FlashStuf Uploads Disabled

April 2, 2009 in News | No comments

FlashStuf Uploads (http://upload.flashstuf.com/) have been disabled for Flash uploads due to recent malicious files that have been uploaded. The issue was first reported on the forums and action was immediately taken, as the files were used to attack other sites.

Since it is much more difficult to tell which Flash files uploaded to the server are malicious and which are not, all uploads will be disabled for now. If you still need somewhere to upload your Flash file for submission to the site, you may do so through email or the forums. Also, note that you may still upload images and other files that were previously allowed (and aren’t Flash files).

Once we can beef up the security a bit more and look into the issue, Flash uploads should be allowed again.

Existing Member Bonus Points

March 26, 2009 in Uncategorized | No comments

Members who were part of FlashStuf before the addition of the points system (and therefore received 15 points for being an existing member) will have a point reduction if they are found to be inactive. Five points will be removed from any of these members to put everyone who hasn’t logged in recently on the same level as those who just recently registered for the site.

If you are one of these members and would like to keep your initial 15 points (but haven’t logged in other than on the day you registered), please sign in as soon as possible to prevent losing your points.

Blogs and Hosting

February 4, 2009 in Updates | No comments

We are bringing two new FlashStuf sites live this week, Blogs and Hosting.

Blogs are available to anyone who wants a free hosted blog. It has the FlashStuf name on it because we hope for artists and members to use it mostly, however it is open to all members.

Hosting is currently available only by request, as it isn’t completely ready for the public yet. There also isn’t a set date for when it will be open to the public. However if you visit the hosting site and submit a request for a site, depending on your intentions for the site I might create an account for you. As you can tell, registration is currently very selective.

So check out both the sites, and if you’d like a blog feel free to sign up because registration takes a minute and is open to all.

Myspace Codes Retired

February 3, 2009 in News | No comments

I’ve decided to retire the Myspace Codes section of the site. This is because the section never really went along with the site– it was more just added in because I could easily add the codes that were needed at the time. It also is bringing in visitors that aren’t there for the rest of the site, so there’s no point in having them come there in the first place, as I see it.

Note that the section will still be on the internet at http://www.flashstuf.com/myspace/, but will no longer be linked to on the site (the means of retirement).

Hopefully this doesn’t affect too many of you. With the way Myspace is going these days, you more than likely won’t need the codes anymore.

FlashStuf Facebook Application

January 8, 2009 in News | No comments

We will be launching a Facebook application later this month, allowing members to share their high scores and other activities with friends on Facebook. It will also allow you to earn more points by referring friends to FlashStuf. Check back in the coming weeks to get the latest on this application’s development.

First Non-Human Member

October 28, 2008 in News | No comments

I noticed a user named BestelenViagra registered for the site today, obviously indicating that a machine registered as opposed to a real person with that username. So today, instead of adding more features to the site, I spent my time upping the security against bots like this one from registering. There are only two major things that potential members need to know:

  • Don’t use spammy names in your username. If you try, you will be blocked from ever registering for the site again from that computer. This shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who doesn’t want something like “viagra” in their username.
  • IP addresses. Unfortunately prevention against this kind of stuff needs to be better enforced so if needed, we’ll block your IP address from registering or visiting any user-created portion of the site. Again, this shouldn’t be a problem for anyone who isn’t wreaking havoc on the site.

That’s it. Registration was down for a few minutes during the changes but it is now back up and running.

Update (11/2/08): I’ve added a CAPTCHA verifier as an extra level of security when registering. This should prevent this even moreso.

Redesign Progress - Ratings

October 22, 2008 in Development | No comments

Today, building upon the recent member Points System, the ability to rate Flash movies and games has been enabled. Rating a file will not only contribute to the site, but give you 1 additional point on your username. This can help you increase your level, unlock features, etc.

This is going to help further integrate a load of data about all the files of FlashStuf. For example, when a good amount of files have been rated, we will display high score tables listing the best and worst works on the site. High ratings on FlashStuf-artist work will even give you more points. Note that as of now, guests cannot vote on games and movies. This may be changed in the future, depending on how things go. Enjoy!

Moderators Wanted

October 20, 2008 in News | No comments

FlashStuf needs moderators! It has become too much for me to run alone, so I’m looking for people who want to volunteer to moderate and maintain the site. If interested, I’ll train you on how to do all the things I do, such as adding new content and posting news on the site.

This is not me giving the site up, but rather getting a little help in maintaining the content side of the site. This would give me a lot more time to work on the development of the site and not have to worry about updating all the time (although I still will be doing that).

So if you are interested, here are the only requirements.

  • Must be a FlashStuf member (this is easy)
  • Be fairly internet-savvy and willing to communicate with others
  • Preferably have a good idea about current trends on the web

And you can be in charge of the following (you may pick what you’d like to do).

  • Updating the site (uploading new content and posting news)
  • Moderating the forums
  • Getting new artists for the site
  • Managing users, making sure no rules are broken

If you are interested at all, you can PM me on the forums or email me at webmaster at flashstuf dot com.

Version 3.5 coming soon

October 9, 2008 in Development, Updates | No comments

FlashStuf will be undergoing a fourth redesign in the next two months. It’s going to improve more upon the backend of the site and include some new features.

When FlashStuf version 3 (the latest redesign) was unveiled earlier this year, there were a lot of sections and new features left unfinished– sections such as the polls and downloads were put on a lower priority so that the site could continue running as normal, with the main content still intact. This update’s purpose is to make the site complete again. Here are some of the changes that are coming.

New Features
It’s also going to be more interactive and community-driven. Users can earn points by playing games and participating in the site, raising their status.

Profiles
FlashStuf Profiles are going to be more of a way to show your activities on FlashStuf and interact with other members. The purpose won’t be to replace a profile you have on another site anymore. Privacy settings and more customization will finally be added here.

On another note, the current Favorites system has been updated, allowing you to display your favorites on the home page again. Non-FlashStuf members also won’t see the FF+ links on the home page anymore. Many more small changes like this will follow as we get closer to the redesign.

New Favorites

September 30, 2008 in Development | No comments

The FlashStuf Favorites system was updated this week, with a backend that better integrates with the rest of the site. It is now less prone to errors from wrong files being added, and is much smoother in general. The new system is also going to allow for a lot more flexibility. Soon there will be an easier way to reorder you favorites, and right now you should notice an option on the Favorites section home page that allows you to set each item as public or private. You may also choose whether or not to make all of your favorites private by default.

For those who already had favorites saved, I have moved them over and you should be able to go about managing them as always. However, if you have added favorites and they aren’t there anymore, please let us know.

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