Join us as we take a first look at JComment from storejextensions.org
00:00:00 Introduction & Setup
00:06:58 Core Configuration
00:20:08 GDPR Compliance
00:22:23 Advanced Features
00:34:40 Kunena Forum Integration
00:56:30 Troubleshooting
01:21:07 Xtypo Pro Exploration
01:36:14 Community Discussion
01:43:43 Closing
✅ Summary
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🔌 Installing JComments on Joomla 5
The video kicks off with installing JComments on a Joomla 5 site, noting initial quirks in dark mode and switching to light mode for better visibility. -
⚙️ Configuring JComments Settings
Covers enabling comments by component/view, setting up default behavior for single article views, and adjusting privacy settings like requiring emails or showing GDPR checkboxes. -
🧪 Live Testing on Various Pages
Tests comments on Joomla articles, the “Lost Password” page, and other component views — demonstrating flexibility in enabling/disabling comments by view or ID. -
📝 Customizing Comment Form and Layout
Explores form fields (name, email, comment), layout (flat/tree), and features like "Show button to add comment", comment likes/hearts, and allowed file uploads. -
🔐 Privacy, Spam & Permissions
Goes deep into user group permissions, flood/spam protection, blacklist settings, and GDPR compliance (including privacy policy link integration). -
📩 Email Notifications & Moderation
Explains how to enable notifications for new or reported comments, choose moderation email addresses, and handle subscription defaults. -
💬 Frontend Experience + Avatar Settings
Demonstrates guest vs. logged-in commenting, avatar options (Gravatar, Kinna, Community Builder), and viewing/submitting comments from both the frontend and backend. -
📦 Kinna Forum Integration
Tests integrating JComments with Kinna forum, adjusting settings to display comments per topic and ensuring compatibility with Kinna’s thread view. -
🎯 Troubleshooting Issues
Resolves issues like comment visibility, email overload, privacy link errors (404), and refining display through custom CSS in login module icons. -
✅ Final Thoughts & Use Cases
Wraps up with a positive review of JComments: clean interface, detailed options, and potential for use on personal/client sites—plus mention of using the module to publish comments directly.
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