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A Few General Site Improvements

Greetings Members,

This Announcement notes a few handy site improvements; don't miss a word!


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:: Improved Signatures ::
We've enhanced signature block editing and moved it to its own section within
your "My Account" page: Change Signature(s). This new area allows members
to test view their signature in a small pop-up window, a big time saver!

Also with this change, Premium Members now have the ability to set different
signature blocks for individual forums and books. This feature is very convenient
for members who are active in any number of different forums and groups.
         Find out more about Paid Memberships: "Compare Free and Paid Membership Benefits" 


:: Survey Form Links Added ::
To make editing your Survey Forms easier, "Edit Field" links have been added just
below each question on the form itself. These links are only shown to and usable by
the item's owner. Full survey management is still available using the "Manage Survey"
link from the Item Tools lines. Don't forget that Survey Forms can only be created
by Upgraded and Premium Members.
         Find out more about Paid Memberships: "Compare Free and Paid Membership Benefits" 


:: Review Email Format Updated ::
The review email format was updated to be more consistent with the site's look.
Most of you have noticed this, as it happened about two weeks ago, but we didn't
get a chance to announce it until now! The new format notes whether the review
was left in private or is listed on the public reviewing page and
reminds members that the average rating is 3.0 stars.


:: Members With Expiring Memberships - More Shown ::
We've increased the amount of advanced time that expiring members are listed in
the "Angel Resources" section from 31 days to 60 days. This gives friends and
families of members who are soon to expire additional lead time to send a smile and
gift a membership. This listing is always available from the "Angel Resources" link
in your "Gift Point Tools" pull down menu, or you can access it directly at:
         http://www.writing.com/main/authors.php?action=expiring


:: Extension For Grandfathered Free Accounts ::
On May 15th we announced some changes to our Free Membership, including
a reduction in items to a maximum of 5. For full details please see:
         "Important Changes To Our Membership Plans" 
The grace period has been extended and will expire January 1st, 2004. At that
time, Free members with more than 5 items will have items over this limit purged.


:: ** Please Remember To Update Email Addresses! ** ::
If you are still using your OLD @Stories.Com email address anywhere, this is a
reminder that email service for @Stories.Com addresses will end on 12/31/03. If
other services have your email address in the @Stories.Com form, your time to
update them is running out.


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