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Title: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 06, 2018, 07:18:50 AM
I'm in the process of converting this site to allow a more mobile friendly look for those who like to use their phones or tablets. When that's done, I'll be doing away with the Tapatalk converter. There are bugs in Tapatalk that I've never liked, and it uses more resources than I like. I've also never been a big fan of 3rd party apps piggy-backing off of things.

This will all be happening this week at some point.  Stay tuned...
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on November 06, 2018, 07:38:02 AM
I used to love Tapatalk on my iPhone 5, it was great for catching up on my commute but since upgrading to an iPhone 6 it's become so difficult with streaming adds that use up all my data.

I won't be sorry to see it go
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: kidsmoke on November 06, 2018, 08:13:04 AM
I've basically got two forums I engage. One for each of my costly areas of interest, Motos and Guitars. Tried tapatalk way back when, and quickly abandoned the experiment. On my phone I simply keep a tap open in the browser (chrome) and refresh 'unread posts'. Works a treat.

Can't say it enough, thanks Luap for keeping after it in terms of maintaining the technology and 'ecosystem' we all enjoy.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: kballowe on November 06, 2018, 08:30:47 AM
I don't use it.
Did once. 
Not anymore.


Won't miss it
 :thumb:
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Joe A. on November 06, 2018, 09:19:12 AM
Thank you, tried it, didn't like it, moved on. appreciate you constantly working to keep this an enjoyable experience!
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Zoom Zoom on November 06, 2018, 09:23:06 AM
Never tried it so no loss to me.

OTOH, Thanks Luap and the others working in the background to keep things running smooth. :bow: :boozing:

John Henry
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Rusnak_322 on November 06, 2018, 09:23:31 AM
I liked it, I have lots of interests, belong to lots of forums...

really a easy way to browse all of them, but typically I dont spend much time on them during the summer.

Ducati
Vintage motorcycles
Moto Guzzi
Cafe racers
Mustangs
Miatas
mountain biking & dirt jumping
ADV forum
Autocross


but this forum I typically visit from work.

tapatalk makes it really easy to upload pics from your phone.

Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: fotoguzzi on November 06, 2018, 09:30:50 AM
Good riddance! Thx Luap.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Moto on November 06, 2018, 11:21:10 AM
I tried it, then stopped.

The only real drawback of using the webpage is the tiny type face showing the author of each post (not to mention Roper's use of a nearly invisible yellow font for some reason). If you fix that with the new version, I can't imagine any complaints at all! Good move.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: jdgretz on November 06, 2018, 01:58:37 PM
I've enjoyed Tapatalk, and have it on our SoCal PGR site.  Always seemed stable enough to me, although we have other issues with the automated email on an SMF forum - but that's a whole other issue.

I find it handy, but if it's causing you issues, then who am I to complain?

As long as the new mobile friendly site keeps the stark black and white, high contrast readability, I'm golden with what ever  you do.

jdg
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: oilhed on November 07, 2018, 09:02:31 AM
I don't use it.
Did once. 
Not anymore.


Won't miss it
 :thumb:

Yup, when ADV become mobile friendly I dumped TT
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Jabo911 on November 07, 2018, 06:31:05 PM
Tried it a few time but didn't like it. Thanks for keeping everything going.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 09, 2018, 03:34:56 AM
Ok. The mobile conversion is complete. If you have a smartphone, check out the new look. Or, you can even "scrunch" your screen size on your computer too, and that will give you an idea of how it looks mobile.

That said, the TapaTalk app has been disabled.

Thanks,
Luap
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: beetle on November 09, 2018, 04:09:07 AM
Tapatalk gone, you say? iPhone says otherwise.  :laugh:

Looks good.


(https://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/18/91/78/64/af3cfd10.png)




Doesn't look good on my iPad.


(https://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/18/91/78/64/7b84ac10.png)


Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 09, 2018, 04:36:15 AM
Tapatalk gone, you say? iPhone says otherwise.  :laugh:

Looks good.


(https://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/18/91/78/64/af3cfd10.png)




Doesn't look good on my iPad.


(https://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/18/91/78/64/7b84ac10.png)

I never said it was "gone". I said it's been disabled. I'll completely eliminate when I finish finding all the bits and pieces this thing has attached itself to.

Your iPad image looks normal to me.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 09, 2018, 11:24:44 AM
Now, it's gone :-)
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: PJPR01 on November 09, 2018, 11:43:02 AM
Mobile (Iphone) views are still a little wonky, seems to have compressed the columns a bit and stacked the information...will give it a few more days to see if it settles down.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 09, 2018, 12:08:56 PM
Mobile (Iphone) views are still a little wonky, seems to have compressed the columns a bit and stacked the information...will give it a few more days to see if it settles down.

Yep, it's hard to fit all that information onto a little screen. It's as good as it's going to get I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: PJPR01 on November 09, 2018, 12:46:35 PM
Yep, it's hard to fit all that information onto a little screen. It's as good as it's going to get I'm afraid.

