After reading Gena's post, I just realized sitemeter.com is another script code, and I would like to add it to the approved list if possible.

I am taking notes and reading all of your comments here, I'll be submitting EVERY one of the <script> widgets and codes mentioned, thanks for helping us put this all together.  If there is NOT a <script> in the HTML code, then you don't have to worry about that specific item.  Stat Counter is a <script> code, but Clustermaps is not.  Keep them coming, I don't want to miss Anyone's request.  This worked out much better than just removing them don't ya think?  :-))

StatCounter and GetClicky are confirmed as <script> widgets and will also be added to the list.

NOTE: Remember, anything in your Blog Description box that starts with <object>

You can ALL remove the ActiveRainCustomizer script

that is currently in your Blog Description box.  It is no longer needed and will not have any affect on your Blog by removing it now.  You can see how powerful a script is when it can change the entire look of ones Blog with just a short little code.  Thank goodness, this was a script we endorsed.  Please remove it now.  :-))

Corrine - Is vFlyer and Blogcounter a script widget?  Let me know.  Thanks.

1.  Please check your own widgets to see if they are in fact <script> or not.
     Here's how, and it is also posted above in this post:

a. Go To "My Home"

b. then click "My Settings" 

c. then look in the "Blog Description Box"  (pictured above) and scroll through to see what widgets have the <script> in the HTML code.  Then we won't have to go through all the other widgets and gizmos that won't be affected.

2. PLEASE REMOVE THE AR CUSTOMIZER SCRIPT IF IT'S THERE,  IT NO LONGER WORKS.

Thanks you guys.  :-)

Justin - We will look at Apture and Snapshots as I believe those are both script files too, thanks.  That is exactly what I'm looking for here.  We aren't worried about the other formats, only the ones with scripts in them.  I will be checking out all of the one's mentioned here just to be sure and safe.  There goes my Saturday! LOL~  :-))

Margaret, I was kind of hoping you'd be letting me know that. haha... Did you look at the codes to see if they have <script> in them?  If they do, please add them to the list here.  Thanks.  :-))

Justin - that's what this is all about.  Once we have the list, there will be an approved copy for members to see what widgets they can use, maybe even a implementer like wordpress has.  We got ya covered buddy, no worries.  I need the list first, so we can start the next process. 

Thank you for all your help on this, it would have taken me forever to go through 110,000 blogs to see who was using what. haha.  I still have to check out each one, but this won't take nearly as long as doing it the other way! LOL~  :-)

Pamela - MWA!!  Thanks. :-)))

Tom - me too, thanks! :-)   I'll check out the rest just to be sure... 

STOP!!! Don't delete ANY of your stuff!!!

This is just a PreSCRIPTion being filled, you don't have to take the medicine yet!!!  Once we compile a list of all your script widgets and codes, the tech guys and programmers can go thru them all and determine which ones may be hazardous to our health.  You will be kept informed all along the way. 

YOU DON'T HAVE TO REMOVE ANYTHING RIGHT NOW.
(you can remove the script to the AR Customizer if you like though)

Most video embed codes are NOT script, so do not worry about the codes that start with <object> or <embed>, they are fine.  Nothing will be removed until you are informed of what we are doing next.  :-)

Candace, Candace, Candace, BREATHE!!!  :-O  LOL!  We don't need all the HTML code, just the name of the widgets you'd like to keep.   As you can tell by many of the comments above, most of the widgets you have mentioned were already covered.  Now we will review ALL of them to create AN APPROVED list of <script> widgets. 

I have to agree with you, you do have more HTML and code in your sidebar and posts than any other member I have ever seen (including me) haha.  YOU ARE NOT SCREWED!  Let the tech guys and programmers decide your fate, not this post!!!  just kidding.., if you re-read this post, it will make a lot more sense what and why we are doing this.  Please, DON'T FREAK OUT!  Everything will be fine, I promise.  :-))

I just checked out the RealBird Widget and it is a <script> widget, so I will add it to the list Zoltan, I know many here are using your widget.  It will go on the master "Try To Save" List.  :-)

After the weekend is over, we will compile a list from all these comments and create a MASTER list and Plan.  If there are ANY others that anyone can think of, please add them to this post.  As new script widgets come out and are introduced to the industry and cyber world, we'll be reviewing them to see which one's can work on our network.  You can always email me a link to ANY script widget out there and we'll take a look at them for you.  :-)

Those of you who have commented, thank you. 

