~Please Read~ For your security HTML code is being turned off on the boards.

[Snowwark]

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

 

[oldkicker]

I am leaving my own, personal HTML code turned on at full blast.

Do with me what you will.

 

[Snowwark]

LOL, now that sounds like an open invitation to...well...something!!!

 

[DebºoºS]

didn't know my html was turned on

so now that it's turned off​

I guess I won't miss it

 

[amid chaos]

what's an HTML what?

 

[Snowwark]

what's an HTML what?

No clue Vanessa, but I like to think of it as sort of computer DNA.

 

[DebºoºS]

Html is just basic code that you would use to create webpages or in this case sigs,timers, & adjusting the size on images using.
If you go to my homepage & click on view (at the top of your screen) then click on page source. You will then see the html code I use to make my webpages.
I've been using html to make my sites since well before there was AOL . The only browser available in those days was Compuserve. You had to log on to your computer manually. Times have changed but basic html still works well for me. I've learned java and some dhtml code and am always trying new things. Latest is the scrolling background on my page and the no copy right click.

sorry for the long winded reply.
I guess some people had built in links to sites that were for profit or commercial which could cause a security threat to our computers.