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...the release of the new mobile site

Where is there information about this? What was the rationale for preventing mobile users from actively contributing to Wikipedia? Ottawahitech (talk) 13:58, 12 October 2011 (UTC)

In what way are mobile users prevented from contributing? Reach Out to the Truth 14:56, 12 October 2011 (UTC)

No login button for example Ottawahitech (talk) 14:09, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

There is not yet any functionality that would require a login. Once they add some, such as editing, the login form will surely be fixed. Reach Out to the Truth 14:39, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

It was considered nearly impossible to allow editing from the old (Ruby) app. When the new (PHP) mobile site was created, the first stage was the mimic the old functionality (i.e. read-only). However, it is considered much easier to add specialised editing functionality now than it was before, and hence why it has become a priority again (because everyone recognises that mobile users should be able to contribute easily).

Incidentally, mobile users can always edit via the usual non-mobile site. It's just ill-suited to small screens, and hence rather difficult. - Jarry1250 ^{[Weasel? Discuss.]} 17:38, 12 October 2011 (UTC)

I did some editing when I could use the desk-top version of Wikipedia on a mobile. Now I cannot view the desktop version any more. Ottawahitech (talk) 14:09, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

Have you tried the links at the bottom of the page? That's how I got here on the mobile device I'm using right now. Reach Out to the Truth 14:39, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

Yes I have in the past when I was able to edit, but now when I click them nothing happens. Ottawahitech (talk) 19:05, 13 October 2011 (UTC)

That's interesting. What type of mobile device are you using? And what model? - Jarry1250 ^{[Weasel? Discuss.]} 16:48, 14 October 2011 (UTC)