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This would also create an intertial behavior (users tending to do something because they got used to) like when I click "No" to all the would-you-like-to-set-this-page-as-your-homepage dialogs in IE, but most likely answering yes to a would-you-like-to-authorize-this-script dialog because it would be overwhelming and they want to check out what all this marvelous script they got is about.

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My thoughts exactly (see previous post). And yes, each virus has its antidote and vice versa, so a solution to a problem can always be overcome by another problem, but only to a possible degree.
I mean, there comes a time that only - say for example - a hacker will be able to overcome that last solution and I hardly don't think a serious hacker will be taking time off for such an opportunity.

Point is, we only have to go so far on our quest for security.

Greetz

I'm glad to read the last couple of comments. My initial goal was to help Patchou with serious opinions about this and for him to have a better view on the issue before he decides. I guess it is enough for now, as Whiteshark says.

Thank you, guys. I'll feel a lot more confident about MsgPlus! scripting when it gets implemented.

As i knew i would get asleep, i only read the last paragraph

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Originally posted by FoboldFKY
You could even provide a link to check if there's a signed version on the Plus! site...

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I actually think this IS the best solution, no digital checking hell...

1st a user downloads or runs a script (or whatever the system for scripting will be in plus... it will be an external file??), this script makes plus check the script inside a script: provides the size, the name, the author, whatever. Then, this "msgplus.net/scripts/script.php?script=whatever&size=whatever" would check if its validated in msgplus scripts database, and if its not, warn the user that 'its not certified by the plus team. use at your own risk, only if you trust the source'. Then, run it

i have no idea about how this can be implemented inside each script but, well...

I'm glad to see there is a lot of interest for this feature, and I think Patchou is too, especially now that he knows we support his idea . As for the practical issues, implementation etc...

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I have no idea about how this can be implemented inside each script but, well...

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I wouldn't be too hard I suppose (the site check) but it doesn't matter for the time being.

Greetz

I can't wait till scripts come out and I hope they're as free as possible.  There are enough people in the Plus community who I trust when it comes to downloading Scripts.
I hope we'll be able to access Messenger settings.  I've always wanted the option to disable those toast messages (X has signed on etc.) when I'm on busy or away.  It's been a popular idea in the past and I'd love to be the one who creates it.
Over to you... what scripts would you like to see made??

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Originally posted by [white]shark
I wouldn't be too hard I suppose (the site check) but it doesn't matter for the time being.

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i meant how to be sure that any script can't assign itself the same id as another that is secure.

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Originally posted by Patchou
Maybe it's too soon to talk about it but hey, what the hell, I'm felling well today ... when MP2.00 Beta will be public, I'll organize a contest... your goal will be to create a great script with a great feature... the best scripts will be distributed with the final version of MP2.00! well, that's all for now, see ya!

Patchou

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Mp2 Beta allready released loooong time ago. If this wasn't so discussed and the site wouldn't have been down, we would've had a contest!