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Took me ages to get round to it but its finally up - the image uploader. Members can finally upload images and soon videos too.

The screenshot below shows the new member widget on the top page. Each thumbnail represents the last post made and displays the category for that post.
Each post is known as a News Item. So that you dont get confused with News Items that I post, my News Item thumbnails are labeled "DC News" while member item thumbnails are labeled "Member News."
You can find all Member News in the tab that I also highlighted in the screenshot. Have a lookie at what members have been posting so far.
Below: And when you click through to see all posts you can see a new carousel menu - use the arrows at either side of the menu to scroll left or right to reveal more categories. The thumbnails in each category are automatically taken from the last post made in that category.
You will notice that the second thumbnail is "figurefm" and that when you click through you will see all posts tagged with "figurefm."
This is the new home for the figure.fm community. Due to the unexpected amount of clients requesting services of Mirai Inc, I have not had much time to participate or look after figure.fm. Now thats its on the dannychoo.com platform, I can spend more time with you talking about your figure shoots and Gunpla making.

Being on the dannychoo.com platform means faster uploads, continuous improvement of the user experience and interaction with more people seeing your Gunpla work or figure shoots. This will also mean more exposure for your blog too - just make sure you contribute to the community by posting the occasional figure news instead of just "more pics at my blog" ^^;

To deter trolls from doing what they do best in life, only members who have commented on dannychoo.com more than 25 times and have been registered for more than 2 weeks can use the uploader.
One thing that Trolls are not good at are posting comments which look genuine so are easily spotted 2.5 miles away - especially with features like the comment tracker. This is why I lowered the comment hurdle down from 50 to 25 - but members still need to be registered for more than 2 weeks to use the uploader.

An up n coming feature called "Nuke" will enable trusted members to zap a troll - this should hopefully convince trolls that wasting time building up trust and then be nuked within seconds after posting evil pictures is not good use of ones life.
Senior trusted members on the site will have a red button to push and when a few of these members push their buttons, trolls get nuked on the spot and the site goes in self defense mode for that troll.

If you are a member at figure.fm and do not meet these requirements, mail [support at dannychoo dot com] with your figure.fm *and* dannychoo.com username. To enable me to confirm that you are really who you say you are, stick something in the "Amazon assoc. tag" field in your edit profile page at figure.fm and let me know what the tag is - it can be anything and you don't need a real amazon tag.

Once I have confirmed that you are who you say you are, I will enable the uploader for you.

Below: When you click through to your profile page, you will see a few changes. In your profile box you will see a new menu with links to your News Items, Puchi Blurbs, Comments and Videos. If you click on "News Item", you will see a sub menu below that enabling you to view your News Items by category.
As with the last figure giveaway, future giveaways and prizes of figures, gundams and other goodies will be limited to members who actively participate in the community by using the uploader.

The new uploader tool means that we can not only share information via comments but by images too and will open up the "show us your room" pool soon.
I think I asked before but cant remember - do you want an eroge (hentai) CG category?
Categories
Polls
Cavalock in Singapore
Copywriter
Registered on 2008/02/23 14:42
thanks for coming up with it! i think its great, i already used it a couple of times! Arigato
(ID #176833) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:28
the great paul in Brooklyn, New York
Poor College Student
[f] 
Registered on 2008/03/14 09:02
nukes...i like it

even though we cant nuke another country at least we can nuke trolls
(ID #176841) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:43
Panther in Urban Hell (Singapore)
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:20
Forgot to talk about it in my comment below this one...though I know the idea of nukes are nice, it is difficult to "trust" a member with them. Not that I am saying members are not trustworthy, but one wrong choice and there may be an innocent person gone, is what I mean. Maybe there will be a trial period? Just being objective here.
(ID #176844) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:45
Danny Clone in Tokyo
CEO Mirai Inc
[f] 
Registered on 2006/12/23 22:45
keys are handed to members who I personally trust dont worry ^^
(ID #176867) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:06
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
"so dont worry" I meant. I need to get the comment edit feature out soon ^^;;;;
(ID #176875) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:20
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
yes an 'edit' function will be truly a godsend. maybe can limit the edit to 1 minute to avoid unnecessary changes over long period of time.
(ID #176887) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:27
Setsuna-san in Selangor, Malaysia
VF-25 Pilot. Universariate Scholar.
Registered on 2007/07/06 10:07
indeed an edit function would be a welcome addition. I commit too many typos for my own good. 
 
