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Introduction

I recently had a problem with some images uploaded to one of the blogs, I was able to remove the images before any harm was done.

This got me thinking about protecting myself, my blogs has a Terms of Use page and a Privacy Policy however users are not required to agree to them before posting. I decided I would implement some sort of system to amend this problem.

Issues

• I am running a mature blog with over 200 users and 23 blogs already on the system so I needed some way of getting them to agree to my terms.
• I didn’t want to slow the sign up process by adding another check box.

Solution

The WordPress Terms of Use plugin, yes I know there are many other options out there to do this however this plugin takes a slightly different approach. Instead of making the user agree to the Terms of Use when they join the site this plugin makes them agree to the terms and conditions the first time they login. The reason for doing this is that you can be installed WordPress Terms of Use plugin on a mature blog and existing members will be able to agree to the Terms of Use the next time they log in. In addition the new users are presented with a nice fully customizable welcome message after they agree to your Terms to help them get started using WordPress.

Features

• Works for both New Blogs and New users.
• Customizable Open Source Terms of Use agreement.
• Customizable Open Source Privacy Policy.
• Customizable Welcome Message.
• Can be integrated into a mature blog.
• Support for both WordPress and WordPress MU.
• No changes need to be made to the Sign up process.

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Installation

WordPress MU

1. Download the terms-of-use.zip
2. Extract the files.
3. Copy the ‘terms-of-use.php’  into ‘/wp-content/mu-plugins/’
4. Copy the ‘terms-of-use’ directory into ‘/wp-content/plugins/’
5. If you want to use WordPress to edit your terms of use, privacy policy and welcome message, chmod terms-of-use.txt to 0664 (make them writable).
   NOTE: for additional security there is an .htaccess file included in the terms-of-use directory that douse not allow scripts to be executed from these files. This protects against code insertion.You can now login and edit your terms of use, privacy policy and welcome message via “Site Admin > Terms of Use”.
6. That’s it.

WordPress

1. Download the terms-of-use.zip
2. Extract the files.
3. Copy the ‘terms-of-use.php’ and ‘terms-of-use’ directory into ‘/wp-content/ plugins/’
4. If you want to use WordPress to edit your terms of use, privacy policy and welcome message, chmod terms-of-use.txt to 0664 (make them writable).
   NOTE: for additional security there is an .htaccess file included in the terms-of-use directory that douse not allow scripts to be executed from these files. This protects against code insertion.
5. You can now login and edit your terms of use, privacy policy and welcome message via “Settings > Terms of Use”.
6. That’s it.

Add a Terms of Use page and a Privacy Policy page to your website.

1. Create a Terms of Use page in the normal manner.
2. Add the [terms-and-conditions ] tag to the page.
3. Create a Privacy Policy page in the normal manner.
4. Add the [privacy-policy ] tag to the page.

NOTE: remove the spaces between the last letter of the tag and the ].

Example

Download

This is a complete stable version and is running on all my WordPress and WordPress MU blogs without a problem. DownloadVersion 1.0

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Introduction

WordPress Help Desk is a comprehensive integrated help desk and trouble ticketing system that helps site admin to support there users and resolve issues quickly. Users and support personnel can interact in real time to report, diagnose and resolve issues quickly and with as little pain ass possible.

Features:

• Flexible Configuration.
• Email Notification.
• Accessible From Anywhere.
• Full History Retention.
• Integrated Seamlessly into WordPress Admin.
• Reporting For Admin.
• Different Views Depending On User Level.
• Live Suggestions And Hints.

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Download

Warning : This is a Release Candidate, it is considered stable and is running on my own blog however before installing this plugin backup your entire site, both database and content.

History

Version 1.0

• Email system update
• Small Bug fix

Version RC1

• Interface update
• WPMU 2.7 compatible
• Fix some small bugs
• Removed knowledgebase

Version 0.2 Beta

• Added support for life knowledgebase search from within New ticket form.
• Added filter ticket by status.

MMOW.biz is the easiest way for you to run your site and keep it up-to-date. You can now update your website from any internet-connected PC in the world – you don’t even need to know HTML! It has tons of features so whatever you want from your site, chances are this script will be able to do it for you.

Among the features of MMOW.biz are support for as many content pages as you want; blogs, which can have files attached to turn them into podcasts, or video clips easily embedded; multiple templates, as well as the ability to easily create your own look; guestbooks, galleries, mailing lists and polls. You can have as many users allowed to update your site as you wish; can offer up RSS feeds so users can subscribe to parts of your site; and the site even automatically maintains a WAP version so people can view your pages on the move via their phones.

This was my first attempt at full 3D computer game, this game was created using the Torque game engine, Maya and QuArK as part of my studies at JCU.

To complete this game the  player must get from one end  of the map to the other.  Sounds easy but there are  obstacles preventing an easy  passage.

If the player can finish the  stage the quickest they get  placed on the Honer Board, by  passing a stage within the  required time more stages  become available to the player.

The Water is the game  boundary.

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Problem

The organisation Switched on Learning provides resources for severely handicapped or disabled children in Australia. They have had some simple games produced to entertain and educate the children that attend workshops and play groups. These games are bright, two-dimensional games that test the many skills that the children can develop. However, there are little or no games designed for the older primary school students and some secondary students.

Goal

The client, Switched on Learning, want a selection of high-quality 3D games produced for the older students of the program. These games must follow a certain structure according to the guidelines that the client provided. These games must entertain the students while not insulting them by being too simple or too easy.

Objectives

To fulfil the client’s desire, there are several approaches. A main game with smaller games branching out from it would make a suitable objective that could be accomplished. To create this, a game engine has been suggested as the basis to design and produce the final product. Each game will comply with the specifications of the client with some modifications that the client authorises. A story driven game following the level system provided by the client will encompass the main game. Research of the target audience increases the chance of a successful game. The combination of the research and the game creates a winning formula to finish the project and complete a successful game.

Game objectives for Level 1 and Level 2 of the Shopping Centre

Ground level is a simple exploration level where the player can explore the entire shopping centre with no objectives or missions. The shopping centre is mainly under construction at that point of the game. Some shops will be completely inaccessible to the player at the current time. The supermarket will be sealed off until level 3 where the player must follow the shopping list and buy all the items.

Level 1
Objectives: Buy a stamp

This level is to ease the player into completing objectives in an order. Of the stores open at the time there are two at which the stamp can be purchased a post office and a newsagency. In total, six shops should be open by level 1 with the player able to enter each store and have a conversation with the shop attendant. A security guard can help them if they get lost. Once the player enters the store, they must decide what was required to be purchased. Once they choose the correct item, the level ends and the player moves up to level 2.

Level 2
Objectives: Buy a can of soup, a box of cereal and a packet of chips from the supermarket
Items: Shopping list, cash

This is the final level of the game. Based in the supermarket that was initially sealed off, the player can now approach it and enter. They now must find and collect each item off the shopping list and head for the checkout. They must pay for the items, but they do have a choice to leave the store without paying. Several cues will be spoken to help jog their memory of what they should have done, each getting more obvious the longer the player stalls. The game ends when they leave the supermarket with paid goods.

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