InflateVids is Coming Back!
New Site almost ready for new Squeaks
The Latest Update
I'm excited to announce significant progress on the new InflateVids platform! The core features are currently being tested by our moderators, and I'm implementing improved video handling through third-party services for better stability and security. Patron-only access will begin in February 2025, with a public release planned between March and June 2025. Important note: patron payments will resume from January onwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What features will be available at launch?
The initial release will include video uploading, post controls (public/unlisted, only logged in users), filters, profiles, search and discoverability. I'm focusing on the core features that made InflateVids great for the community.
How will the new tag system work?
Posts will now use pre-defined tags instead of categories, managed by our admin team for consistency. You can create detailed custom filters based on these tags, allowing for very specific content preferences.
What about my old videos?
Most public videos from the old website have been recovered. Users will be able to either transfer them to a new account or download them in a zip archive once, after which they'll be removed from storage.
What technical improvements are being made?
I'm building the site with TypeScript and the SvelteKit framework. I'm also implementing better security measures, like video hosting and encoding through a third party, Argon2 hashing, and more.
What features won't be available at launch?
Comments, likes/dislikes, notifications, playlists, and subscribing features will be implemented gradually throughout 2025. Direct messaging won't be returning - just use an existing messaging app instead.
What's the launch timeline?
Patron-only access has a deadline of February 19th 2025 for initial testing and stability improvements. The public release will follow between March and June 2025. Patron payments will resume from January onwards.
Why did the rebuild take so long?
The site hack occurred during a challenging time in my life. The development went through multiple iterations partially due to ensuring better security and stability, but also because of these circumstances. The current version (8) is final and making steady progress with moderator testing.