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DockLine Transparency

Transparency is the foundation of Dockline. This site exists for residents, not as a board-controlled outlet, and we want you to know exactly how it is managed and maintained.

🔑 The Role of the Administrator - Jason Foster

Dockline’s site administrator has one narrow purpose:

  • To keep the site secure, updated, and functional.

  • To publish community resources in an accurate and accessible way.

  • To manage technical tools (plugins, hosting, backups).

The administrator does not act as an editor or gatekeeper of community voices. Forum discussions, comments, and shared resources are community-driven.

📝 Every Action is Logged

For accountability, all administrative actions are tracked in an open audit log that residents can view at any time. Logged events include:

  • Login and logout of the administrator

  • Plugin and theme activations/deactivations

  • Updates to WordPress, themes, or plugins

  • Changes to core site settings

  • Creation, editing, or deletion of official pages

🧰 Tools Used on Dockline

Dockline is powered by WordPress and a carefully chosen set of plugins and services to keep the site fast, secure, and easy to navigate.

Core Platform

  • WordPress (hosted on DreamHost)

  • Beaver Builder (page builder and layout)

  • bbPress (community forums)

Enhancements & Utilities

  • WP Latest Posts (news & updates)

  • Formidable Forms (resident submissions & requests)

  • Meow Apps AI Knowledge Base (document search & Wilton AI assistant)

  • Custom Dockline Audit Log (tracks administrator activity for transparency)

Branding & Design

  • Custom Dockline graphics and nautical-themed visuals

  • Typography and layout tuned for clarity and readability

🌐 Why This Matters

Dockline was built to empower residents, not obscure information.

  • The admin role is technical, not political.

  • All changes are visible through the public audit log.

  • The tools we use are openly listed, so nothing about the site’s operation is hidden.

This commitment ensures that Dockline remains community-first, transparent, and accountable — anchored by residents, for residents.

What is takes to Run DockLine

Annual Operating Cost

Dockline is intentionally lightweight and affordable. Here’s the current breakdown of the tools and services that keep the site running:

  • DreamHost Site Hosting — $34.50 per year

  • DreamHost Domain Registration (CovesDockline.com) — $5 per year

  • AI Engine (Wilton’s backend software suite) — $54 per year

  • OpenAI API (Wilton’s AI responses) — Variable, capped at $10 per month ($120 per year maximum)

  • Beaver Builder (site structure & design) — $89 for a 5-year support license (already purchased, equivalent to ~$18/year)

Estimated Total Annual Cost:

  • Without AI usage: ~$111.50 per year

  • With AI usage at the cap: ~$231.50 per year