The Mac Space User Blogs

The Mac Space is now running a beta version of an updated profiling system.  This is a newer and better version of the system we were running before.  So far everything is working great, but let me know if you have any problems.

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They've found us

I just got a Mac Space mail from a "female who checked out my profile and want relationship with me."  While I'm flattered that this female "want relationship" with me, I know better.  his is a bulk message from a spammer.

New profile field: Favorite Apple product

Now when members register I've implemented a new required registration filed called "Favorite Apple Product."  A person registering must put in something into this field.  The bots are likely not smart enough to put "iPod" or "iMac" into this field.  Hopefully that will slow them down.

Manual Approval

I've also enabled "manual profile approval" for the first time.  Now new members are not automatically approved if they get past the captcha and email confirmation as was previously the case.  They have to be manually approved by a Mac Space administrator.

I hope these measure keep TMS free of spammers! 

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Ok I believe I've finished my current batch of upgrades and tweaks to the blogging and comment system.

There are a few new features and some better ways of laying out the menus, I hope!

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I'm working on the menuing and the blog system right now.  So things may act a little strange for a while.  Check back later if it's not working.

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Recent batch of completed items for The Mac Space:

1. Fixed connection request popup window bug.
2. Resolved image auto approval
3. Added lower menu with "about | contact | help" etc
4. Added several help topics for using the site
5. Added "member" modules to left column (online, newest etc)
6. Added more forum categories.
7. Added new signup graphic
8. Added admin moderation features to profiles
9. Added private message button to profile top menu
10. Added video component to site and profile tab
11. Widened template
12. Tweaked site search to include profiles
13. Installed automatic backup which emails DB to admin nightly
    

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