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# screenshot filesize upload limit has been increased to 2mb per file
# screenshot limit for most sections has been pushed from 6 to 12
# you are now able to receive notifications when someone posts on the profile of a guild you’re in
# spray images are now accessible
# addressed ideas are no longer rateable
# overhauled the registration page to fix multiple issues and added new activation links
# fixed various uploading errors/issues some users were experiencing
# almost all sections have had their file download mb allocations increased significantly
# added new global add form (http://www.gamebanana.com/add)
# improved license field based on community feedback (http://www.gamebanana.com/gb/threads/182283)
# submission owner posts are now outlined to make them stand out more
# upgraded server database which now features Dual E5620′s with 24GB RAM

# added filter options to idea, project and wip lists
# implemented new contests section
# fixed category change bug
# added PM trashing
# redistributions no longer appear on the front page

# added ideas section

# added moderator notices
# added modnote and ownership change notifications and logging
# added new profile module:

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# added more secure forms to prevent spambots
# added 10 post and 7 day account age minimum before members can post links, to prevent SEO spambots
# added submission flood timer – 1 second interval for posts and 25 second interval for all other sections
# fixed mirror syncing for good!
# brought a new server online (badger.machinefloor.com), now making a total of 6 servers (4 web servers, 1 database server and 1 miscellaneous server for companion sites) – we’re now processing about 55 page requests a second on our cluster (not including image requests) – woohoo!
# improved search when searching for exact names like “de_dust”

# implemented new site layout (hope you like it!)
# added tooltips to modules in WYSIWYG editor
# fixed 4 flags not automatically withholding threads
# made several modlog improvements (they’re top secret, sorry :>)

# added headphones option to PC Specs module
# added UTF-8 support to Biofields & PC Specs
# added Contact Info module:

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# added new profile module:

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- added option menu to profile modules, currently with a link to the WYSIWYG profile editor (will be adding edit and remove links soon)
- opened the WYSIWYG editor to all members (previously for Ripe only, for beta testing purposes)
- fixed tooltips flowing off the page on smaller resolutions
- fixed point bar bugs and darkened the grey boxes to make the colors more prominent
- added models module to front page
- improved file upload usability (new browse button and more self-indicative order sorting capability)

# username tagging (%%username%%) now works in all submission body text fields, such as Thread bodies, Skin/Map/Etc Author Notes etc
# activity updates concerning posts now link directly to the post’s page and position

# mirrors now abide by their megabyte allocation (my apologies for not implementing this sooner!)
# mirror lists now show estimated usage and offline mirror rows are grayed
# moved username, user title, avatar, sig and upic form inputs under Settings > Modules > Identity
# moved email form input under Settings > Notifications
# renamed _sIconLevels module to _sLevels to abide by naming conventions

# implemented new notification system
# fixed stamps bug when selecting only the funny stamp, and when trying to unstamp a post completely
# implemented new layout to profiles (old news!)
# authors and “did you create this?” can now be correctly set for tutorials
# stamps log now shows the submission the stamped post is within

# fixed UTF-8 bug in author and role input
# added member submission pages for Wikis, Mirrors, News and Reviews
# fixed club/studio post count discrepancy in stats module
# added new profile modules:

<?= $d["_aModules"]["_sNewsSubmissions"] ?>
<?= $d["_aModules"]["_sReviewSubmissions"] ?>
<?= $d["_aModules"]["_sWikiSubmissions"] ?>

# relaunched clubs!

# fixed extended characters appearing as the unicode replacement character and being garbled
# improved suspicious posts list (added bad word highlighting and trashing of rows)

# implemented instant-open navigation menus
# added wiki category editing/trashing/authorizing

# improved member level stats page (Example)
# moved biofields input to separate page in settings in preparation for module-specific edit forms

# submission counts now sort in descending order
# added double post prevention in all areas except member and studio profiles to combat spambots
# added remaining sections to CatMod admin (MiPs, Wikis, News & Models)
# linked author names to search engine in submission profiles
# members’ submissions are now linked in their profile menu drop downs

# implemented single, global search
# member profiles now have most of the links each user personally sees in their navigator
# fixed icon levels – unfortunately you all had to go down one level due to the bug causing you to appear a level higher than you should
# made early exemplary feedback levels more attainable:

• >= 10: Helper
• >= 20: Guide
• >= 40: Tutor
• >= 80: Teacher
• >= 150: Opinion Leader
• >= 200: Authority
• >= 300: Sage
• >= 500: Guru
• >= 800: All Knowing

# added PM gagging
# fixed last reply link in threads not going to the bottom of the page
# changed random announcement to a persistent “newest submission” announcement
# added stamps log
# added catmod page for admins, showing pending categories
# a wiki’s owner can now be changed
# top submission today is now determined by cumulative rating (ratings x votes) instead of views