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Is the up vote or down vote comment functionality going to come to mobile? the box flashes up when I vote, the big tease, but then infuriatingly disappears. Like grabbing sand. Using mobile more and more to tune into dw. Would love to leave comments but don't want to write a post.

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Dani commented: Comment from my iPhone! +0

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Reports from , , and describe the same problem: the inline "vote + comment" UI is unreliable on touch devices (reported on Android/Chrome) and appears missing on some Chromebooks. Below are concise, practical steps for users and a short checklist for filing a useful bug report so staff can reproduce and fix it faster.

  • Quick user checks (try these first)

    • Update the browser and OS to the latest release.
    • Clear the site data/cache for DaniWeb in your browser settings.
    • Temporarily disable any content blockers, privacy apps, or VPNs.
    • Try a different browser (Firefox, Edge) or use the browser menu -> “Request desktop site” to see if the desktop UI allows commenting.
    • On Chromebook, try resizing the window or toggling the site between mobile/desktop view.

  • What to include when reporting the bug (makes reproduction much easier)

    • Device model and OS version (for example: Samsung Galaxy S9, Android 9).
    • Exact browser and version (Chrome 86, etc.).
    • Precise reproduction steps (each tap, where you tapped, and whether you waited).
    • A short screen recording or screenshots showing the transient dialog.
    • The thread URL, post number or timestamp.
    • Advanced: console logs (Chrome remote debug via chrome://inspect after enabling USB debugging) or Safari Web Inspector for iOS.

Temporary workarounds: use the thread reply box to leave a short comment referencing the post, or switch to the desktop view until the issue is fixed. For staff: focus testing on touch vs mouse event handling and viewport-dependent UI code so the transient dialog can be reproduced and stabilized.

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I would have voted from my mobile as well, but get exactly the same issue as Diafol on Android. Press the upvote thumb, a box appears with just vote/vote&comment options for about half a second and then the vote is given without any chance to comment. Needs fixing as not everyone follows the Apple herd...

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Yep can confirm this on Android with Chrome.

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OK, so I thought if mobile was off, how about a Chromebook? Now that's really looped. There are so many things that don't work right that it's not going to help if I list them all. This reply may not work unless it shows up.

But on the Chromebook there are no signs at all of the up vote. Not asking for this to be fixed either. Just it's interesting to see how sites deal with the Chromebook.

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