Now our techs can click on your names in the comments and go to your Blog sites to check out your widgets.  This will be so much easier than us trying to hunt them out and possibly missing some. 

THANK YOU for helping us make this easy on us all. 

This is a good thing no matter what.  We are doing all this for the benefit of every member and for the security of our network. 

This is just the PRE stage, fact finding and information gathering so  we appreciate your voice, opinions and input. 

Thank you again for all your support and help.  :-)

Shane - google analytics works fine on my AR Blog, we haven't made that available for outside Blogs yet.  One step at a time.  Some members have difficulty getting it to work, I have it on my Blog and it seems to work fine. I know others have it working as well.  We are most definitely looking to try and keep many of these useful script widgets for our members, but it will be limited to those that work and are safe to our network.  Wordpress has been very successful with this same approach. 

Elaine - you can remove that AR Customizer script now.  Since the upgrade and move to our servers on AR, it is no longer necessary.  Thanks. :-)

Sharon - you can remove that now, you don't need it anymore.  We simplified and updated the customizer.

I like MyBloglog for statistical data, but if you need to strip all the widgets, please do so. I'd rather have reliability and availability than functionality. If AR isn't available, what's the point of the functionality?

Craig - we are looking for the ones to allow and keep, MyBlogLog is certainly one for us to try and keep on AR. We WILL NOT be stripping all widgets.  We will be only allowing <script> widgets that have been checked, tested, and approved by our team as safe, and non-malicious to our network.  No jeopardizing script codes.

I so agree, if AR isn't available, what's the point of functionality??  Yes!  :-)

Sorry - I'm not sure - do you want us to remove all the 'script' ones now.........and then if they're approved re-add them? I'm not attached to anything I have other then the statcounter..........thanks!:-)

Liz - NO!  Just list them here in the comments, then wait for the next post announcement.  We'll list which ones we have approved.  There are many different issues that we have to look at and address. 

To save us (our tech guys and me) from having to go to your Blog to see which one's you have, it would be quicker if you could just tell us.  We'll do the rest, and keep you in the loop all along the way.  Thanks.  :-)

Candace - YOU CRACK ME UP!  Looks like you have TOO much time on your hands if you ask me! LOL~  I only have 4 <script widgets> and I'd like to keep them, but for you, I'd clear them all away if I knew that was what would really make you happy!!  :-)) 

So What would make you really happy?  If we didn't do a post and just did away with them all?  haha.  We all know what happens when we do that!   I'm not sure how many posts you have with scripts in them, but it can't be too many.  This will not affect all your codes.... Ms. HTML! 

If we didn't love ya, this warning post wouldn't be here, so where's the love back???   :-O

BTW - what are you doing putting dog dung on Localism??  ROFLMAO~

Jeremy - what moving stuff, you better disconnect and get some rest my friend!!  LOL~  :-)

Virginia - you wrote a couple great posts, so I featured them.  I hope that's ok, not sure what happened to the third one, or your sidebar, I swear I was never near that stuff, honest.  Let me know if you need some help with the sidebar, I'd be happy to help you out getting it back to whatever it was before. :-)

BTW - The points will show up in a day or so, they take a bit of time to kick in on the featured posts.  You also get points for the comments and those have to be totaled as well.

Candace - yes, we do have our fun don't we, but know this, ActiveBrad will NEVER pipe down! haha. 

In all seriousness though, this call for saving scripted widgets has no bearing whatsoever on Localism.  There are no widgets there, but for the posts that do have scripts in them, they will be affected by these future changes if removed.  This is why we are trying to find out which ones members are using so we can be the heroes and not dog dung! hehe. 

I think that when we get the final list put together, it will be up to the Tech Lords to determine which ones make it to the "V.I.W" board... (Very Important Widgets) 

If you need some help with Localism formatting and alignment, you know you can call me anytime and I'll do my very best to help you get those corrected and formatted properly.  707 718-6773.  NOW GO TO BED!!  :-))

Brad, does this mean we will not be able to embed code for (Jeff Turner's) Real Estate Shows and fliers in our posts? V-Flyerr? Postlets? I, too would lik to be able to use Google Analytics on AR and my outside blog. And I'd like to use Top Producer's Market Snapshot Widget on my sidebar, but I never figured out how to do that in the first place. lol. Other than the RES, however, I'm okay with cleaning up and simplifying everything if you must.

