What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caught online communities half-heartedly giving compliment (6)" mean?

The definition is "compliment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="caught") + RED (synonym="caught") + IT (synonym="a network of on-line communities") = CREDIT; definition: "compliment" The answer is CREDIT.

Caught online communities half-heartedly giving compliment (6)

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