Actually it was working perfectly on the Iphone before the change, everything was nicely formatted on the screen, no weird column compression before. 

But not a big deal...thanks again.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: oilhed on November 09, 2018, 02:30:15 PM
It’s easier to read them now than before ( on my iPhone)
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: beetle on November 09, 2018, 03:00:42 PM
Your iPad image looks normal to me.


Er..no. Text is about 0.75mm. I now have to zoom in to read it. I normally use Chrome, but as there is no way to adjust font-per-website, I'll either have to zoom or change browsers and futz with settings. Inconvenient.


Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: fotoguzzi on November 09, 2018, 06:32:01 PM
Actually it was working perfectly on the Iphone before the change, everything was nicely formatted on the screen, no weird column compression before. 

But not a big deal...thanks again.
agree, not complaining just reporting that now on my iphone I have ads at top and in the middle of thread posts that didn't appear before.  don't see them on macbook tho.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Tom on November 09, 2018, 06:34:16 PM
Was wondering about the different look on my android.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Guzzistajohn on November 09, 2018, 07:13:14 PM
Glad I never too the time for that  :laugh:
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Moto on November 09, 2018, 07:16:46 PM
I like the layout better on my Android phone.

If possible, it would be great to have the text of messages wrap to the next line when a window is made narrower. As it is, I have to zoom out to see each line of text as a whole, and the type face is then almost impossible to read, on my phone.

I know it must be frustrating to deal with programs over which you don't have complete control.

But thanks for all your efforts.

Moto
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Kev m on November 10, 2018, 07:19:35 AM
Bummer. I much prefer Tapatalk, better format, multiple forums in one place, instant hosting and linking of photos.

Ironically this new format is much worse on my Android. On some threads I now have to zoom out (making text unreadable) to see the full text on each line or manually scroll the screen back and forth in each line to see it all.

I haven't figured out the pattern yet.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on November 10, 2018, 08:09:57 AM
It's the best it's ever been on my Android.. thanks, Luap!  :thumb:
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 10, 2018, 08:47:41 AM
It's the best it's ever been on my Android.. thanks, Luap!  :thumb:

Awesome. You're welcome.


Bummer. I much prefer Tapatalk, better format, multiple forums in one place, instant hosting and linking of photos.

Ironically this new format is much worse on my Android. On some threads I now have to zoom out (making text unreadable) to see the full text on each line or manually scroll the screen back and forth in each line to see it all.

I haven't figured out the pattern yet.

Just like motorcycles I reckon. No two are alike and the results of each differ. I've done all I can do to make it useable across platforms. If it don't work out for you, sorry. I can't do anymore for it.  So, it is what it is.

Tapatalk is great for the end user, but a complete and utter nightmare for me. It's a constant hassle, constant hack attempts keeping me way more busy than I care to be lately. For an app, it sure used a ton of resources. I had no choice.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: oilhed on November 10, 2018, 05:51:58 PM
So the little show new new replies to my posts & show unread posts thingys are gone

Was that intentional?  I like list all unread alot....
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: smdl on November 11, 2018, 11:44:51 AM
Hated Tapatalk, and I like the new layout much better (FireFox on Android 8.1).  Thanks!

Shaun
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Ted N on November 11, 2018, 08:18:27 PM
So the little show new new replies to my posts & show unread posts thingys are gone

Was that intentional?  I like list all unread alot....

If you click the sign in box it will appear.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: rocker59 on November 12, 2018, 08:26:47 AM
Bummer. I much prefer Tapatalk, 

Me, too...


Ironically this new format is much worse on my Android. On some threads I now have to zoom out (making text unreadable) to see the full text on each line or manually scroll the screen back and forth in each line to see it all.

I haven't figured out the pattern yet.

Yeah, looking at WG on my Android Galaxy S4 is a little inconvenient, now.  Too much zooming and scrolling to try and read the posts.

 
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: EldoMike on November 12, 2018, 01:08:41 PM
Works perfect on my Samsung S8+...never cared for Tapatalk
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Tom on November 12, 2018, 01:28:35 PM
Whatever works to cut down on trolls and those that don't pay to help Luap defray operating costs.   :thumb:
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: screamday on November 12, 2018, 06:09:53 PM
So......how does one get the mobile version?
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 12, 2018, 06:49:17 PM
So......how does one get the mobile version?

If you pull up the board on your smartphone, you'll have it automatically.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: oilhed on November 12, 2018, 08:03:10 PM
If you click the sign in box it will appear.

Where is that?  I'm already logged on.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: screamday on November 13, 2018, 09:32:15 AM
If you pull up the board on your smartphone, you'll have it automatically.

 :bow: :cool: :thumb:
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 13, 2018, 04:53:46 PM
All those who are having problems with the display, please send me a screenshot to luap@wildguzzi.com.  A screenshot with a dot or arrow about what you are referring to including type of phone / browser they are using will help a lot. People on laptops / PCs should see the forum as they normally would.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Kev m on November 13, 2018, 06:19:57 PM
All those who are having problems with the display, please send me a screenshot to luap@wildguzzi.com.  A screenshot with a dot or arrow about what you are referring to including type of phone / browser they are using will help a lot. People on laptops / PCs should see the forum as they normally would.


