background and the orange everything is driving my eyes crazy and I have had a migraine since yesterday.

 

[kshultz06082]

They were on the old WS also!

Those bots are all over the internet it is not just a WS thing.

I think its just that now we are very aware of them.

 

[KaaBoom]

Wish I could say that. I need a nightmode option. For some reason the white background and the orange everything is driving my eyes crazy and I have had a migraine since yesterday.

I agree. You might want to look in your operating system preferences for whatever device you are using. There is probably an option to invert the colors on your display. Then it will make the page white and blue on black background.

 

[kshultz06082]

I agree. You might want to look in your operating system preferences for whatever device you are using. There is probably an option to invert the colors on your display. Then it will make the page white and blue on black background.

Thank you! I will see if that works. Hopefully there is a way to specify which pages or apps, etc.

 

[JaneEyre]

@Tricia or whomever can answer: Does anyone know how to go about changing a screenname. I NEED to change mine.

I messaged a mod about this many months ago and never got a reply. I hope you have more luck.

 

[JaneEyre]

Thank you! I will see if that works. Hopefully there is a way to specify which pages or apps, etc.

Twilight is what I use on my Android. Look up “blue light filters” in your apps and hopefully you’ll find something. With Twilight I can customize several overlays - one for migraine prevention during the day, one for nighttime, or whatever. I sleep better when I use Twilight. Actually, I don’t sleep at all when I don’t use it.

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

Wish I could say that. I need a nightmode option. For some reason the white background and the orange everything is driving my eyes crazy and I have had a migraine since yesterday.

There are "blue light filter" apps you can download that help with this. Some phones also have night mode or blue light filter options.

 

[Wyle_E_Coyote]

Why are some threads in a larger font than others?

 

[Jewels53]

I think its just that now we are very aware of them.

I think that is because they are at the top of the page and not at the bottom of the page.

 

[kshultz06082]

I agree. You might want to look in your operating system preferences for whatever device you are using. There is probably an option to invert the colors on your display. Then it will make the page white and blue on black background.

I found it, but whoa! Its like neon colors. I am trying to find a chrome extension that will work. If anyone knows of any addons that work well with a samsung chromebook, please share.

 

[Harmony 2]

I am getting an X when I try to insert an image.