(ID #177176) Posted on 2008/04/29 09:32
Tempest in New Zealand
Exchange Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
Guess that's why "a few" members have to click the Nuke button ^^
(ID #176869) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:09
Panther in Urban Hell (Singapore)
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:20
Very nice Danny. A great upgrade to the site and should be very useful. I wonder though can you make it show the latest news in each category or do we have to keep clicking and checking like now? Not that it is necessary, seeing as how much more it will add to the page in general in terms of work.

Another question: will you have RSS feeds for the member news?
(ID #176842) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:44
Danny Clone in Tokyo
CEO Mirai Inc
[f] 
Registered on 2006/12/23 22:45
It already shows the latest news in each category - there is an rss link for that category too. or did you mean something else?
(ID #176859) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:00
Panther in Urban Hell (Singapore)
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:20
Meant a dropdown summary of the latest news posts, which was why I said it is too much to do. Never mind, thanks for the reply. Guess one RSS feed for everything in it is cool enough too.
(ID #176863) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:04
wcloudx in Singapore
Artist
Registered on 2008/01/12 03:00
Love the new "Member News" feature ^^ Good job well done Danny!! d>_<b

The "Nuke" add-on looks interesting ^^;

Been waiting for Figure.fm to be back in action, Yay!! >.<v

As for the CG Eroge/Hentai section, I don't think anyone would object that :p
(ID #176848) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:50
sbebiwan in France, Paris
Otaku Webmaster
Registered on 2006/12/28 21:51
Kepp up the good work Danny !
(ID #176855) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:57
Hirito in The Little Red Dot - Singapore
University Student.
Registered on 2007/09/01 18:24
Cool new features! Love the idea of posting images up too, just hope it doesn't get bombarded lol.
(ID #176856) Posted on 2008/04/29 00:57
Tempest in New Zealand
Exchange Student
Registered on 2007/11/07 06:56
Wow, awesome changes! Now I'll have to spend even more time on DC ^^"
(ID #176868) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:08
Key-Ta-Rho in Germany
University Student
Registered on 2008/03/27 04:00
That´s the same i thougt when i saw the member news for the first time. But definitivly nice feature, *thinks*  More news, more hits at google, more new members, more_news... oh and dont forget, maybe more SAFS 4 Danny => more reviews => more giveaways => more members... Me see bright future coming (^_^)/
(ID #177042) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:37
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
I love this new feature, but I fear adding loads of new images may take a toll on the server after a while.
Maybe that is why you have returned to one article per day? That is wise, certainly as you also gain by not overexerting yourself in searching new material (no not ero material in this context!) to post.

I love this notion of experience, though I fear some would put too many irrelevant comments to reach the count... And thus your "nuking" concept would enter the picture... It's very great coming from you.
It reminds me of when I had been appointed op in IRC, I was rather the one for Great Justice and did sweep trolls away a bit too well... I have wisen up over the years and since DC is quite the peaceful place right now (I still wonder if you do some background cleanup as in banning people covertly or not, Danny), I feel I nothing is to be done in terms of safety.

Rather than a nuke button, I think contacting the most trusted members via mail (or reserving a secret place for them to regroup, with password access and key identification) would work better.
In that they would discuss about what decision to take and unanimity would determine the outcome... You know, like an impartial jury.
The Nuke button is a bit too arbitrary in my opinion.

