PSPMOD.com - PSP / PS Vita Forums - Site News and Announcements http://www.pspmod.com/forums/ en Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.pspmod.com/forums/images/bluefox/misc/rss.png PSPMOD.com - PSP / PS Vita Forums - Site News and Announcements http://www.pspmod.com/forums/ PSPMOD Clean UP http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/76135-pspmod-clean-up.html Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:55:35 GMT Wowza! This place has taken a battering by spam bots, I had implemented so many security questions and limitations that I thought that would do... Wowza!

This place has taken a battering by spam bots, I had implemented so many security questions and limitations that I thought that would do the trick, but nope we still got hammered!
I have revised the security questions again, but could really do with a hand adding more questions to the site, they need to be simple so people can answer them but hard enough so a bot can not!

I have spent the last few hours sifting through and deleting spam, banning users and tweaking vbulletin, plus added a couple of plugins that should again further help with the spam problem.

I have finally resolved alot of issues I had which now gives me time again to devote to the site, so please do let me know if there is anything you would like me to add or change on the site.

I am also looking for more helpers on the site to help keep the content flowing on the site, as I have said before I will happily pay the right candidate, but im looking for someone to show they are worth paying, get started filling quality content / news and I will happily come to an arrangement where its worth your while!

I am going to recruit my brother here who will hopefully help with content and keeping things flowing aswell but would really like to get this place running as a community again. ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/76135-pspmod-clean-up.html Spam Prevention - Registered / Active Users http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75831-spam-prevention-registered-active-users.html Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:13:37 GMT As some of you are aware we have been the target of a decent amount of spam recently mainly due to Re-Captcha & other image verification methods being easily solved by spam bots.
To help combat this we have had to introduce a few measures that will make the moderators life easier by making it harder for spam bots to get through, however in doing this we have had to place a few restrictions on new users.


Registered Users are now restricted from creating & commenting on blogs, You can still view them but restrictions will only be removed once you are promoted to Active User status.
Registered Users must now answer a security question before posting a thread, This requirement will only be removed once you are promoted to Active User status.
Registered Users that has been registered for less than 7 days or have less than 5 posts will have advertising shwon.
Registered Users are automatically moved to the Active Users group once they have been registered for more than 7 days & have made atleast 5 posts.


We hope you agree that these restriction levels are low enough for any member to reach to become an active member, but should be high enough to prevent spam bots.
We will also be working to create further Promotion Levels so that active members are rewarded for there activity in the very near future.

*Note: as this has only just been implemented, it will take the system a few hours to process and update your accounts* ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75831-spam-prevention-registered-active-users.html PSPMOD - Updates 20/07/2012 http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75450-pspmod-updates-20-07-2012-a.html Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:21:13 GMT *PSPMOD - Updates 20/07/2012* *_Completed:_* * Updated vBulletin to latest 4.2.x version * Dark Theme Updated * vBulletin Plugins Updated PSPMOD - Updates 20/07/2012


Completed:

  • Updated vBulletin to latest 4.2.x version
  • Dark Theme Updated
  • vBulletin Plugins Updated



What's New?
vBulletin 4.2 brings in a few enhancements to the system and you will now see "Activity Stream" at the top which lets you see whats currently happening on the forums. ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75450-pspmod-updates-20-07-2012-a.html News / Articling Writing.... (paid) http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75268-news-articling-writing-paid.html Thu, 21 Jun 2012 10:36:08 GMT Hi Guys, I was wondering if any of you would be up for writing articles for the site? in short looking to keep the content flowing for PSP / PS... Hi Guys,
I was wondering if any of you would be up for writing articles for the site?

in short looking to keep the content flowing for PSP / PS Vita related news (something like what psx-scene.com do... news, hacks, firmware, updated guides etc..)
But strictly for just the PSP & PS Vita.

I'm looking to either pay a few people $50 a month or someone dedicated $100 or so. (this could vary and hopefully go up over time as the more content that flows, the more visitirs we get and the more revenue the site can generate.)

Let me know if your interested. ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75268-news-articling-writing-paid.html Server Move / Upgrades http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75212-server-move-upgrades.html Fri, 08 Jun 2012 22:52:12 GMT Today I have migrated the site to a larger server with a couple of other sites. touch wood you would have not noticed the switch and the site should... Today I have migrated the site to a larger server with a couple of other sites.
touch wood you would have not noticed the switch and the site should be running as before, or better

next week I plan on upgrading the forum sections, cleaning up the themes and finally enabling forumrunner and other mobile applications.

Im also open to any suggestions anyone may have on improving the forums!

also side note: next week I hope to give away another Sony PS Vita on the forums to the contest winner (content to be announced next week) thats been sitting here for awhile! ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/75212-server-move-upgrades.html PS Vita Giveaway Winner #2 - faustnero http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74826-ps-vita-giveaway-winner-2-faustnero.html Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:10:31 GMT *PS Vita Giveaway Winner #2:* _*Faustnero*_ First off, sorry for the delay in sorting this out, I have had a rough few weeks but hopefully...
PS Vita Giveaway Winner #2:
Faustnero


First off, sorry for the delay in sorting this out, I have had a rough few weeks but hopefully things are now slowly getting sorted.

I made a short list of the following users:

El Guapo
Feras
faustnero
diabolic-mind

As these were the only entries within the non-creative competition that have stayed active and I don't see that its fair that someone with 1 or 2 posts that only came to the site just to enter the competion should have the chance of winning.
there were a couple of others users that had a few more than 1 or 2 posts, but again there activity was almost nil.

