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Poll: Do you use Google Reader on a daily basis?

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Re: Poll: Do you use Google Reader on a daily basis?

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conesus wrote: post #106
hackernews wrote: post #102

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's pretty cool. GReader does leave a lot to be desired... I imported my feeds and here are a few initial thoughts (I realize this is a weekend project but it is a huge want of mine): + I prefer to see the RSS text before I see the original site. Easier reading (no nav or ads) and I'll click through if the content catches my interest. So it would be nice if I clicked the feed tab that tab would stay selected as I…

Yup, everything's already there, just a bit disguised: * Feed before original site? No problem, set Feed as the default in Preferences. Also, if you like one view or another, it saves per-site. * To read all stories in a folder, just click the River of News icon next to the folder. It's exactly the same. You can also right-click the folder (or click the little arrow) and mark the folder as read. * Plenty of Keyboard…

okay this just got a lot better.

I don't see a mark folder as read shortcut (did I miss it). I can context click on the river of news icon, but I'd love a button (and shortcut) next to the "Next Unread" in the dividing bar. I wouldn't text an icon button would do to save space (maybe a preference shut off text in toolbars)

real nice.

Re: Poll: Do you use Google Reader on a daily basis?

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Post by carterschonwald »

abraham wrote: post #19
wslh wrote: post #6

Yes, one of the main advantages is having all the historical posts there, since RSS is used only for latest posts. Another feature is automatic translation, I follow a blog from Ukraine there.

In my experience Reader doesn't store all historic posts. Posts older then a month or two start disappearing.

What is an example you have? It seems that it has historic posts as long as anyone else every has followed the feed via Reader previously. Likewise, it won't display old posts in the list, but will dynamically load them as you "try" to scroll down. Perhaps one of these is what would happen for you?

Re: Poll: Do you use Google Reader on a daily basis?

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Post by mikeklaas »

No, because RSS readers are still stuck in the mindset of email clients. Unread counts. Keep track of read state for everything. It's better than nothing, but not much, especially for non-techies.

A better answer would be something like HN: isn't limited to certain sources, the best content floats to the top, and is in tune with the idiosyncrasies that set you apart from mainstream nonsense. [1]

[1] Oh look, I built just that http://zite.com :)

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