Well, well, this was a bit long, but I hope it will help you Danny.
I'll remain in the Tactics room if you seek my help. I'll always be ready to contribute to your cause Danny. *Salutes and walks away*
(ID #176870) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:11
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Ummm, wow, huge nonsense in one of my lines.
I meant that since DC has been peaceful of late, taking action in terms of upholding the law (RoboCop style) is relatively unnecessary right now.
Of course, we need to keep vigilance. An accident always arrived too soon.
(ID #176872) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:14
Panther in Urban Hell (Singapore)
Deathseeker
Registered on 2007/12/24 09:20
Well said, regarding the keeping order bit.
(ID #176892) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:32
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Thanks.
(ID #176893) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:33
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
You're right, I can only notice one small quarrel after all this time in dannychoo.com.

And seems like it's achieved with minimal/no moderation, too. I'm impressed. ^^
(ID #176902) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:39
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
I am as well. Authoritative management is the best of them all in my opinion.
(ID #176909) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:48
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Umm, Danny, no take on that?
Come on, don't shy away, I'm here to help you in your cause. LOL.
(ID #176954) Posted on 2008/04/29 02:39
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
There are a load of members who help out by pointing out potential trolls and stuff.
(ID #177111) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:41
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
I see! They are doing a great job then.
(ID #177119) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:52
FatBastard in active space monkey
Professional Speech Writer
Registered on 2007/11/04 18:16
While keeping the community safe is important, I think setting up admins maybe premature at this time. Seems Danny's intention is to empower the community rather than monitoring it. 
We have an exceptional group, but we all know this site has it's fair share of racy material & colorful characters, and we love it that way. As few mems need to hit the nuke before dejection, I trust the community to use common sense rather than policing to keep the baddies at bay. Nothing kills the mood more than having to watch your words knowing big brother is peering over your shoulder. 
(ID #177212) Posted on 2008/04/29 10:20
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
...hence consensus.
Just the debate on prevention vs. repression.
(ID #177217) Posted on 2008/04/29 10:27
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Thought I'd mention that I'm not allowed to nuke folks just because I don't like them - only when they cause a nuisance for others.
(ID #178323) Posted on 2008/04/30 18:28
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Thanks FatB, this is what I have been saying in the past.  We are luck to have an exceptional group of people here at DC.com.  We most definitely don't need a totalitarian approach in any way.  All that will do is make people uncomfortable and scare new people away.

I think what is important to keep in mind is what Danny is telling us.  Allowing all of us to nuke people is a sign of trust.  He knows we will not run amuck and nuke people we might not like.  I'm sure he knows we will continue to do what we have always done.  We will remember people who attack or say inappropriate things about others and keep an eye on them.  When those individuals prove they can't and will not follow the rules...

Just thought I would trow this into the conversation...

(ID #178486) Posted on 2008/04/30 23:21
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Agreed. Fully agreed. Putting personal interests before the idea of a better community is a trap that countless ones fall in as well as a huge bias.
(ID #178738) Posted on 2008/05/01 09:03
gordon in 新加坡 Singapore
宅男 Otaku/ 工程师 Engineer
Registered on 2007/06/11 14:57
it's a great feature especially for members without a blog to post news and photos of their collection. ^^;
(ID #176874) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:20
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
Really not sure what to make of the uploader, although the news contribution is a good idea since figure.fm was more geared towards showing off our own wares.

I will miss the closed community idea and the interface of figure.fm tho...

Guess this is just something everyone will just get used to over time. 
I'll probably post one of my old works later when I have the time, just so I get used to the new interface.
(ID #176877) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:22
lsio83 in Boston
Student
Registered on 2007/11/25 06:34
Like the Uploader; it gives more interact with other members. By the way, how can you add video? just paste the whole embed?
(ID #176879) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:23
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
You can stick in a youtube video like
#y#t7X9MQi7uOU#y#
but its not exactly user friendly - will think of an easier way to let you do it.
(ID #176903) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:39
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
An eroge CG category would be nice, maybe you could even review Eroge, or "test-drive" them as they call it...
Love the upgrade! dannychoo.com is always improving, keep it up!
(ID #176889) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:28
SG in UK
Art/Media Student (Wannabe Illustrator)
Registered on 2006/12/28 05:39
Eep, I like the giveaways, but its a shame I don't own much of figures haha!

