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Skins / Re: 1001skins

« on: May 26, 2018, 12:08:22 AM »

I have kept the 1001skins.com site going for about a decade +/-;  I've received a single donation for which I am grateful; that being said...there have been no other revenue associations with the website with a few exceptions.  At one point I did have advertisements which reduced the visibility but, gave me monetary value for usage; at that time hundred or so a month*12 mo =1200 Yearly.  I removed the ads as it was requested that they caused problems and so, for the last few years I have paid out of my own pocket for hosting.

I've done so, as I was one of the original winamp skinners; and enjoyed skinning so much that I took over 1001skins from Maximillan Bloch (the original owner and author).  However, within the last year or two with Radionomy and subsequently winamp failing to produce anymore viable version I have no reason to continue to be involved as it just pisses me off.  I've moved on from skinning for Winamp; and in general gave it up as a result of the blatant disregard for users that seemingly comes from the new ownership of that IP. 

I wish to sell the website; I'd rather sell it to someone that will put it into trust for users of winamp.  I'd rather not put it up for auction; at some point in the near future barring any agreement I will.  I have over the years fielded offers for a good sum of money (though to less than reputable parties).

So, here I am on wacup positioning the first person I believe, would hold in trust 1001skins with the intent of keeping it focused on users and keeping the resources available because, they are dedicated to the remaining community such that it is.  I also, as a developer respect Dr0 a great deal and value his input, output as it were (heh).

Anyway, at some point I will only move towards a different route; if Dr0 and I cannot make an agreement;  Our aggreement will likely be in private but, if you believe this is a good use of his time, it is something you believe, would be wise for him to support...then by all means let him know.

Thank You,

Joe Garrett
aka: Garetjax
garetjax@1001skins.com

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Skins / Re: 1001skins

« on: May 17, 2018, 03:36:52 AM »

I replied

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Skins / Re: 1001skins

« on: May 05, 2018, 12:39:27 AM »

I don't want to give it up.  I'm I  such a place though, to forget my responsibility to it and by way of a lapse... Lose it.

It made revenue... Never alot.  It's been around long enough to mean something, it was one of the least oppressive websites.,  and we'll I had the interest for years....


I don't anymore.  I love my part in the story... But, I've no interest in continuing my part in it.  I'd like someone I trust to take it.... But, barring that I can sell it as well.... Knowing it would be turned into a bastardized advertisement.


Idk.... Ya ask anything

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Skins / Re: 1001skins

« on: May 04, 2018, 08:06:19 PM »

It is hardly oppressive cost wise to continue to pay for the hosting.  I'm @ 80 a year; and the site just keeps running.

I've had people donate on occasion for the hosting; but, ya know kids, house, work and etc.  Could be at some point I cannot pay the $10/$20 ...though, it hasn't presented itself as a problem yet.)

At the end of the day...I'm not as interested in being the last one on the block.

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Skins / 1001skins

« on: May 04, 2018, 02:36:14 PM »

I've been thinking on giving up 1001skins; either selling or just letting it die...I've got to many other things going on and no time...Anyone interested?

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 17, 2017, 08:49:03 PM »

oh and to get an image

For a Preview Image (they are all big); comes from json return of a skin request:
http://www.1001skins.com/Assets/Handlers/PreviewImageHandler.ashx?image={skin_id}.big.{skin_preview_big}&w={intWidth}&h={intHeight}
Returns a binary file (jpg|png|etc) in the resampled size constraints requested. 

To Download again from the json return of a skin request a return field (skin_file) is used to pull the actual file and write it in the response:
http://www.1001skins.com/Assets/Handlers/filedownload.ashx?filename={skin_file}

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 17, 2017, 06:51:56 PM »

Limited documentation.

But:
https://www.1001skins.com/api/skins.asmx


https://www.1001skins.com/api/skins.asmx?WSDL

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 17, 2017, 03:45:27 AM »

It is standard json request; so, you could make a request from the ws and get back a set (#) of featured skins list that you could init a download from into a temp then use that file.  I've also, created an image handler that scales the preview images automagically available from the site as well (returns png | jpg | etc).  I also, included the search as an API Call;

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Look into gSoap - a great open-source, C/C++ library for accessing web services. I've used this extensively for accessing services written in .Net. Commercial and not-for-profit licenses available.

FYI, before you get any idea's my c++ skils are shyte; I do c# winform/webform cuz, I am lazy; I like it to be built for me with all that fancy syntax highlighting, reflection and 'threading' (lol).

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 16, 2017, 02:28:07 AM »

I should probably put up a mirror page here as well for it (along with a bit more about cPro since I'm including it in wacup) due to whatever is going on with the skin consortium site. I assume no one has been able to get in contact with people about it ?.

Also would it be better to have a skins sub-forum on here or leave it as-is in the general section ?

-dro

FYI: There is an API Available for accessing all of 1001skins...(just saying).

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 16, 2017, 02:26:41 AM »

GaretJax, will you update the ClassicPro plugin at 1001 Skins, please?
It is ClassicPro_2.03_jRGrNDV2mKc_(2017-03-21), while the latest version is ClassicPro_2.03_Zcb1ZN7Jo_4_(2017-04-27).

Updated

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 14, 2017, 01:50:27 AM »

@Riptor - nice catch.  Thank You.

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 01, 2017, 07:25:47 PM »

Victhor - You if you login should be able to make a skin featured, or remove a feature by clicking thumbs up / down respectively.

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: September 01, 2017, 02:36:49 AM »

Anyway, I fixed those as notified.

Yes, cPro Zen is all right now and all skins have previews except Amper Third.

However, the following skin files are still missing:

• AMPER_3.wsz
• CPro_Orca_by_Veroka1.wal
• CPro_Stress_by_Veroka1.wal
• SMAR-Futerayn_Evo.wsz

Updated.

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: August 30, 2017, 02:39:58 AM »

your right; and you know it...


yes, true; the problem lies in the original files.  Their screenshots, were rejected by the server malware/virus protection on after; when I switched to the redundant server; instead of the existing one.  I only lost <.5%, which isn't alot but, I had tried to open those 'screenshots' and they indeed had something...whether by the server, the client or something else entirely...I do not know.  As a result I am not sure which I have screenshots for which I don't.


Anyway, I fixed those as notified.

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Skins / Re: 1 0 0 1

« on: August 30, 2017, 01:10:58 AM »

Vic; you know I respect you and trust you.  When I am or If I am going to enable it I would first speak to you.



FYI: I have all the skins local on my computer as well; so, if absolutely necessary to generate a screenshot I can take a screenshot with it actually running.  The hardpart would be finding it in the skin browser of winamp; as I had at some point mapped them all to the skins folder.  :: sheesh ::