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18
Apr

Is your ‘Missing e’ saying “yup” when you create a new text post?

missing-e:

That’s my fault, folks. I left a debugging message in the code when I released version 2.9.9.

All you need to do to fix it is update to 2.9.10, which was released yesterday!

Go here to update: http://missing-e.com/update

Ha! I was wondering what was going on.
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17
Apr

Dear David Karp,

margaretmead:

We all know you’re the coolest social media founder. You’re the most attractive. The least sketchy. The least “Tom”.

Your website is really awesome.

But you know what makes it even better?

Missing E.

Now, despite what you’ve tried to convince us, we all know that Missing E isn’t a browser hack. It’s not a virus, or malware. It’s not some sentient Tron-esque program trying to take over the world. It’s not Skynet.

It’s just a browser extension run and maintained by some really talented programmers, who MADE YOUR WEBSITE BETTER.

So stop being a petulant child, and either hire them or buy the extension. You can afford it. You have over $40 million in funding for the damn website. Imagine how much you could get if it ACTUALLY WORKED.

Just think about it.

Sincerely,

The Bloggers.

(Source: potlatl, via backfromthedeadred)
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12
Apr

Upcoming Feature: Tag-Only Text Posts

missing-e:

Tumblr recently stopped accepting blank text posts with tags.

Many feel that these kinds of posts (no text post body, because the content worth reading is in the tags) are valid blog posts, so Missing e will add a hidden, always-on feature that will help you publish these kinds of posts!

Blank text posts without tags will still not be accepted, however.
- yet another reason to use missing e
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2
Mar

missing-e:

~ Your Freedom To Use Your Browser Is Under Attack ~

Tumblr’s Terms of Service hasn’t changed yet. So please read and help out!

The Tumblr staff recently requested feedback on updates they will be making to their policies. They specifically mention one of their goals is to prevent the promotion of self-harm. However, their updated Terms of Service includes something a lot less laudable.

Unable to find the required avenues to stop developers from creating and distributing browser extensions that enhance the way you use Tumblr and not getting enough of a response to their scary warning campaign, they now seem to be preparing the groundwork for coming after users of these extensions.

~ Who, you? Yes, apparently. ~

Tumblr had been previously unable to prevent all development of these extensions, scripts and add-ons because they function within your web browser, allowing you to direct these extensions to use your browser to automatically perform tasks for you on Tumblr (like quickly reblogging from the dashboard, uploading images to posts, adding control buttons to your sidebar or hiding content you don’t want to see). The extensions, themselves, do not interact directly with Tumblr, only help your web browser to do it for you!

With the upcoming changes to the Terms of Service, Tumblr will soon be able to punish someone: you.

~ How is it wrong to use something to help me enjoy Tumblr more? ~

The important part of the new Terms of Service is under the section titled Limitations on Automated Use:

You may not do any of the following while accessing or using the Services: … (c) access or search or attempt to access or search the Services by any means (automated or otherwise) other than through our currently available, published interfaces that are provided by Tumblr… (d) scrape the Services, and particularly scape (sic) Content (as defined below) from the Services, without Tumblr’s express prior written consent

These limitations will make using almost any browser extension, add-on or script for Tumblr (and even some not specifically intended for Tumblr) against the rules!

Do you use Missing e, XKit, Tumblr Savior or any Greasemonkey script for Tumblr? Well, pretty soon, that will mean you will be in violation of Tumblr’s Terms of Service. That would be grounds for terminating your account!

~ What’s the Big Deal? ~

Extensions, add-ons and scripts like Missing e, XKit and Tumblr Savior help you get better use of Tumblr. They might mean that you decide against leaving Tumblr, or that you come back to it. They make it easier to spend more time on Tumblr than you might have normally and become a more involved member of this community. These are the kind of things a company like Tumblr should want, but is instead fighting against.

This most recent step effectively means that Tumblr apparently wants to reach into your web browser and tell you exactly how you are to use it to interact with their website. Their way, and NO OTHER WAY.

~ So, What Can We Do? ~

Tumblr’s new Terms of Service policy has not yet been put into effect. They are still looking for feedback. My suggestions is that we give them feedback.

