SPEC-001: Anarchic Social Network Framework

Equal Administrative Power for All Users: Every user functions as an admin, capable of editing all content, including other users' pages, reflecting the network’s anarchic structure.

Server-side Rendered Pages: Utilize Flask and Python to ensure all pages are rendered on the server, supporting broad accessibility and simplifying client-side requirements.

Compatibility with Debian 12 and Nginx: The system should be easily deployable on Debian systems with Nginx handling incoming HTTP requests as the front-facing web server.

Flat-file JSON Data Storage: All data, including user profiles, pages, comments, and files, will be stored in a flat-file system using JSON, eliminating the complexity and overhead associated with traditional databases.

Customizable HTML Templates: The network will use simple, editable HTML templates for the front-end, ensuring that users can easily modify the appearance and layout of their interfaces.

Hashtag Functionality: Implement hashtags for tagging and searching content across the network, with tags stored in the JSON file associated with each content piece.

Comprehensive Logging System: Implement logging for all key user activities, including creation and editing of pages, files, comments, and user profiles to monitor and manage the network efficiently.

Markdown to HTML Rendering: Integrate a server-side Markdown processor to enable users to write content in Markdown, which will be converted to HTML upon page rendering.

Custom WYSIWYG Editor: Develop a simple, customized WYSIWYG editor that operates entirely server-side for users to edit content easily.

Wiki-like Hyperlinking: Implement a custom tagging system for creating hyperlinks within content, allowing users to navigate between pages, profiles, and files easily using specific prefixes (e.g., u>username<u for users).

EXIF Data Stripping: Automatically strip EXIF data from uploaded media to enhance user privacy.

Smartphone Access Blocking: Design the system to detect and block access from smartphones, redirecting to a page explaining the network’s philosophy against modern surveillance practices.

Content Auto-Deletion: Provide options for content to auto-delete based on specific criteria such as time elapsed or view count.

Data Anonymization: Offer users the option to anonymize their data during creation or editing to protect privacy.

Referrer Blocking: Implement measures to block all incoming requests that do not originate from a list of approved domains.

Content Mirroring on Gemini and Gopher: Expand accessibility by mirroring content on both Gemini and Gopher protocols, maintaining the network’s ethos across multiple platforms.

IRC Integration: Incorporate an IRC server to facilitate real-time, text-based communication among users, compensating for the lack of dynamic client-side interactions.

IPFS for Decentralized Storage: Explore the use of IPFS to store and retrieve decentralized files, enhancing the resilience and redundancy of data storage.

Activity Hub: Look into developing or integrating with an activity hub using existing protocols to foster broader interaction across platforms.

News Groups: Set up news groups within the network for users to post and access news and updates.

Single-Use Email: Implement a feature for creating temporary, single-use email addresses for communication or registration purposes.

Onion Service: Provide an onion service address to access the network, enhancing privacy and security for users.

Compatibility with Text-Based Browsers: Ensure the network is fully usable with text-based browsers like Lynx and Dillo, reflecting the network’s commitment to accessibility.

Custom Protocol for Interconnected Instances: Develop a custom protocol that allows different instances of the network to act as nodes in a larger interconnected system, sharing data and user interactions seamlessly.

Extension System: Allow sysadmins to place Python scripts in a bin folder, which act as add-ons that users can invoke with specific tags (e.g., [jibber 40]) to enhance functionality.

No User Sign-up: There will be no public sign-up process. New users can only join by invitation from existing users to maintain a trusted community network.

No Emphasis on Growth: Growth is not a priority; instead, the focus is on maintaining a high-quality, trust-based network of comrades.

No Client-side Scripting: The framework will strictly avoid any client-side JavaScript or similar technologies to ensure simplicity and universal accessibility.