Margaret - I don't think vflyer, postlets or RE shows are script widgets, but I'll have to come over to your Blog settings and check.  As far as I know, they are not.  Neither is slide.com.  I'll also look at Top Producers Market snapshot, do you know any members who are using it on their AR Blogs? Let me know, thanks. :-)

Margaret - I just checked out one of your posts with a Real Estate Show in it and you are good to go.  They are not script.  The code starts with <embed> and NOT <script> so no worries on those.  :-)

The code is all a learning curve to us. We have added some widgets to our blog... I do like the 2 items that we have, one is a widgett showing our recent blog entries, one is Philadlephia news, and I do like the mybloglog where it shows people's photos. I have been struggling with the top header/banner. Are one of the A/R gods available for hire to dress up our blog header and widgets and all ?

Christopher and Stephanie - I know this can be really confusing stuff for some of our members, I'll try my best to ease the pain. :-))  I'll check out your other widgets, we already know that MyBlogLog is a script widget, and widgetbox too, but there are so many using it, as long as it doesn't cause the network problems, I don't see why we won't be able to keep them.  Of course I'm not a programmer or techy either.  I'll be right back after I check out your Blog...

...Ok I'm back. Most of your widgets are scripts, but let's have the Tech Team check it out to see which ones are already mentioned here and which ones are not.  They will have the final say, don't worry at this point, don't remove them, we're are just fact finding and gathering information right now. Thanks. :-)

PS - Yes, I am a hired gun for side jobs if you really need me. :-))

Crystal - I don't think Facebook has a script widget, if you have one on your Blog, please come back and let me know, you weren't signed in when you commented so there is no link to your blog.  As far as I know, it's just an <a=href> image.  Thanks. :-)

Jeannette - vFlyer and Postlest should be fine.  Check Postlets to confirm, just check out the code and see if it starts with the HTML code <script> or <embed>, then we'll know for sure.  :-)

Brad Thanks for the heads up. Some of this is beyond me, but I am hoping that your post will get enough notice to make your efforts worth while. I periodically see posts from AR when I browse. Does AR have the capability to email everyone or to post to everyone to get news like this out? Best Regards Wayne

Wayne - we do a newsletter everyday and that's about it.  This post will probably be included in Mondays edition, but just like these types of posts, not everyone reads them.  We do our best. Have a great weekend.  :-)

Brad - How 'bout - Technorati??

Christine - you are ok with Technorati, it is an embed code.  :-)

Deb Brooks - you are a very funny lady!!  This will NOT affect your HTML and animated gifs at all. WHEW!!  :-)

This is probably off topic but can I ask that you do away with that annoying thing that comes up when I try to CTRL + V to copy/paste from my keyboard? I use a laptop and it's annoying to use the right click "mouse" key, and I have grown so used to using CTRL +V on the keyboard. It really annoys me to have to do that extra step and sometimes there is formatting that is lost. I hate it! I hate it! Does that applicaiton eat up resources? If so, that can be the first thing to go that I'm sure NOBODY will miss!

Karen - I do know what you mean, that pop up is a pain in the butt, but it also protects you at the same time. There is a work around if you'd like to know about it.  I can't give up all my secrets here, you'll have to contact me in private for that one. Thanks.  :-)

Brad , What about Iframes in the posts? and do I need to submit which scripts I use or will the submissions by others of scripts such as mybloglog and google analytics be enoguh to get them approved. If you have time check my setup and let me know what I need to remove, I really like the widgetbox widgets and hope to include them in my sidebars.

Michael - iFrames should be just fine.  Don't remove anything right now, let me complete this research and then we can revisit your Blog and see what changes (if any) will need to be made. Thanks. :-)

Brad- I can not live without mybloglog because that is how I do my webstats on my AR Blog, like seeing what searches are bringing people to my blog.

(Hey Katerina)

I need to add Feedburner so that consumers can subscribe to my AR Blog.
(got it)

I am learning how to do that now.

I can NOT live without my CLUSTER MAPS that you taught me how to use! THAT IS MY BEST LISTING TOOL!
(No problem, it's not a script widget)

ANd of course our sellers would go ballistic if we got rid of our VFLYER scrolling listings widget.  Again, that gets a lot of click throughs and consumers love clicking on it.
(It's an embed code...no worries)

What about my Join Active Rain button on my side bar? I have been getting some new agents joining on my blog. What about my Subscribe to my blog button on my posts and what about all our posts written in HTML code from Nvu?
(The AR button no worries, but the Nuv, now does that have <script> code in it???  Remember what happened to us last time using NUV???  Yikes...   :-)

Always here to help if you need me. Brad

Do you mean that, when we do a blog, we can no longer change the font to a different size and color.

