Facebook 'Like' button

MsLilithe · Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Posts: 8

Hello! I attempted to cut and paste the code for a Facebook like button - but it did not work. Can it be done? Thank you!
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MsLilithe

SiteAdmin · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1330

Can you copy and paste the code so I can look at it? I don't use facebook much. Use the [code] button when submitting a reply here to wrap the code so is shows properly.
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MsLilithe · Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Posts: 8

Here it is - hope this helps. Thanks!- Lilithe

<div></div><script></script><fb></fb>
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MsLilithe

SiteAdmin · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1330

You need to use the "code" button when posting it. When you are replying to this, it's included in a line of buttons right under the "Subject" text box.

Click it once, paste your code, then click it again.
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MsLilithe · Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Posts: 8

SiteAdmin · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1330

No, it's didn't take.

Send it to me in an email please. admin@mydungeonspace.com
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SiteAdmin · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1330

Ok... got the code.

The reason you cannot post it is because it contains javascript tags. If I allowed members to post javascript tags, iframe tags, certain embed and object tags, etc., the site would be open to cross site scripting attacks.

For example, my allowing someone to post javascript could enable a malicious script to read a visiting member's site cookie, retrieve their login information, then send that information to themselves via email. They would then be able to recreate the cookie in their own browser and come to the site as the other member.

http://www.julianevansblog.com/2011/03/the-facebook-like-button-javascript-threat-is-real.html
This sort of explains it too

The only way for me to add something like this would be to add fields to the blog submit/edit form, adding a url field and maybe some options (button color, show faces, etc.). That way, a user could submit a url and the fb like button is programmatically built.

However, the above would simply allow them to "like" whatever url a user put in the form, without having to go to facebook itself. A popup opens so they can log in to fb if necessary, but they are never taken to the page itself. They never see what they are "liking".

To me, the point of adding a facebook 'like' button to a blog would be so others could say, "I 'like' this blog" and have that recorded to their facebook profile. Others on facebook would see that, click it, and be taken to content posted here on MDS. Of course, they would have to be members here to few content (unless the MDS user is Inner Sanctum and has their profile 'open' to non-members).

I could add a checkbox on the blog form so a user can have a fb like button created automatically (using the blog's MDS url), or provide a url text box.

However....

For me to do this, I would need more feedback on whether other members consider it a valuable addition to the site. As well, whether they would want a text url field, a checkbox to automatically create a button, or possibly both.
If a textbox, should probably also show the URL they are agreeing to "like."
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MsLilithe · Joined: 07 Feb 2009 Posts: 8

Once again thank you for your persistence - and the explanation! I need to spend more time on this site - you are a rockin' admin!! LOL!
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MsLilithe

SiteAdmin · Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 1330

The best admin around Smile

At least in my opinion. Others may disagree.. lol
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Wolffie · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 919

the best rocking admin. Laughing

I've seen FB like button on quite a few sites. You click on it and, if you're logged in to FB it will post a link and a few lines on your facebook wall. It would be a site upgrade although i am not sure how many MDS members would want to repost content for MDS on FB.

Personally I would not mind it but I am perfectly happy without it,
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Wolffie