We've got big news coming up: we're partnering with Neopets to add + "Login with NeoPass" and some other integrations to bring our sites a bit closer + together! Here's what to expect and why.
+--- + +Hi, everyone! We've got big news coming up: we're partnering with Neopets to add +"Login with NeoPass" and some other integrations to bring our sites a bit closer +together! Here's what to expect and why. + +## Login with NeoPass + +Over time, Neopets is planning to send more users our way, and we want them to +have a smooth experience when they get here! + +**So, new users will be able to click "Login with NeoPass" and use their +existing Neopets account**, instead of creating a new DTI username and password. +Existing DTI users can also link accounts if they want, too! + +**All of this functionality is optional, and removable at any time!** Usernames +and passwords will still work as before—and unlike official Neopets accounts +that need long-term permanent linkage, we intend to offer both linking and +unlinking, so you can always have options. + +We also know that a _lot_ of the pain points in Neopets and DTI right now come +from transferring info between our sites by hand. **It's possible this could set +us up for other smoother experiences in the future, too!** (Nothing like that in +the first release though—we've just been chatting with TNT about what might come +next!) + +## Links to NC Mall + +We're also planning to add **a few links from DTI to the NC Mall**, which we'll +do our best to make thoughtful and unobtrusive. There's two main reasons for +this! + +First off, when Neopets sends users our way, we don't want them to get confused +and stuck here. Existing DTI users know their way around NC, but new users +probably won't, so we'll add a couple hints for how to get their designs onto +Neopets.com. + +The second reason is: we believe Dress to Impress is a critical part of the +Neopets economy, and we want TNT to be able to see that, too. We'll include **a +lil referral code in the link** so TNT can know which shoppers came from DTI, +and can evaluate accordingly. (We expect this to be important for us long-term!) + +## Why now? + +Dress to Impress has always been a **very small-staff volunteer project**, and +it's been clear to everyone over the past few years that we're struggling to +balance DTI with the rest of our lives 😖 Work and life and family have their +own needs, and they've been increasing! + +And so… there are reasons we're being careful talking about details right now, +but the gist is: we're hoping that partnering with TNT will not only help us +fill gaps in the customization user experience, but can also be part of **a more +sustainable future for Dress to Impress long-term**. I hope we can tell you more +about it soon! + +I know full well, and I'm sure you do too, that partnerships between companies +and fan projects can be complicated. I promise I'm doing my best to represent +you all, focusing on securing what's right for the community, and keeping in +mind the importance of autonomy! We'll keep DTI independent, only do things we +believe genuinely serve everyone, and keep a critical eye as we go. + +So, yeah! It's NeoPass time! We'll be working on this in the coming months, and +I'll let you know more along the way. If you have questions or thoughts, please +email me atHi, everyone! After 15 years of DTI, and 15 years of changing +
After 15 years of DTI, and 15 years of changing circumstances, our primary focus is keeping DTI around for the long-haul—through stability, simplicity, and sustainability.
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