Contact Tumblr (policy@tumblr.com) and let them know that this decision will alienate the userbase they work so hard to grow. Let them know that a browser extension (be it any of them) brought you back to Tumblr, or convinced you to stay, or kept you on this site longer. Tell them that your Tumblr is better off with a Savior, a Kit of the ‘X’ variety or that Missing e!

ABOVE ALL, BE POLITE. The best way to present your case is with clearheaded statements that show Tumblr that these tools make you want to use their product more!
6
3
Feb

Guess who got herself a brand new computer today!?

MEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now…off to install Missing e, because omg, how do you tumblr without it?

(Also…I find it hilarious that I got the infamous tumblr missing e hack popup warning when this is the first time I’ve logged onto tumblr with this computer and missing e isn’t even installed on it. Yet.)
5
23
Jan

*whew*

I just had a scare! My missing e just totally disappeared! I mean there was nothing there! It wasn’t even showing up on my add-ons manager. I cleared the cache, restarted the browser, then the computer and, it was just gone.

I decided trying to update to the very newest version, and that fixed it. Everything is back like it should be.
5
22
Jan

Missing e’s new hover feature?

IS AMAZING!!!
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3
Jan

Correlation Does Not Imply Causation: Tumblr Service Interruptions

missing-e:

A little lesson for folks. Just because two things happen around the same time does not mean that they are linked.

Tumblr has had more than one server issue today. This morning the whole dashboard was spotty with loading and error messages. For a little while, up to a few minutes ago, it was not possible to post.

Just because this happened a few days after a warning came out about Missing e does not mean that the two have anything to do with each other.

Both Missing e users AND non-users both experienced these problems! Disabling or uninstalling Missing e had no effect because the problem was with Tumblr’s backend.

This is not the first time Tumblr’s service has become unstable and it won’t be the last.

I have also had some people suggest that Tumblr is intentionally creating problems in order to convince people not to use Missing e. This is pretty ridiculous. Causing problems specific to Missing e users is actually quite hard. I seriously doubt anyone would go through such an effort. Also, the fact that people who don’t use Missing e also experience the same problems suggests the same thing we’ve known for quite some time:

Tumblr is still a relatively young website. Its server infrastructure is still catching up to the huge demand such a large userbase puts on it. When problems come up, it is just best to ride them out. Despite the tongue-in-cheek attitude many people take when talking Tumblr’s staff, they do have capable people that will set things right in the end.

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31
Dec

Ok…so is this missing e *coughs* ‘warning’ going to be a daily thing, tumblr?

Because I told you yesterday I’m going to continue to use Missing e and give up my rights to your technical ‘support’, so I don’t see why you’re hijacking my dashboard to warn me about Missing e once again.

Leave me alone about it, please.

While I’m at it…I find it a big invasion of privacy that you’re checking to see what browser extensions I’m using and calling me out on it…sort of like you’re what you accuse Missing e of.
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31
Dec

missing-e:

adamuhiramiya:

For anyone who was concerned:

I’ve spent some time looking through the publicly available source code for Missing e as well as comparing that to the installed extensions. There is no need to worry about any kind of data loss, privacy issues, or anything.

No data about your tumblr is ever sent back to the author. The only connection the extension makes to the Missing e site is to check if there is a newer version available. This only appears to run once on load, which is any time the plugin is re-enabled, or when you first go onto tumblr after opening your browser. (It does not check on every tumblr pageview)

From my study of the source, I also believe Missing e may actually cause less stress on tumblr servers, as it does not load full pages when doing operations. This is widely seen by the use of the one-click reblog feature, which reblogs the post based on information available on the dashboard, rather than loading the reblog page - and then the original page again.

Automatic deletion of posts is also not seen in Missing e anywhere. Yes, there are improvements to the way we can delete/manage posts, however every action of such kind requires the user (or another third-party extension :\) to click on the button to initate the action. There is also then the confirmation box which must be accepted by the user, as it cannot be answered by other browser extensions.

I hope this puts some minds at rest, if anyone was particularly worried.
If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask me, I’ll answer them to the best of my knowledge.

P.S Happy New Year Everyone!

A code monkey crawls through the Missing e code for your benefit. Although, you should note that the comment about less stress on Tumblr servers is a bit inaccurate. For example, just because the Quick (1-Click) Reblogging feature doesn’t display the reblog page doesn’t mean it doesn’t have to load it from the Tumblr servers.

