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Seamless Navigation from Image Posts to Comments

Description:

When users on Lemmy 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 Lemmy 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, Lemmy 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.

Overview

I would like to propose adding an interactive user profile image feature to Voyager for Lemmy, enhancing the user experience when viewing other users' profiles.

Detailed Functionality

1. Tappable Profile Image Section

   • When users tap on a username and navigate to the profile page, add a dedicated section for the profile image.
   • This section should be prominently displayed and easily accessible.

2. Expandable Image View

   • Implement a feature allowing users to click/tap on the profile image to expand it to a larger view.
   • The expanded view should occupy a significant portion of the screen for better visibility.

3. Mobile Zoom Functionality

   • On mobile devices, enable pinch-to-zoom functionality for the expanded profile image.
   • This allows users to examine profile pictures in greater detail.

4. Desktop Zoom Controls

   • For desktop users, add a dedicated zoom control bar.
   • Include buttons or a slider for zooming in and out of the profile image.

User Experience Benefits

• Improved user engagement with profile content
• Enhanced ability to view and appreciate user avatars and profile pictures
• Consistent functionality across mobile and desktop platforms

Implementation Considerations

• Ensure smooth transitions when expanding/collapsing images
• Optimize image loading to maintain performance
• Consider privacy settings that might affect image visibility

I personally believe that this feature would significantly enhance user interaction and personalization within the Voyager for Lemmy platform.

Perhaps something like this:

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(Source: Summit for Lemny)

In the "Summit for Lemmy" app, if you go to a community that you moderate, click on the three dots in the bottom right corner:

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then when the Community options pops up:

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tap on "Community Info":

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Which will give you the "Unsubscribe" / "Instance Info" options, as well as the community Header/Profile Image, Description, Stats, etc.

If you then tap the three dots in the bottom right corner, you end up with the option to edit /delete the community.

PLEASE add a feature similar to the Community Edit/Delete for Voyager.

In the "Thunder for Lemmy" app, when you share a Community/User/Comment, when you tap / click on the share button, a pop-up appears, asking you whether you wish to share via:

https,

via Community Link,

via Home Instance (if applicable),

share Post Image (if applicable),

share Post Media Link (if Applicable),

an Advanced Option (if Applicable),

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(Advanced Sharing)

etc.

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PLEASE PLEASE incorporate a similar feature into Voyager.

It would make sharing a hell of a lot easier.

I've been thinking about the potential for a decentralized, federated version of the new social media platform Neptune.

For those unfamiliar, Neptune is a rising star in the social media world that's gaining traction on Tiktok for its unique approach to content creation and distribution, especially given the whole TikTok situation.

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Here's a quick overview:

What is Neptune?

• A new social media app focused on decentralizing media
• Empowers creators with customizable content feeds
• Uses "ghost metrics" to highlight work without the pressure of visible likes/shares
• Aims to foster genuine connections and community
• Similar to TikTok but with a stronger emphasis on integrity and user control
• Has gained over 5,000 sign-ups and built an active Discord community

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The Fediverse Opportunity

Given the Fediverse's commitment to decentralization and user empowerment, I wonder if there's any potential to create a federated alternative that captures Neptune's best features while leveraging the strengths of the Fediverse, or would we just be basically remaking Loops by Pixelfed?

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Some questions to consider:

1. How could we implement customizable content feeds in a federated environment?
2. Is there a way to incorporate "ghost metrics" or similar concepts to reduce social pressure?
3. What existing Fediverse projects might serve as a foundation for this kind of platform?
4. How can we ensure creator empowerment while maintaining the open, interconnected nature of the Fediverse?

I lack the technical skills, as well as the time, to tackle this myself, but I'm curious about the community's thoughts.

Has anyone considered a project like this?

What challenges and/or opportunities do you see?

Looking forward to hearing your ideas.

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Neptune's official website: https://theneptuneapp.com/

Neptune Discord: https://discord.gg/theneptuneapp

A discussion about Neptune on Linus Tech Tips forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1592379-new-social-media-app-neptune/

https://youtu.be/GZRuRpzFslg

Neptune App TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theneptuneapp?_t=8sd66XMyQrG&_r=1

Does anyone know if there are any Fediverse equivalent/alternatives to platforms like:

• Wattpad
• SquidgeWorld Archive
• Archive of Our Own (AO3)
• FanFiction.Net (FFN)

etc.?

If not, has anyone ever considered potentially creating one?

I personally think that it could be a great addition to the Fediverse ecosystem, allowing writers to share their work in a decentralized manner.

Some potential names for such a platform could be:

• FediFics
• FediPad
• FediFan
• WriteVerse
• FediFiction
• StoryNode
• TaleChain etc.

Perhaps use "FediFiction.net" (or "FediFics.net", "FediFanFiction.net", or "FediFan.net") as the FFN Fediverse Alternative, and "FediPad" for Wattpad?

IDK.

I would consider developing this myself, but I not only lack the time, I also don't have any coding ability.

However, I personally believe that this could be an exciting project for someone with the right skills and interest in both the Fediverse and creative writing communities.