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gilbertc...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 12:10:16 PM8/7/16
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I really like keybr.com, but what with the new page update with a very large adds on the left side. Actually keybr.com the only website i white listed on my adds blocker(Disconnect, and uBlock Origin). I IMHO that is so aggressive way for showing an adds. Then the option to change the font size is gone.

Actually i dont care about the ads, what i want is bring back the option that we can change the font size of the text to type, without using the ctrl + scroll.

cesaraa...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 2:45:57 PM8/7/16
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At least as you say you can switch the font size with zoom; But what about the ones who only used the black theme? we are a `little bit` fucked up if you ask me :l

fuus...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 7:19:22 PM8/7/16
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Ah... same.. I only used the black theme because it was easier on the eyes. I also disabled adblocker only on this site because there was not any other donation option available but everything's to the left and it's distracting now. I'm guessing there are more ads because maybe the original ones weren't enough to pay for site upkeep but it there a way it could become another banner one at the bottom or any other less lopsided layout. Or perhaps a donation option because I'm sure there are a lot of people who would love to pay to contribute rather than deal with ads.

conneri...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 7:43:38 PM8/7/16
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I absolutely agree!
Bring back the black theme.
Bring back larger font sizes....
I can barely read what I need to type now and when I use my browser's zoom in method or command+ feature the page gets irritated with me...

Loved this website, but they will lose users fast if they don't change a few minor things.
I don't mind the right handed menu layout, something new and different, and I love the fullscreen mode as well.

gilbertc...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 7:56:08 PM8/7/16
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Yeah, a donation option will be good.

fuus...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 8:17:16 PM8/7/16
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Also, this is rather specific but does anyone know how to get back/toggle the feature where when you make a mistake it shows you in a red box under the letter what letters you're pressing instead of the correct one? It helped and it's not there now after the update and I'm a little lost. Still new to this site.

gilbertc...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 8:37:50 PM8/7/16
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Yeah that feature is gone, and I didn't find any option to toggle that.

I think the site is little buggy now, because you can't even change the language and keyboard layout on the settings.

conneri...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 8:38:55 PM8/7/16
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Do you think they even read this online forum?

gilbertc...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 8:41:25 PM8/7/16
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I hope so.
But I think we can email them.

fuus...@gmail.com

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Aug 7, 2016, 10:47:25 PM8/7/16
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Ah dear... So it's gone hmm. I'm used to ads but the new left side ad loads really slowly and lags the page a bit. Hopefully it should all work out. I mean, software/sites are usually buggy after an update sigh

shaihu...@gmail.com

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Aug 8, 2016, 10:12:58 AM8/8/16
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Are you able to access any other languages and keyboard layouts except English - US? Cause I'm not :(

gilbertc...@gmail.com

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Aug 8, 2016, 10:33:02 AM8/8/16
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Unfortunately no. The keyboard layout setting is not working, you can't even change language and layout.

H. Zack

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Aug 8, 2016, 10:41:48 AM8/8/16
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i miss the old one :'(

detroit.ve...@gmail.com

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Aug 8, 2016, 11:33:01 AM8/8/16
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Good, so I'm not the only one peeved by their sudden and totally pointless change to the layout. Things are broken and I hate the new layout. I find it less space efficient and having to look to the right side just to see the buttons that were formerly aligned to the top seems utterly pointless other than to make it look more modern or something.

Apparently modern web and browser design means making things needlessly fiddly and less functional.

I'm kind of off using this site now until they fix it.

roz...@gmail.com

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Aug 8, 2016, 11:55:01 AM8/8/16
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keybr.com was the best site until this crappy update. It won't even work in the safari browser if you have a mac. Pathetic!!!! I guess my typing practice will have to wait. Ive only been using this site for about 6 months and have gone from two finger typing to typing properly. It is a very sad day in the typing world...

keybr.com

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Aug 11, 2016, 6:10:17 PM8/11/16
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Thanks everyone for pointing out the bugs and missing features in the latest release.

I pushed the new version a little bit sooner to give myself better motivation to complete all pending tasks and receive some feedback.

Yes, I am aware that some features are absent.

Many people complain about missing dark theme.

The next weekend I am pushing a new release with some bugs fixed, and the dark theme, and maybe something more.

Thanks for your patience.

- Alex

conneri...@gmail.com

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Aug 11, 2016, 6:21:08 PM8/11/16
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Alex,

Thank you for listening to our input and working on fixing the site. I was considering not using the site anymore, but because of your receptive reply and willingness to fix it asap, I will continue to use it. I really appreciate the hard work -- keep it up.

- Conner

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mingba...@gmail.com

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Apr 3, 2019, 12:41:11 AM4/3/19
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i type at 74 wpm, then always type 40 because of lag of my p key
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