Admin Announcements
[b]Greetings to all of SW![/b] 🌟
Many new improvements have now been released.
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• [b]Private Messages[/b]
Finally, one of the most requested features is now available on Similar Worlds!
A couple of our new privacy options will help to prevent unwanted contact.
Security measures and limitations are implemented to help prevent abuses and spam.
Uploaded images go to your Private Album.
Auto Blur Images for added protection.
Edit messages for the purpose of fixing errors/typos. Only possible for a short period of time (to prevent security issues).
Additional privacy controls for who can contact you via messages will be implemented in the coming days.
[c=#800000][b][Note]:[/b] There is a default [b]5 minute waiting period[/b] between creating [b]New[/b] Private Message Conversations .
This limit does [b]Not[/b] apply to already [b]Existing[/b] Conversations.
As your reputation increases on this site, the 5 minute waiting period will gradually decrease for you as well.[/c]
• [b]Account Reputation and Adult Rating Levels[/b]
These factors are calculated by various algorithms (Artificial Intelligence) we have developed.
Having a better [b]Account Reputation[/b] reduces limitations on your account, so that you are able to use this site more freely.
Having a bad Account Reputation, oppositely, can restrict your account usage in many ways.
Be a good member on this site, following the rules and not abusing other members, to gain a positive Account Reputation over time.
[b]Adult Rating Levels[/b] helps to protect our community as a whole from predatory behavior and unwanted contact.
Its function is to separate the SW community into large sub-communities, of varying levels of maturity and adult content.
Being an adult on this site does not automatically restrict you from communicating with minors, however, our algorithms play a role in determining which members from different age groups should be able to connect with one another.
You may notice the photos of some members being blurred, or may you not see certain members' posts at all, depending on the discrepancies between perceived maturity levels.
We will be listening closely to member feedback and will observe how these recent changes impact the community.
Adjustment/Improvements will be made over time to maintain good levels of connection between members, while keeping security a priority.
• [b]Text Formatting / Form Tools[/b]
You are now able to add Photos and Videos to your Posts/Messages.
Style them with a variety of colors and other formatting options.
Photo uploads are also a step in preparation for full Public and Friend Only Photo Albums.
• [b]New Privacy Settings[/b]
Our new privacy settings help you to better control who and what you see on this site, as well as who can see you.
Block Friend Requests and Messages from users within the provided age ranges.
Block ALL forms of content and contact from users within the provided age ranges.
• [b]Improvements on Spamming/Trolling Prevention[/b]
We have made great improvements with regards to stopping spam and "trolls" on this site.
Our site now has one of the best spam prevention systems in the world.
It is much more difficult for abusers to cause problems in this community than in almost any other online platform.
Right now we have almost non-existent levels of spam/trolls on Similar Worlds, thanks to our expertise in security and spam control.
• [b]Group Images[/b]
We have migrated group images from Experience Project to Similar Worlds.
We are still the process of cleaning up our group images and finding more appropriate photos for many of them.
Revamped Group pages/lists.
• [b]Server Upgrade[/b]
Similar Worlds is now being run on more powerful servers.
Improved Reliability and Data Protection.
Our community is growing very rapidly, so this was an important improvement to facilitate this growth.
Improvements on infrastructure were also needed as a result, which caused us more work and time (and delays) than previously expected.
• [b]Lots of other fixes and improvements in Functionality, Performance and User Interface.[/b]
[sep]
Thanks again for being a part of our Similar Worlds community!
[i][c=#005E2F]- The SW Team[/c][/i]
Many new improvements have now been released.
[sep]
• [b]Private Messages[/b]
Finally, one of the most requested features is now available on Similar Worlds!
A couple of our new privacy options will help to prevent unwanted contact.
Security measures and limitations are implemented to help prevent abuses and spam.
Uploaded images go to your Private Album.
Auto Blur Images for added protection.
Edit messages for the purpose of fixing errors/typos. Only possible for a short period of time (to prevent security issues).
Additional privacy controls for who can contact you via messages will be implemented in the coming days.
[c=#800000][b][Note]:[/b] There is a default [b]5 minute waiting period[/b] between creating [b]New[/b] Private Message Conversations .
This limit does [b]Not[/b] apply to already [b]Existing[/b] Conversations.
As your reputation increases on this site, the 5 minute waiting period will gradually decrease for you as well.[/c]
• [b]Account Reputation and Adult Rating Levels[/b]
These factors are calculated by various algorithms (Artificial Intelligence) we have developed.
Having a better [b]Account Reputation[/b] reduces limitations on your account, so that you are able to use this site more freely.
Having a bad Account Reputation, oppositely, can restrict your account usage in many ways.
Be a good member on this site, following the rules and not abusing other members, to gain a positive Account Reputation over time.
[b]Adult Rating Levels[/b] helps to protect our community as a whole from predatory behavior and unwanted contact.
Its function is to separate the SW community into large sub-communities, of varying levels of maturity and adult content.
Being an adult on this site does not automatically restrict you from communicating with minors, however, our algorithms play a role in determining which members from different age groups should be able to connect with one another.
You may notice the photos of some members being blurred, or may you not see certain members' posts at all, depending on the discrepancies between perceived maturity levels.
We will be listening closely to member feedback and will observe how these recent changes impact the community.
Adjustment/Improvements will be made over time to maintain good levels of connection between members, while keeping security a priority.
• [b]Text Formatting / Form Tools[/b]
You are now able to add Photos and Videos to your Posts/Messages.
Style them with a variety of colors and other formatting options.
Photo uploads are also a step in preparation for full Public and Friend Only Photo Albums.
• [b]New Privacy Settings[/b]
Our new privacy settings help you to better control who and what you see on this site, as well as who can see you.
Block Friend Requests and Messages from users within the provided age ranges.
Block ALL forms of content and contact from users within the provided age ranges.
• [b]Improvements on Spamming/Trolling Prevention[/b]
We have made great improvements with regards to stopping spam and "trolls" on this site.
Our site now has one of the best spam prevention systems in the world.
It is much more difficult for abusers to cause problems in this community than in almost any other online platform.
Right now we have almost non-existent levels of spam/trolls on Similar Worlds, thanks to our expertise in security and spam control.
• [b]Group Images[/b]
We have migrated group images from Experience Project to Similar Worlds.
We are still the process of cleaning up our group images and finding more appropriate photos for many of them.
Revamped Group pages/lists.
• [b]Server Upgrade[/b]
Similar Worlds is now being run on more powerful servers.
Improved Reliability and Data Protection.
Our community is growing very rapidly, so this was an important improvement to facilitate this growth.
Improvements on infrastructure were also needed as a result, which caused us more work and time (and delays) than previously expected.
• [b]Lots of other fixes and improvements in Functionality, Performance and User Interface.[/b]
[sep]
Thanks again for being a part of our Similar Worlds community!
[i][c=#005E2F]- The SW Team[/c][/i]
