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Offline Jitters

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Browsing the forum while mobile.
« on: January 03, 2012, 08:47:28 am »
Recently on my new phone I discovered the joys of browsing the forum while mobile. I was kind of curious if other people browse the forums from their phones so I figured I'd make a thread about it. I like having the forums in my pocket wherever I go, however the forum skin eats up my data quite quickly. Still, it is very convenient. Also makes it so easy to spend a lot of time here, lol.

Even if you can't browse from your phone, how do you feel about having the forum in the palm of your hand?

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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2012, 09:33:23 pm »
When we use the computer, we take it for granted. Brosing differently really makes me think about how wonderful that its possible that we actually have the machines in the first place.

Its difficult using the phone to browse, since this forum is rather wide, it takes ages for me to scan across. x3
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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2012, 10:09:06 pm »
Yes, same.
I usually never find anything while on my phone. xD
But, eh it takes some time.


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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2012, 10:38:04 pm »
It would be easier with a mobile setting, so that one can see the whole page without having to scroll, I agree...

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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2012, 11:06:07 pm »
I've browsed now and then via my phone. I don't log in or post, just check up on things.

It really depends on your phone, I think, to run the forum well.
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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2012, 04:32:09 pm »

Freebie pre-template forums are very convoluted in their coding, so they do not run efficiently on most mobile phones. While it is nice to have them, I always just use my laptop to access forums on the go.

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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2012, 10:46:40 pm »
I always take FH Forums on the go with me. I like the way my phone shows the site. It is missing a peice or two, but I can see the words just fine. :)

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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2012, 01:26:28 am »
I've found it useful as a mod for just looking at new threads. If I see a title that interests me I can always get my butt out of my comfortably bedroom sofa and reply on my computer. It's just nice to not have to constantly be on my computer.

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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2012, 10:04:26 pm »
I'm pretty sure it costs to go on the internet on your mobile.

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Re: Browsing the forum while mobile.
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2012, 10:10:00 pm »
I use my wi-fi at home and work, which costs me nothing, and on the go I have a data plan of up to 2G, which I have yet to get anywhere near.