Helping ThroughTheFlame Evolve

[Admin2]

Dearest ThroughTheFlame Members,

Were in the thick of the Madness of March, and things behind the TTF scenes have been no different!

This will be the first of a few posts announcing and reminding you that a major website overhaul/upgrade is immanent!We are intending to have this upgrade complete and ready to go live by the end of April 2011, however technology always has a way of throwing a spanner in the works so we will not be able to commit to an exact date as yet.

So what is changing?
Well I can assure you we are not changing just for the sake of change. The TTF Team have also acknowledged that we could never cater to everyone's wishes, so we always have to be clear in our objectives when agreeing what will change.

Site themes / graphical look - Finally we are going to move away from the grey! and look to something a little brighter. The site will still remain free from advertising.

Functionality - There will be a whole new article section, which you can comment against, you can choose to start your very own blog instead or in conjunction with your standard forum journal.

Chat Rooms - New improved chat rooms, invite friends into chat via a side bar widget or buddy list

TTF credits - earn credits for posting, commenting on articles, getting thanked, moving up ranks, getting high scores in arcade games etc. Spend credits on gifts for other members, or treat yourself to a book, download goodies, treat your homepage to makeover and much much more!

and loads more but too much to list.

What I am very concious off however, is with such big change, it can sometimes seem daunting when you have been used to one site and its functionality for so long. So we will be staggering the upgrade in stages. i.e. first the graphical look, then new arcade, then new blogs, etc.

We have really appreciated all the suggestions we have received and would encourage you to continue, as it is up to us all to make this site the central hub for resources to pornography addiction.

Our site stats and rankings against other pornography addiction sites has now surpassed all others, and we are listed as one of the top 3 sources for porn addiction recovery. What the secret formula? You! It is that collective honest and caring environment that surrounds TTF, that really gives power to this community, and that is something we will continue to harness and improve so that others that need help can find us and take benefit from it.

How can you help?
1) Make sure you are helping yourself first in your own recovery
2) Take the confidence you gain from step 1 and tell others how to succeed
3) post a suggestion on what you would like to see on TTF, how do you think you can make TTF the best resource for PA's and SO's around the world
4) whether you donate $1 or $100 ever dollar counts and goes towards further development and site maintenance.

How much does maintaining this site cost?
Maintaining Throughtheflame.org now costs us $1568 a year

What sort of developments are you planning?
This is very hush hush, but we have begun development of our very own accountability filter software for Windows 7, Vista and XP, with future developments for linux, mac and Iphone and Ipads.

We are also developing a structured recovery program that you can run as an online course!

so its all busy busy busy!

Below is a sample screenshot of how the new site will be close to looking (just as a quick sneak peak), I hope you continue to throw your suggestions at us, and keep shouting out about your successes!

SUCCESS DRIVES SUCCESS!

Admin2
Throughtheflame.org

[gnein]

It's late here, and I'm too tired to take it all in, but I just wanted to say thanks to the admin team and the moderators here for the work they do in maintaining this site. It really is a great community, and serves a great purpose.

[IN NEED OF HELP]

You just dont know how much we love what you are doing for us here at TTF. I am forever debit to you for this site. no one can ever payback all the kindness that you show us. If it wasn't for this site, many of us, would still be so deep in a hole, with no way out of it.

I love it, it is wonderful. from my heart, somehow I will repay you for all that you have done(when I say you, I mean the whole TTF team)
Thank you again for everything. I for one would be lost if not for this wonderful site

[Yechezkel]

WOW! I had no idea it costs that much money to run a website!

I will be donating next month, it isn't much but, its what I have...(dont want to insult you with 1 dollar from a broke college student)

I am so glad we are in the top 3 ranking and I feel that TTF will be #1 soon :)


I am very excited about the new chat room and instant message feature via the buddy list, and also the TTF credits...

and all I have to say is wow, about the new accountability software (keeping it secret I promise)

I am so very excited about all this..and I like the picture of the new graphic look of the site :)

Thank you for being such a blessing in my life TTF team!

(bighug)


Yechezkel.

[Admin2]

Dear all this is the first of a few more reminders to come that Throughtheflame.org will be undergoing a major site upgrade between

Sunday 17th April 2011 to Saturday 23rd April 2011

We do not expect the site to be down for the whole duration, but we do expect significant disruption during this time.

Guests please also note that from Monday 4th April we will no longer be accepting new registrations until the site has been successfully upgraded.

The new upgraded site will have a completely different look and feel, and therefore it may take some time to get used too, so please do bear with us when asking for support as we may not be able to respond to you in accordance with our usual response times.

I am also looking for a few volunteers to who beleive they will be able to quickly familiarise themselves with the new site, and then provide assistance to other members via the Help forum. If you think you can assist with this during the upgrade please do send me a PM.

In the weeks running up to the upgrade you will also receive an email and a private message reminding of the dates, so that you will not be shocked if trying to log on during that time and are faced with a blank page or error.

It would also be advisable to tell your TTF friends who may not be so active on TTF about the upgrade just so we can cover all our bases!

If you have any questions about this please do not hesitate to ask within this thread or the Forum Help thread.

Many Thanks & Kind Regards
Admin2

[rosie]

Wow, the new theme looks great.

Are the journals going to be made non public to non members?

[Admin2]

Thanks Rosie, that is not yet confirmed, but will be discussed after the upgrade.
A2

[tntang]

hey i am new but need new thing to do i will volunteer and get to know the new system i am good with computers not spelling lol fast learner with a whole lot of free time on my hands now

[Darktiftina]

Hello, I'm renewed to the forum turned up here to essay help and your talented hearts.

[Frodo]

So good luck!!!