For your security, HTML has been turned off on the boards

[Debi]

From WebmasterAlex:



On several occasions recently we have discovered certain posters have been using HTML code in an inappropriate manner. To this point nobody has posted anything that could cause harm to anyone's computer but we have seen hidden links to commercial sites etc.

There is a real possibility that someone skilled in HTML could post something that would cause problems with some people’s computers.
Because the safety and security of our visitors is our foremost concern we are left with no choices, we have to turn off all HTML.

If you look around the internet you will find we are one of the few remaining boards that allow HTML posting. These security issues are the reason why.

BB code will be available. That means we will still be able to post links, pictures etc.

We will see several effects from this change. Pictures that previously posted using HTML will no longer be visible. "Countdown timers" will no longer work but we have found an alternative.
More information on these changes and the solutions can be found here:


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=748671


I would like to apologize for not being able to give more notice of this change but we decided it was too dangerous to advertise a security problem and give someone time to take advantage of it.
If anyone wants more information on the technical issues involved please feel free to email or PM me and I can point you to some articles.
Alex

 

[highland3]

Thanks for letting us know Debi. Safety is a good thing!

If anyone locates a good countdown timer (days, hours... or even seconds) let me know. I used to like to just sit here and watch the minutes and seconds fly by.

 

[Fire14]

Thanks for letting us know Debi. Safety is a good thing!

If anyone locates a good countdown timer (days, hours... or even seconds) let me know. I used to like to just sit here and watch the minutes and seconds fly by.

daisypath has some cute ones

 

[G00fyDad]

daisypath has some cute ones

I think the OP meant like the ones we were using. I wish this feature wasnt turned off.

 

[highland3]

Exactly. I'm thinking there must be one in that style that isn't created in html.

 

[G00fyDad]

Exactly. I'm thinking there must be one in that style that isn't created in html.

The problems with the timers is that they search for a time to use. Usually it is located at a web address which is what is not allowed right now. If you find a java script that doesnt require that and that goes for the time stored on the DIS server, let us know.

 

[sweetpeakaris]

How can i delete all these words now?

 

[WebmasterKathy]

The problems with the timers is that they search for a time to use. Usually it is located at a web address which is what is not allowed right now. If you find a java script that doesnt require that and that goes for the time stored on the DIS server, let us know.

Actually, HTML and javascript are not going to work, as we've disabled them.

The way the countdown actually works is based on the clock in the PC you're viewing the page on, there's no call being made to any server at all. It's a simple calculation... you input a date and time, and then the difference between that date/time and the current date/time in YOUR computer is calculated, and VOILA!

If your computer thinks the date is May 10 and you put May 12 in your script, the countdown says "2 days!"

 

[KayleeUK]

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