If we could access mylot through a mobile application?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58675)
Delhi, India
August 10, 2015 12:48am CST
Hello to everyone here. As we all know that mylot is back with a bang. I could gauge the enthusiasm of old timers from their posts/ comments about the revamped mylot. I am here for the last many years. I remember that I was so addicted to mylot that I used to even log in to mylot through my small size (limited capacity) mobile handset, when mylot used to be in the older format. Since then there has been a sea change in the technology. Now a days most of us have ‘smart phones’. Those who possess smart phones know that there are mobile applications for many sites and those sites could be accessed not only through PC or laptops but through smart phones/tablets. For example, many commercial banks have mobile applications and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have mobile versions and could easily be accessed through smart phones/tablets. I tried to access mylot through my smart phone, although I could reach the site and open its home page, it was difficult posting responses/comments because smart phones/tablets have small screen then a normal PC screen. My suggestion is if mylot authorities could explore the possibility of launching its mobile application, then the number of users could increase many folds. I am not a technical person and I have no idea about its technical viability and how much funds are required to be spent on launching such a mobile application. It was just an idea which crept in my mind. I thought of sharing my idea with my fellow mylotters and the admin. I would like to know views of others on my idea, who are frequent users of smart phones/tablets. Needless to say mylot’s desktop version is working fine as of now.
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@owlwings (43915)
• Cambridge, England
10 Aug 15
Every sensible website owner keeps a sharp watch on how the site is being accessed and from what devices. I don't imagine that the owners of MyLot are any different. I have read that if 6% of users access the site from a smart phone or tablet, one should begin to think about creating a mobile app; if 20% of users are accessing it that way, then it's time to create one.
MyLot actually took a step in that direction in 2013, when they drastically redesigned the interface. Most of the pages are now much easier to access and read on a tablet or smartphone, especially if you adjust the size of the text, which is really easy to do with the 'pinch' function of a touch screen.
I find that the current interface is very easy to use from both my tablet and my smart phone, is quite readable and that I can also enter text relatively easily, especially if I use the speech-to-text feature, which works extremely well for me in most cases (there is the occasional word which it can't understand, so I then have to resort to typing, but, on the whole its as accurate as I could wish if I'm in a quiet environment).
Creating an app would be quite feasible, though it would cost money to do. As a matter of interest, would you be prepared to pay for such an app? If so, how much (in dollars)?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
Hello!
I think that you did quite a research before coming out with your wonderful response. 
I did not have any idea that for creating a mobile application there should be at least 20% users of a site who access it through mobile/tablet. I tried to access mylot through my smart phone, however, pages were downloading slowly and fonts were small. May be my internet was slow and finally I gave up.
Although, you have suggested that fonts could be taken care of, yet I did not feel as comfortable accessing it on mobile handset, as I would like to.
It is interesting to know that you use 'speech-to-text feature'. If this kind of feature works fine, then I think accessing mylot discussions through mobile is very convenient.
Which smart phone do you use?
I understand that money would be involved in creating an application and that aspect is needed to be looked into by admin.
As far as I am concerned, I would not mind downloading the application, even if it is a paid application. I have learnt so much from this site that I do not mind paying for its application.
Thanks a lot for sharing your interesting views.
I did not have any idea that for creating a mobile application there should be at least 20% users of a site who access it through mobile/tablet. I tried to access mylot through my smart phone, however, pages were downloading slowly and fonts were small. May be my internet was slow and finally I gave up.
Although, you have suggested that fonts could be taken care of, yet I did not feel as comfortable accessing it on mobile handset, as I would like to.
It is interesting to know that you use 'speech-to-text feature'. If this kind of feature works fine, then I think accessing mylot discussions through mobile is very convenient.
Which smart phone do you use?
I understand that money would be involved in creating an application and that aspect is needed to be looked into by admin.
As far as I am concerned, I would not mind downloading the application, even if it is a paid application. I have learnt so much from this site that I do not mind paying for its application.
Thanks a lot for sharing your interesting views. 1 person likes this
@arnabroy16 (438)
• Howrah, India
11 Aug 15
From my experience I think the number will be more than 6 percent.. Now days more and more more people visiting mylot from mobile.
@Jackalyn (7559)
• Oxford, England
11 Aug 15
@dpk262006 I wonder if some phones make reading easier than others? I am using a Motorola and it is fine with other places I write online. Apps can be made for free, I think, but I have never tried.
