# Beep

A Twitter-style microblog for WordPress. Logged-in users post short updates, like, and reply (with reply threads, multiple levels deep). Likes can drive a "Top" feed for ranking the best beeps. Designed to look like a Twitter timeline, hosted entirely on your own site.

## What's in v1.4

- **Like beeps and replies.** Hearts on every post and every reply, with a pop animation when you tap.
- **Nested replies.** Reply to a reply, to a reply, to a reply. Visual indent caps at two levels (deeper threads still nest structurally).
- **Latest / Top tabs.** "Top" sorts your feed by like count — a built-in way for readers to surface the best stuff.
- **Per-post Beep badge.** Every beep and reply carries a small bird icon in the corner, branding it as a Beep.
- **Friendlier visitor experience.** Logged-out visitors see clean read-only beeps; logged-in users get the full interactive feed.

## Install Beep

1. In wp-admin, go to **Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin**.
2. Upload `beep.zip` and click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
3. On the page you want the feed (your one-page site, a dedicated "Feed" page, etc.), add the shortcode:

   ```
   [beep_feed]
   ```

   Save and visit the page. As an admin, you'll see a composer at the top — type a message and click "Beep" to post.

## Invite friends (with magic links — no passwords)

This is the easiest way to let a small circle into your Beep feed without setting up Google/Facebook developer apps. The flow:

1. **Open registration.** Go to **Settings → General**, check **Anyone can register**, and set **New User Default Role** to **Subscriber**. Save.
2. **Install passwordless login.** Plugins → Add New → search for **Passwordless Login** (any well-reviewed one — Cozmoslabs or Magic Login both work). Install and activate.
3. **Share the sign-up link.** Send your friends a direct link to:

   ```
   https://your-site.com/wp-login.php?action=register
   ```

   They type their email, get a one-time sign-in link, and they're in. No password to remember.
4. **They can now like and reply.** Liking and replying require being logged in; your feed remains read-only for the public.
5. **Need to remove someone?** Users → click their name → scroll to **Chirp moderation** → check **Suspend from beeping**. They stay registered but can't post or interact.

## Shortcode options

```
[beep_feed limit="50" header="Messages from" sort="latest"]
```

- `limit` — how many beeps to load on first render (default 50)
- `header` — text shown next to the wordmark (default "Messages from")
- `sort` — initial sort: `latest` (default) or `top`

## Moderation

- **Delete any beep or reply.** Logged-in admins see a small × in the top-right of each item.
- **Approve replies before they appear.** Settings → Discussion → "Comment must be manually approved" puts replies in a queue at **Comments** in the sidebar.

## Branding

Swap the bird/wordmark in `assets/`. The accent color is `#1D9BF0`; find/replace in `assets/beep.css` for a different palette.

## What's not in this version

Deliberate omissions to keep the plugin understandable:

- Image uploads (text only, 280 char limit)
- Retweets / quote-beeps
- Direct messages
- Custom feeds (no "Following" filter — one global feed)

## License

GPLv2 or later, same as WordPress.