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[suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
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O.P. [suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
Hi,

Isn't it an idea to allow LinkControls have a Caption element (text you see) and an URL element (link to navigate to when clicked) that can be overridden by scripts with OnWindowIdEvent_CtrlClicked()?

This is especially of interest with the about windows of skins (at least it can be)...

This post was edited on 07-28-2008 at 08:07 AM by SmokingCookie.
07-28-2008 08:07 AM
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RE: [suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
No, as you can be taken to inappropriate/dangerous websites. This is the same reason WLM doesn't allow it
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07-28-2008 09:28 AM
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O.P. RE: [suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
I see, but any scripter can make a LinkControl in their windows stating url 1 (lets say google.com) and when the control is clicked, they can launch any website. And any website can use <p><a href="DangerousWeb.com">Visit google.nl</a></p>

EDIT:: And scripts and skins are tested when submitted to the DB.

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RE: [suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
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EDIT:: And scripts and skins are tested when submitted to the DB.

Only if going on to the database, not if they're passed around or on forums etc.

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07-28-2008 10:51 AM
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RE: [suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
Yes but you can be taken to dangerous sites even with one link, e.g the AboutUrl which can be anything. Someone could post his skin here and the AboutUrl could be something harmful. So even now we are not sure a skin posted here is safe.

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O.P. RE: [suggestion] LinkControls having an URL element
Those are good points.. Well, I think you're right, so I'll stop yappin' about it :P
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