@allknowing (130066)
• India
10 Aug 15
i can never think of using a mobile other than for sms and talking. I prefer my big screen and a big keyboard for emails, and internet work and other offline activities.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
@allknowing - I understand that you have the luxury of using your PC/laptop at your will and you feel more comfortable using your fuller keyboard/big screen rather than using a 5 to 6 inches mobile handset/8" tablet for mylot discussions. You could continue with the present arrangements.
However, if you happen to get hold of a touch screen smart phone, it is possible that you may find it more convenient than PC/laptop because it is portable and you could use it anywhere. Thanks for sharing your views.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
@kalav56 - I understand your point and for you PC is the best bet for posting on mylot.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
10 Aug 15
Hullo Deepak! I can access it only through mydesktop and prefer doing it this way.
As for your suggestion, two thoughts came up .
1]I am not too sure of this from one aspect--leaving apart the technical viability that has to be determined by the admin, how many youngsters use this site on a fulltime basis?
2] May be it is sensible--People use 'Whats App' like crazy these days.So, if it is going to be easy then people may do it.
But chatting with one liners and sending messages is slightly different from posting quality responses[which need to be at least three or four lines long isn't it? I don't know about the convvenience in this Smart Phone.
I for one, prefer the traditional Blackberry phones rather than touchscreen .
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
Hello Kala!
Yes, your points are valid in the sense that it is difficult to ascertain how many youngsters would use the site through mobile application. However, it could only be determined if such an application is launched. Secondly, as you use the word 'crazy' for whatsapp users, I would say the same that crazy whatsapp users may find mylot mobile application interesting and may get a platform to share their views (specially when they find that they could earn through their posts).
Touch screen mobile phones are not difficult to use, as one gets accustomed to it. In fact these are pretty easier to use.
I used to hold the same view like you before buying a smart phone. However, as of now I have become used to it (read smart phone) and it seems easier to handle than a full key board Blackberry mobile handset. . No doubt, it takes few weeks to get used to it. And you know it very well - "Practice makes a man perfect"
Thanks a lot for sharing your views.
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
10 Aug 15
Hi Deepak, good suggestion I am sure although for me it will nt make much of a difference since I hardly access the net through my mobile, but I know that there are many who do that on a regular basis and it will definitely be helpful to them..
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
Hello Kiran - Thanks for appreciating my suggestion
. I am of the view that younger generation would love to access mylot through mobile/tablets because they could carry their mobiles/tablets anywhere.
. I am of the view that younger generation would love to access mylot through mobile/tablets because they could carry their mobiles/tablets anywhere.2 people like this
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
10 Aug 15
@dpk262006 Of course, the trend now is to access the net through moblile and in their free time are able to interact here even when they are not inf front of their PC..
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
@kiran8 - Yes keeping the current trend in view, I proposed a mobile version of mylot.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
11 Aug 15
That will be nice if there will be a mobile application. Let us just hope for the best and see.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello Dear!
Thanks for supporting my idea of introducing a mobile application.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
Hello and welcome to mylot @kataomoi.
It is nice to see you here on mylot and to know that you love the idea of an application which you could download on your mobile. I feel mylot needs more users like you to start thinking about creating a mobile application.
It is nice to see you here on mylot and to know that you love the idea of an application which you could download on your mobile. I feel mylot needs more users like you to start thinking about creating a mobile application.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
7 Sep 15
Yeah, it is always better to access mylot on laptop or PC, which have a separate key board and bigger screen than a smart phone.
As regards notifications, notifications are received through our registered email ID. You could switch off the notification off your email on your smart phone, then no notification will come.
Thanks for sharing.
@chaitra001 (3278)
• Bangalore, India
23 Sep 15
Hey Deepak, Cool thinking. Mylot can think on this if they can afford for an mobile app cause it will reach more number of people increasing the users of mylot and also the revenue of the site.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
24 Sep 15
Chaitra Hello and welcome back to mylot. Hope you are doing fine.
Yes, it was just a though/suggestion, its practicability has to be seen admin. If they decide to launch mylot mobile application, I am sure that it will be a hit.
. Hope you are doing fine.
Yes, it was just a though/suggestion, its practicability has to be seen admin. If they decide to launch mylot mobile application, I am sure that it will be a hit.1 person likes this
@ifa225 (14364)
• Indonesia
12 Aug 15
I like just the way it is now
I often access mylot with my tablet through my browser
there are too many apps, especially games which my daughters often download it without my permission. My tablet often error thanks to the games app :D
I don't think mylot apps can fit with my tablet memory hehehe
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
13 Aug 15
Hi there!
