I found this, maybe a fork by someone? https://www.lemmyapps.com/app/details/33 The github link is alive btw
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update: we have decided to continue the project starting from the latest active fork and re-create a new community here.
Racoon is what I came to after Liftoff died.
Take this object, [new Lemmy client app] but beware it carries a terrible curse...
...But it comes with a free Frogurt!
This fork is updated with the latest changes by the original developer:
https://github.com/N7-X/RaccoonForLemmy
plus its maintainer has started new developments and adjustments.
Good news
Good catch. I will keep an eye out for it. Let's see what the dev does with that and how much dedication will go into it.
That's very unfortunate. Open source development can seem like a thankless job sometimes... you start out building something because it's fun, or you want to challenge yourself, or learn something new... and then other ppl start making demands, those start to pile on, and it quickly becomes a stressful job.
Sorry to see that app go, it had a lot of potential.
The developer of Raccoon actually liked receiving feedback and constructive criticism, most of the issues reported had been solved it no time.
The main reason for the takedown was that, using his real name and surname, his reputation as a professional developer was being damaged by people crying that 4.1/10 for Markdown sucked, that it was the app with the lowest score ever, etc.
Seeing real damage and real losses in your personal life (for something you do as a volunteer) was probably perceived as a betrayal.
It definitely had potential. Was my main driver for Lemmy. It had the best layout of posts, modern and sleek handling, etc. Markdown worked just fine for me. The minor bugs I noticed didn't bother me much. Am sad to see it implode like this... hope the dev will change his mind or someone will pick up the pieces.
Yup people can be vicious even when somethings totally free, it's horrible.
It has already happened with Artemis last year. It will continue happening but it's how FOSS works.
Luckily there are other apps available, and the developer of Raccoon always said his project was experimental and did not intend to replace any of the more well established apps.
One of his mottos was "when im doubt, look at Jerboa for Lemmy".
Hopefully he can read your comment about potential of Raccoon and change his mind. If it wasn't for you and others that got together and did something none of us would be here right now.
Yup people can be vicious even when somethings totally free, it's horrible.
I forgot which company but they had an open source product. They only accepted feedback from paying customers. They were heavily criticized for it. I thought it was a great idea...
Random non-paying user: "Hey guys, I found a bug in your app, maybe you want to have a look at this"
Maintainers: "Na-na-na-na-na not listening! We'll keep the bug there because you are not the boss!"
Yeah, that sounds like a very stupid strategy.
Random non-paying user: "Why aren't you working for free for me!!!!? My problems are the most important! Why aren't you working on this?!!!!"
Yeah that sounds more like it. Fixed it for you.
@IllNess but that one you can ignore whether it's paying or non-paying, so you are talking about a completely different case
Reading, processing, deciding and ignoring all takes time and effort.
Better just filter them out in the beginning.
@IllNess true, no need to fix bugs if you don't know about them.. how smart. So much time saved.
If the bugs annoys only non paying users, then they got what they paid for.
If the bug is so wide spread it affects paying users, it will be fixed.
Works perfectly. Smart. So much time saved.
This is sad. I really like the app!
What's everyone using instead?
I have been liking Boost because it has a nice tablet app!
I like sync and haven't felt the need to try anything else since I first joined Lemmy.
I briefly used Jerboa & connect but they just weren't as polished—things have very likely moved on, but I'm happy where I am so I've not checked
+1 for voyager. I like other apps too but voyager has felt like a fresh breeze.
I always keep Jerboa on as well. A solid "alternative" (1) and the client most unlikely to get abandoned.
- it is the original client and is still actively developed
Voyager here. Thunder is my second, but there is a bug that the previews are not loading right. Voyager fells like a better experience right now.
Thunder is great
Is it still being actively developed? I ditched it a while back because it seemed to have been abandoned It hadn't received any activity for several months and was working really janky.
The last commit was two days ago and the last update was two months ago (at least for me on Android).
Thunder is by far the best FOSS app for lemmy, it's like a lite Sync without all the ads bullshit.
Never tried Raccoon but I've been fond of Connect.
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