I would llike to request the implementation of swipe gestures in boost for Lemmy to allow users to quickly and intuitively interact with posts and comments.
This feature would significantly improve the user experience by providing a more efficient and modern way to engage with content.
Specifically, I propose adding the following swipe gestures:
- Swipe to upvote/downvote posts and comments
- Swipe to share posts and comments
- Swipe to save posts and comments
Benefits
- Improved user experience and engagement
- Faster and more intuitive interactions with content
- Alignment with modern mobile app design patterns
- Competitive feature parity with other popular Lemmy apps
Implementation Suggestions
- Add horizontal swipe gestures for posts in the feed
- Implement horizontal swipe gestures for comments
- Include customizable gesture settings to allow users to personalize their experience
- Ensure smooth animations for visual feedback during swipe actions
Examples from Other Apps
- Sync for Lemmy: Allows swiping on posts to vote, share, and save
- Voyager for Lemmy: Implements swipe gestures for various post and comment actions
Potential Challenges
- Ensuring gesture recognition doesn't interfere with scrolling
- Maintaining accessibility for users who may have difficulty with swipe gestures
Conclusion
Adding swipe gesture functionality to boost would greatly enhance the app's usability and bring it in line with other popular Lemmy clients.
This feature would make content interaction more efficient and enjoyable for users, potentially increasing engagement and user satisfaction.
