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Newschoolers App Beta Feedback Thread

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Mr.Bishop
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We have sent out the first round of invitations to those special few who signed up for our awful April Fools joke.

If you missed out, please be patient as we're releasing this app in limited waves as it becomes more and more ready. If you didn't sign up, please sit tight and wait for the sign of the next round of invites to go up.

If you did, then please post up any bugs, feedback, thoughts or whatever else in this thread.
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Mr.Bishop
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BWalmerMod tools are appearing in all posts now.


erica!!!


Boom.

Weve also now given members the ability to edit their original post across the site in app. I think it is time to do this, especially given the fact that mobile is much more error prone when posting than desktop.
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milk_man
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Mr.BishopBoom.

Weve also now given members the ability to edit their original post across the site in app. I think it is time to do this, especially given the fact that mobile is much more error prone when posting than desktop.


Just updated the app and now when I'm on the home page it won't let me click on the alert, threads, or messages icons on the bottom bar but it will let me click on upload and home. Anywhere else in the app and there's no problems
8 years ago
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patagonialuke
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milk_manJust updated the app and now when I'm on the home page it won't let me click on the alert, threads, or messages icons on the bottom bar but it will let me click on upload and home. Anywhere else in the app and there's no problems


Yep, I'm having the same issue.
8 years ago
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Sklar
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Me as well
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Mr.Bishop
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milk_manJust updated the app and now when I'm on the home page it won't let me click on the alert, threads, or messages icons on the bottom bar but it will let me click on upload and home. Anywhere else in the app and there's no problems


patagonialukeYep, I'm having the same issue.


SklarMe as well


Fixed.

Sorry, that was a small oversight on launch.
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IanAvery-Leaf
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I'm noticing while messaging someone, the "NEW!" badge that is either black when unread or grey when read on desktop, only shows up as all black unread on the app, even when I know messages has been read. This would be a useful fix for messaging about buying/selling since knowing when they're read is crucial
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Mr.Bishop
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ski.the.eastI'm noticing while messaging someone, the "NEW!" badge that is either black when unread or grey when read on desktop, only shows up as all black unread on the app, even when I know messages has been read. This would be a useful fix for messaging about buying/selling since knowing when they're read is crucial


Black means it has been red, orange meants it is unread. If you click on the message you can set it back to Orange.

There's probably inconsistency with the main site, which will also get a facelift to bring it all back in-line together.

Try clicking the "new" thing and you'll see it sets it back to unread.
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Mr.Bishop
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ski.the.eastI'm noticing while messaging someone, the "NEW!" badge that is either black when unread or grey when read on desktop, only shows up as all black unread on the app, even when I know messages has been read. This would be a useful fix for messaging about buying/selling since knowing when they're read is crucial


Push notification on new PM now works.
8 years ago
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Kretzschmar
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Never got a notification for a PM yesterday.

Nexus 6P

Android 7.1.2
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Mr.Bishop
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KretzschmarNever got a notification for a PM yesterday.

Nexus 6P

Android 7.1.2


I think we got you fixed.

Anyone else not getting notifications for PMs?
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Mr.Bishop
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Also - just to let everyone know, were pretty close to version 1 of this thing being stable and ready to launch.

We know there are still features we want to add, and ones you guys probably want to see. However at this point I think things are running fairly smoothly and we have addressed most of what we are able to quickly out of this thread.

What at do you guys think?
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patagonialuke
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Mr.BishopAlso - just to let everyone know, were pretty close to version 1 of this thing being stable and ready to launch.

We know there are still features we want to add, and ones you guys probably want to see. However at this point I think things are running fairly smoothly and we have addressed most of what we are able to quickly out of this thread.

What at do you guys think?


Love it so far, and each little update has been an improvement. It has drastically increased my time spent on NS (especially in class), which I think is a testament to its success.
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Mr.Bishop
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patagonialukeLove it so far, and each little update has been an improvement. It has drastically increased my time spent on NS (especially in class), which I think is a testament to its success.

Perfect. ;)
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Idk this is the first time this has happened while using the site and when I go to another app through my currently open ones it sometimes comes up with "No internet connection"
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Mr.Bishop
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tomatonater


Idk this is the first time this has happened while using the site and when I go to another app through my currently open ones it sometimes comes up with "No internet connection"


Hmmm... one of the drawbacks is that it doesn't work without an internet connection.