Hopefully most of you agree with this decision ;)

I then used the site: Random Line Picker - Pick the Winner of Your Contest! to pick a line from this list at random.

pspmod_winner.jpg
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]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74826-ps-vita-giveaway-winner-2-faustnero.html PS Vita Giveaway Winner - Sullivan http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74612-ps-vita-giveaway-winner-sullivan.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:45:35 GMT
PS Vita Giveaway Winner:
Sullivan


OK, lets not beat around the bush, im sure everyone here that has seen Sullivans entry agree's that he won the contest for creativity hands down!
If you have not seen it, check it out below!

Entry:





Non-Creative Giveaway - Happens Next?
Im going to extend the random entry (non creative) for a further week to allow more entries, then a random winner will be selected as the site could use all the promotion it can get!
]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74612-ps-vita-giveaway-winner-sullivan.html Server change. http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74598-server-change.html Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:59:49 GMT Just a quick note to say that, I have moved the site to another of my servers, so if you get any errors or issues please let me know! Thanks. Just a quick note to say that, I have moved the site to another of my servers, so if you get any errors or issues please let me know!

Thanks. ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74598-server-change.html New Theme Live! http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74249-new-theme-live.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:16:22 GMT After launching the new theme and not really liking it all that much, the newer theme is now live and already for me seems so much better! now to... After launching the new theme and not really liking it all that much, the newer theme is now live and already for me seems so much better!
now to sort out the logo ;) ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74249-new-theme-live.html New Theme Swap! http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74239-new-theme-swap.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:59:43 GMT OK,

After using this theme for the last 24 hours, it just desnt seem to gel right, its slightly over sized and a few things here & there dont really seem to click into place so........
I have decided to swap the theme to a new one.

This will go live once my payment for the theme has been verified and I can get my hands on the files and get it uploaded.

You can see a demo here: vBulletin 4 Skins

Its not a million miles away colour wise, but seems more clean and simplified ;) ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74239-new-theme-swap.html New Theme, Old Theme Disabled http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74231-new-theme-old-theme-disabled.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:40:34 GMT Over the course of the last few upgrades the old theme was losing more and more functionality and causing issues with the site, for this reason I... Over the course of the last few upgrades the old theme was losing more and more functionality and causing issues with the site, for this reason I have disabled the old theme and rolled out the new theme.
However the new theme is not finished, but I hope to polish it off over the next 24 - 48 hours.

Also once this theme is complete I shall be working on a custom theme that fits the site better. ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74231-new-theme-old-theme-disabled.html PSP Vita giveaway ideas http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74227-psp-vita-giveaway-ideas.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:39:25 GMT OK,
Im looking at buying a PSP Vita to give away on the site from the proceeds of ad revenue the site has made.

Does anyone have any idea's on how we could do this?

e.g. just create a section e.g.. post in this thread to be entered into a prize draw.. (with a minimum post count to enter or just free for all.... but restrictions are they they must be an active member and not just post and run away...)
or based upon users submitting psp vita related content, reviews etc.. ?

Let me know your thoughts! ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74227-psp-vita-giveaway-ideas.html Site Upgrades, Redirect Removed http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74226-site-upgrades-redirect-removed.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:33:52 GMT After being away for a few weeks on business I am back ;) I noticed that due to a recent exploit discovered in vbseo the site had been redirecting... After being away for a few weeks on business I am back ;)

I noticed that due to a recent exploit discovered in vbseo the site had been redirecting users that came via google to a survey.
I have now patched vbseo & removed the redirect.
I have also fixed an invalid url redirect some users would have seen if logging in via pspmod.com and not www.pspmod.com, plus upgraded vbulletin & associated plugins to there latest releases to further secure the site.

I shall be working on the new theme over the next 48 hours and should have that complete and fully live on the site.

I hope to be more active on the site as from early next week and if there as anything I need to do that I have missed please let me know! ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/74226-site-upgrades-redirect-removed.html Logo Vote! http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/73537-logo-vote.html Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:09:59 GMT OK, The logo contest has finished, I have left just 3 choices out of a possible nearly 200 entries! I really, really, really, really like #138 ;)... OK, The logo contest has finished,
I have left just 3 choices out of a possible nearly 200 entries!

I really, really, really, really like #138 ;)

However I also like #109 (although the PSPMOD text could do with a slight design touch as its slightly plain.
Plus my initial logo that I liked was #39 so thats still in the mix.


I have put up a poll, to see if you all agree with me :P


Contest Link: Crowdsource Logo Design for PSPMOD.com | Freelancer.com ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/73537-logo-vote.html Proposed PSP Forum Changes - Have Your Say! http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/73435-proposed-psp-forum-changes-have-your-say.html Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:06:07 GMT OK, Im currently looking at how we can best split the PSP sections, without creating too many.. to make it easier for new comers to ask questions... OK,
Im currently looking at how we can best split the PSP sections, without creating too many.. to make it easier for new comers to ask questions and to navigate the content we have.

My initial thought is to:

PSP Support
-PSP Troubleshooting (This will be populated from the PSP Modification forum & will be for general newbie issues)
-PSP Guides & Tutorials

PSP Modification (move content to PSP Troubleshooting & remove forum)

-PSP Firmware - (discussion on custom, upgrading/downgrading etc.. - This will be populated from PSP Software, Firmware, Plugins )
-PSP Homebrew & Emulation (merge homebrew & emulation forums)

So the forums will look like this:



Sony Playstation Portable
-PSP News
-PSP Discussion

-PSP Support
--PSP Troubleshooting
--PSP Guides & Tutorials

-PSP Firmware
-PSP Homebrew & Emulation

-PSP Hardware & Repair

-PSP Media
--PSP Games
--PSP Themes
--PSP Downloads



However do we need any other discussion area's of should PSP General Discussion be merged into a forum instead and do we need somehwere for software / applications or plugins? ]]> Site News and Announcements webtek http://www.pspmod.com/forums/site-news-announcements/73435-proposed-psp-forum-changes-have-your-say.html