Otaku News

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日本語/Japanese
Wed 2007/09/05 01:22
You may have noticed a new feature that I rolled out yesterday tentatively called "News items."

I have much otaku and Japan related news that I want to share but preparing a full blog post can take time. I wanted way to bring you updates within a few clicks so that I can focus on delivering the content rather than preparing the content.
The result is what you see in the left column on the top page - you will see my news and discoveries in the otaku and Japan related genre and a bit more internet and Mac related stuff too.

I have also prepared a feed for you to subscribe to. Its even DC Rewards compatible so you can register this feed on your website *and* have the potential of making money at the same time. DC Rewards users can just stick your tag on the end of the feed like http://www.dannychoo.com/rss_fauna/eng/?DCTag=danny and if you want to link to each item then you will find that the links in the feed contain your tag like http://www.dannychoo.com/fauna_detail_rewards/
eng/10/Doki+Doki+Majo+Shinpan/?DCTag=danny
.
Folks who register any of my feeds on their site will have their feed show up in the Featured Feeds section and randomly across the site. Featured Feeds is a win x win for both of us ^^+

The code base is actually from the new version of Figure.fm. Its easy to upload new content as there is only one form and an image browse field. Depending on how fast I type, I can bring you updates within 61 seconds ^^;
The next step is to enable you to upload your own images. I'm also thinking of opening an idol or eroge image board with the codebase but not sure which one I should do first.

Updates will continue as normal in the middle column.
Above: The news widget on the top page in the left column. The latest user added videos can be found in the same location under the "video" tab.
Above: All news items are paginated and tabbed too. The UI is a bit messy but I was in a rush to roll out the code ^^; Will work more on the UI soon.
Above: All news items are threadable so that you can reply to particular comments. Expect Figure.fm to look similar to this.
Register to my news items RSS Feed here.
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Alafista OTAKU in Singapore (Registered on 2006/12/25 12:22)
Policy & Research Officer
I'm all the way for the idol image board! ^_^
(ID #56369) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:13
windbell in Singapore/シンガポール, Tokyo/東京 (Registered on 2006/12/25 13:08)
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
Eroge Image Boards please! But I don't mind Idols as well.

The Otaku News somewhat feels like 'Mini-posts'. Hope it's possible to get it implemented on my blog. Got to work out the codings.
(ID #56370) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:15
Neurorelay in California, USA (Registered on 2007/08/29 13:09)
Sophist
I am so curious what the administration back end looks like.  If it is similar to any CMS I have seen like phpNuke, Joomla or the like.
(ID #56371) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:26
Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11 11:54)
Director/代表取締役
Neurorelay,
As I am the only one using it - it looks rather messy ^^; 
(ID #56372) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:35
doggit in Austin, Texas (Registered on 2007/08/19 14:40)
Student
I'm gotta keep an eye out for those image boards!
(ID #56373) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:38
Subaruhess in Portsmouth, UK (Registered on 2006/12/24 23:25)
Its like a mini version of figure.fm ^^ I was wondering if you were going to integrate figure.fm into your blog danny?
(ID #56374) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:39
Joshua in singapore (Registered on 2007/08/26 12:29)
student
WOw! nice add!
(ID #56375) Posted on 2007/09/05 01:48
Timerswing in Mexico (Registered on 2007/08/25 11:25)
Student
Really nice ADD Danny.....I hope (obcourse it will) it goes well...
(ID #56380) Posted on 2007/09/05 02:15
moyism in NJ USA (Registered on 2007/08/22 13:12)
Jack-of-all-Trades Tech Support
Thought that might have been a new feature, cause I could swear it wasn't there a day or two ago.  Nice new feature BTW
(ID #56381) Posted on 2007/09/05 02:40
Otaku-Times in Palo Alto, California
I would say go for the idol image board, but it seems most people think differently.
(ID #56383) Posted on 2007/09/05 03:45
ahhhchoo (Registered on 2007/08/25 15:36)
I am a sucker for idols :(
(ID #56384) Posted on 2007/09/05 03:58
V1lt R in US (Registered on 2007/01/05 14:10)
Honda technician, baby.
I think you should roll out with a forum.
(ID #56385) Posted on 2007/09/05 04:04
シャキー in カナダ (Registered on 2007/07/14 10:53)
Student~
i eprsonally chosoe seomthing mroe anime than idol.. so like anime wallpaper, scans from magazines etc?
if u want idol picture u can easily find it as idol sites.
So ya eroge for me ^^ (but then again if u search hard enough its not diffucult to find those anime picture too but just required a long time to find(if u dun use wallpaper sites) and load.)
(ID #56386) Posted on 2007/09/05 04:20
bluki in Outer Heaven (Registered on 2007/08/16 19:52)
Monster
eroge image board would be aweseomeness, i'm looking forward to it!
(ID #56387) Posted on 2007/09/05 04:32
soonkiong in Malaysia (Registered on 2007/08/22 13:38)
1st year Civil Engineering Student
either eroge or idol will do... but a bit biased to eroge... *drool*
(ID #56390) Posted on 2007/09/05 05:17
AndyH in Birmingham, UK (Registered on 2006/12/25 10:56)
3D artist
Very handy feature! Thanks n__n
(ID #56393) Posted on 2007/09/05 05:47
Ryuuichi in Sydney, Australia (Registered on 2008/06/21 18:22)
Student
Both please! If it's alrite ^^; or eroge would be awesome! xD
(ID #56396) Posted on 2007/09/05 07:27
BeLe in Davao, Philippines (Registered on 2007/01/03 17:24)
.NET/Web Developer
can we have a non-eroge image board in the mix? XD  Doing great as usual. 
(ID #56398) Posted on 2007/09/05 08:36
D_Blade in Montreal (Registered on 2006/12/31 23:36)
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
So much content to browse... I'm overwhelmed!

