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Bitmob updates: Editor search, new staffers, and fixes in our 2.17 update

Shoe_headshot_-_square
Saturday, June 04, 2011

Here's what we fixed for Bitmob 2.17, which is now live:

  • Assuming you filled out your Twitter info on your profile page, if you write a story on Bitmob and someone Tweets it, Twitter will now recommend you as someone to follow to that reader.
     
  • Inserting videos into posts via the "embed media" button should now work more reliably.
     
  • Captcha for registration verification is now showing up for Firefox 4 users.
     
  • If you report a comment (for spam or inappropriate content), the confirmation window will no longer obscure that comment.
     
  • On your profile page, if you try entering a URL that ends with a slash under "website," it will no longer cause an error.
     
  • Because the system will subscribe you to comments in different ways, we had some overlap that was causing duplicate notification emails to go out. This should be fixed now.
     
  • Here are the updated ways you could be subscribed to email notifications on new comments:
    • If someone comments on a story that you wrote.
    • If someone directly replies to a comment that you wrote.
    • If someone replies to a comment that you already replied to (in other words, everyone is subscribed to that mini-thread, similar to Facebook comments).
    • (New) If you enter a new comment with the "subscribe to this comment thread" box checked right underneath. By the way, you can click on that "subscribe to this comment thread" text as well, if you want to subscribe without actually entering a comment.

Don't worry. You can opt out of any or all of these very easily. Check your profile page's account settings for more.

  • Facebook Like counters should be working correctly now. Before, they weren't always sticking for some reason.

 
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Comments (36)
Default_picture
June 04, 2011

Dang, I knew it was probably bad news when I hadn't heard back...plus, I think I missed one of the errors :P

Mindjack
June 04, 2011

I'm still voting for you, Jason!

Mindjack
June 04, 2011

“Inserting videos into posts via the "embed media" button should know work more reliably.”

I saw what you did there, Shoe, using “know” instead of “now”. Do I get a job? I’ll bring my own mop…

Default_picture
June 04, 2011

That's the 7th error! :-)

230340423
June 04, 2011

Heh. I wonder when Shoe will notice that.
 

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 05, 2011
Gah!!
Default_picture
June 07, 2011

Lol! I find errors from time to time on here :)

Mikeshadesbitmob0611
June 04, 2011

I can't believe I missed led. My style manuals just burst into flames, and ghosts came out of them, gave me shit, and departed.

Congrats to those who made it!

Assassin_shot_edited_small_cropped
June 04, 2011

"we actually got a few emails that had grammatical errors in them!" *looks sheepish, then runs away to hide*

Default_picture
June 04, 2011

So does this mean the staff list is incomplete? I didn't see Demian up there any more ... Unless that is broken ...   :-)

Demian_-_bitmobbio
June 04, 2011

I fixed that know/now!

Default_picture
June 05, 2011
While I was not picked, I have to stop and thank the Bitmob staff for even giving everyone this opportunity. It is pretty awesome that everyone gets a fair shake at a legitimate position for a legitimate website. There are more than a few classy folks behind this site and I hope to be an active member of the community from here on out. Again, thanks for the opportunity and hopefully this will lead to great things for those picked. - Nate
Default_picture
June 05, 2011

Dang, you beat me to it!  I will just leave it at "ditto".  :-)

- Angie

Jotarosteam
June 05, 2011

The profile page is still rejecting my personal website as invalid. I've tried clearing the cache in case I had an old version of the site to no avail. I mean, granted, I haven't updated the thing since 2002, but it's totally actually there. I just checked!

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 05, 2011
Hey Dan, I can't help you right now, but I will try when I get back from E3. What is the website you're trying to enter? Give me the exact URL? Reply to this comment, and I'll get the email...will try to help later. Sorry!
Jotarosteam
June 05, 2011

members.cox.net/gaijind/

I've tried it with and without the "http://", and even tried linking directly to index.shtml, but it just keeps telling me the URL is invalid.

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 05, 2011

Yeah, I see that it doesn't work. I just tried your URL on my profile page, and it gave me the same error (but http://bitmob.com works fine). I will submit this as a bug. Hopefully, we can fix it in the next two weeks?

Jotarosteam
June 05, 2011

Cool. Granted, considering the state of my page it isn't super urgent, but it's probably a good idea to check it out. It may affect other people who simply haven't said anything.

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 17, 2011

Dan: Try now!

Jotarosteam
June 17, 2011

Fixed! Now everyone can see my terrible, terrible web page.

Default_picture
June 05, 2011

Man, how old is that clip art?

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 05, 2011
Hehe, yeah, you should call me out on that. I had to rush that story out so badly...ugh.
Default_picture
June 05, 2011

So where did it come from?

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 05, 2011
Google image search for "fix," if I recall. Had some naughty pictures in there! (safe search off)
Default_picture
June 06, 2011

Ah. Well I think I recall it from somewhere. Like a old version of Word, or maybe Paint Shop Pro.

Cucco-obsessed-link
June 05, 2011

Congrats Samand and Eduardo for the editor positions, and I can't wait to see what Sebastian whips up!  :)

Bitmob_lost_woods
June 05, 2011

Congrats to the winners of Editor Idol! :)

Default_picture
June 05, 2011

Congrats to the two that got the job. I'd like to think that my English is pretty good but editing? I'm sure I'd miss something. :)

Ico
June 06, 2011

Congrats Sam and Eduardo!

 

...you too Haley <3

C15989a4
June 06, 2011

Regarding the update, why might I be unable to upload a profile picture? It's under 2 MB but it doens't seem to upload to the profile. I've tried various pictures, each being a different size.

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 06, 2011
New bug, sorry. :( Will try to fix this month!
C15989a4
June 07, 2011

No rush! Just wanted to make sure it wasn't an error of mine! Thanks Dan.

Shoe_headshot_-_square
June 17, 2011

Jordan: Try now!

Default_picture
June 07, 2011

Good job, everyone. Disheartening, but that means I'll be back like a Super Saiyan: faster and stronger.

C15989a4
June 08, 2011

With a tail, eventually.

Portrait
June 12, 2011

Thanks everyone. I'm thrilled to join the team.

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