## Backchat

Basically a simple server to embed comments on other websites. Like, say, Trac. You can think of it a bit like 
Hoodwink'd, except these comments can be private, and therefore contain sensitive information.

### Usage

You'll need a few gems first:

    $ gem install merb-core bluecloth markaby activerecord
  
You'll also need the RubyRSS gem, which unfortunately isn't available on RubyForge.

    $ curl -O http://rubyurl.com/C9Fl
    $ gem install rubyrss-1.1.gem

Run the server:

    $ cd backchat
    $ merb -I backchat.rb

Then embed the javascript in a page or template:

    <script type="text/javascript" src="http://your-server:4000/<reference>.js"></script>

Where <reference> is something unique, like a trac changeset number.

### TODO

* A better way of embedding the HTML than document.write might be nice - the way I'm doing it right now is incredibly 
flaky
* Determine the reference automatically from the URL
* Some kind of bookmarklet