Well, I personally find that there is enough idol coverage on this site and that is not an  urge to put news on them (maybe because I am not interested in them at all).

Oh well, you choose. I don't mind.
(ID #56401) Posted on 2007/09/05 12:26
Otaku Surf in Maryland (Registered on 2007/06/04 09:20)
Producer
This is great, it's not like you don't have enough great features but this makes it much easier to access content. I need to employ those tab features you have onto my website. 
(ID #56420) Posted on 2007/09/05 14:20
Henry in /usr/bin/ (Registered on 2006/12/25 20:05)
anime/cosplay events organizer
one of the best feature yet danny ^^

from the moment that i saw your new site feature i immediately checked it out and found that it support RSS feeds. i immediately subscribed to it ^^
(ID #56423) Posted on 2007/09/05 14:37
DRAGUN in Arizona, USA (Registered on 2007/08/23 05:32)
Design Consultant
Danny,
I wonder with some of the content on this site if you should have an 18 yrs old disclaimer before you enter certain sections to cover your own butt. I would hate for the site to get shut down or something because some kids are caught looking at eroge by their Parents. It would be a shame to loose all the other fantastic content about gundams, life in japan, and interesting insights into the otaku culture. Im with D-Blade on this one though, I think there is more than a fair amount of Idol coverage.
(ID #56427) Posted on 2007/09/05 16:03
syrix in U.S. (Registered on 2007/03/21 10:18)
student
Very impressive, your site just keeps getting better and better ^-^.
(ID #56455) Posted on 2007/09/05 21:40
Ryori no tetsujin in US (Registered on 2007/09/05 08:11)
Software Support
I hope my company's IT peeps can make websites as good as you! @_@
(ID #56459) Posted on 2007/09/05 22:21
Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia (Registered on 2007/07/06 10:55)
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
more eroge would be nice seeing that we find it almost impossible to get that outside japan.
@DRAGUN: i think you have a point there it would be *bad* for ppl under 18 to be caught looking at eroge.(im 18 in a week, no worries here)
(ID #56479) Posted on 2007/09/06 00:07
bigkiggz in Toronto Ontario Canada (Registered on 2007/09/13 18:47)
Gundam Pilot
does this site have a forums it is such a good site but I hate these Puichi blurbs :/
(ID #56857) Posted on 2007/09/14 08:57
lilith in U.S. (Registered on 2007/10/22 04:42)
student
wow! your website is one of best out there! keep up the good work!
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