Links FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Links directory script.

Quick Links

  1. How do I add categories?
  2. Can I moderate links before they appear?
  3. How do I delete or edit existing links?
  4. How do I change the sort order?

Q1: How do I add categories?

Short Answer:

Edit the @categories array in the script.

Long Answer:

Categories are defined in the script configuration. Find the @categories array and add your categories:

@categories = (
    'Computers',
    'Entertainment',
    'Sports',
    'News',
    'Shopping',
    'Education'
);

Q2: Can I moderate links before they appear?

Short Answer:

Yes, enable moderation mode.

Long Answer:

The Links script includes a moderation feature. To enable it:

  1. Find the $moderate variable in the script
  2. Set it to 1: $moderate = 1;
  3. Create a moderation file with proper permissions (666)
How Moderation Works:
  1. User submits a link
  2. Link is saved to moderation file
  3. You review the moderation file
  4. Copy approved links to main links file
  5. Delete spam/inappropriate submissions

Q3: How do I delete or edit existing links?

Short Answer:

Edit the links data file directly.

Long Answer:

Links are stored in a pipe-delimited text file. To edit or delete:

To Delete a Link:
  1. Open the links data file
  2. Find the line with the link
  3. Delete the entire line
  4. Save the file
To Edit a Link:
  1. Open the links data file
  2. Find the line with the link
  3. Edit the fields (keep pipes)
  4. Save the file
Link Format:
Title|URL|Category|Description|Email|Date

Q4: How do I change the sort order?

Short Answer:

Modify the sort subroutine in the script.

Long Answer:

By default, links are sorted alphabetically by title. To change this:

Alphabetical

Default - sorts by title A-Z

Newest First

Sort by date, newest at top

By Category

Group by category, then title

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