Move Bottom Bar Navigation to Sidebar

[T3kn3vr4]

Is Your Feature Request Related to a Problem?

I wanted to suggest an enhancement to the app's UI/UX design that could improve user experience and declutter the interface.

Specifically, I’d like to propose moving the bottom bar navigation items ("Feed," "Search," "Account," "Inbox," and "Settings") to the left-hand sidebar, similar to what Connect for Lemmy has implemented.

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Key Points for the Request:

1. Streamlined Interface: Eliminating the permanent bottom bar frees up visual space, creating a cleaner interface and potentially improving focus for content browsing.
2. Consolidated Navigation: The sidebar already exists and houses options like "Subscriptions," "Local Posts," "All Posts," "Reports," "Moderated Communities (if applicable)," etc. Adding the bottom bar options here would consolidate navigation into one cohesive location, reducing redundancy.
3. Consistency Across Apps: Connect for Lemmy utilizes this type of layout effectively, and users who switch between apps or prefer this design would appreciate the familiar, decluttered layout.
4. Customization Potential: Moving these items to the sidebar could open the door for further customization options—such as letting users prioritize or rearrange the sidebar items to suit their browsing habits.

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Potential Sidebar Layout (Example Integration):

Here’s an example of how the sidebar could look after incorporating the bottom bar options:

• Subscriptions
• Local Posts
• All Posts
• Reports
• Moderates (if applicable)
• Feed
• Search
• Inbox
• Account
• Settings

This minor adjustment could improve navigation efficiency while creating a better focus on content.