Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-08 Thread DJ Nezumi
hi Peggy the issue is that i cannot actually find the edit box to type in. i'm able to click the share button but when i VO arrow left it does not come up with the edit box. hope this helps. but thanks for the suggestion though Liam Donna Goodin wrote: > Actually, there's an easier way. Someone o

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-08 Thread Donna Goodin
Actually, there's an easier way. Someone on the list pointed it out, I am sorry, I can't recall who at the moment. 1. Bring up the item chooser. 2. Type the word Mind. You will see the What's on your mind prompt as an option. 3. Press Enter to exit Item Chooser. 4. Start typing. You st

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-08 Thread Peggy Fleischer
Hi Liam, One way to accomplish what you are trying to do is to bring up the item chooser and type button. Down arrow till you hear the "share" button spoken. Press VO space to move your cursor to the share button then VO left arrow once and you will hear "edit" and that is the place to type wh

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
The only way I have managed to get this to work is on the mobile version of the website or to use the iPhone app. Really puzzled why I can't find it on the main site too. I tend to use facebook chat via iChat or AIM (Adium did not work for me). I could not get facebook chat to work to good on

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-08 Thread DJ Nezumi
hi all. i was wondering if anyone else is having this current problem that i have come across? i am using the main facebook site because i am trying to link in people to posts on the site, i know that unfortunately the mobile site cannot do this. i am trying to access the "what's on your mind?" box

RE: facebook with safari

2010-07-07 Thread Dave Taylor
Use m.facebook.com Cheers Dave -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chad baker Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 6:30 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: facebook with safari Hi i just got friend requests

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
Hello, I tend to use Facebook in group mode. Make life easier for yourself for now and use http://m.facebook.com iinstead of the main site. Click on the friends link and your friends request will be in there. Chris On 6 Jul 2010, at 18:30, chad baker wrote: > Hi i just got friend requests o

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-06 Thread Kevin Mattingly
Set it up on your IPhone If you have one, it'll send you a txt message, reply add and you're good. If you don't have one, I usually access the request from the e-mail that I receive. Kev On Jul 6, 2010, at 1:30 PM, chad baker wrote: > Hi i just got friend requests on facebook. > I'm having trou

facebook with safari

2010-07-06 Thread chad baker
Hi i just got friend requests on facebook. I'm having trouble accessing them. I go to the link where it has friend requests then it loads and nothing could be found. Does anyone have any suggestions navigating facebook its tricky. thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Israel
gt; the apps on it from within windows / IE or firefox either, so I don't see >>> how it can be something apple have to work on. >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googl

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Ricardo Walker
ther, so I don't see >> how it can be something apple have to work on. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.J. Zufelt >> Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 1

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Ricardo Walker
March 2010 1:49 a.m. >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: using facebook with safari >> >> On 2010-03-15, at 8:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobil

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Donna Goodin
rly there is an >>>> issue related to VO. >>>> Best, >>>> Donna >>>> On Mar 16, 2010, at 2:14 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: >>>> >>>>> I use bboth the lyte and the m.facebook access and I can't say I've seen >>&

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Israel
gt;>> >>>> I use bboth the lyte and the m.facebook access and I can't say I've seen >>>> the apps on it from within windows / IE or firefox either, so I don't see >>>> how it can be something apple have to work on. >>>> >>>

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Donna Goodin
ows / IE or firefox either, so I don't see >>> how it can be something apple have to work on. >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.J

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Israel
to:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.J. Zufelt >> Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 1:49 a.m. >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: using facebook with safari >> >> On 2010-03-15, at 8:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>&

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Donna Goodin
half Of E.J. Zufelt > Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 1:49 a.m. > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: using facebook with safari > > On 2010-03-15, at 8:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> The problem with this is that the lite site, li

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-16 Thread Donna Goodin
Oh, that's interesting. Have to give that a try. thanks, John, hope you enjoyed chatting with your friend from high school. Cheers, Donna On Mar 15, 2010, at 11:20 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > The problem with facebook is that it expects a lot of interaction with the > mouse. I believe that w

RE: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Simon Fogarty
lto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.J. Zufelt Sent: Tuesday, 16 March 2010 1:49 a.m. To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: using facebook with safari On 2010-03-15, at 8:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi all, > > The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobile site,

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Jim Gatteys
Hi Jon! If you ever work out how to post status from the main site I'd love to know. I've tried everything I know. Its definitely from the lite or mobiel site and that's what I do. Also for adium users you can post statuses through there and also at ping.fm you can post a status as well. Jim

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
The problem with facebook is that it expects a lot of interaction with the mouse. I believe that when you point the mouse at a picture some more details about hat person appear. (This is called a mouse over) So when the mouse is tracking the voice over cursor Facebook keeps changing what is o

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Maurice Mines
hi i don't have eny problems using facebook btw I only use the moble site. maurice ham call kd0iko. on spring brake. On Mar 15, 2010, at 8:16 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi Everett, > > I agree 100%. And, I would add that it isn't fair that Apple should have to > deal with other developers' slop