Well, I know I have 50+ posts XD
because I sumbmitted my first figure post HAHA!

Anyways, Uni ending soon for me, I guess I'd have time to post more things.

To answer your question, ecchi, hentai posts, I guess it be done since you already have a tick box related to ecchi'ness.
(ID #176908) Posted on 2008/04/29 01:47
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
You're not alone in that.  My collection of figures has shrunk again and my money is going to different things at the moment.  I'm sure we will all find interesting post to add.

(ID #178488) Posted on 2008/04/30 23:26
strikr in California
purchasing
Registered on 2007/11/06 23:42
Interesting...I wasn't sure at first but this could be a great thing for everybody. Not only will people get figurefm people but now a much broader range of people to interact with. Awesome stuff! But I guess I haven't been keeping up with dc.com, I'll need to email to get the upload goodness.
(ID #176931) Posted on 2008/04/29 02:19
Hayden in London, UK
Custom Pc Builder, Muppet, Pyromaniac, Demolitions Expert
Registered on 2007/01/06 05:53
whats the upload limit capped at?? sorry im readung on a really tiny screen (on y laptop) & i may have missed some vital information :P
(ID #176942) Posted on 2008/04/29 02:32
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
Its written on the upload form.
(ID #177112) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:42
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:55
So this will be figure.fm new home uh? Nice idea. I am a bit lost with all those little squared pictures and all the information everywhere now on dannychoo.com home page... but I will try to get used to it.

A nice new feature once again. Keep the good work!
(ID #176949) Posted on 2008/04/29 02:37
Danny Choo in Tokyo
Director/代表取締役
Registered on 2006/12/11 11:06
personalized page coming soon so you can choose what you want to show/hide.
(ID #177113) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:43
lu-k in Bayonne, France
Software Developer
Registered on 2007/01/07 21:55
Hehe cool. I was rather confident this will come one day, since main page is already a bit personalizable.
(ID #177435) Posted on 2008/04/29 15:34
meronpan in カリフォルニア
ソフトウェアエンジニア
Registered on 2007/12/30 07:26
凄いですよ! お疲れ様でした!
(ID #176950) Posted on 2008/04/29 02:38
bell in singapore
Registered on 2008/04/02 18:00
good work danny.this is a godsend feature,will try to meet the requirment. if not i can email fellow members the new info i have and let them share with fellow members.
as for the eroge n cg....is a yes for me but hope you can think of a way to protect the content from minors who might also be fellow members. dont want the content going in the wrong direction or falling into wrongs hands.
hope fellow female members dont shunt the idea.....
(ID #176969) Posted on 2008/04/29 03:30
Timotei in Sweden
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:28
A nice function, indeed. I would love to see an eroge cg section though, yum yum. 
(ID #176980) Posted on 2008/04/29 03:54
chun in home
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
A CG (fan art?) catergory not necessarily have to be hentai (or maybe put that as an option) would be nice!
(ID #176991) Posted on 2008/04/29 04:17
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
I agree with you chun.  It might be a good idea.  That way people can't say they where not warned about the content.
(ID #177032) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:28
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Agreed as well.
(ID #177034) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:29
Shadowbreak in Singapore
Student
Registered on 2007/09/10 23:14
Pretty cool feature and I would agree on the CG section though it would not have to be eroge.
(ID #176994) Posted on 2008/04/29 04:27
gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
Nice new feature! I'll try to post something when I have time. Let's hope that no body nuke me. =P
(ID #176998) Posted on 2008/04/29 04:29
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
If you don't make a complete fool of yourself, chances of it happening are nil.
No worries there.
(ID #177031) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:27
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Yes...  I wouldn't be worrying about it too much.  Danny is not going to give this power away freely.  Those who will have the most trusted power know regular members and can spot trolls with no problem.
(ID #177036) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:32
silent1134 in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 14:33
The new options are really nice in getting more news out there from other members...looking forward to that edit feature in the future...
(ID #177018) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:00
PudgyM29 in Chicago, IL. [U.S.A.]
Monster raving loony
Registered on 2008/03/30 09:23
Thank you. I will browse through my image folders. I must have some 'safe-for-work' idol images, although most of those will probably be prurient (panty peeps).
(ID #177020) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:05
thefrikking in Spain
Imperial Guard
Registered on 2007/08/18 06:30
Je,je, Danny, with things like this you don`t need ask , simply do it!

