This archive of the /v/conspiracy community on Voat preserves 42,505 posts and 159,856 comments from November 11, 2016 through December 25, 2020. It serves as an archive for the 43,913 users whose voices were silenced when Voat shut down on December 25, 2020.

Repository Structure

voat-conspiracy-archive/
├── comments             # Directory containing comment index files
├── date                 # Directory containing date-related index files
├── favicon.ico          # Favicon for the archive site
├── index.html           # Main landing page for the archive
├── LICENSE              # Repository license
├── post.webp            # Associated image for the archive
├── README.md            # This README file
├── search.html          # Search page for the archive
├── static               # Directory containing static assets (CSS, JS)
└── v
    └── conspiracy       # Directory containing the post HTML pages for /v/conspiracy

Static Assets Structure

static/
├── css
│   └── page.css         # Stylesheet for the archive
└── js
    ├── comments-toggle.js  # Script to toggle comments
    └── jquery-3.7.1.slim.min.js  # jQuery library

Download Options

You can download this archive or clone the repository using one of the following methods:

Clone via Git

git clone https://github.com/c0mmando/voat-conspiracy-archive.git

Download ZIP or TAR

ZIP Download:
Visit https://github.com/c0mmando/voat-conspiracy-archive, click on the "Code" button, and select "Download ZIP".
TAR Download:
Similarly, click on the "Code" button and then choose "Download TAR".

GitHub automatically provides these download options.

Hosting via GitHub Pages

GitHub Pages is an easy way to host static content online. Follow these steps to deploy your archive:

Push Your Repository to GitHub

Ensure your repository is available on GitHub under your username (if you haven't done so already):

git init
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit of voat-conspiracy-archive"
git remote add origin https://github.com/c0mmando/voat-conspiracy-archive.git
git push -u origin main

Configure GitHub Pages
- Go to your repository on GitHub.
- Click on Settings.
- Scroll down to the GitHub Pages section.
- Under Source, select the branch (e.g., main) and choose the folder (typically / (root) if your index.html is at the root).
- Click Save.
- GitHub Pages will provide you with a URL where your site is hosted (typically https://c0mmando.github.io/voat-conspiracy-archive/).
Adding a CNAME (Custom Domain)

If you wish to use a custom domain:
- Create a file named CNAME (with no file extension) in the root of your repository.
- Add your custom domain (for example, www.example.com) on a single line in that file.
- Commit and push the CNAME file:
```
git add CNAME
git commit -m "Add CNAME for custom domain"
git push
```
- Configure your DNS settings to point your custom domain to GitHub Pages.
  For more details, refer to GitHub’s guide on configuring a custom domain for your GitHub Pages site.

NOTE: This project includes hard-coded SEO tags (in the HTML and meta tags within the files) that would need to be replaced or updated for anyone mirroring and hosting the project.

Hosting via nginx

To host the archive using nginx on your own server, follow these steps:

Install nginx

On Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install nginx

On CentOS/RHEL:

sudo yum install epel-release
sudo yum install nginx

Clone the Repository onto Your Server

Use git clone to download the latest version on your server:
```
cd /var/www/html
sudo git clone https://github.com/c0mmando/voat-conspiracy-archive.git
```

Configure nginx

Create a new configuration file (e.g., /etc/nginx/sites-available/voat-conspiracy-archive):

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name your_domain_or_ip;

    root /var/www/html/voat-conspiracy-archive;
    index index.html;

    location / {
        try_files $uri $uri/ =404;
    }
}

Replace your_domain_or_ip with your actual domain or server IP.

Enable the Configuration

Create a symbolic link to enable the site:

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/voat-conspiracy-archive /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/

Restart nginx

Apply your changes by restarting nginx:
```
sudo systemctl restart nginx
```
Access Your Archive

Open your web browser and navigate to http://your_domain_or_ip (or your configured domain) to view the archive.

NOTE: This project includes hard-coded SEO tags (in the HTML and meta tags within the files) that would need to be replaced or updated for anyone mirroring and hosting the project.

Offline Viewing Instructions

If you prefer to view the archive offline (e.g., without a web server), you can do so by simply opening the local files directly in your web browser:

Using a File Explorer:
- Navigate to the directory where you cloned or downloaded the repository.
- Open the index.html file (by double-clicking or right-clicking and selecting your preferred browser).
From the Command Line:

If you're using a local HTTP server (such as Python’s built-in one) for a more seamless navigation experience, you can start one in the repository root:

For Python 3:
```
cd /path/to/voat-conspiracy-archive
python3 -m http.server 8000
```
For Python 2:
```
cd /path/to/voat-conspiracy-archive
python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8000
```
Then open your browser and go to http://localhost:8000/ to navigate the archive as if it were hosted on a web server.

Additional Notes

Ensure file permissions allow nginx (or your local HTTP server) to read the archive files.
Changes to GitHub Pages may take a short while to propagate.
Before serving the archive publicly, review any legal or privacy considerations regarding its content.
Remember: Some SEO meta tags and other hard-coded SEO elements within the HTML files need to be updated or replaced if you mirror or host this project elsewhere.

This README provides instructions for downloading, cloning, hosting (via GitHub Pages or nginx), and viewing the /v/conspiracy archive offline. If you have any issues or need further assistance, please refer to the respective hosting platform's documentation.

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