I just turned on the "Desktop Site" setting on my Moto Z Android and it's mostly fine now.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: rocker59 on November 14, 2018, 11:36:11 AM

I just turned on the "Desktop Site" setting on my Moto Z Android and it's mostly fine now.

Thanks Kev.

I just checked the "Desktop Site" box in the menu, and now the threads appear with no scrolling right required.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 15, 2018, 05:43:43 AM
The template has been adjusted again. So for those of you experiencing problems, have another look and let me know how it works out.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: rocker59 on November 15, 2018, 08:43:58 AM

looks good for me.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: screamday on November 15, 2018, 09:50:02 AM
The template has been adjusted again. So for those of you experiencing problems, have another look and let me know how it works out.

Looks pretty good to me.....unless someone posts a large photo or long web link. Then I have to scroll left and right. I tried the "Desktop Site" option and it made it too small to be useful.....on my phone anyway. Tablet works pretty good.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Tom on November 15, 2018, 12:10:12 PM
Was okay till just recently.....within last couple of posts.  Now I have to scroll right again.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on November 15, 2018, 12:12:13 PM
 What the hell is Tapatalk?
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Sasquatch Jim on November 15, 2018, 12:16:24 PM
What the hell is Tapatalk?
Maybe I am better off not knowing.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Ncdan on November 15, 2018, 12:44:16 PM
The post format will no longer fit in my phone, regardless of which way I turn it, IPhone 6, and when I attempted to swipe to read or reply it creates issues, which right now are aggravating to deal with. I'm sure I'll adjust and realize any changes to the forum was in our best interest. Not complaining just offering my situation and open to assisted if applicable, I'll adjust and adapt.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Tom on November 15, 2018, 02:17:33 PM
Maybe I am better off not knowing.

You're right!
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: beetle on November 15, 2018, 04:29:52 PM
Whatever just happened, please undo it. I can't even zoom it anymore. It's virtually impossible to read now.

 :violent1:


Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Ncdan on November 15, 2018, 05:03:51 PM
Whatever just happened, please undo it. I can't even zoom it anymore. It's virtually impossible to read now.

 :violent1:
I'm experiencing the same issue Mark.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 15, 2018, 05:04:16 PM
Whatever just happened, please undo it. I can't even zoom it anymore. It's virtually impossible to read now.

 :violent1:
What phone are you using?  The new format fits 95% of the smart phones out there...Also, a screenshot would be awesome.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: beetle on November 15, 2018, 05:07:59 PM
What phone are you using?  The new format fits 95% of the smart phones out there...Also, a screenshot would be awesome.


Phone is OK. It's my iPad. Actually, it's just Chrome on my iPad. I can zoom with Safari, but not Chrome. 

Weird.  :shocked:


Edit: I tried desktop and mobile mode. No zoom on either with Chrome.


Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 15, 2018, 05:28:26 PM

Phone is OK. It's my iPad. Actually, it's just Chrome on my iPad. I can zoom with Safari, but not Chrome. 

Weird.  :shocked:


Edit: I tried desktop and mobile mode. No zoom on either with Chrome.

Zoom has been re-added now. You might have to refresh.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: beetle on November 15, 2018, 05:42:56 PM
Zoom has been re-added now. You might have to refresh.


Zoom still not working with Chrome. I cleared the cache as well.





Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Ncdan on November 15, 2018, 06:53:29 PM

(https://thumb.ibb.co/h9vqVL/44-E124-DE-BF54-4771-8103-8-C2-C618-B9195.png) (https://ibb.co/h9vqVL)
What phone are you using?  The new format fits 95% of the smart phones out there...Also, a screenshot would be awesome.
This is what I get and trying to make it smaller to fit the screen is impossible for me to accomplish. Sometimes it's not this large.
(https://thumb.ibb.co/bOhhc0/474-AD796-4-B09-43-E4-BBBB-EA1426-F1-AFB8.png) (https://ibb.co/bOhhc0)

Tap on picture yo see exactly what I see.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Rusnak_322 on November 16, 2018, 02:26:06 PM
iPhone 7 and safari ios 12.0


(https://thumb.ibb.co/fPo8Kf/D6-D8-DD9-B-602-B-46-A2-9-F2-E-98082-EBFBCFC.png) (https://ibb.co/fPo8Kf)



Either have to scroll over or it is to small to read the text.
Title: Re: Doing away with Tapatalk soon...
Post by: Luap McKeever on November 16, 2018, 04:00:07 PM
Sorry guys. It is impossible for me to get it to work across all platforms. I'll have to settle for 90%. I'm not doing anything else with this for a while. I regret the day I ever even installed Tapatalk and spoiled you all  :evil: