Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Jackpot extended this month!

We are currently in the process of unrolling the most significant update since Spymac's re-launch in January. The Top 100 charts provide a glimpse of the new system, but there's much more to come. Uploaders, please see the important action required section below.

As a result, the charts will not be frozen at midnight on July 31. Instead, they will be carrying through to the end of August and the jackpot will continue to increase until then. Put simply, there will be no pay-out at the end of July, but next month's pay-out will be effectively doubled.

We have to do this as there are new features running and collecting data in the background that are directly related to the jackpot pay-outs. The new tools will provide the community with more ways to support their favorite stars, and will dramatically improve the site for both viewers and contributers.

So hold tight and keep competing in the Top 100 table -- you're really going to be able to win big this time around, and the new features are literally just around the corner. In fact, if you want more information about what we're close to releasing, just look around the site: There are dozens of clues scattered throughout some of the less visited sections of the site. Happy hunting!

Action required to stay in the running!

Any rank and position earned throughout July has not been lost! Members will start the month of August with the same position in the Top 100 charts and ranking system that they had at the end of July, but they have to upload something new within the month of August in order for their rank and position to be restored. If you do not see yourself listed on the Top 100 table even though you should be, you need to upload something for your position to be restored.

Thursday, July 19, 2007

New way of reporting new features

We've created a new section called News from the Spymac Labs where you can read about Spymac's latest new features, upcoming changes, and more! We will no longer be using the Spymac Bulletin blog to introduce new features, but keep checking back for more information on other exciting happenings around the site.

Spymac Labs will be more than just news, it will also give users sneak peeks inside development, and allow for comments and feedback.

Find out more about the recently added copyright report system in the most recent Lab entry. (As you can see from our new report system, we're very serious about copyrights. In order to be eligible to receive money for your uploads, promotional material or creative commons work of others is not allowed.)

Monday, July 16, 2007

Anonymous rating

With the arrival of the Top 100, ratings are now even more important. We received a lot of feedback from people who did not want to rate an upload accurately because of social/political reasons. Look at the five stars as being a thumbs up / thumbs down system, with just a few more choices in between for accuracy's sake.

Don't be afraid to give a full thumbs up to someone who deserves it, or likewise, a 1 or 2 star rating to an upload that you feel deserves it. The system only works if there is a wide spectrum of votes being cast. Remember though, always try to leave constructive feedback to let the uploader know how he/she can improve or continue to please.

Speaking of accuracy, rating stars can now detect fractions -- no more half or full stars. You can now have a 3 and a quarter star rating, for example. More to come soon, good luck!

Sunday, July 8, 2007

Official Footage from Friday's Stunt







Stay tuned for news on the Top 100 and other great features that will be launching soon.

Orlando Spy Pictures

Here's a killer slideshow from NSMEntertainment. He went to Saturday's stunt at Orlando's City Hall, and even scored some cash from the Spymac Man. (He tossed out thousands -- literally!) And now, just by uploading pictures from an event he literally got paid to go to, he has a chance to win even more in the new Top 100. Not a bad deal!

Friday, July 6, 2007

Spymac takes over City Hall

Spymac took Orlando City hall by storm today, and gave out bundles of cold cash to the hundreds of hungry-for-money onlookers. Our agents were able to follow their orders like clock-work, so thanks to everyone who assisted in the event and who attended. Official footage will be posted soon, but in the mean time, here's some clips from the community:



Spymac Stunt in Orlando TODAY AT NOON! Cash Giveaway!

Attention Orlando / Tampa Bay residents: Spymac will be holding a special event at City Hall (downtown Orlando) today (July 6th) at Noon (EST).

A secret Spymac agent will be sliding off of City Hall, and with the help of the Orlando SWAT team, will make his way through the crowds giving away thousands in free cash!

The details:

Orlando City Hall
One City Commons, 400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL

Time: 12:00 Noon EST
Date: Friday, July 6

Event page: http://www.spymac.com/orlando
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