General [Poll] Pros & Cons of IP.Mobile Theme and Desktop Responsive Theme

Rook · March 2, 2016

This topic will elaborate the previous poll between IP.Mobile & the responsive skin. We would like for you to know the pros and cons of both themes before we set a default one for mobile devices. We will keep both themes accessible by the user so you can always switch between them if you don't like one or the other as the default theme.

IP.Mobile (http://i.imgur.com/EabQWGI.png)

This theme was made to be lightweight and specifically built for mobile devices.

Pros:
- Lightweight & faster than the Responsive Desktop Theme.
- Very Simple Theme.

- Made specifically for mobile devices.
- Less mobile data intensive.

Cons:
- No 'thanks' button is available so you are forced to reply to see the hidden content.
- Unable to edit your profile, change your profile picture, update your status etc.

- Unable to use the shoutbox to chat. You can only view it.
- Unable to reply to status updates made by others.

- Unable to hide and report topics/posts.

Desktop Responsive (http://i.imgur.com/nF40Vsr.png)

Optimized Desktop skin to fit and work well for various screen sizes. This is the default theme for iPads. More Info.

Pros:
- The 'thanks' button is available so you can thank the user to unlock the hidden content.
- Able to see & use most features available when you visit from your PC.
- Able to update your status, change profile picture, reply to status updates made by others and more.
- Able to see and use the shoutbox where everyone usually chats and hangs out.

- Able to access forum tools (arrange topics).

- Able to see the whole sidebar of the forum.

- Able to access & use the full version of the editor

- iPhone 6 and higher can view the forum as you would on your PC by turning your device sideways.

- Able to hide and report topics/posts.

- Able to minimise sections or sidebar blocks.

Cons:
- Higher mobile data usage compared to IP.Mobile.
- Page loads slower compared to IP.Mobile.

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Pictures

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Desktop Responsive Board Index - - IP.Mobile Board Index

Desktop Responsive User Options - - IP.Mobile User Options

Desktop Responsive Forum View - - IP.Mobile Forum View

Desktop Responsive Topic View - - IP.Mobile Topic View

Desktop Responsive Profile View - - IP.Mobile Profile View