submitted by systemto all1 weekApr 18, 2025 18:14:34 ago (+70/-2) (all)
I have started work on rebuilding this website. It will be a complete rework of the code styling and database. As it is now it's just a pain to work on. I refactored a good chunk of the current code, made it pretty and organized only to realize in ran slower then it did before. Basically it's more effort to fix this mess than it is to start from scratch. So that's what I have started work on. It will look similar to how it does now except a bit more aesthetically pleasing, closer to voat.co. I originally threw this place together in a hast. I want to spend time to get this version right.
New things I want to add
Rich text editor Private subs Better search Optional infinite scroll Enhancements like (3 new comments) if you've visted a thread. Individual chat room for all subs Sub user flair. Mods can set a public visibility flair consisting of text, which is displayed alongside that user's name when they post to the sub
New things I am considering adding
Guest posting. Allow your sub or threads to accept comments from unregistered users. This may convince some people to join and boost engagement. It would come with limiations or prevent abuse, obviously.
Turn off votes. This will turn off votes site wide, purely aesthetic. You wont see score numbers. You'll have a score but it won't matter and it will be hidden till you re-enable. It would give the place a message board feel. Would people use this? or would they still complain about downvotes?
And more
No idea when it will be ready but progress is going well. I have more experience this time around, not to mention all the new AI tools. But still, it will take a while. I just want to give you guys an opportunity to sell me your ideas while in the early stages. Any cool, useful or crazy ideas? Let's hear them 🐐 ⬆️⬆️⬆️
SumerBreeze 40 points 1 week ago
Ban all Israeli IP addresses