Frequently Asked Questions
From InConversation
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding inConversation.
General
What is inConversation? What are it's main features?
In short, inConversation is an aggregation of blog posts related to Campus Crusade for Christ International. For more information on this, the features, and why you'd want to use it, check out Getting Started with inConversation.
Aggregation
How are posts aggregated?
Posts are aggregated automatically once a blog is added to the system. Please see The Aggregation Process for more.
How do I set up my specific blogging software to work with inConversation?
You blogging software needs to support RSS feeds (almost every piece of software in use now does). We have a page for Software Specific Instructions.
How do I get my blog aggregated?
Your blog needs to meet certain guidelines to be included; Acceptable Blogs details the requirements. Please feel free to register if your blog meets these requirements.
Do I have to be anyone special in CCC to have my blog aggregated?
No! Whether you're a staff member or volunteer, please feel free to sign up.
If I edit my post on my blog, will it be updated on inConversation?
This depends on whether or not your post is still available in your RSS feed. If it is, then inConversation will pick up the updated version of your post. If it's not, there's no way to update it.
My embedded video/flash isn't showing up, why?
You need to make sure you're using valid XHTML mark-up. There are some examples on the page Embedding Flash
Tags
What are tags used for?
Tags are used for categorizing posts, to help users find relevant information. A post can have multiple tags. See Tags and Tag Replacement for more.
What is tag replacement?
Please see Tags and Tag Replacement.
Bugs and Suggestions
I think I've found a bug, what should I do?
Please see the Known Bugs section!
I have an idea for you, can I suggest it?
Please do. We want inConversation to be a community-driven site. See Suggestions.
Who's Behind inConversation?
Joseph Gibbs came up with the idea a couple of years ago, and has coded the site. However, it's been made possible by the good people in the Global Technology Office of CCC. Special thanks to Keith Seabourn and his team of hard-workers for the technical help and resourcing to make this happen! Thank-you also to those who are getting involved with testing, adding to the wiki, etc.
How can I contact someone directly?
Joseph can be contacted via email: inconversation _at_ digitalfishbowl.net
