Sorta been working on this for a while now. The old codebase got a little bit too difficult to work on, and honestly was itching to work on something new as far as a codebase, framework, etc. I always desired to add new features but it just wasn't going to happen on the current site. So, I started from scratch. And this was the result:
https://next.slaent.com
When you hit the login button, don't be surprised if you're automatically logged in. If you run into any issues, please let me know.
There's a ton of new and familiar features, mostly re-imagined.
Features
When and missing items
There won’t be an immediate switch-over to the new version. In fact, even after it happens the old website will be made accessible on a sub-domain for those who prefer. It will be for all intents and purposes deprecated, with minor compatibility updates to make it work with changes to the new version.
What’s still missing?
Bugs, feedback, etc. are all applicable here! I encourage everyone to explore and particularly check-out Settings. Should be something in there to customize things a bit to your liking.
Also, Yurt, ffs, stop using single and mix-case bbcode tags 😭
https://next.slaent.com
When you hit the login button, don't be surprised if you're automatically logged in. If you run into any issues, please let me know.
There's a ton of new and familiar features, mostly re-imagined.
Features
- A new user interface
- New post editor
- Real-time editing to see what you post without BBCodes ever again
- Support for image uploads and resizing – no need to hunt down image hosting
- Jpegs only
- @mentions users in a post
- Lists
- Code and code blocks
- Real-time notifications
- Notifications are more accessible
- Get notified when you get quoted
- Get notified when you get @mentioned
- Thread presence and post notifications
- Who’s posting and real-time updates of new posts
- Thread tagging
- Tag a thread as “restricted content” (NSFW) so that other users can hide the thread all together or not render the images and embeds within
- Tag a thread as “private” so that new users and lurkers cannot read the thread without an account
- Customize preferences
- Multiple themes and custom themes
- Select from a “classic” theme and a more modern theme
- Don’t like any of them? Create your own!
- Circle or rounded square avatars? You can now pick and choose
- Thin or wide page settings
- Filter out NSFW threads or just choose to not render images and embeds within while browsing
- User profiles
- Pick your own slug e.g. /u/jazzy-jambalaya
- Add a cover photo
- See a user’s recent posts and threads
When and missing items
There won’t be an immediate switch-over to the new version. In fact, even after it happens the old website will be made accessible on a sub-domain for those who prefer. It will be for all intents and purposes deprecated, with minor compatibility updates to make it work with changes to the new version.
What’s still missing?
- Search
- DMs
Bugs, feedback, etc. are all applicable here! I encourage everyone to explore and particularly check-out Settings. Should be something in there to customize things a bit to your liking.
Also, Yurt, ffs, stop using single and mix-case bbcode tags 😭
Like previously stated, incredible work.
Not seeing a last read button.
More importantly I can't access threads that I have created.
Not seeing a last read button.
More importantly I can't access threads that I have created.
Is there a reason "wide" version isn't much wider? This whole left side of the screen seems wasted. Going to take some getting used to after being used to slaent for a decade (has it really been this long jfc)
I think new thread creation is broken on the new site lol. Welp. Gonna have to investigate. Some of the replies are not showing up...
By Rob Go To PostIs there a reason "wide" version isn't much wider? This whole left side of the screen seems wasted. Going to take some getting used to after being used to slaent for a decade (has it really been this long jfc)Not sure why this post isn't visible in the thread... Need to dig in. But yes it can be made wider. I capped it out at 1920px wide. I'll also probably make it so you can collapse the left-hand navigation.
By Kabro Go To PostRequest: Can we put the notification icom in the front page?What do you mean?
Cross-posting from Support thread:
Uh for some reason some user's posts aren't showing up at all. Looking into it. Koko/Rob, if you're reading this, sorry about that. No idea what is going on.
Uh for some reason some user's posts aren't showing up at all. Looking into it. Koko/Rob, if you're reading this, sorry about that. No idea what is going on.
By reilo Go To PostWhat do you mean?Put it in the header?
Like next the user profile pic or something
I think that's the correct term.
By reilo Go To PostCross-posting from Support thread:we aint shit i get it
Uh for some reason some user's posts aren't showing up at all. Looking into it. Koko/Rob, if you're reading this, sorry about that. No idea what is going on.
By Koko Go To PostLike previously stated, incredible work.
Not seeing a last read button.
More importantly I can't access threads that I have created.
By Rob Go To Postwe aint shit i get itY'all back!
By Kabro Go To PostPut it in the header?Yea there'll be tweaks going forward especially on mobile.
Like next the user profile pic or something
I think that's the correct term.
RE: Last Read button. It's no longer necessary. It will default you to your last read spot by just clicking on the thread title.
