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Greetings, you've reached Disclosure, an update log for Aelysia.net, Cradle of the Astralspire Network.
As any long-term project, I try to keep a record of the activity and main changes done on this domain. To fulfill this purpose, this update
log is to keep track of announcements and general updates. Please be mindful that as you progress further back to the older entries, some
links you'll come across may be outdated and inaccessible.
Posted on 02 Sep '26 filed under Disclosure, Updates I've recently completed another round of development on Disclosure, this time focusing on improving how update logs can be distributed and consumed beyond the site itself.
One of the main additions is a new RSS 2.0 feed. The feed is generated directly from Disclosure's database and automatically includes the latest entries, along with their titles, publication dates, permalinks, authors, categories, and content. The feed is also available through a cleaner /feed.xml address for compatibility with RSS readers and other applications.
Alongside the RSS implementation, I added additional XML escaping and CDATA handling to ensure that existing HTML content can be preserved without interfering with the XML structure. The database and connection handling were also updated to use utf8mb4, allowing the system to properly support the full range of Unicode characters, including modern emoji.
The generated feed has been tested and validated through the W3C Feed Validation Service, and everything is now functioning as expected. This is a relatively small addition to Disclosure, but it opens the door for update logs to be followed through RSS readers and potentially integrated with other applications in the future.
Posted on 26 Aug '26 filed under Aquarel.nu, Bubblelicious, New A somewhat overdue update, but I had actually opened a boba clique a few months ago. I held off on mentioning it because I wasn't particularly satisfied with the previous design and wanted to refine it before giving it a proper update. If you're fond of boba or bubble tea, feel free to join the Bubblelicious clique.
Aquarel.nu — Network Updates
I've also been working on a few things behind the scenes for Aquarel. I've coded our own tooltip script, Lumina, which I'll be gradually rolling out across the Celestial Oracle Studio to replace the former qTip system. Having our own implementation gives us more flexibility and lets the interface feel more distinctly ours. I've also created Copia, a copy-and-paste script that replaces manually highlighting code in a textarea with a simple button. One click copies the code instantly, making the process considerably cleaner. We've also streamlined the rules so they're concise, readable, and easier to take in. The idea is to provide the necessary information without making the rules feel like an obstacle before someone can join.
These are small changes, but I think they're worthwhile for making our cliques feel more unique and distinctive rather than seeing the same conventions found elsewhere.
Posted on 22 Jul '26 filed under Cloudplane, New, Revamp, Updates Cloudplane has officially been updated to Version 3, bringing a major overhaul focused on reliability, accessibility, preservation, and usability. Nearly every part of the directory has been rebuilt or refined, from the submission system and responsive design to the organization of listings and the preservation of collective websites. If this is your first time exploring Cloudplane, you may begin here.
The highlights of this release include:
Submission System
- Replaced the legacy mail() function with a more reliable SMTP-based email system.
- Improved submission delivery, file uploads, validation, and compatibility with modern email providers.
- Added image submission requirements, ensuring submitted buttons follow the standard 88×31 pixel format for consistency across the directory.
- Implemented additional submission safeguards, including IP address logging for abuse prevention, moderation, and maintaining submission integrity.
Responsive Design
- Redesigned the directory for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
- Improved layout, navigation, spacing, readability, and accessibility throughout the site.
Directory Improvements
- Revised content and reorganized listings for greater clarity and consistency.
- Expanded information available for listed collectives.
- Improved listing layout behavior with dynamic text adjustments to ensure longer collective names and descriptions remain properly displayed without disrupting the directory design.
Alphabetical Navigation
- Added alphabetical section indexes, making it easier to browse and locate collectives by name.
- Improved navigation across larger directory sections.
Collective Status System
- Introduced Online and Archived status tags to indicate whether a collective is currently active or preserved through web archives.
Web Archive Expansion
- Added more archived collectives preserved through the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine, allowing visitors to rediscover historic collective websites.
Documentation Updates
- Expanded and clarified the Rules, Guidelines, and About sections, including submission standards and the directory's purpose.
Exit Page Redesign
- Redesigned the exit page and consolidated credits, acknowledgements, references, and external resources.
Behind the Scenes
- Improved backend reliability, modernized internal systems, and continued cleanup and optimization of the codebase.
- Implemented JavaScript-based text scaling for select directory fields, allowing longer titles and descriptions to automatically adjust while preserving the overall layout.
Cloudplane v3 is its largest update to date, delivering a faster, more reliable, and easier-to-use directory while continuing its mission of documenting, celebrating, and preserving online collectives for future visitors.
Thank you to everyone who continues to visit Cloudplane, submit collectives, share feedback, and help preserve these unique communities on the web.
Posted on 08 Jul '26 filed under Aquarel.nu, Updates A small update, but something worth noting on. I took a step back to expand Aquarel by adding more cliques to strengthen the site's historical archive. With this update, the clique directory now includes over 300 active cliques dated since Aquarel's debut, making the collection more complete and preserving a larger portion of its history.
In addition to the archive expansion, I completed a responsive redesign of the site. Aquarel is now (and if not, our very first site throughout our entire network) fully compatible across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, providing a more consistent and accessible experience regardless of screen size.
Posted on 03 Jun '26 filed under Events As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve our network, our sites will be undergoing a comprehensive overhaul over the coming months. Most of these changes are routine enhancements focused on usability, consistency, presentation, and overall modernization, with the majority of revisions expected to be completed by Fall 2026.
Cerine and I will also be participating in Lethe's Our Kingdoms Eternal Site Marathon. With many areas of our sites having remained largely unchanged for several years, we felt this would be the ideal opportunity to refresh older designs, revisit long-standing formats, and further refine the overall identity of our network. This initiative is one of the primary driving factors behind the upcoming overhaul.
For those who maintain a website collective and are contemplating a redesign, or for anyone considering establishing a collective of their own, I would strongly encourage participation in the event. Beyond serving as a catalyst for creative renewal, it provides a valuable opportunity to engage with fellow webmasters, exchange ideas, and draw inspiration from the diverse projects and perspectives of others undertaking similar endeavors.
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