Site changes
The website software has been upgraded.One of the side effects of the change is that the theme for the layout that was being used no longer works with this version of the software, so you will notice some visible changes.
The principle reason for the upgrade was the increased site security that this version brings.
One of the new options available is that it became possible to use CAPTCHA, which is basically those annoying little graphicas with jumbled up letters and numbers which you have to copy onto a box. Annoying as they are, they are pretty effective in stopping spam-bots.
This has allowed me to change new user sign-up and story submission from being queued for approval to taking effect immediately.
Do let me know if you find any of our favorite features missing or not working properly.
philip @ http://vogon.net
The principle reason for the upgrade was the increased site security that this version brings.
One of the new options available is that it became possible to use CAPTCHA, which is basically those annoying little graphicas with jumbled up letters and numbers which you have to copy onto a box. Annoying as they are, they are pretty effective in stopping spam-bots.
This has allowed me to change new user sign-up and story submission from being queued for approval to taking effect immediately.
Do let me know if you find any of our favorite features missing or not working properly.
philip @ http://vogon.net