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.

Plurk Announces Their API Service

FINALLY!

See their landing page here.

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!

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.