Automatic Updates Are Back!

I didn't really try to figure out what was wrong. Instead, I thought this would be a good time to put in some actual work: kaPlurk! now uses the official Plurk API.

Automatic Karma Update Can Now Post Private Plurks

For you guys who have access to the Automatic Karma Update feature, you can now set messages that are only visible to yourself.



Thank @zeldAIS for letting me know that it's a feature that somebody actually wants. I didn't know why I didn't do this sooner.

I'm having some problems with the Friends Only option, so if you really need that, bug me about it. =p

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UPDATE (2011-03-14 01:42 AM): I set all existing auto-karma updates to private. No more spammy timelines!

SMS Gateway Indefinitely Down

As I mentioned before, the SMS gateway I set-up is only temporary.

I apologize to those who have been using the service regularly, especially because I haven't found a way to replace it yet.

Access To Automatic Karma Update Feature Restored

The Automatic Update checkbox in Account Settings was hidden for a couple of weeks already.

Access to the Automatic Update Feature (and management of Message Pool messages) was recently restored to those who had it before.

Automatic Updates No Longer Public

As of a couple of days ago, the Automatic Updates feature will only be available to a select few.

Again, the reason for this is that it kinda got spammy, when a handful of people in your timeline use the feature. I don't regret having implemented it in the first place -- I just haven't thought of how to make it less annoying. Got ideas? Post them in our GetSatisfaction page!

Extended Hiatus

I haven't worked on kaPlurk! for quite some time and, unfortunately, for longer. I've been very busy with my day job, and I'll be on vacation next week! =D

Anyway, Here's a list of stuff I thought I'd better prioritize:

• Mobile number verification


• Post the first part of a long, concatenated SMS as a plurk, and post succeeding parts as replies


• Post Twitter updates


• Hide automatic update feature from public use and maybe only offer it to my friends. Because I realized a few months ago how bad an idea it was, when I saw it looked so spammy.

That's all for now! =)

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!

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! :)

New Feedback Tab

I've just signed up with GetSatisfaction.com and added that Feedback tab to this blog here and the main site.  Feel free to post your ideas, questions and problems there!  :)

Welcome to kaPlurk!

Good day!

I think I'm ready to open kaPlurk! to a few friends of mine for testing purposes..

The app is FAR from complete, as I haven't even begun working on the SMS part yet.  But I think many will already benefit from the automatic updates.

I'll be back when I find more free time!  :)