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread clarence griffin
I think that's a crazy work around. Never had to do that, nor do I think I want to even go there. lol. I will just use the idom chooser. lol. it seams to work just fine over here. GF Goldfinga Productions Phone: 757-412-5494 Follow me on twitter http://www.twitter.com/goldfingas On Mar 15,

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Ricardo Walker
That is not true. On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:50 AM, May McDonald wrote: > It's not just a mac thing. You can't do it with windows either. > On 2010-03-15, at 5:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobile site, won't let >> you interfac

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Oh, wow! That's funny. Well, good for you for figuring it out, even if you did stumble upon these methods. I'll give them both a try. Cheers, Donna On Mar 15, 2010, at 11:23 AM, Israel wrote: > Hi Donna > > There are two ways I've stumbled into the edit box. > > 1. On the FB main page whe

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Israel
Hi Donna There are two ways I've stumbled into the edit box. 1. On the FB main page where it has a link then a number which is the number of notifications you have, I VO+space on the notification link so I can read list of notifications. I came across one stating "Janes Smith commented on

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Good point, Israel. I'll put this on my to-do list. Cheers, Donna On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Israel wrote: > When I was considering joining Facebook a year ago, I read various online > articles in the hopes of finding out whether FB was screen reader friendly > and/or to see what others who u

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Israel, What was the way you "stumbled upon to access that box? Donna On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:54 AM, Israel wrote: > Ronit, > > I use the main site. Yes, I do some times update status via the mobile site > as well as through my twitter account which I have set to also update FB > status. >

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Yes you can. Donna On Mar 15, 2010, at 9:50 AM, May McDonald wrote: > It's not just a mac thing. You can't do it with windows either. > On 2010-03-15, at 5:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobile site, won't let >> you interface

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Everett, I agree 100%. And, I would add that it isn't fair that Apple should have to deal with other developers' sloppy design. That said I do think it's in Apple's best interest to do so. Personally, I'd love to see more blind users switch to the Mac, but it's hard to make that argument

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Israel
Ronit, I use the main site. Yes, I do some times update status via the mobile site as well as through my twitter account which I have set to also update FB status. Other than updating status or writing on walls, I seem to navigate well on the main site able to "like" a friend's status or comme

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread May McDonald
It's not just a mac thing. You can't do it with windows either. On 2010-03-15, at 5:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi all, > > The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobile site, won't let > you interface with the apps. Personally, I really think this is something > Apple needs to

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Israel
When I was considering joining Facebook a year ago, I read various online articles in the hopes of finding out whether FB was screen reader friendly and/or to see what others who use screen readers have experienced in terms of accessibility. While I don't recall the specifics, I remember readin

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread E.J. Zufelt
On 2010-03-15, at 9:05 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Your point about Facebook and web standards is well-taken, but > Facebook--whether they follow web standards or not--is a very widely used > site. For me right now, this is just one more thing that my Mac can't do > that my PC can. The more thi

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Your point about Facebook and web standards is well-taken, but Facebook--whether they follow web standards or not--is a very widely used site. For me right now, this is just one more thing that my Mac can't do that my PC can. The more things like that that are out there, the less likely it is

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread E.J. Zufelt
On 2010-03-15, at 8:49 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi all, > > The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobile site, won't let > you interface with the apps. Personally, I really think this is something > Apple needs to work on. * I think that if Facebook followed web standards, in

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi all, The problem with this is that the lite site, like the mobile site, won't let you interface with the apps. Personally, I really think this is something Apple needs to work on. Best, Donna On Mar 14, 2010, at 10:15 PM, Portia Scott wrote: > Hi Ronit, > > The only other idea I have is to

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-15 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Ronit, I do use Facebook with Safari, and unfortunately, I have found no way to update status or write on walls from the full site. It's very annoying, it shows you the "Share" button, but not the edit box. But I have not found any way to change this. Best, Donna On Mar 14,

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-14 Thread peter apgar
sorry the norm around here is the mobile. Pete On Mar 14, 2010, at 10:07 PM, Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni wrote: > Hello all, > I'm new to the list and new to using Mac. I just got my mac mini two weeks > ago and so far I'm really enjoying it. One thing I'd like to know is if any > of you use the regu

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-14 Thread Portia Scott
Hi Ronit, The only other idea I have is to try this site: lite.facebook.com Hth, Portia On Mar 14, 2010, at 7:07 PM, Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni wrote: > Hello all, > I'm new to the list and new to using Mac. I just got my mac mini two weeks > ago and so far I'm really enjoying it. One thing I'd lik

Re: using facebook with safari

2010-03-14 Thread Jim Gatteys
Hi! there's also http://lite.facebook.com That seems to work better for me and I can find edit boxes. I have trouble on the main site looking for the place to write on a wall or leave a status message and this site seems to work better for me. Jim On Mar 14, 2010, at 9:07 PM, Ronit Ovadia Mazzo

using facebook with safari

2010-03-14 Thread Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni
Hello all, I'm new to the list and new to using Mac. I just got my mac mini two weeks ago and so far I'm really enjoying it. One thing I'd like to know is if any of you use the regular facebook site with safari and voiceover successfully? I'm having trouble locating edit boxes on the site. For e