UBB.threads PHP Forum Software Community Forums UBB.classic UBB.classic 6 Support html in members signatures for UBB boards?

Just another quicky everyone.. I have noticed a feature presently disabled on my new UBB board. That is the html is presently disabled for member signatures.

I have looked all over my cpanel and I am wondering how the heck do I enable the html allow feature for members signatures. I have one of my board directors that has a UBB Code <a href="link to his seciton of the stories page" target="_blank">with the title</a>


Well I dont like that page opening in seperate window like that. I have had from the begining the html feature allow in PM's and the post in the board. I would much rather my other director use an < a href tags in his signature so as the part of his stories index page opens up inside my site frame with tags target="main" How do I activate this feature and where do I activate this feature?????

I woudln't reccommend (ever) allowing HTML on your board... Think of all the nasties people can do in reguards to HTML... many security issues can arise from allowing HTML on your board (even through signatures)

I am aware of the issues.. But, I do allow html and want to allow html in the member signatures. How and where do I go to set this feature up to work?

Btw, Thanks Gizmo for your opion and being honest as always.. However, I do want to enable the html feature for signatures.

Unfortunately I don't know if it's possible or not as I've never even given thought to allowing html; we'll have to wait for Charles to find if there is an option (as it doesn't appear in the registration or member management options).

Well other boards of UBB Classic software have it enabled.. I just need someone here to tell me where it is enabled the function..

Hi Devin:

UBB.classic doesn't allow for HTML in signatures - only UBBCode... If you're seeing it on other boards, then it's either hacked, or you're seeing the use of UBBCode.

Check out cgi-bin/ubb_profile.cgi, line 457 and consider adding " &#0124;&#0124; ($key eq 'signature')" right before the ") {".

Note that it's really not recommended to allow HTML in signatures: for example, if the HTML exploit checking rules get stricter, the existing signatures won't follow them.

That's a good thought, Kate.. But, I have confirmed that I am seeing the use of html in signatures. I know I am a member of one of those boards, and have an html link to my site included in my signature. I haven't been able to get ahold of the owner to find out what setting, code or hack is used yet though.

Will this then set the profiles to allow html in signatures?

One thing I would like to point out as a disappointment here, is the fact that Infopop does not offer a choice on our part to allow or disallow html in signatures. I just don't think that is right, and one thing I will look forward to in the new Infopop product to yet come is the feature that allows or disallows html in signatures.

The rest of UBB features such as html allow in post or post replies and even in polls on 6.7.2 ; but doesn't allow html in member sigantures. What kind of sense does this make. My members and myself are used to the way we had the html signatures feature from our old phpbb board we ran prior to the UBB Classic. I want to see the html allow feature added to the Classic in a bug fix version they still come up with.. Also, the html allow or disallow feature in the new product if I am to later convert!

Again, LK will this code you gave me definatly add html allow in member sigantures?? or is it just an idea to try? Remember, I had to delete the public_common pl file and ftp a new copy in because of the last experiement code someone here gave me to remove the bbtitle link back to the board main summary page. What removing the link did was to mess up the bg properites somehow as they appear to be linked in the cgi and html codes. I don't want another mess up here as it could be the last mistake that I might not be able to fix!

Devin:

I ASSURE you, UBB.classic does NOT allow HTML in signatures. <img src="https://www.ubbcentral.com/boards/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> If you're seeing HTML in a signature, it is via a hack. I'll ask Charles, our programmer, to post and confirm/deny.

HTML is forcefully disabled in signatures. There is no toggle to turn it on, and no easy code hack to make it safe to turn on. Do not do it.

Edit (after noticing Charles' post):

If you want to get deeper into code hacking, check the URL in my signature. <img src="https://www.ubbcentral.com/boards/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
There is always a risk in hacking your files, but it's almost never something which can not be undone.

That is although I think my code is good enough <img src="https://www.ubbcentral.com/boards/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You guys are missing the whole point. I do know the risk.. But, it should be my choice to have the feature.. Not Infopop. I think its wrong for you to force disabling code for the html siganture feature.

Thanks, LK I think I will look into trying this out. I do want the choice to allow html in member signatures. I assure you all I wont convert to the new product that is comming out unless this feature is a choice and not forced..Even if for safety reasons!

Devin:

We'll take your feedback into account. We're simply answering the question, which was:

No problems I am not slamming you guys at all. I was just making an observation.. Anyways I think this entire thread has enough info for me to work with to get the html enabled in memmber signatures... It is afterall a choice I want to offer my members. I do understand the concern for board safety with html signatures. But, isn't there an even greater risk with html allow in post and post replies? Its a toggle feature in UBB Classic for post options and post replies but not in signatures.. To me it just doesnt make any sense, and I just wanted to point that out. I am removing my topic reply notifications on this thread.. Thanks again a million if I had that much money lol.. for all the help guys!!