Hello,
I would like to propose an improvement for the user interface when engaging in long conversations with ChatGPT. Currently, as discussions grow longer, managing the scroll bar becomes problematic because all previous messages remain loaded in memory. This drastically reduces the size of the scroll bar, making navigation unintuitive and sometimes frustrating.
Identified Problem:
• The scroll bar becomes extremely small as the conversation lengthens, making it difficult to return to specific messages.
• The entire conversation history remains loaded, which could also impact overall performance.
Proposed Solution:
• Implement a system where only recent messages are loaded by default, and older messages are “forgotten” temporarily (unloaded) to improve the readability and usability of the scroll bar.
• If the user scrolls up, a “fetch” system could dynamically reload the previous messages as needed.
• This progressive loading approach would enhance fluidity and offer a more intuitive experience.
Advantages:
• Better scroll management, with a bar proportional to the visible content.
• A lighter and smoother interface, especially on devices with limited memory.
• A significantly improved user experience for those interacting with ChatGPT over extended periods.
Thank you for considering this suggestion. I hope it will contribute to making ChatGPT even more pleasant and efficient to use!