Sometimes Cookies Are Good Too

We’ve added a new checkbox next to both login areas on SoulPancake. By checking the box titled Remember Me the next time you login, SoulPancake will remember you even when you close your browser.

How It Works

When you click “Remember Me” we use a persistent cookie that lets your browser remember who you are. The cookie remains in tact until you logout of SoulPancake or the cookie expires. Adversely, if you don’t click “Remember Me” we use sessions that keep you logged in until you close the browser.

As with any other web-based service like Gmail, Facebook or Twitter, if you’re using a public computer, it’s always best to logout when you’re finished browsing, and make sure not to click “Remember Me” when first logging in.

Security

Since the persistent cookie lets you stay logged in to SoulPancake, it’s very important to protect each member’s critical account information at all times. We’ve added a new confirmation field to your Settings under the My Account tab. Before you can edit or update your email address or password, you must first verify yourself to the system, by confirming your current password.

This way, even if you login to SoulPancake in a public place, and happen to forget to logout, you can still take control of your account at any time. Of course, as a precautionary measure, be sure to never give your password out to anyone you don’t trust.

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The Syrup Just Got A Little Bit Thicker

After weeks of working around the clock, we’re happy to roll out some exciting new features and critical enhancements to our growing community. We think you’ll love them just as much we do… Let’s dive in.

Your New Home

Every one of us now has a place to call home on SoulPancake. If you’re an existing member, login and click your name. If you’re new to SoulPancake, signing up is a breeze. Your profiles track all of your discussions, submissions and any direct replies you receive from around the community. You can also share a little bit about yourself, connect to twitter (more on that later), and link to your website. To view other people’s profiles, simply click on a profile pic from any discussion thread, or whenever their username is mentioned in discussions.

Discussions & Replies

Tracking everyone’s discussions is fairly straight forward in terms of functionality. We are particularly excited about the way direct replies are being handled… When you login to SoulPancake, to the right of your name is an @reply notifier. When someone replies directly to anything you’ve said around SoulPancake, this will notify you of the new message. Click the reply notification to view all of your @replies, which are stored under the main tab in your profile.

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More Butter Please…

We’ve rolled out some subtle new features here at SoulPancake. Let’s take a few minutes to go over some interesting and crucial new additions to our community.

Show Us Your Mug

Everybody needs an identity. By now you may have noticed a small image next to your remarkably thoughtful comments.  To customize your image, simply login to Soul Pancake and click the Change Your Settings tab from the top toolbar.  To change your image simply click Choose An Image.  Once you have found your perfect mugshot, go ahead and click Save Picture.  Next you can crop, drag, pull and bend your image until you get it just the way you want it.  When you think your image is perfect, simply click SUBMIT and that’s it, you’re ready to roll.
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