Steven - No, this does not mean that at all.  This only affects some of the widgets and things you see in people's posts or Blogs that require a certain type of HTML code.  Video uses what's called an embed or object code.  Others use scripts to run within your Blog posts, (many mentioned above in the comments), this has nothing to do with fonts, colors, and basic HTML used for linking, coloring, sizing etc.

Some <script> codes are used for tracking and you don't even see them, like google analytics and sitemeter etc.,

That is great. I do not like that many widgets hanging around. Being a developer, I understand the risks. So I would say just get rid of it. For those who want to add that, either choose some predefined ones from AR or they need to pay for it.

Huiting - Being a developer gives you an unfair advantage of understanding the risks, but I appreciate that you do, thanks. 

It will be nice when we have a predefined list for members, I'd love to see a button that allowed them to add from the predefined list with a single click.  They'd just select the widget or tracker they want and click ok. 

That would be cool. 

BTW - we're always looking for good programmers and developers. (hint hint) :-))

i HOPE i GET TO KEEP MY WIDGET! wHAT ABOUT BANNERS ARE THEY AFFECTED AS WELL?

Allison - what widget is that you're referring to?  Banners are just images and will NOT be affected by this.  This is only for items that require you to copy and paste a code into your Blog sidebar or your Blog post that has a script in it.  As you can see by some of the comments, there are some that do, and many that don't.

Hi Brad - the only script code I now have on my blog is a weather.com widget that I really like. I searched all over the place for one that wasn't junky looking, and would like to keep that one I have now, if it's deemed okay by the tech guys. I did get rid of the AR customizer script after reading your comments above. I have a Linked In widget there, too, but that's not a script as far as I can see. Like others, I'm all for getting rid of those that clog up the system and cause some of those proxy errors, etc. that keep popping up. I also get other error messages when clicking on certain members' blogs who have their sidebars loaded to the gills with all kinds of widgets. Very-slow loading and error-inducing when clicking on those blogs. If my weather widget causes that to happen to others, I'll give it up. I'm glad this is being looked at - we need to keep AR as safe a place as possible. Ann

Ann - I'm with ya all the way. I'll add your weather widget to the list for sure, seems harmless enough, but one never knows, that's a techs call.  I am guilty of having too much crap on mine.  Even with the best intentions to provide some kind of value with them for readers and visitors, I have had folks tell me my Blog is slow to load and even locks up at times.  I have tried spring cleaning my sidebar so many times, it's sad that I can't just wipe them all off of there.  Guess I need to join one of those programs eh? LOL  Thanks Ann.

Brad: Statcounter is my most critical. I use this extensively along with Google Analytics. I also think that the ActiveRain Customizer is pretty important, but that should be cool since we know who produces and maintains it, right? I have MyBlogLog, but it is not imperative.

Hey Steve - got those two on the list.  Remove the customizer script, it's no longer needed, we have it built into the network now.  MyBlogLog will also be on the list to review as well.  Thanks. :-)

Harold - now that's the spirit!!  Thanks, and in the long run, you'll benefit from all the research and work of the other members here.  This post is already generating a pretty good list of what widgets people can't live without, so that means they must be pretty powerful and valuable for them to list them here. 

Sometimes there's more value to a post and it's comments than meets the eye!  :-)

Snapshots, feedburner, vflyer's, get clicky, site meter, retagger, mybloglog, widget syndication,widget blog catalog, widgetbox, who's among us,blog catalogblograma. I finally got feedburner correct today. Thanks, I think linkedin is not script.

Missy - some of the one's you list are NOT script widgets and some are.  Blog Catalog, vFlyer, Among Us, Blog Catalograma, and LinkedIn are NOT script widgets as far as I can tell, the others are and will be submitted on the list to the programmers.  Thanks.  :-)

BTW - I'm glad you got the feedburner working again, I just couldn't correct it without your codes from feedburner.  I know that is an important one for those members who want readers to be able to subscribe to Blogs via email.  Feedburner is NOT a script widget just FYI.  :-)

Well...... to be honest, I don't NEED any of my gadgets, widgets, etc. I like the pendulum clock, but I'll remove it for ya!