Unless you're really craving previewing the last post on the homepage, which I may bring back.
Unless you're really craving previewing the last post on the homepage, which I may bring back.
Thank you, Reilo, for your work. I really appreciate it.
Also, thank you for bringing me onto the SLAENT leadership team. I’ll make you proud.
Also, thank you for bringing me onto the SLAENT leadership team. I’ll make you proud.
So when you embed a Tweet and then you want to edit the post, it doesn't seem to let you delete the embed or am I not understanding the editor?
By Laboured Go To PostSo when you embed a Tweet and then you want to edit the post, it doesn't seem to let you delete the embed or am I not understanding the editor?The tweets you embed will be deleted anyway.
1. I do not appreciate your joke, Hitch. SLAENT Next should be pure and free of all jokes.
2. Could there be a way to scale up text through means other than browser zoom on desktop?
2. Could there be a way to scale up text through means other than browser zoom on desktop?
Ma jebote, kako je ovo super.
Great job, reilo, it's amazing what a breath of fresh air can do.
Will you bring back the possibility to have 5 favourite threads at the top or maybe I was the only one using that.
Great job, reilo, it's amazing what a breath of fresh air can do.
Will you bring back the possibility to have 5 favourite threads at the top or maybe I was the only one using that.
By rossonero Go To PostMa jebote, kako je ovo super.the favourites are now in the sidebar
Great job, reilo, it's amazing what a breath of fresh air can do.
Will you bring back the possibility to have 5 favourite threads at the top or maybe I was the only one using that.
Really like the look of the new site great work.
One bug I noticed was twitter embeds don't show pictures or videos anymore.
One bug I noticed was twitter embeds don't show pictures or videos anymore.
damn out of nowhere
really nice work reilo. i'd be interested in reading about the tech stuff. looks like nextjs? what was it before and how are you finding the change? any fun things with the tech stack that you've enjoyed working with?
also is this white line between nav and content meant to be there? seems out of place
really nice work reilo. i'd be interested in reading about the tech stuff. looks like nextjs? what was it before and how are you finding the change? any fun things with the tech stack that you've enjoyed working with?
also is this white line between nav and content meant to be there? seems out of place
Great work man. Really good stuff
Only thing I’m missing right now (unless I’m just not seeing it) is the scroll-to-bottom button that used to be there.
Only thing I’m missing right now (unless I’m just not seeing it) is the scroll-to-bottom button that used to be there.
By Laboured Go To PostSo when you embed a Tweet and then you want to edit the post, it doesn't seem to let you delete the embed or am I not understanding the editor?Click on it to highlight then delete
By reilo Go To PostClick on it to highlight then deleteBeen trying that. However, when I click on it it doesn't highlight. Moreover, it means I cannot edit anything about the post such as even adding text. On Firefox.
By Plasma Go To PostReally like the look of the new site great work.This is on purpose but might change. I went away from Twitter's default embed as the jarring page jumps / bounce was solely caused by it. The way tweets rendered would have them render 3-4 different heights before it calmed its tits. If you notice, it should be a lot smoother now.
One bug I noticed was twitter embeds don't show pictures or videos anymore.
By Laboured Go To PostBeen trying that. However, when I click on it it doesn't highlight. Moreover, it means I cannot edit anything about the post such as even adding text. On Firefox.Could be a FF bug. I haven't done much cross-browser testing.
By rerixo Go To Postdamn out of nowhereYes! Next.js hence the name. I'll write it up later for you.
really nice work reilo. i'd be interested in reading about the tech stuff. looks like nextjs? what was it before and how are you finding the change? any fun things with the tech stack that you've enjoyed working with?
also is this white line between nav and content meant to be there? seems out of place
Which browser/OS/resolution? Weird it's showing up, it shouldn't.
By reilo Go To PostYes! Next.js hence the name. I'll write it up later for you.It's also showing up for me on Edge, Windows 11, 1920 x 1080.
Which browser/OS/resolution? Weird it's showing up, it shouldn't.
It wasn't like this earlier.
When marking all notifications as read, the number of unread notifications on the navigation bar does not go away until a page refresh. Navigating to a different page didn't work to clear it. Only page refresh.
I am also getting that scrollbar on the navigation bar. Vivaldi, 50% of 4k (so, 1080p but taller). I have tried changing window size to both full 4k and also much smaller than 1080p and refreshingbut scrollbar remains.
I am also getting that scrollbar on the navigation bar. Vivaldi, 50% of 4k (so, 1080p but taller). I have tried changing window size to both full 4k and also much smaller than 1080p and refreshingbut scrollbar remains.
By data Go To Postthis is my favorite forumThe L is silent. Saent.
now is it slaynt or slaent