I can understand that you like to access mylot through your PC/Laptop and due to so many application already downloaded on your mobile, you find it difficult to post on mylot. As and when mylot decides to launches a mobile application, you could give it a try.
Thanks for joining and sharing.
I can understand that you like to access mylot through your PC/Laptop and due to so many application already downloaded on your mobile, you find it difficult to post on mylot. As and when mylot decides to launches a mobile application, you could give it a try.
Thanks for joining and sharing.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello @inertia4 - Yes, admin could explore the option and commercial viability of introducing an application for smart phones/tablets/ipads. It will certainly facilitate accessing mylot for those who are frequent in using their mobile handsets.
Thanks for sharing your views.
- Yes, admin could explore the option and commercial viability of introducing an application for smart phones/tablets/ipads. It will certainly facilitate accessing mylot for those who are frequent in using their mobile handsets.
Thanks for sharing your views.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Aug 15
@inertia4 - Yeah, you are right. Let us be hopeful about it.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
11 Aug 15
@dpk262006 I agree. but it ultimately is up to the owners of the site. Since we do live in a portable world, I see no reason why they won't do it at some point.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Thanks suni51 for supporting my suggestion. Let us hope something comes out of our suggestion.
. Let us hope something comes out of our suggestion. 
@rosekiss (30380)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Aug 15
I would certainly use my phone more for mylot, if there were a mobile friendly version. Like the others have said though, there more than likely aren't enough that use their smartphones to access mylot, so they probably feel that it isn't worth getting an app unless a lot more decide to use it. I would pay for the app should they ever have one, and if it is a paid app. Of course having a free app would be better, but then it probably would cost to much to have it free. i have an IPhone 6 plus, and it is a 5.5" screen, which is small, but bigger in comparison to other pho0nes out there.i do have the talk to text reature, but i have never used it. It would be easier on the smaller screen to do it that way, as long as the words I was saying weren't mistyped and it would understan every word I had said. As it stands right now, i can access mylot from my smartphone, so I will be using it from time to time to post to discussion. Take care, and have a great day.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
12 Aug 15
@rosekiss - Hello there!
It is really interesting to hear that you would like to do mylotting on your smart phone. Yes, introducing such an application will surely depend on the number of users, more the number of users, more is the likelihood of introducing this kind of mobile application. Yes, like you I won't mind paying for the application because it would allow me more leverage and flexibility to access mylot. I think iphone6 is one of the best smart phones to use mobile applications. My brother has it and he always advice me to buy an iphone.
Many thanks for joining and sharing your views.
It is really interesting to hear that you would like to do mylotting on your smart phone. Yes, introducing such an application will surely depend on the number of users, more the number of users, more is the likelihood of introducing this kind of mobile application. Yes, like you I won't mind paying for the application because it would allow me more leverage and flexibility to access mylot. I think iphone6 is one of the best smart phones to use mobile applications. My brother has it and he always advice me to buy an iphone.
Many thanks for joining and sharing your views. @arnabroy16 (438)
• Howrah, India
10 Aug 15
I also think there should be a android app in the playstore.. Recently I searched in the Web but I didn't find one..
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello Arnab! I do not think that as of now there is a mylot mobile application available on playstore. Mylot admin need to create and introduce such an application. Let us hope that they look into our suggestion. Thanks for responding.
@arnabroy16 (438)
• Howrah, India
11 Aug 15
@dpk262006 Yes there is no app for android I have searched it in playstore..
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello and welcome to mylot!
Yes, you are right that if you access mylot through your smart phone, you may not find it much user friendly as of now. Thanks for supporting my suggestion. Hope to see you more on mylot as you have seemingly joined the site recently.
Yes, you are right that if you access mylot through your smart phone, you may not find it much user friendly as of now. Thanks for supporting my suggestion. Hope to see you more on mylot as you have seemingly joined the site recently.@Jackalyn (7559)
• Oxford, England
11 Aug 15
@dpk262006 Thanks for the welcome. I don't know when I signed up, but here I am. I have migrated to my tablet now and things are a little easier.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello @wangyiji - Welcome to mylot. We hope to see you more frequently. Recently, the site has been revamped and it is been converted into a paid site. We hope that admin will look into our suggestion.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
10 Aug 15
Hello mayka!
Thanks for appreciating my suggestion. Have a nice day.
