Features: A-Z Index
A
Administration Zone
B
Banners
C
Calendar
Catalogues
Chatrooms and IM
Community features
Content Sharing
Conversr Forums
Conversr Topic Polls
D
Design without barriers
Downloads
E
Ease of Use
eCommerce and Subscriptions
Extendable
F
Featured Content
G
Galleries
I
Installation
Integration
L
Localisation
M
Membership
N
News and Blogs
Newsletters
P
Parental Controls
Performance
Points
Privacy Tools
Q
Quizzes and Surveys
R
Rich Media
S
Search Engine Optimisation
Searching
Security
Spam Protection
Stay on Top
Structure / Navigation
Support Tickets
T
Template Programming Language
Testing tools
Themeing tools
Third party integration
W
Warnings / Moderation
Web Pages
Web standards
Website Polls
White-labeling (Debranding)
Wiki+
Newest 10 Entries
| Question | What notification options are available to members? |
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| Answer | Members can choose from a wide range of notifications, including:
Members can choose to receive notifications via:
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| Question | Can I share content like news and banners across the M.S.N.? |
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| Answer | Yes, you can share news by placing it on the central site and using RSS blocks on satellite sites to display it. Banners can be shared by adding them to the central site and configuring satellite sites to use the central site's banner.php script. |
| Question | What should I consider when managing usergroups for subcommunities? |
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| Question | What are Composr Clubs and how are they useful for subcommunities? |
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| Answer | Clubs are special usergroups in Conversr (Composr's forum system) designed for creating subcommunities. They come with their own dedicated forums and are managed by members, taking pressure off site staff. Key features:
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| Question | What are redirects and how can I use them for subsites? |
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| Answer | Redirects let you create custom URL paths that point to different zones and pages within your site. Examples:
Go to Admin Zone > Structure > Redirects. |
| Question | What are virtual roots and how do I use them? |
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| Answer | Virtual roots let you make a sub-category within a Composr module (e.g., downloads) appear as the top-level category. This is useful for creating separate "databases" of content for different subcommunities. To create a virtual root:
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| Question | Can I have subsites and subcommunities within a single Composr installation? |
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| Answer | Yes, Composr offers various tools to create subsites and subcommunities within a single installation:
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| Question | What is the difference between a central site and a satellite site in an M.S.N.? |
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| Answer | The central site hosts the shared forum, member database, and netlink system. It is the core of your M.S.N. Satellite sites are the additional websites within your network. They connect to the central site for member information and forum access. |
| Question | What are the advantages and disadvantages of using an M.S.N.? |
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| Answer | Advantages:
Disadvantages:
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| Question | What is a multi-site network (M.S.N.) in Composr? |
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| Answer | An M.S.N. allows you to run multiple Composr websites (installations) that share a common forum and member database. It's ideal for website networks with shared communities but segmented content, staff, or branding. In essence, members who join one site automatically have accounts on all sites within the network. |
Top 10 Entries
| Question | What resources are available to help me navigate these legal and social challenges? |
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| Answer | Composr offers various resources, including tutorials on accessibility, staff management, and general website dos and don'ts. You can also consult external resources like the COPPA website and Wikipedia for more in-depth information on specific laws and regulations. Remember that seeking legal counsel may be necessary for complex situations. |
| Question | What are some social considerations for running a website with community features? |
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| Answer | Managing a community involves addressing social issues like child protection, free speech, discrimination, and abuse. Establish clear policies on these matters, including content moderation guidelines and procedures for handling feedback. Consider the diverse personalities and potential vulnerabilities of your users. |
| Question | What are my legal responsibilities regarding illegal content posted by users? |
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| Answer | While "safe harbor" laws offer some protection, you are still obligated to take down illegal content upon becoming aware of it. Implement measures like content checks, clear rules prohibiting illegal uploads, and liability disclaimers. The level of responsibility varies depending on the severity of the content, from copyright infringement to more serious criminal content. |
| Question | What steps should I take to make my website accessible? |
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| Answer | Website accessibility is essential for inclusivity and may be legally required under anti-discrimination laws. Composr is designed to meet high accessibility standards, but you need to maintain this when creating content or modifying templates. Following WCAG guidelines is crucial, and you can find more information in the accessibility tutorial. |
| Question | How can I ensure my website complies with email marketing laws? |
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| Answer | Email marketing laws like CAN-SPAM protect recipients' rights to unsubscribe. Your website must include a clear 'List-Unsubscribe' header in every email, offer an easy unsubscribe process, and respect unsubscribe requests promptly. Composr provides built-in mechanisms, including an unsubscribe endpoint and support for the List-Unsubscribe header, to facilitate compliance. |
| Question | What are my responsibilities regarding user privacy? |
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| Answer | You must have a comprehensive privacy policy that details the personal data you collect, its usage, and if it's shared with third parties. Laws like GDPR have strict requirements, including logging data access, data purging, and security measures. California law mandates specific elements in your policy, like handling "Do Not Track" requests and a clear process for communicating changes. Composr has an automatic Privacy Policy generator block to help you get started. This is used by default. |
| Question | How can I create effective website rules? |
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| Answer | A well-defined rules page is crucial for setting expectations for user behavior and outlining consequences for violations. It should cover a range of offenses with appropriate punishments, reference relevant laws, and assign legal responsibility to users. Composr provides default rules pages that can be customized, and this page is displayed to users upon joining the site. |
| Question | What are the key legal considerations for running a website? |
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| Answer | Several legal aspects need careful attention when operating a website, especially for large or corporate sites. These include establishing clear rules and terms of service, adhering to privacy laws like GDPR and California's regulations, managing personal data responsibly, complying with email marketing regulations like CAN-SPAM, ensuring website accessibility, addressing eCommerce regulations, and understanding liability for content and user actions. |
| Question | How do data-tpl and data-view behaviors work in Composr's JavaScript? |
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| Answer | Composr uses data-tpl and data-view behaviors for associating HTML templates and JavaScript views, respectively. This facilitates clean separation of presentation and logic:
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| Question | What are the advantages of using Composr's JavaScript libraries? |
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| Answer | Composr's JavaScript libraries like $cms, $util, and $dom offer several advantages:
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