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Formatting text this way makes it hard to read on mobile and in text browsers. I couldn't even reply just now, my text wouldn't show up as I typed it, I had to
by Gracana 10y ago
Formatting text this way makes it hard to read on mobile and in text browsers. I couldn't even reply just now, my text wouldn't show up as I typed it, I had to click "edit" so I could view and edit my post by itself.
[edit] dang, can something be done about this? Flagging for format? Maybe a little drastic, but try reading HN in elinks, you'll see that a long line breaks the whole page. How about line wrap? Desktop users would be unaffected, and it would be a better compromise for mobile.
- peeja 10y agoWouldn't it be easier to just fix the CSS?
- sesqu 10y agoNo, since the text used code semantics. A better solution would be to introduce a few more formatting options, such as attributed and unattributed quote blocks.
- odbol_ 10y agoI've already fixed the CSS for hacker news several times; they always reject my suggestions though. It's like they want to keep it shitty
- CamperBob2 10y agoOr get a browser that works?
- Gracana 10y agoThe web would be a lot more accessible if so many designers didn't think like you.
- ben0x539 10y agoFlagging a post for the shortcomings of the commenting platform seems a bit harsh.
- jrockway 10y agoI definitely downvote Reddit comments that are all <h1> text.
- Roboprog 10y agoHN needs (maybe has???) markup to break lines without double spacing as distinct paragraphs.