I’m curious about how many people use the Mac app to post on Micro.blog. I use the web version all the time. There are some things for which I would prefer the app, but the web is a better experience, although I keep the app updated regularly and dip my toes in occasionally
@pratik I use the web interface on Mac, I haven’t even installed the Mac app. On iPad (and occasionally on iPhone) I use the app, and I’m sometimes tempted to use the web instead.
@pratik I use the app mostly for quick thoughts and replies. For long posts, I always go to the web.
@pratik I almost always use the Mac app because it has formatting keyboard shortcuts, an overall superior Editor and live preview.
@pratik I use Mars Edit to post to mi blog at Micro.blog. Haven't installed the Mac app yet. But I'm a newbie.
@pratik I've used the Mac app, but I've found the web to be just overall nicer and more full-featured. I ended up just "pinning" the web version in Arc (my current browser of choice), so it's just one click assuming I have the browser open.
@artkavanagh @abc @shep @aurora The web has been my default use too although I have the app in my dock. I do find it easier to go to other parts of Mb and use additional features although I see that the app is catching up now. One thing I do like about the app is that it maintains the timeline position if I check out a conversation and then go back to the timeline. Not so on the web especially with the show more feature.
@supremus @annie @parag They definitely don't advertise it as much and it lags in features compared to the web. You can download it here. Run the update after you install it coz I don't think the latest one is available via that link.
@rknightuk It's one of the few web apps I prefer although I wish they fix maintaining timeline position or better even sync. I have to always remember to hold down Cmd to open a conversation in a new tab else you go to the top when you go back. I'm also no fan of having to manually click Show More at the end of the timeline.
@chipotle Tangential Q: I love Arc too but the lack of bookmarklets (for Drafts Quick Capture) has put me off and some weird reason the Timemator app doesn't track my website usage time. Also, wish there was a mobile version sooner than later coz I can't access my open tabs on my phone.
@pratik I use the mac app most of the time when I'm on my Air, but do post with Ulysses and the web version from time to time. On the go I bounce between Gluon and the official app on my Pixel.
@pratik I do miss the share menu in Arc, mostly, and once in a while miss pop up windows, of all things. But I like the browser overall enough to keep using it.
@pratik that’s it. It’s a wonderful tool to post to Micro.blog, not to browse or interact with other users.
@pratik On the web I always open links in new tabs, for example to read a conversation. Close the new tab and the Timeline has't shifted. 😀
@joelhamill @miraz The mobile experience is set for me with only apps (official app and Gluon) and the web view for adjusting settings, etc. But I want with clicking on any link is "open in a new tab" by default or at least an option you can set.
@pratik I use the web app, occasionally the iOS app on my ipad. But yesterday I hit Ctrl-W instead of Shift-W and closed the window. Why browsers have that binding hardwired is something I would have supported 30 years ago, but now it's just a disaster. Anyway, now that I'm doing long form posts for December, I'm looking for a way to edit on Linux in a way that doesn't lose data and gives me more organization. I used google docs, but pasting in the content had issues with escaping the html in weird and silent ways.
@cliffordbeshers I can see using the web app on the iPad but not the iPhone. The apps on mobile offer a much better experience. For example, I want the sidebar on the Mac app to collapse, so the timeline takes up the full width.
