📋 Changelog & Roadmap

What's new on The Black Site — feature releases, fixes, and improvements.

✨ Feature v0.1 Jun 15, 2026
Site Launched
The Black Site is live. Forum structure, categories, and core posting system are up and running.
✨ Feature v0.2 Jun 15, 2026
User Accounts & Authentication
Registration, login, email verification, password reset, and two-factor authentication (TOTP) added.
✨ Feature v0.3 Jun 15, 2026
Roles & Permissions
Admin, Moderator, VIP, and Member roles implemented. Guest access restricted. VIP Lounge private section added.
✨ Feature v0.4 Jun 15, 2026
File Uploads & Media
Support for mod files (.zip, .jar, .cfg, .json, etc.) and images up to 100MB. Inline image preview in posts.
✨ Feature v0.5 Jun 15, 2026
Moderation Tools
Warning system (3 warns = 24h mute), post/thread deletion with email notifications, ban system, ticket support system, and mod log added.
✨ Feature v0.6 Jun 15, 2026
Social & Notifications
Reactions, @mentions, notification bell, thread subscriptions, direct messages, leaderboard, and online status added.
✨ Feature v0.7 Jun 15, 2026
User Profiles
Avatar upload/URL, bio, edit profile, post history, report system, and profile badges added.
✨ Feature v0.8 Jun 15, 2026
Content Tools
Thread prefixes (SOLVED, HELP, GUIDE etc.), polls, word filter/automod, spam cooldowns, trust level badges, and advanced search filters added.
✨ Feature v0.9 Jun 15, 2026
Admin Dashboard
Analytics graphs, site backup download, word filter management, email digest, changelog page, and rate limiting added.
✨ Feature v1.0 Jun 15, 2026
Community Hub & Settings
Landing page redesigned as a community hub. Mobile hamburger nav, invite link system, analytics page, and site settings panel (name, logo, colors) added.
⚡ Improvement v1.1 Jun 15, 2026
Account Restrictions & Verification Status
New accounts must be 24 hours old before posting threads. Admin can bypass per-user. Admin user panel now shows email verification status with force-verify option.