All gifs posted through redgifs show up as links that open the gif when clicked but offer no preview.

  • Dweazle@pornlemmy.com
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    1 year ago

    Same problem here but there is a workaround… It’s the app/website/viewer you use. I’m on Android, and the official app does this too but I’ve just downloaded a few others to test. I think they call this functionality deep linking. Basically the app goes and follows the link for you.

    On Android the Connect app works. I used Boost before leaving reddit and am signed up on that waiting list.

    What are you using to view Lemmy?

  • hysmw5@pornlemmy.com
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    1 year ago

    on Android I use Liftoff and it can load Redgifs in the feed. The problem it has is that you cannot make them full screen, but I hope they add that option soon

  • MandalorianPotato@pornlemmy.com
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    1 year ago

    On iOS, Liftoff app plays the videos in the feed. It’s not perfect (no scrolling, loading times etc) but it’s the least worse experience.

    • baconlemmy@pornlemmy.com
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      1 year ago

      That says a lot. If I click into a post or change app and go back it reloads the content I was browsing so I have to start scrolling again.

      Actually making it usable requires a lot of restraint.

      Kudos to the (former) Reddit app developers who made these experiences so great.

      Wish it was an easy job to convert those apps to support lemmy