Did you have an internet connection at the time?
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tomatonater
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Mr.BishopHmmm... one of the drawbacks is that it doesn't work without an internet connection.

Did you have an internet connection at the time?

Connected with full bars
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Mr.Bishop
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tomatonaterConnected with full bars


Ok I'll bring it up with the team tomorrow. Is it only that error you're seeing or is it that and another one for no connection?
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Shoey-Ski
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Mr.BishopOk I'll bring it up with the team tomorrow. Is it only that error you're seeing or is it that and another one for no connection?


It would be nice to see a page navigation like menu on the top of a thread, instead of only on the bottom
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tomatonater
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Mr.BishopOk I'll bring it up with the team tomorrow. Is it only that error you're seeing or is it that and another one for no connection?

Both my man
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Mr.Bishop
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Shoey-SkiIt would be nice to see a page navigation like menu on the top of a thread, instead of only on the bottom

We initially had that, but we're trying to cut down on the amount of space before content loaded at the top of a thread.
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SendyMcSendyface
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Noticed issues opening up reviews from google links. The text runs off the side of the page, and won't let you zoom out. Also, how are you guys uploading photos from the app?
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Mr.Bishop
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SendyMcSendyfaceNoticed issues opening up reviews from google links. The text runs off the side of the page, and won't let you zoom out. Also, how are you guys uploading photos from the app?


Ah - reviews are being quietly retired. Did you open up reviews in the app?
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SendyMcSendyface
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Mr.BishopAh - reviews are being quietly retired. Did you open up reviews in the app?


Yup, in the app and the mobile site.
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Mr.Bishop
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SendyMcSendyfaceYup, in the app and the mobile site.


Ah shit right... will look into that.
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SendyMcSendyface
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Mr.BishopAh shit right... will look into that.


Cool, thanks!
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milk_man
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My biggest annoyance now is that when you click on the notification tab at the bottom of the page to dismiss the alert, the number doesn't go away after you click on it and then exit out. Like with a Facebook notification you can click on the notification button and click it again and then it won't show up. Sorry having a hard time explaining it clearly :( hopefully that makes sense
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Mr.Bishop
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tomatonater


Idk this is the first time this has happened while using the site and when I go to another app through my currently open ones it sometimes comes up with "No internet connection"


Any idea what you clicked on that led you to that?
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Mr.Bishop
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milk_manMy biggest annoyance now is that when you click on the notification tab at the bottom of the page to dismiss the alert, the number doesn't go away after you click on it and then exit out. Like with a Facebook notification you can click on the notification button and click it again and then it won't show up. Sorry having a hard time explaining it clearly :( hopefully that makes sense


I got you. We'll fix that.
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Mr.BishopBlack means it has been red, orange meants it is unread. If you click on the message you can set it back to Orange.

There's probably inconsistency with the main site, which will also get a facelift to bring it all back in-line together.

Try clicking the "new" thing and you'll see it sets it back to unread.


Mr.BishopAlso - just to let everyone know, were pretty close to version 1 of this thing being stable and ready to launch.

We know there are still features we want to add, and ones you guys probably want to see. However at this point I think things are running fairly smoothly and we have addressed most of what we are able to quickly out of this thread.

What at do you guys think?


I'm only seeing black on the app, even though on desktop it shows a difference between read and unread for the same messages that only show black on the app. It makes no sense to tap on a message to make it become unread again, if a message is read its read, why undo that. I'd definitely recommend making messaging consistent between desktop and the app before releasing, it sucks to have get to a computer to actually utilize messages correctly
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broto
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something id like to see: a way to filter the latest section by media. so you could see only the latest vids, or obly the latest photos, or threads, etc
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Mr.Bishop
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brotosomething id like to see: a way to filter the latest section by media. so you could see only the latest vids, or obly the latest photos, or threads, etc


I mean you can do this by going to the specific section right now... are you basically saying you'd just prefer to stay on the one page?
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broto
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Mr.BishopI mean you can do this by going to the specific section right now... are you basically saying you'd just prefer to stay on the one page?


