Pagination instead of Infinite Scrolling
I think Infinite Scrolling (the current system) is not a good idea, because it increases the page memory with each load at the bottom of the page and it could lead to browser crashes.
Another disadvantage of Infinite Scrolling is that you can't reference an specific part of the post stream by URL, so you can't bookmark it (a big disadvantage of AJAX)
I think the classic pagination number system is the best option. For example, the stream URL would look like this:
https://joindiaspora.com/stream?page=1
https://joindiaspora.com/stream?page=2
https://joindiaspora.com/stream?page=3
....
It's easier to jump on big intervals of pages.
Another idea is adding a switch (on your settings page) where you can choose between infinite scrolling or pagination system.
For more info, you should read this:
http://timtfj.wordpress.com/2012/07/14/infinite-scrolling/
Raju Devidas · Fri 22 Aug 2014 7:59AM
I will vote up for pagination. Even if the content on pages will be different every time. I will at least know how much before the exact post was posted. That will make easier to reach that particular page( or near to that page ). That will make finding content easier.