Nancy - no need to remove it, that's not a script widget.  Go ahead and put it back up if you like.  One thing to consider about any of these widgets and stuff is, what value does it bring to you or your readers?  Is it for show or for go!  We may like some of these things, but do our readers really care?  That would be the 64,000 dollar question on many of these gadgets and gizmos.  :-)

I like my Meebo applet.... i actually get an occasional drop-in from prospects But I can replace it with something safer if needed...

Tom - your MEEBO is safe, it is an <embed> code widget and not a threat or malicious type of widget. :-)

Slide is script and I may cry if it has to go :(

Michelle - No crying, your slide.com is NOT a script code, you can whine a little though if you want because your grazr.com IS.  I will add grazr.com to the list.  :-)

I love Babelfish, but I can't say it's brought me any business. I would give it all up for more stability and less proxy errors.

Vickie - Bablefish, your translator is a script code widget, maybe we can find ONE translator that works for everyone like google's or another that is universal and could benefit all members.  There are so many translators out there, I'll leave that one up to the programmers.  Thanks.  :-)

Kevin - we will add BlogRush to the list, I have seen many members using that one. Thanks. :-)

I was getting ready to add "Amber Alert" to my Blog site after seeing it on another AR members blog. CodeAmber.org is the site, and they use "Scripts" for their links. Maybe AR could add the Amber Alert to all pages...I think this would be awesome, then we won't have to add the script, and everyone will be able to see when there is an Amber Alert. This is a huge network and since lots of Realtors drive, this could be awesome for the Amber Alert System.

Gregory - you are safe, I just checked your Blog and you have NO script widgets.  ImageChef images are not script, but you might want to check into the Amber Alert site and see if their code has script in it or not. Thanks. :-)

I would really hate to see the zimbio widget and the Clustrmaps go.

Kent - you have two script widgets, Weatherlet and among.us.  I also noticed that you have some funky code in your Blog that is pushing 4 or your widgets and your tag word box to the Bottom of your blog.  You might want to check that out.  It will also help you to understand why we are doing this, you may have some code in tere that is corrupting yourr Blog.  ClusterMaps is ok, it's not a script code.  I Never did find your zimbio widget.

Bryant - none of your videos will be affected by this. You're good to go.  :-)

Oops – maybe I needed a reason to look at all that I do have on our sidebar ;) Let’s see – Postlets small widget, Top Producers Market Snapshot, our own Fritz’s Pics for investors, MyBlog, and RealBird… I like having them there as consumers scroll our blogs but will follow your advise Brad, good luck your decisions. Toughie to please all… Raleigh Realtor – Pamela St. Peter

Pamela - your postlets and market snapshot are NOT script widgets, they are fine.  Thanks.  :-)

Oh yes, and if you'd make it much easier for visitors (non members) to subscribe to posts - make it an obvious RSS chicklet somewhere either at the bottom or top of the posts - that would eliminate my n eed to run feedburner.

Karen - great point, this is something I'm sure we'll want to look into.  Thanks.

Brad, after a hard days work and reading this tonight, I think I'll have to readdress this tomorrow after showing property. Just too much for tonight old guy!

Gena - did you really call me Old Guy? haha...

RuthMarie - your Meez is fine, NOT script.  :-)

Just to make sure...it doesn't effect Javascript right?

Jeremy - if the code starts with <script> .....

Hello Brad: I have LinkedIN, Trulia, Slide, Top Links, BlogLog, RE411, Blog Disclaimers, So, please keep those.... Others... I haven't had time to add yet, so I guess I am O.K. for the ones that are not there :-)

Sylvia - the only ones I see that are script in your list is BlogLog, not sure about Trulia, I'll have to check that one and Top Links.  Thanks.

Mirela - no problem :-)  RollerBlade away..  :-)

The only html "script" codes I have are for SiteSearch Google, StatCounter, ActiveRain Customizer and MyBlogLog.com

Maureen - I didn't have the SiteSearch Google widget, thanks for pointing that out.  I have the others, and you can remove the ActiveRainCustomizer script, we aren't using that anymore. It's a uselss script now.

Maureen - I just checked your Blog and your codes and Google Site search IS NOT a script code, that one is fine.  I'll scratch that one from the list.

Neal - will add BlogBurst to the list.  Thanks.

Lynn - and I removed it, the code is not necessary, we just need the widget name or your comment, we can check your codes to see which are <script> or not.  Thanks for listing them here.

