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Major forum update in late Sept or early Oct

If you've been wondering what I'm up to lately, I'm currently working on a major forum update with the help of ar_cat to be released late this month or early next. We're not making any major changes to how the forum itself operates, but I'm completely overhauling one component and we're introducing a pretty sweet replacement for the Responses system that I think many of you will like.

I won't spoil anything but I'll probably recruit testers (some people are testing for me already) in the coming weeks. The major feature that I'm helping to orchestrate is a risky one because it will fundamentally change one of the most used parts of the site and one of the most broadly used (in other words, something used very frequently, and used by alot of people), but so far I'm liking the results and I think it will really change how we use that feature for the better.

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Kaiba Sep 7, 10

Lol Red, we all know the "major feature" is the PM system. And if not, then boy do I feel foolish.

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Redemption Sep 8, 10

Haha, how many major components can you really choose from hehe. But to maintain the air of secrecy I cannot confirm or deny what you're saying.

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Dragoon Sep 8, 10

You can whisper it to me thought, right?

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cgauld7 Sep 8, 10

Cool.

I wonder how many people will complain about this update?

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Redemption Sep 9, 10

I think alot of people might dislike it, and alot will like it. Unfortunately, with radical change one risks the ire of those used to a certain way of doing things. Rest assured though, I have spent a LOT of time and will continue to spend time playing with this and making it so that users of all types will hopefully come to like it.

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Fluroclad Sep 9, 10

Red will it be available for mobile use? Sounds like it is going to be a good update

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Redemption Sep 9, 10

We will definitely be tuning it for mobile use

. What mobile are you using the site from?

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Nagare Sep 9, 10

He's got an iPhone, I've got a Pre (for now! Come on Windows Phone 7!).

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Fluroclad Sep 10, 10

Can't wait to see the major update for mobile use. I have the iPhone 3GS now but I can always check Legacy Modes on my HTC Desire and Sony Ericsson K800i of phones if you want.

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bobbonew Sep 9, 10

Loving the coming changes Red! Can't wait til we get to use em'

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Gotenks Sep 9, 10

Can't wait to see the new changes Red! Hopefully I'll be one of those who likes the change and not hate it! And of course if you need another test, I'd be glad to help.

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The Slayer Sep 10, 10

I'm loving all the new features as well, cant wait to use them on the real site!

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RHJ44 Sep 10, 10

This is more comments then I have on my entire blog thing...

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tekmosis Sep 10, 10

I think his blog posts get the most Tweets too

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Kaiba Sep 10, 10

This is Redemption's blog. Of course it's going to get more comments.

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Kokoro Sep 10, 10

I'll be looking forward to the new forum changes.

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RHJ44 Sep 11, 10

Damn it! xD

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Slumpy monkey Sep 11, 10

Are you adding a chat system like FB? I have a feeling that's what it is.

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nathan Sep 11, 10

That would be sweet. Tbh, any features similar to fb would be great.

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Vermillion Neoseeker+

Sep 11, 10

Almost certain it has to do with PMs.

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Kaiba Sep 12, 10

It's definitely the PM system. Redemption might not be saying anything about it, but if you've been lurking around RFS, it's been said multiple times that he's been working on the PM system for the next update.