In keeping with the past tradition of reporting upgrades and technical problems on the website, we are releasing the information regarding two severe server side problems. One that was causing users to have access problems and the other that stopped analytic and metrics from being recorded causing a 495% drop in page rankings.
For more information, please read on.
Eleven years ago today, we registered the domain t-ono.net.
Back then, we had no idea if anyone in the industry would talk to us. Knowing we might possibly be embarking on a fool's errand, we gave ourselves a deadline of 2 years, and if we were in our minds unsuccessful, we would close the site.
Hence, we chose to officially launch the website on April Fool's Day.
I am proud to say, that eleven years later, we are still here and busier than ever!
I want to personally thank each and every one of our readers and staff members who have made it possible for us to be where we are today.
Thank you for all you've done, and for your continued support.
Welcome to the soft launch of our new website. If you are reading this then that means the migrations have went better than expected! With our growing content, we realized our old platform could no longer accomodate our needs. Our team has been working hard over the last couple of months working on the site as well as juggling interviews, translations, meetings. It will take a few more weeks for us stabilize some of the changes on the website. We've left plenty of room for our expansion for new features and content so look forward to them!
In the meantime, there will be some broken links, and minor layout issues. If you find any problems please feel free to let us about it in the comments. We'll be releasing backed up content as well as announcing plenty of giveaways over the next few weeks!
Over the past few months, some of our readers may have noticed delays and the decrease in the number of articles and updates.
The-O Network’s website has been around for almost 8 years now and the accumulated clutter from the very first version of the website is causing a myriad of issues including making article creation difficult. As an organization, we have expanded beyond the bounds of what our current web structure will allow us to work with. We have made various upgrades and updates to it but it is now time to retire it. I am happy to announce we have been working on a new website over the past few weeks and we plan to hopefully launch it soon!
As unusual as it may appear, April 1 is The-O Network's birthday!
We started as a small blog by a group of friends and it wasn't until 2007 that we officially registered the domain t-ono.net. The project was only intended to last for 2 years, but we were overwhelmed by the positive reponses we received from readers and industry members alike.
We've buckled down this year, and we finally have some of the means and resources to start implementing all the awesome ideas we've come up with over the years and we're very excited to share them with you.
On behalf of everyone here at The-O Network, thank you to everyone for your patience and continued support!
I'm sure some of you have noticed we've gotten a new look! We've scaled back on some of the bulk from our previous version and we've also moved on to a new platform. It has been a huge undertaking in moving everything!
As a note, several services and links may be unavailable during the migration process and we will be hammering out bugs as quickly as we can.
It will probably take a couple weeks for us to finish applying the final tweeks and bug fixes, but don't worry, we will continue to provide updates and new exclusive content during this period!
We apologize for the inconvience, but it will be well worth it!
Noted earlier this week in the blogs, we are currently experiencing some severe network degradations due to conflicts appearing after a substantial upgrade. We have identified and isolated some of the problems and will be patching them over the weekend. Due to computer problems with one of our administrators, it will take longer than expected to complete the fixes.
Affected sections of the site include but not limited to: RSS feed down, Forum - Access error, Community - Profile information missing, profile type error, Gallery - image sizing, Videos - missing videos, Search - URLs formatted incorrectly.
Please let us know in the comments if you find any other bugs. We apologize for the inconvenience.
UPDATE: Majority of the problems that have been reported are fixed. In addition, videos are now properly scaled to the correct dimensions.
Check out the new The-O Network YouTube channel! So far, we have gameplay clips from Capcom's games at Comic Con 2010, like Okamiden, and a special message to her fans from May'n! We'll continually update the channel with any content, such as videos from conventions or gameplay videos. Stay tuned for more and subscribe!
Disclaimer: Some videos may contain mature content and should not be viewed by minors
We recently discovered that our RSS Feeds has been down for the last couple of weeks. Users were not able to view any past or latest posts. The problem was due to a bug during a routine maintenance of the site. The problem has been identified and corrected, we apologize for the inconvenience.
You can also subscribe to our new twitter or facebook page to keep up to date on the latest news and developments.
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We are aware of a potential problem with viewing the website by users on Internet Explorer. We are currently investigating the issue and will have updates when we have identified the problem.
Update 1: Problem has been localized and identified. Fix should be completed by the end of the day.
Update 2: Problem has been addressed and fixed for the front page and various articles.
The-O Network has recently gained a boom in popularity and we need your help! The-O Network was formed in early 2001 by a group of fans and couldn't have gotten to where it is today without the help and support of fans like yourselves.
We're looking for self motivated individuals who want to take their passion a step further and joining us as members of the anime and gaming press! We're looking for people who can get the job done and done right!
Please check out our About Us page for more information on us.
Gain valuable experience working in an organization as well as being inside the Japanese content industry. Get a chance to meet new people including Japanese artists, musicians, and industry members.
Our goal also is to foster and provide an opportunity for individuals to expand their own personal skills and portfolios. Our senior staff will coach the less experienced staff.
Videographer
Do you have experience with filming and editing techniques? We're looking for someone who's got the strive and talent to help expand our video productions. Video productions include interviews with popular industry members and concerts of some of the biggest names in the Japanese music industry. If you got the gear and drive, apply at the bottom!
Video Editor
We're looking to expand our library of video content and this won't be possible without the help of video editors. Video editors are responsible for help assembling and editing our live productions. These include exclusive interviews with high profile guests such as musicians, artists, and directors and concert videos. Sample tasks include splicing, assembling clips together, and subtitling.
Video Editors should be able to meet set deadlines. Experience using Adobe Premiere and After Effects is preferred.
Staff Writer
Staff writers compose the bulk of the content at The-O Network ranging from gaming and anime reviews, to interviews with musicians and artists. Staff writers also provide news updates and press release information on the front page. When apply for this position, please specify which section you are most interested in (anime, gaming, figures, or music). Staff writers may also cover conventions and events.
Video Game Reviewer
Like playing Japanese video games? We're looking for people who not only love playing them, but also want to share with the world what they think!
Visual Novel/Dating Sim Game Reviewer
With all these awesome titles now being made available in English, we're looking for those of you who aren't afraid to tell people what they think!
Photographer
We're looking for someone who definitely knows their way around a camera and is looking to expand their portfolio. The photographer will be responsible for taking photos at events including cosplays, panels, concerts, and of guests. The photographer will also have the opportunity for exclusive access such as concert photos and photo shoots with high profile guests.
Convention Reporter (Correspondent)
The-O Network is based primarily in California and we're looking to expand outwards. We are looking for people who routinely or actively attend anime related events or conventions outside of California. Interested individuals will provide photos as well as report summaries of the event. Convention Reporters will also have the opportunity to interview guests of honor in person. Complimentary press passes will be provided.
Intern
No idea where you fit in or how much you can contribute? Try an intern role and see what you might be interested in! Some of our most active and senior staff started as interns themselves!
Please provide your basic information such as your name and what position you would like to apply for and we will email you a followup email for additional information.