Hey Brad what the heck does the "Widget Master" need our help for - LOL I am sure you don't need my 2 cents as I am sure most of it was covered. I didn't check is share this a script widget. Email working or not add this one to the list:) Bill Gassett

IMPORTANT COMMENT TO ALL MEMBERS:

Bill - I understand about the sharethis widget and I personally love it and use it on other sites, but quite frankly and honestly, this is the very reason we have to start monitoring these script widgets.  Don't get me wrong here, but any time a member installs a widget like this that "Disables" their AR email, this is not a good thing. 

It took me two weeks with our programmers and tech support to figure out that it was the Sharethis widget causing this.  2 WEEKS!!  Matt Heaton finally figured it out.  I got numerous emails from members saying my email no longer worked and they had to go to my profile to be able to contact me.  Consumers may not go to those lengths to contact you. They click on the email link and if it doesn't work, they're gone!

I worked with sharethis tech dept and crew trying to get it resolved, and they couldn't, or we couldn't make it work, so the widget had to be removed to save my email functionality.  Seemed like a harmless widget, seemed very useful and helpful in my eyes and to viewers, but behind the scenes, it was corrupting my email shutting it down completely. 

This is exactly why we need to review ALL THESE WIDGETS with <script> codes to protect our members and our network. Who knows what other widgets are out there or coming that could cause even greater chaos than this one did.  We have to do this, and everyone will benefit from it in the long run.  I'll let the programmers decide if ShareThis is one they'll allow to remain, but I do have my doubts on this one.

Thanks for reminding me to Sharethis story so others will understand the importance of what we are doing, and why we are doing it.  You Rock!!  :-)

Amber - you can remove the AR customizer script now, and the <iframe> codes works fine, it is not a script.

RealBird has an Active Rain specific wiidget that's kind of nice to have. I'd also like to keep MyBlogLog. I don't think I have anything else that's a <script type="text/javascript"><!-- .</p--> // --></script>

Ken - Thanks, RealBird has been added to the list.

Paul - that was too funny... Nympho widget??  we need to talk my friend.  LOL!~

TLW - OMG!!  I am so glad to see your comment this morning, you have had us ALL worried sick about you.  Thank God you are back and hopefully doing better now.  Don't you EVER pull that Craporama on us again.  :-) 

I totally get what you're saying about the widgets, I remember my first thrashing from you way back when. LOL~  If I would have known then, what I know now, I would have listened to you.

NEVER JEOPARDIZE READERSHIP FOR A WIDGET! That quote will go down in AR history as one of the best!! 

Sure love ya and missed ya BIGTIME, hopefully we'll be able to see you at the NAR conference or in Houston at the REBarCamp. Keep the ROAR alive and well my dear friend, it really is great to have to back!!!!  :-)))))

Brad, do you EVER sleep? I was starting my homework from the webinar yesterday. I joined the MyBlogLog but I don't see anything in my text box about it. It looks like the script is... script type= text/javascript I'm afraid I haven't figured out how to put the widgets on yet. Maybe I'll get it by the time you have the list ready.

Connie - yes and no! haha!  I have Sleep Blogging disorder of which there is no cure! LOL~ 

Here is a link on "How To Add Widgets" to your Blog, but maybe hold off untill we get an approved list from all this work here.  Thanks.  You can add any other stuff, just wait for the ones that begin with <script> in the HTML code.

Does this include HTML gifs, like my get moving with kelly animation? Or just widget-stuff?

Kelly - no, not HTML gifs, Imagechef etc.  Only widgets and codes that are required to be placed in a post or on your sidebar that begin with <script> in the HTML coding.  All the rest is fine.  :-)

Wow! You certainly got EVERYONE's attention. I'm relatively new and the only SCRIPT is my activerain customerizer. I also use a Meebo widget, but the coding doesn't have SCRIPT in it.

Bob - remove the customizer script, you don't need it anymore, and your Meebo widget is fine. :-)

Feedjit can go, keep Karen George Welcome Mat..although i do not think it has script, NVU I like..can we keep it and lot of my posts are in Nvu. How about of graphic art in our posts I do not think they are in script, Thanks for thinking of our future.

