08-30-2023, 07:50 PM | #1 |
Addict
Posts: 239
Karma: 3500000
Join Date: Sep 2009
Device: Sony PRS-300, PRS-T1, PRS-T3
|
.mobi site not working?
The mobileread.mobi address, which provided a mobile-friendly interface to the forum, stopped working for me yesterday--it now redirects and loads the full desktop site.
Is anyone else seeing the same (i.e, is the problem my side or server side)? Any other suggestions for a similar option to view the forum on a mobile? |
08-30-2023, 08:20 PM | #2 | |
Resident Curmudgeon
Posts: 76,963
Karma: 138588794
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts
Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3
|
Quote:
|
|
Advert | |
|
10-15-2023, 09:42 PM | #3 |
Evangelist
Posts: 440
Karma: 77256
Join Date: Sep 2011
Device: none
|
I'm not sure what forum software is used here yet by now surely there should be some version with a responsive theme that can automatically used when browsing on mobile, tablets, or eReaders. As a site specifically oriented towards those that use eReaders and various reading devices, perhaps I find it odd the forums themselves haven't been adapted to such when so many others have.
|
06-27-2024, 09:40 AM | #4 |
Member
Posts: 10
Karma: 10
Join Date: May 2016
Device: Kobo Glo
|
I can't believe almost a year later and this site still does not have a mobile friendly interface. Does the site owner not care about accessibility or do they have stats that show majority of the site visitors are using a desktop computer?
|
06-27-2024, 12:13 PM | #5 |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 11,799
Karma: 232664548
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Estonia
Device: Kobo Sage & Libra 2
|
Creating a mobile interface would probably require a complete redesign, because the current interface is pretty old. Maybe the owner has no resources for that. That's pure speculation on my part - I'm just an user here and have no ties whatsoever to the owner.
|
Advert | |
|
06-27-2024, 03:35 PM | #6 |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 28,075
Karma: 199770456
Join Date: Jan 2010
Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD
|
|
06-27-2024, 09:18 PM | #7 |
Fool
Posts: 433
Karma: 3618050
Join Date: Feb 2003
Device: Kindle: Voyage,PW1,KOA, Kobo: Clara Colour, Nook GLP, Pocketbook verse
|
I think this is a very old off-the-shelf package: the site dates back to 2003 or so and I don't recall any major changes in the way it looks. I doubt the original programmer of that software still updates it.
That said, you might want to try viewing the RSS feed on you mobile--the RSS link icon is in the top line of every page. (I've never tried it.) Also Tapatalk used to include mobileread, but I don't know whether it still does. |
06-27-2024, 10:51 PM | #8 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,485
Karma: 16300090
Join Date: Sep 2022
Device: Kobo Libra 2
|
Considering we still have some users who post with Tapatalk ads in their messages, my guess would be yes.
|
06-28-2024, 12:26 AM | #9 |
Grand Sorcerer
Posts: 12,901
Karma: 76440364
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Toronto
Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour
|
Nod. I still use Tapatalk: it's not perfect but then what is;
Sent from my Pixel 7a using Tapatalk |
06-28-2024, 02:14 AM | #10 |
Member
Posts: 10
Karma: 10
Join Date: May 2016
Device: Kobo Glo
|
I used to access MobileRead, XDA and other forums via Tapatalk. One by one, they dropped Tapatalk support so I uninstalled the app and just have a bookmark for Mobile Read's mobi site the few times I check in each year.
I have just reinstalled Tapatalk and the experience is lightyear ahead when compared to the clunky forum interface. I love forums. Used to be very active in many of them so I understand how valuable they are to the community. Mobile Read is supposed to be the largest forum about ereaders. There are more than enough talented members here with the knowledge and experience to help migrate this forum to a more current platform. With a name like Mobile Read, this website should be mobile first. Sent from my SM-F731B using Tapatalk |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
mobi not working anymore? | tibati | Conversion | 1 | 11-11-2019 10:56 PM |
TOC not working in the simple previewer on the DTP site | petercrowell | Kindle Formats | 2 | 05-13-2012 07:07 PM |
Karma and the .mobi site | daffy4u | Feedback | 5 | 10-21-2010 10:45 AM |
Creator Email links not working in Mobi | parvezali | Kindle Formats | 1 | 01-29-2010 11:29 AM |
Oberon site working again..... | desertgrandma | Lounge | 2 | 02-14-2009 11:21 AM |