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Morning all, Just a quick update to say I'm making good progress with the development and we just hit 24k email signups!

Lj

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[โ€“] [email protected] 38 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is great news. I have signed up!

I must say, despite of how awesome Sync for Reddit was, I think we should all try not to go overboard with our expectations of what the first version of Sync for Lemmy will be. This is testing ground for all developers and expecting the same level of polishment that an app had on its 22nd version might be detrimental to the actual experience.

We know what ljdawson is capable of, so let's support him, let's enjoy his work (I am sure Sync for Lemmy v1.0 will still be awesome), but let's also give him time to refine his product on a new platform. I don't know what is involved in the development of this new app, but I do see some points where all other Lemmy apps are struggling, so I can only assume this enterprise presents some new challenges. It is only fair to give him some room for growth and not expect absolute greatness from scratch.

[โ€“] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago

I'll bet Laurence is stoked to read: "It's been 47 minutes since the last update. Is Sync for Lemmy abandoned?" once things are underway

[โ€“] [email protected] 35 points 1 year ago (2 children)

As someone who bought Sync for Reddit (Pro) back in 2012, I just wanted to express my thanks for all your hard work over the years. It's one absolutely stellar app, and you can count on a day one purchase for Sync for Lemmy from me.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 25 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Day 1 purchase for me too.

[โ€“] [email protected] 24 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There's a sync sized hole in my home screen and only you can fill it

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm so readyl to get Sync'd again

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Sync me daddy ๐Ÿ˜ฉ๐Ÿ˜ฉ

[โ€“] [email protected] 23 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'll being pro again as well!

[โ€“] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Agreed! I picked up Lifetime for Sync for Reddit before uninstalling it in support for Sync for Lemmy, and I'll be popping for Lifetime again when it's out! ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿผ Long live Sync for Lemmy ๐Ÿค“

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

This is the way ๐Ÿ’ช

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[โ€“] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

As a Sync Ultra user, would pay again. The quality of Sync is out of this world, I used Reddit just so I'd be able to enjoy a good UX on my phone.

Good luck with the first version!

[โ€“] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago

The king is DEAD.

*#LONG LIVE THE KING! *

[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I'm hyped! Currently using Connect for Lemmy which feels fairly polished but I find myself always trying to do Sync's gestures lol. Really excited to get Sync back!

If I keep Sync for Reddit installed on my phone, will there be a way to import my settings once the Lemmy version is released?

[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

It's the back swipe and the collapse, isn't it! This is pretty good in the meantime so fair dos to the developer of Connect.

But sync was sooo good. Can't wait.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I'll be there on day one. Deleted Sync two days ago and need to fill that gap in my app list.

[โ€“] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I haven't been able to bring myself to uninstall it yet :(

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[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

Even if I use Lemmy less than Reddit, Sync has earned my respect enough for another purchase, I know Lemmy is in heavy flux, hope this doesn't dampen your efforts ^_ยฐ

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

This is what keeps me going. Your work is so appreciated!

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Fuck yeah! I was so sad to uninstall Sync, can't wait to have the same experience but for Lemmy! Thanks for your work, I'll gladly pay for pro again

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Absolutely. Not even a question. Sync on Android has been better than Apollo on iOS in my experience

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[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Really excited for this, how have you found working with the Lemmy API's compared to Reddit's?

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

Sync was amazing, it will continue to be amazing. I'm 100% buying the Pro version again.

[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Only reddit app I've ever used. Can't wait for the Lemmy version!

[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Bought Sync back in 2012 and got over a decade of love for it, count me in line for Sync for Lemmy!

[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

I'll buy Pro again!

[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I had only one complaint about Sync Pro - it was too cheap by half, considering all the work you put in over that decade+

I'd have gladly paid a tenner. In fact I used to pay for pro again after I got a new phone lol

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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Can't wait!! Thank you for your efforts and I'll be purchasing Pro again!

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

looking forward to supporting the new version of sync again when it's up! Thanks for all your work on this

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I'll even pay for Pro again, just making it happen. Love you dude.

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Good, I love Sync!

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Respect dev, you made the right choice to hop in here!

Can't wait for Sync for Lemmy.

[โ€“] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We keeping the same icon right?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Patiently waiting! Using Connect in the meantime.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Can't wait! I'll buy it again!

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Iโ€™m very excited about this! Sync was my preferred client on my Android phones, so Iโ€™m definitely looking forward to this.

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

24k!? Dang. I'm really hoping that contributes to the activity over here. Lemmy provides a similar enough experience that, as long as the people come, it'll be comparable to Reddit for sure.

One question I've been curious about: is your goal to make Sync for Lemmy as close as possible to the same experience as Sync for Reddit, minus any changes that are inherently different between Reddit and Lemmy?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Excellent!

Really excited to see this. Signed up to your Patreon, hopefully a few others have too.

[โ€“] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Patreon link pls. I'll send some $. Sync ~~~~is~~~~ was by far the best reddit app. Would love to support.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Sync was awesome, so glad to hear there's gonna be a version for Lemmy

[โ€“] thecodemonk 6 points 1 year ago

If you need beta testers, sign me up!

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Great to hear that about time reddit's monopoly ended, too many shitty decisions they need punished

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Very much looking forward to it! Loved sync so much :) I keep on trying the gestures in this connect app haha

[โ€“] Still 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

is there a confirmation on the signups? I click the button but nothing appears to happen.

[โ€“] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago (2 children)

You use Firefox, don't you?

I've experienced the same problem. FF's advanced blocking blocks the call. Try signing up from a shittier browser, like Chrome.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Just take my money already! Definitely will pay again for pro version of Sync!

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Hey LJ!

Just another redfugee here and long time Sync user. I'm excited to see what you come up with.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Fantastic - literally joined Lemmy today to be ready. Looking forward to this, long, long time user and now dropping Reddit.

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