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[michaeltc]

I think one of the great things about the trucking community is the tight-way in which truckers will help others with advice and knowledge. These forums are an example of that.

But being on the road all the time limits the replies and reads in which truckers can discuss about topics - while driving the truck one can't post on threads of course!

I'm thinking what would be awesome is a smartphone app that reads out forum posts, and lets you talk out loud to reply. I do a bit of programming on my spare time I could spend some time making an app to do this. Anybody interested in testing it out with me?

 

[Double Nickle]

This could be worth pursuing.

 

[michaeltc]

This could be worth pursuing.

@othertrucker2001 would you be interested in trying it out? what's the typical way you browse the forums? Do you look at the most popular threads or just go to specific boards that you have a preference for?

 

[Double Nickle]

@othertrucker2001 would you be interested in trying it out? what's the typical way you browse the forums? Do you look at the most popular threads or just go to specific boards that you have a preference for?

Its not something I would be interested in but I could see where some folks would like something like that.

 

[Cerberus_Kelpie]

michaeltc, What if??

Forbidden Planet introduced Robby The Robot.
Star Trek introduced voice activated Computers.

Android has Voice Activated Apps so your idea could/would/may well possibly be a extension or addition or something as yet unseen.
2016 was hailed to be "The Year Of Innovative Ideas" and there's still time for implementation.

"Computer......Open Forums App.......Post to Truckingboards at Driver's Lounge in (specified thread)....Add Smiley Emoticon....Close message with CHEERS!!".....end of line

 

[michaeltc]

That would be cool, wouldn't it? haha

 

[Cerberus_Kelpie]

10-2, 10-4, 10-10!