yeah I guess the only advantage would be being able to see new threads from all forums in one list
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Mr.Bishop
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brotoyeah I guess the only advantage would be being able to see new threads from all forums in one list


Is that what you want vs. just the ability to filter the latest view?
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Forcillo
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When I click photos in threads they appear at full resolution I'm pretty sure, and I can't zoom out to see the whole thing

iPhone 6s plus / iOS 10.3.1
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Mr.Bishop
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SendyMcSendyfaceNoticed issues opening up reviews from google links. The text runs off the side of the page, and won't let you zoom out. Also, how are you guys uploading photos from the app?


Should be addressed (review links) can you try again?

What do you mean about the photos?
8 years ago
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SendyMcSendyface
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I know you can upload pics to your account from the app, but is there a way to add them to your posts on the app?
8 years ago
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milk_man
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SendyMcSendyfaceI know you can upload pics to your account from the app, but is there a way to add them to your posts on the app?


This. I reaaalllly want this capability
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eheath
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SendyMcSendyfaceI know you can upload pics to your account from the app, but is there a way to add them to your posts on the app?

There is an "upload" button if you turn on the editor, that toggle option is bottom right of your reply screen.
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SendyMcSendyface
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eheathThere is an "upload" button if you turn on the editor, that toggle option is bottom right of your reply screen.

Found it, thanks!
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broto
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Mr.BishopIs that what you want vs. just the ability to filter the latest view?


i guess so haha. would be nice to ne able to filter everything that's already in one nice concise feed
8 years ago
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Screen is cutting off the right side of the forum...only sometimes though...it looks normal the other half of the time.

On android.
8 years ago
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.Rybak.
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With the app Im rarely on newschoolers. I always forget to check now. Im not sure why though.
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BWalmer
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.Rybak.With the app Im rarely on newschoolers. I always forget to check now. Im not sure why though.


Do you mean you only use the app now? Or, that you don't come on here at all? I found that the app has me checking and posting more frequently than I was for a while.
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.Rybak.
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BWalmerDo you mean you only use the app now? Or, that you don't come on here at all? I found that the app has me checking and posting more frequently than I was for a while.


That's what I thought it was going to be like at first. I find myself not checking ns nearly as much. Maybe it was just a habit.


maybe it just has to do with where the app was located in my phone. I just find myself using dofferent apps instead and forgetting about this one.
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BWalmer
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.Rybak.That's what I thought it was going to be like at first. I find myself not checking ns nearly as much. Maybe it was just a habit.

maybe it just has to do with where the app was located in my phone. I just find myself using dofferent apps instead and forgetting about this one.


Hmm,I wonder how many others are finding this true. Because it had a very different effect on me.
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milk_man
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.Rybak.With the app Im rarely on newschoolers. I always forget to check now. Im not sure why though.

Is the app on your main home screen? If not, that's definitely why. Mines on my main home screen and I'm on here more than I ever was
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Mr.Bishop
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.Rybak.That's what I thought it was going to be like at first. I find myself not checking ns nearly as much. Maybe it was just a habit.


maybe it just has to do with where the app was located in my phone. I just find myself using dofferent apps instead and forgetting about this one.

Part of the issue here is likely that it's summer. It is natural that more and more people forget about Newschoolers as the summer months set in.

There isn't as much activity flowing either. In winter, there will be a lot more to draw people back in.

The other factor is that as soon as you get used to push notifications pulling you into something, you relax on active checking. Tuning the push notifications is going to help a lot with this.
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broto
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double digit votes in the comments section look like this for me on android
8 years ago
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Lukrom_
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love the newest update how long till the whole app is released
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SendyMcSendyface
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Mr.BishopHmmm... one of the drawbacks is that it doesn't work without an internet connection.

Did you have an internet connection at the time?


Mr.BishopOk I'll bring it up with the team tomorrow. Is it only that error you're seeing or is it that and another one for no connection?


Mr.BishopAny idea what you clicked on that led you to that?


I've been getting the same error. I've noticed it happens after one of two things. Either I get it after opening Google Chrome and then going back to NS, or if I leave NS open, then put my phone to sleep, then turn my phone back on.
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