Desktop Nexus Blog

We just rolled out some changes to the core Desktop Nexus codebase to update the Wallpaper Violation Reporting/Flagging system.

We’ve experienced incredible growth over the past few months, and with the hundreds of new wallpapers being uploaded everyday, a solid reporting system is required to ensure the quality of the site is maintained. To try out the new system, visit any wallpaper on the site, and click the “Report This Wallpaper” tab.

For more details on what is different in the new system and how to use it, check out the announcement post we made in the forum.

Just a heads up to everyone who’s seen a few of their wallpapers disappear over the past few days… we just concluded a large-scale purge of wallpapers which have been flagged/reported as risque or racey over the past month or so.

We’re in active talks to bring a few new advertising networks on-board, and one in particular has very strict requirements on the content their ads will be shown beside. We’ve always labeled Desktop Nexus as a family-friendly site, but over the past few months that line has blurred and more wallpapers have been uploaded that push that line. Some wallpapers being taken down in this mass-purge may not seem so bad, but we’re playing it safe, as it’s advertisers like this who make it possible for us to pay the bills and keep Desktop Nexus online.

We apologize if you were one of the members who had wallpapers removed, but we appreciate your understanding. As always, if anyone sees any wallpapers they feel are inappropriate for a “family-friendly” environment, please use the “Report This Wallpaper” tab under each wallpaper’s preview image.

We sincerely do appreciate your time and dedication invested into Desktop Nexus, and we look forward to helping you find that perfect background for many years to come.