userscript called “old.reddit” found here: https://github.com/soundjester/lemmy_monkey

  • (recently updated for Lemmy v0.18)

  • original thread link here

  • This is primarily for desktop clients. At the moment, formatting get a little crazy below 1280 px wide. There are ways to address this, but I have not at this time.

  • script will be updated as suggested

    • significant changes have been made to address alignment, spacing, and other format issues. v1.1 will be where I stop for a while.

  • there are two script versions: old.reddit and old.reddit.compact. The primary difference is that the “compact” version greatly reduces thumbnail size and padding space.

  • notice: current script unblurs NSFW

(linked thumbnail shows old.reddit.compact version of the script)

Screenshot of old.reddit script results:

  • starrox@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Wow that was fast! Although I’m not 100% sure its better (for high-res at least).

    Here’s how it looks for me on a 3840x2160 resolution and 110% zoom:

    But I think I understand the technical reasons beyond your change. It should be universally applicable and not just on 4k res.

    I think it still would look best if the banner is spanning the whole top, maybe up to the community-sidebar on the right (1) or even beyond that (2). I tried to highlight 1 & 2 in this poor greenshot cap :)

    Anyway, thanks for your great work!!

    • gandalf_der_12te@feddit.deEnglish
      0·
      1 year ago

      I think having a slim banner is better, because it takes away less precious space on smaller screens. Remember that not everyone has huge monitors, many use web browsers on laptops and the like.