Thanks for your work, pal, thing like is makes your site the best!
(ID #177021) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:13
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Btw the current Dannychoo.com (when compared to the one three years ago for example) cannot go without an eroge section.
So even if I don't really care about an eroge CG category, I guess it is required (for the enjoyment of others, at least).
(ID #177029) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:25
tibul in Sheffield, UK
Network Technician
Registered on 2008/01/28 07:18
Great new feature i'll be sure to upload some pictures soon to try it out :D, as always keep up the hard work and its great to think you always keep in mind peoples opinion on whats good etc.
(ID #177035) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:29
Emperor's Hand in Ohio, USA
Operations Manager, Jartrans
Registered on 2007/12/25 00:51
 Looks great around here Danny! All the extras and additions to the site are much appreciated by all of us.

  Good luck in all your future endeavors!
(ID #177038) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:33
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
Thanks for the new feature Danny.  I know this will be a lot of fun!  Reminds me of when you first added Otavids.  

I was just browsing Member News and there is some really great stuff!  Nice work everyone.  Now we can give Danny help with content by posting items we see everyday.

A eroge (hentai) category is probably a good move.  No one visiting can claim they didn't know what they where getting before clicking... 

(ID #177049) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:47
Paliodor in Poland
Registered on 2008/03/18 07:17
Great new updates to the site.
(ID #177053) Posted on 2008/04/29 05:54
XSportSeeker in Brazil
Hikikomori
Registered on 2007/08/22 05:30
Great stuff Danny!
I thought it was something related to posting pics in commentaries, now I see it goes far beyond it!

Congrats for that! Never saw something like this in any blog I know...

We, the little bloggers thank you and hope others follow suit!

I'll try to find something nice to post... though today I'm kinda busy.
(ID #177069) Posted on 2008/04/29 06:33
Registered on 2008/02/28 20:39
ktkr!

Guess I better stop lurking from now on.
(ID #177071) Posted on 2008/04/29 06:42
skankywonders in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
All I got to say about it is I love it! 

(ID #177092) Posted on 2008/04/29 07:41
Starboykb in Brunei Earth
IT TechGuy
Registered on 2007/05/16 00:05
Ahh...That would be a great place to post pictures at DC instead of Figure.fm, since not many people visit there if Im not mistaken. Good job Danny!
(ID #177099) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:11
Johno in San Antonio, Texas
Student
Registered on 2007/07/09 10:52
I was waiting for this. Always wanted to post stuff at figure.fm, but never could. Now's my chance, thanks Danny boy.
(ID #177103) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:20
litokid in Toronto, Canada
film student
Registered on 2007/11/25 09:34
Hmm. I'm not sure what you mean by a eroge CG category.

This might sound rather blasphemous here but I'd actually vote against an eroge CG category, if it's only going to be uploaded pictures. There's plenty of sites out there for that, and since they're basically dedicated to such a function there's no way dc.com would really be able to surpass them. In that case, it'd be simpler and better to post the CGs somewhere else, and focus on the things that are already here when we're on this site.

...Unless we plan to discuss the heck out of them and recommend stuff. In which case I'm all for it. x_x"
(ID #177104) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:21
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
You sure it's blasphemy? I rather think it is about freedom of speech.
Not everyone loves ero here and some prefer certain ways than others...
Your point is good also, but I guess it would be more about showing one's personal tastes than anything else... what do you think about it?
(ID #177121) Posted on 2008/04/29 08:55
litokid in Toronto, Canada
film student
Registered on 2007/11/25 09:34
xP The blasphemy remark was a blatant exaggeration. I tend to do that. Hmm.

Personally? I like eroge CG as much as anyone else around here. If it's to show personal taste, I guess that could be interesting. My greatest