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    Default FA Code Update: Project Ferrox

    Here's an update on things to come:

    INTERFACE:
    • Revised uploading interface focused on ease-of-use, efficiency and speed. Say goodbye to "ARGH, why is this not aligned with the thingy and the..." and say hello to "Gosh, this upload page sure is swell!"
    • Editable comments. Comments will be editable for up to 5 minutes after posting them. Discovered a typo in your latest discussion on the glory of banana nut muffins? Tell it to go blow itself and erase it's little life away!
    • Flood detection. Kills double posts dead.
    • Search, 2.0. Way better than 1.0, 1.1 and 9.4. Enjoy more efficient searching with new search tools that make more sense, provide more results and tweak your nipples with bright, sunshiney smiles.
    • The Oft Delayed UI Revisions. Yes, we're going through another UI revision! Now, before you start to call to the Lord of the Underworld to smite down our names with storms of balefire and sheep, know this: I like pie.

      But not only do I like pie, I also like ease of use and compatibility. And our new UI has been tested and custom designed to work fantastically on both high and low resolution systems. This means your Dell from 1934 will be able to display the page just as great as the latest Alienware SLI system.

    ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
    • Account registration is getting a Captcha system to prevent robots and spammers from creating accounts on the fly.
    • As a further security, all new FA accounts will require e-mail code verification to ensure authenticity of the user's e-mail as legitimate.

    NEW FEATURES
    • Groups. Because birds of a feather upload... together? Wait, let me try that again. Because artists roam in herds, and... this isn't working out.

      GROUP COMMUNITIES!! You can post to them. And they're neat. Really neat. In fact, they're so neat, just thinking about them caused my pants to erupt into glorious flame.
    • Account Upgrades. Accounts will be upgradable to provide new features to users. The first of said upgrades will be userpage customization, allowing users to upload their own banners, select their own pages colors and add a bit of personality to their own FA.
    • We Stole It From VCL(tm). Our new version will implement community error screens. Users will be able to submit their own custom images which will cycle through on pages whenever a 404 Error Page is generated.

      Sorry, Ch'marr, we had to!

    More information will be posted as features are confirmed. Check back once a week, and we'll update the list with new features as we've confirmed their existance.

    Note: This upgrade will be thoroughly tested before going live. We've learned from past mistakes, yessir. Really. Quit looking at me like that.

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    I can die happy now ^_^

    Seriously, woot!

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    Here are a few shots of the new system.

    Enjoy!
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    Looking great!


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    Just curious if you guys have heard of KittenAuth as a CAPTCHA replacement. Instead of using text recognition (which bots are getting better and better at cracking, and we're at the level where even people can't always read CAPTCHAs properly), it uses object recognition where you need to pick certain pictures out of a grid, based on given criteria (eg. pick 3 kittens out of a 3x3 grid of small fluffy animals, taken from a pool of thousands upon thousands of custom-made pictures). The criteria can even change and be randomized between uses (kittens once, foxes next, dogs after that, etc). This is supposedly much harder to crack since you need to identify the objects in the pictures, and match them up to what you need.. something computers aren't quite able to do (yet, anyway).

    Given the theme of FurAffinity, I'd think it'd be a prime candidate for use here. I can't say whether or not its up to the task of being put to use quite yet though, so you may want to talk to the guy.

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    the default av is a great improvement.

    (p.s. I hope you cried a little, on the inside. haw haw)

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    Default RE: FA Code Update: Project Ferrox

    Quote Originally Posted by nobuyuki
    the default av is a great improvement.

    (p.s. I hope you cried a little, on the inside. haw haw)
    We'll be replacing default avatars down the line and giving users more choices to use. That'll come in a seperate post when it's ready.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dragoneer
    [*]Account Upgrades. Accounts will be upgradable to provide new features to users. The first of said upgrades will be userpage customization, allowing users to upload their own banners, select their own pages colors and add a bit of personality to their own FA.
    We will be able to select default view though right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Hyena
    We will be able to select default view though right?
    Well, the way it more than like work is this:

    All users can select their default UI color and pick the scheme they want. There will be only ONE interface for the entire site, but it will be available in multiple colors.

