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Integrating Sync-like Features into Connect for Lemmy: An Open-Source Alternative? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I was curious:

Have you ever considered potentially incorporating some of the highly-praised UX elements, theming capabilities, and overall user experience from Sync for Lemmy into Connect?

Many users, including myself, have found Sync's interface and customization options to be exceptional, as well as leagues ahead of the competition (no offence).

However, there are concerns in the Sync community about Sync's closed-source nature, as well as the developer's loonngg periods of inactivity.

Given Connect's open-source ethos and active development, do you see an opportunity to potentially fill this gap by bringing some of Sync's most loved features to Connect, while maintaining your commitment to transparency and regular updates?

If done right, Connect could potentially become the new Sync, but open-source, and with active updates.

I'm curious about your thoughts on this, and whether or not it aligns with your vision for Connect's future development.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Hi, if there's a feature that the community wants I'm happy to add it in if it makes sense. To be clear though Connect is not open-source, however compared to Sync/Boost it's 100% free and there are no ad-tracking or analytics SDKs included. Cheers!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

These are just some random ones that I randomly thought of:

1.) Multi-Window Support: Open multiple communities simultaneously.

2.) Color-Coded Comments: Enable color-coded comments for easier thread scanning

3.) Per Account Settings: Customize settings individually for each account

4.) Experimental Options: Allow users to beta test new features

5.) Premium Option: Potentially add a subscription option for users who wish to subscribe.

6.) Swipe-back Functionality: Add the ability to move between sections without using the back button

7.) Long-Press Previews: Quickly preview images, GIFs, and albums without opening them fully.

8.) Potential Premium Features:

Cloud backup, ad-free browsing, user tagging, text translation, text selection from images, etc.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

My 2 cents is that connect works great and this person must have some weird alternative agenda given they're suggesting premium features and ad free browsing despite your comment.