So at Zoints, user info is collected by Zoints? It's not fully contained within my forum?

Hi SpreadingLight,

No user info is collected by Zoints at all. The only time any user info is collected is unless that member joined Zoints.com and provided info like is possible for your members to do at any site on the net (but we collect a minimal amount to say the least.)

- Reid

Hi Reid,

Zoints may also record and track other information such as IP address, browser type, and aggregate user data. This information is used to track the performance of our website and improve our service. User IP addresses are also recorded for security and monitoring purposes.

I can see the use of collecting some info, like IP address and such (so do I with vB). And so does any website.

We may also collect other profile data including but not limited to: age, occupation, education, personal interests, and gender. This information is optional, but can help other Zoints users find and interact with you.

That makes sense too, otherwise what use are search features.. lol
I'm just cautious with anything with the potential to become a large database of personal info.


With Zoints, can it be used stand-alone, meaning like with other mods. Is the requirement for a token and authentication key only needed for set-up? Zoints looks amazing really.. I'm looking for something that I can use fully independently, and the user-base can be contained to just those on my forum..

Yeah, the information is shared for the purpose of searching, so members on Zoints.com can find profiles on all the sites in the network but it is not something we have to access as all of our demographic tools are just for Zoints.com members. (I am not an engineer so I can't speak as to if it is even possible to change.) Since I can't access any of that, I really didn't think about it so I apologize.

But no, Zoints Local has to be installed using the token and key so it's probably not the best fit for you and your forum.

- Reid

Is there a way to remove the "communities" button from the usep profiles??? So far, EVERYONE on my board keeps complaining BIG TIME about it. :-(

I have NO INTENTION of removing any copyright info, actually it'll be better if it stayed. But the "communities" button seems to be everyones issue. (I dont understand why tho)

To be frank, I really don't understand why your members would care about a link, if they didn't like it, they just wouldn't click it (it's not as if the link goes to something obscene or offensive.) If you are getting complaints, I would suggest that. But no, it can't be removed I am afraid. Hopefully either your members calm down about it or you find a solution that works for them better.

Sorry indie.

- Reid

Cool, no biggie...
They just have to deal with it. lol

New Question.

Does anyone know how to....

1. Create a block thay accepts ANY HTML (ie. myspace embed codes, flash embeds(from my server), etc.)

I found this for you indie (it was a post from one of our engineers):

- Reid

YOU'RE A GODSEND, THANKS
:D

Um, wait a minute.... I just remembered.. I'm still a newbie:(

Sadly, it's beyond my expertise as well, but if it's possible (maybe), hopefully someone with a bit more talent than either of us can help code it for you.

- Reid