    Users who have upgraded accounts will be able to select color schemes for their pages, as well as upload custom banners (and a few other to be announced goodies). If you go to a user's page who has a custom color scheme, you'll see their scheme and their any page enhancements for their upgraded accounts.

    It will allow upgraded users to stand out, but there will be no lack of usability for the other users.

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    Default RE: FA Code Update: Project Ferrox

    What do you mean by "Upgraded accounts?"

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    Default RE: FA Code Update: Project Ferrox

    Quote Originally Posted by Suule
    What do you mean by "Upgraded accounts?"
    Users will be able to pay (yes, pay) a small amount for Livejournal-like upgrades, boosting their free accounts with extra benefits and features. We are interested in keeping the site free, ensuring all users receive the same standard of service (MINUS LAG).

    Our costs are rising and will soon be sinking deeper into our pockets. Down the road, we'll need to upgrade FA's server equipment, storage and (in the event of failure) replace defective gear. We need to ensure the site stays up and alive, and does not suffer extended downtime like other Furry sites have experienced.

    Unless we get a massive spike in donations, at which point we'll say screw it and make it free to everyone.

    In the meantime, however, we want to offer something cheap, accessable and fair that will ad perks and take away nothing. Ensuring the longevity and success of the site is one of our clear goals.

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    Somehow I knew you'd say that.

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    I just wonder. Will the upgraded interface option be available at a fee? or is it free? "tam tam tam" AND.. will custom interfaces be possible to disable ? not everyone makes readable (useable) interfaces. so you can see all interfaces as default?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tellos
    I just wonder. Will the upgraded interface option be available at a fee? or is it free? "tam tam tam" AND.. will custom interfaces be possible to disable ? not everyone makes readable (useable) interfaces. so you can see all interfaces as default?
    It will be completely free. The upgraded, entirely re-designed UI will replace both existing UI's we have currently. It's being coded and designed to make the site easier to use as well as faster.

    There will be one UI for the site, and only one. This ensures compatibility and makes coding and changes easier.

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    yes, but when someone makes a custom thingy for their site. will itbe possible to disable viewing em? if you have no wish to view other peoples customised pages I mean.

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    The new site doesn't look half bad

    Is the " i" bug finally gone? Can we finally see hover thumbnails of pics whose titles use Satan's Eyebrow, a.k.a. apostrophes?

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    I'm glad you guys are doing something to try and prevent bots and whatnot from signing up. The name I used for the forums and everywhere else for that matter is taken on FA...but what makes it frustrating is it looks like its no one is even using it.

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    like the no avatar bit. way better than the pain pot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RavenWorks
    The new site doesn't look half bad

    Is the " i" bug finally gone? Can we finally see hover thumbnails of pics whose titles use Satan's Eyebrow, a.k.a. apostrophes?
    Yes, that is gone...I don't think you'll really be seeing any of the current bugs we currently have.

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    Totally sweet pictures, Alkora.

    I definately love the upgrades, Dragoneer.

    I can't wait for the upgrades to this website. I wish both of you the best of luck with the upgrades, Dragoneer and Alkora.

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    Default RE: FA Code Update: Project Ferrox

    A few questions.

    One: Have you tested the new code on IE7?

    Two: Will there be any sort of horizontal bar stealing screen real estate from the content?

    Three: Will paid users be able to override the display preferences of other users? On sites like LiveJournal and MySpace, some people use the 'customizable interfaces' option to make their user pages into visual crimes against nature, and I don't want that to happen to FurAffinity.

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    will we have to re-register for this ?

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    It's okay to steal things from Ch'marr, as long as you don't steal the whole deleting-art-just-because-you-don't-personally-like-it-thing. :3

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    Quote Originally Posted by timoran
    It's okay to steal things from Ch'marr, as long as you don't steal the whole deleting-art-just-because-you-don't-personally-like-it-thing. :3
    I only ban people if I don't like their art, not delete. HAHA! I'm just kidding. Or am I? :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pico
    will we have to re-register for this ?
    Nope. You can continue on as is. It'll only affect newly made accounts.

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