Fred - the Karen George widget is fine, it just uses an <iFrame> and not a <script>.  Graphics are not in the least affected by any of this, there is no script in photos or images uploaded to your Blog sidebar or posts.  :-)

I'll tell you what can slow down a blog post and page more than anything, 200 comments!! LOL!!~  :-)))

Brad, tried to put up the "script" for website grader badge tool this morning in the HTML portion but it didn't take and left the html code showing on the article. Apparently, AR has already started to block this particular script.

Gena - I have seen others using the website grader function on their site, but not sure I've seen it incorporated into ours.  AR has not already started anything yet, in fact, I was instructed to leave this post up all weekend to gather as much info from members as we could. 

Those guys are gone on the weekends so no worries. 

I have also found from plenty of experience, that some codes just don't work on our network. 

There have been many occasions where I tried to add a widget and all it showed was the code. 

Another thing might be if you don't grab every last letter and symbol of the code when cutting and pasting, it won't work either.  I have seen this be the case more often than not. 

Try it again, and if it works, and you think you need it, then come back and comment and add it to the list.  Websitegrader.  Thanks Gena, have a great SAC weekend. :-)

The Good thing about this exercize is that we now know what all the top bloggers on this site use to expand their success, thanks for the wake up call Michael

Michael - Way to READ between the lines.  Smell the coffee, You are one sharp cookie!!  :-)

Guess it's a blessing in disguise that I lost all my Widgets. This time, I'll look for script, if it has it, I'll just keep it off.

Nancy - better yet, just wait till we have a master list of approved <script> widgets, and then only add the ones you feel will benefit your Blog, your readers, or your business....or all three!!  :-))

Valerie - it looks ok to me, I didn't see a <script> code on it, but I'll make sure the tech guys check it out to be sure.  Thanks. :-) 

Michelle - yes, the NEW customizer is up and running and so much easier, here's a link for you:

http://activerain.com/blogsview/714232/The-NEW-ActiveRain-Blog

Denise - no worries, you have a lot of people surrounding you who can help.  Just jump on into the rainwater stream, and flow with the rest of the fish here that are heading in the right direction.  :-)))

Palm homes - your news widget, your chat, and your widget box are all 3 script widgets.  The rest are ok, and you can remove the AR Customizer script if you have it there still.  We don't need the codes, just the widget names that you use.  Not sure the chat one will get through but we'll put it on the list for approval.  Widgetbox hs already been mentioned many times, thanks. :-)

Marie - sorry, it gets more difficult to comment to find each person and comment as the comments increase on these topics, I do apologize.  I did comment on the translator and the customizer, but not quickribbon, not sure I've ever heard of that one, I'll go check it out for you.  Here was my answer about translators above:

"maybe we can find ONE translator that works for everyone like google's or another that is universal and could benefit all members. There are so many translators out there, I'll leave that one up to the programmers."

Be right back......

OK...I checked out quickribbon and it is a <script> code, but I like it, It's pretty unique and cool. I'll add it to the list and let the programmers see if it's a keeper or not. 

They will have a lot of codes to review come monday!!!  Good luck guys.  Thanks.
Add QuickRibbon to the list, along with all the others above.  :-))

Marie - :-)  Told you I liked it!  I think all members should have access to this one...   Thank YOU!! 

Thanks Steve - got it!  :-)

Chris - oh sure, you just wanted to comment! haha. 

Kevin - excellent point.  We sure have evolved though haven't we. :-)

Hey Brad, I think the only script that I have that I would really like to keep is statcounter. All of the others I could live without. Although I do enjoy the RE411 photo gallery. VFlyer- Eh, I could live without.

Stephanie - I think the 411 gallery is fine as it is an embed code, statcounter is already on the list, and vFlyer is not a script, but we'll let the tech guys sort all these out.  Thanks.  :-)

My email inbox is now overwhelmed with account confirmations from every widget site mentioned in these comments, I now have widgetitis and hope to read a support post next for addicts. Brad - will you be publising a complete list of widgets/scripts that have been requested and which ones will be allowed in the near future,

Michael - yes, I will make sure that this information gets published and taking it one step further, there may be plans to change how these widgets get incorporated into our Blogs and posts.  There was some talk about setting these up like how wordpress does it, maybe an icon that will let you choose from a select list of approved AR widgets.  Don't hold me to that, but I think it's a great idea.  :-)

Mara - your clock is safe, and so is your twitter update widget.  The widgetbox <script> is already added to the list, and I'll have to check out the Facebook banner, I don't make the final call here, it's really up to the programmers and tech guys behind the scenes.  :-)