Slow Progress - SMS Service

I've successfully used the Globe Labs SMS API! Unfortunately, free access to the SMS API only provides 10 SMS messages per day. Fine tuning the service will take some time.

I'm currently evaluating whether I should proceed with this, because this method will only serve Globe users.

Fixes and Tweaks as of October 24, 2009

I sneaked a few fixes to the application, based on these posts in our GetSatisfaction.com page:

1. Fixed problem when changing Plurk accounts
2. Removed default qualifier "says", since Plurk automatically extracts valid qualifiers from the message when no qualifier is specified

If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to post them in our GetSatisfaction.com page!

Indefinite SMS Service Interruption starting October 20, 2009

Starting on October 20, 2009, Plurking via SMS will not be available INDEFINITELY.

There is a power problem at the SMS gateway's location.

We are hoping this will be resolved soon.

Want to Know If Plurking Via SMS is Active?

You can now check if the SMS gateway can connect to Plurk. Just send "KSTAT" to 09158954867.

Message:

To: 09158954867
KSTAT

You'll receive a message saying whether the system is up or down. This way, you can stop wondering whether you're merely wasting your cellphone credit.

Finally! We Have an Official Plurk Timeline!

Because someone asked:  Why isn't there a kaPlurk account on Plurk that we can follow?

We answered:

Aaaaand this is why: http://www.plurk.com/kaplurk

Somehow, someone got the "kaplurk" username AND JUST FORGOT ABOUT THE ACCOUNT! What a waste of a perfect username! T_T

I then got frustrated when nobody from the Plurk team responded to my question: Can we claim "dead" accounts (karma = 0.00) after a certain period?

So I kinda gave up about using a different username, simply due to stubbornness in refusing to admit defeat. :p

Anyway, I just created a dedicated Plurk account: http://www.plurk.com/kaplurkplurk

Simply follow the kaPlurk! Plurk timeline to receive updates in your Plurk timeline! :)

SMS Service Interruption on October 10-11, 2009

As I mentioned before, the current SMS service is not 100% reliable yet.

This weekend, October 10-11, 2009, Plurking via SMS will not be available.

The SMS gateway will be turned off during that period, because the gateway will have no Internet connection then.

The SMS gateway will be turned back on by mid-day Monday.

Thank you for your continued support!