From e859b3bc4e7e9c5a77ec2283088a042eb7b1b6e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FChannel <> Date: Sun, 4 Jul 2021 10:58:10 -0700 Subject: minor corrections to faq --- static/faq.html | 12 +++++------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) (limited to 'static/faq.html') diff --git a/static/faq.html b/static/faq.html index 9313360..f98fd9c 100644 --- a/static/faq.html +++ b/static/faq.html @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@

FAQ

What is fchan?

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fchan, short for fchannel, is a federated image board based on ActivityPub, a protocol which allows social sites like social media and image boards to be decentralized. Boards across sites which are on the opposite sides of the Globe can be connected and feeds can be shared or followed. It strives to be familiar looking to regular *chan users.

You can get the source code on https://github.com/FChannel0 which is available under AGPLv3, which means that you can modify the source code of fchan however you like as long as you share your source code with everyone else. We appreciate and encourage any positive contributions to the source code!

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fchan, short for FChannel, is a federated image board based on ActivityPub, a protocol which allows social sites like social media and image boards to be decentralized. Boards across sites which are on the opposite sides of the Globe can be connected and feeds can be shared or followed. It strives to be familiar looking to regular *chan users.

You can get the source code on https://github.com/FChannel0 which is available under AGPLv3, which means that you can modify the source code of fchan however you like as long as you share your source code with everyone else. We appreciate and encourage any positive contributions to the source code!

What are the "Options" used for when posting?

The "Options" field can be used for special options when posting.

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How do I quote?

Use the greater-than symbol (>) to quote strings of text. Use double (>>) followed by the URL id of the post you are referencing or click on the unique ID of the post (for example, FIDV40Q2) if you want to reference a post (keep in mind that this will be changed later for better use).

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A version of the frontend with no JavaScript will be made eventually. Current version requires it as it is needed for some basic functionality. There are no external libraries used by the frontend, just basic selection of DOM elements and modifying their styling. Perhaps (You) could contribute a frontend that uses no JavaScript?

Why do the posts not have sequential ID numbers?

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Sequential ID numbers have run their course. Random base36 is better against repelling script kiddies.

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Sequential ID numbers have run their course, random base36 is better.

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Why are the posts not sequential numbers?

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sequential numbers have run their course. random base 16 (now base 36) is better.

ActivityPub specific examples

Soon™.

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What's the version of this fchannel instance?

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v0.0.6-dev

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What version is this FChannel instance?

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v0.6.1-dev

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