Polls

I’m just finishing up a new section (built around an old feature) for the site that will revolve around member submitted polls.  You can try it out with somewhat limited features here.

 I plan on adding the following:

• Ability to break down polls into different categories (sports,entertainment,FTJ) etc…
• Each member will be able to create probably up to 50 polls
• Search function
• Anything else I think of or that is recommended and doable

Bye.

DNS Issues

Register.com’s DNS servers apparently were down for a while tonight which means the site was inaccessible briefly through the domain name (facethejury.com).  Although not the only reason the site goes down, if it is the reason, you can still access the site by going directly to the IP address which is http://65.175.90.205

Content with Content?

I’m mulling over a couple of ideas to add more content to FTJ.  Currently, I don’t think there is much to do on the site other than the dating concept and the forums.

One thing I would like to do is add a Links section on the site where users can submit cool/fun/whatever links to other sites/videos/blogs etc.  Members will be able to rate the links, pushing lowest rated links down, highest rated to the top, as a sort of quality control (mainly Digg.com style).  I’ll probably separate them into categories and add some other small touches.

I think at the very least, this will give people more content and something else to do on the site.  What do you guys think? Any feedback on this would be appreciated.

My site, your site

Since we’ve changed to our new format, it is easier than ever to communicate with other members as well as update your profile with new information and new photos.  With the advantages come the inevitable disadvantages of people trying to exploit the system, more often than not, to the detriment of the other members of the site.

How can you help?
It’s simple.  If you see a profile with offensive photos or content on it, use the Report Abusive/Fake Profile link directly underneath the main photo on each profile.  This notifies me of the profile and I’ll take prompt action in removing it.

If you get an email from one of these Nigerians or anyone wanting you to be part of some contest or ad campaign etc., you can use the same link to report a spammer on the site.

This method of the members controlling the content of the site is both quick and effective.

FTJ Blog Begins

I decided to start a blog as a sort of information exchange to help keep all the members informed and “in the loop” with regards to site updates, as well as get feedback and ideas for the direction FTJ will head in the future.

I’m going to use this thrid party solution for now, and expect many of the more attention loving members to quickly abuse its shortcomings, so it’s very possible I will code a custom one myself in the future that fits directly into the site.

 Anyway… I believe I’ve allowed anyone to comment right now, so we’ll see how that goes, and I encourage you to leave feedback as that’s what this is intended for.

 I’ll also use this space to make members aware of things like the irritatingly persistent Nigerian email spammers currently on the site, stupid emails I receive each day from members, and anything else that pops into my head in the future.