If anyone else wants to take a look at the Missing e source code, please feel free to take a look at it on github.

There you go.
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8
Nov

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29
Aug

The future is not bright for ‘Missing e’

missing-e:

Moments ago, I participated in surprise conference call with Tumblr staff members. They have indicated to me that they continue to take issue with Missing e even with the removal of usage of the Tumblr API.

They interpret the Tumblr API License Agreement in such a way as it continues to apply to Missing e. I disagree with their interpretation of this agreement as the preface clearly states:

By building applications that interact with Tumblr’s products and services (the “Tumblr Services”) or using the Tumblr API, including but not limited to requesting authentication credentials or making calls to the Tumblr API, Licensee unconditionally consents and agrees to be bound by and a party to this Agreement.

Missing e only affects how your browser displays Tumblr content once it has already been loaded. It does not, itself, interact with Tumblr Services or the API, only providing a way for you to do so yourself. They informed me that they consulted their legal counsel, who feels comfortable interpreting the license agreement in the way that they have stated. I have requested information on those grounds, but do not believe much will come of it. I believe that Tumblr has no desire to clarify their position. That’s their prerogative, I’m sure.

Whether or not I have grounds to justly disagree with them on this, the fact remains that under the Tumblr Terms of Service, they are well within their rights to delete my Tumblr blogs as a punitive action should I continue to distribute the extension. They have informed me that this is the course of action they will take should I not acquiesce to their demands.

I attempted to discuss options through which we could work together on making Missing e something they would accept, but after initial positive statements, they seemed fairly averse to the idea. Their intent is for me to stop distribution of Missing e in any form.

Their concerns range from a perception of an increased support load due to “issues” with Missing e features to a desire to dictate how the Tumblr interface is presented to all users. Even after my commitment to them that I would not permit any feature that removes their content or modifies it in any way that would prevent promotional content from being visible from users, they still would not change their position in any way.

I have requested that the request be given in writing so as to (hopefully) clarify the position and their reasons for choosing the option of deleting my blogs as a solution to their “Missing e problem”. Whether or not any satisfaction or understanding for any Missing e user will be gained from this remains to be seen.

In the meantime, within a respectable amount of time after the official request from Tumblr arrives, Missing e will be shuttered once more. Either that, or I am forced out of this community.

This is very disheartening to read. :(
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4
25
Aug

YAY!! Timestamps!

*hugs missing e*
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21
Aug

missing-e:

Tumblr has added a new timestamps feature!

For those of you who would like to see the time a post was published, simply hover over the permalink of a post on the dash (the top-right corner of the post).

What is Missing e going to do to make this feature even better?

For people who prefer to see their timestamps right on the post itself, the Missing e Timestamps feature will make a comeback. The timestamps added to unanswered asks and private messages never went away, but I will try to get the timestamps back on dashboard posts. They won’t be accurate down to the second, but that’s not such a big deal. Right?

I’ll keep you updated!

YAY! I really liked the timestamps feature!
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16
Aug

*wonders why the “better reblogs” section of Missing e keeps turning itself off*

List of my '30 Photos' series

This tumblr doesn't have a theme other than it's a place for me to post whatever strikes my fancy.

For example:

The Avengers:
(and all its stars)

Henry Cavill:

Max Brown:

Supernatural:

Haven:

Hawaii Five-0:

In addition, I'll also post pictures other pretty men, art/paintings that I like, things that are purple (my favorite color), song lyrics, poems, the cover art to books I've bought or are currently reading, videos and many, many other things.

NOTE: Just a little warning...my posting habits have become pretty erratic lately. Some days I post maybe once or twice, other days I go wild and post a bunch of stuff at one time, be it screencaps, art, vintage images, Red Sox pics or just random stuff. You know, whatever I'm in the mood to post. Just thought I'd put that out there for any potential new followers. ;)

A bit about me: I'm in my 30's, I'm American, and I like reading, sleeping, the Boston Red Sox, Supernatural, Haven, Hawaii Five-0, and The Walking Dead.

Anything else that you'd like to know, just ask. :D Ask me anything!

My other Tumblr: Unofficial Max Brown

I'm also a contributor at Glorious, glorious Regency and Elisabeth Musical.

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