@celticeagle (158907)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Aug 15
I will wager that in time they will do just that. An excellent idea and if they good administrative people they are probably checking out possibilities now.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello Celticeagle!
Thanks for appreciating the idea. Of course it is technical feasibility of commercial viability is to be looked into by admin. I think such a move would be welcomed by all of us and would be an added advantage for us and newbies.
Thanks for appreciating the idea. Of course it is technical feasibility of commercial viability is to be looked into by admin. I think such a move would be welcomed by all of us and would be an added advantage for us and newbies.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
10 Aug 15
I have a laptop, and an iPad. I use my laptop at home and when I am away from home I carry my Ipad in my handbag. I also have internet on my phone, Most of the time I am mylotting from my laptop. Sometimes I visit myLot from my Ipad and my phone. I check the notifications or write a few short comments, but I don't spend much time on the site, because it is easier and more convenient to use my laptop. If my myLot creates an app in the future I am going to use it.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello Porcospino!
It is always more convenient to access mylot through laptop because of bigger screen and larger key board keys. I feel ipad should be good enough to check mylot and some of the time could be spend mylotting throug ipad. I understand that if a mylot application is created, you could use it through mobile or ipad only, it may not work on laptop because OS is different on laptops/PC.
Thanks for sharing your views.
It is always more convenient to access mylot through laptop because of bigger screen and larger key board keys. I feel ipad should be good enough to check mylot and some of the time could be spend mylotting throug ipad. I understand that if a mylot application is created, you could use it through mobile or ipad only, it may not work on laptop because OS is different on laptops/PC.
Thanks for sharing your views. 
@much2say (53960)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Aug 15
With an app, certainly it may bring a wider audience here. It would be most helpful to those who are always on their phones. But me personally, I still can't get a grip on using my phone as an internet tool. I mean, I know how to for the most part, but I just don't like it. I am much more familiar typing on a "real" keyboard with all my fingers (and still even to use a mouse!). I am much more comfortable, focused, and efficient sitting at the computer desk. But if an app were out there, I'd certainly check it out! 
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello dear!
Yes, you are right that such an application may bring more users to mylot and that will be a boon because younger generation could be seen glued to their mobile phones 24X7.....lol.
It is correct that working on a full key board is always convenient and better instead of handling a smaller size smart phone. Only advantage is that the smart phone could be carried anywhere, you could use it even when lying. Your responses/comments prove that you are focused and efficient to your jobs (means whatever you do).
Thanks for sharing you views.
How is life?
Have a nice day!
Yes, you are right that such an application may bring more users to mylot and that will be a boon because younger generation could be seen glued to their mobile phones 24X7.....lol.
It is correct that working on a full key board is always convenient and better instead of handling a smaller size smart phone. Only advantage is that the smart phone could be carried anywhere, you could use it even when lying. Your responses/comments prove that you are focused and efficient to your jobs (means whatever you do).
Thanks for sharing you views.
How is life?
Have a nice day!
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
11 Aug 15
Though I have a smart phone, it doesn't have a lot of space to add apps, so I use the desktop version anyways for my sites. Of course now that my data has gone from unlimited to limited, I won't be using my phone much to go online.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello Cermela!
I can understand that some of the smart phones have limited memory and RAM and one cannot afford to download lots of applications. Of course, PC/laptop scores over a smart phone in terms of 'memory'. You are right that you need to use data package (which is not cheap) or wi fi connection to access internet (and mylot) on you mobile.
Thanks for sharing your views.
I can understand that some of the smart phones have limited memory and RAM and one cannot afford to download lots of applications. Of course, PC/laptop scores over a smart phone in terms of 'memory'. You are right that you need to use data package (which is not cheap) or wi fi connection to access internet (and mylot) on you mobile.
Thanks for sharing your views.1 person likes this
@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
10 Aug 15
I agree. There are some users who don't have laptop and loves to write and earn through writing. Mobile launching is a big help.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
11 Aug 15
Hello and welcome to mylot !
Smart phone could be good tools for posting on mylot, provided there is an application. I expect more users to join through mobile, besides those who already access it through their PCs/Laptops.
Thanks for endorsing my suggestion.
Hope to see you more frequently on mylot.
Smart phone could be good tools for posting on mylot, provided there is an application. I expect more users to join through mobile, besides those who already access it through their PCs/Laptops.
Thanks for endorsing my suggestion.
Hope to see you more frequently on mylot.