This release primarily fixes compatibility with WordPress 2.6.  It includes some really old changes for WPMU compatibility that I can’t guarantee still work.  The bottom line: if you want to use Cricket Moods with WordPress 2.6, get this new version.

I have hopefully fixed the issue in the 3.x branch of Cricket Moods.  I haven’t tagged a new 3.7 release of Cricket Moods because, frankly, I don’t know if these changes break anything.  I tested the changes on one Blog running WordPress 2.6.  So, before I tag and zip up a release, it’d be great if some folk² could test the new plugin.  Grab the file from the Subversion repository.

To fix any old duplicated moods, remove all moods from the affected post, save the post, add the moods again, and save the post.

1. A bug.
2. guinea pigs

I always wanted the plugin to be something for more than just moods. Sure, you can set it up to let your readers know how the weather was on that day or gauge of how bad the traffic was on the way home from work, but you could only do one or the other. You should be able to do all three: moods, weather, and traffic!

Therefore, I have decided to refactor Cricket Moods into a new plugin. I have decided on the name PostBits. Each selectable option, like a mood (“Happy”) or a weather (“Overcast”), will be called a Bit. Bits can then be sorted into categories, like Moods or Current Weather. Each category can be set to independently AutoPrint, and can have independent HTML wrappings.

At the moment, I have about a third of the work done. The core functionality of installing the plugin and printing Bits is very nearly complete. It’s currently missing a UI and the UI logic. Once it’s done, it should be pretty powerful and, hopefully, easy to use.

There is, however, a new string that needs translation (help, tikurion!).

So, anyone that feels inclined to, please test the updated version. It particularly needs testing on WPMU installations. Thanks bunches!

• Now fails silently if the mood image directory does not exist.
• Fixed a silly omission in cm_list_mood_images for the manage and admin panels.
• Fix for a possible problem in the manage and admin panels that may cause some mood images to not display.
• Tried to beef up security by adding nonce and capabilities checks in various places.
• Switched out my broken JS for jquery.
• The blank mood lines will now update their mood images properly.
• Added a warning if the selected mood image directory is not readable.

Go get it and enjoy!

I need more information from you folks. Are you sure you’re running version 3.5? What other plugins are you using? What version of MySQL is your host running? Are there any relevant errors in your logs?

If you’re having trouble when using Cricket Moods with WP 2.2, keep in mind I have not tested at all with 2.2. It specifically says in the readme that it’s only been tested up to version 2.1.2. I simply don’t have the time to take care of this right now. If anyone wants to submit a patch that fixes the issue, I’ll be more than happy to incorporate the patch, give them credit, and release a new version.

Until then, I apologize.

I have just released Cricket Moods version seven point oh! I think you’ll enjoy the changes I’ve made in this version:

• The main portion of the plugin is now developed in Visual Basic .NET.
• Smilies are now required to be flash animations, allowing for a greater degree of flexibility and “wow! factor.”
• Interfaces with a database of moods contributed by thousands of users across the globe.
• Smilies can now be uploaded directly from your browser (requires Internet Explorer 7 and installation of ad-supported browser toolbar; Firefox, Safari, Opera support soon!).

In order to maintain a higher quality product, Cricket Moods is now a closed-source commercially supported plugin. A license key is now required in order to use the plugin. Personal licenses can be purchased for as low as five US Dollars. Thanks for your support!

• Removed redundant cm_update_post_moods action hook (this may make it incompatible with WP < 2.1.2).
• Added sanity check to make sure that moods were supposed to be POSTed before trying to act on those moods (thanks Jana! <jana AT janasjibberish DOT c o m>).
• Sanitized the output of the Image Directory on the options panel.

I haven’t had a chance to thoroughly test with WordPress 2.0.x, so those users should tread lightly. I’d appreciate it if anyone could test that for me.

If you’re not sure where to start, the WordPress Codex has a decent article on the process. The translation template (POT) file for Cricket Moods can be found in the wp-plugins.org subversion repository.

I won’t officially release the new localizable version of Cricket Moods until I have at least one complete translation, since it would be pointless to otherwise. It is, however, available on the subversion trunk if you’d like to have it.

Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.