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The WebRing.com System Why I Require SSNB JavaScript on My Webrings in the WebRing.com System This page explains why I require the use of SSNB JavaScript and do not permit the use of native HTML for my webrings in the WebRing.com system.
Why I Require SSNB JavaScript
While experienced RingMaster are aware of the advantages and disadvantages of both SSNB JavaScript and native HTML, I wanted to explain why I require SSNB JavaScript for the webrings I host in the WebRing.com system. The single biggest reason is that the system currently has no way to check that HTML "matches" what I want. It can only check for the minimal existence of "compliant links". It cannot check for "look and feel". Permitting native HTML would require that I not only check each code and each graphic in detail as I approve each site, but that I manually check them over time to be certain they have not changed. A Second Reason In addition, to this major reason, there is a secondary reason as well: I like to "tweak" the webring code. I'm looking for ways to improve the look and feel. (These aren't typically major changes; when I do make major changes I always announce it so that any members who object can take appropriate action.) Permitting native HTML would require that every time I change the code or graphic, that I manually suspend each HTML site, manually email each HTML site, then manually check each and every HTML site for the changes. In an ideal world it would be great. Alas, my time constraints point me to mandating JavaScript as my best alternative. In addition, the WebRing.com system does not currently provide a way to email only the HTML users to advise them of the need to change their HTML every time I decide to tweak the code, or change a graphic. And, I would not want to email the whole membership base for something that just applies to the HTML users. The Webrings I Own And all of this is exacerbated by the large number of webrings that I own. The sheer number of these webrings mandates using tools (like the SSNB) to help me. Summary For my own webrings in the WebRing.com system, primarily because the system cannot completely check the HTML, but also because it permits me to make "adjustments" to the graphics and navbars, I prefer the JavaScript approach. This Isn't Perfect It isn't perfect for me. It isn't perfect for anyone. But, it is the best available alternative for me. Of course, mandating JavaScript as a requirement won't suit everyone. Why HTML? Why Not the SSNB? Some members adopted HTML because they had problems with the SSNB when it was originally adopted. I believe that these problems have been corrected. Some members adopted HTML because they wanted all their navbars to show. WebRing.com now makes that available and I have written a page that explains how to do that. Click here to go to that page. Some members avoided the SSNB because they wanted to use HTML for some of their webrings and couldn't figure out how to mix them. I have written a page page that explains how to do that. Click here to go to that page. In other words, perhaps by working together we can figure out how to make the SSNB work for you even though it did not before. Won't Please Everyone Still, despite all of that, some will choose not to join my webrings because I mandate SSNB JavaScript and do not permit the use of native HTML. And some who belong to webrings I adopt or which ringmasters transfer to me, will leave as a result of this requirement. I know that and accept that. And I apologize for the inconvenience. It is one of the prices of the convenience that the SSNB JavaScript offers me. How to Show the Entire Navbar Stack One of the reasons that some members object to joining webrings that require the SSNB JavaScript is because they do not know how to have the system show the entire navbar stack. I have a page on my site that explains how to show the entire navbar stack. Click here to go to that page.
How to Mix SSNB JavaScript and Native HTML One of the reasons that some members object to joining webrings that require the SSNB JavaScript is because they do not know how to mix SSNB JavaScript and native HTML webrings on the same page. When they try it, they get "duplication". That is, the native HTML webrings duplicate in the SSNB JavaScript Navbar Stack. I have a page on my site that explains how to mix SSNB JavaScript and native HTML webrings on the same page. Click here to go to that page.
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Personal Note:
I'm sorry. While I have long adopted webrings in the WebRing.com system, because of the Oct.2006 changes, I am no longer doing that. However, please note that "deleting" your webring is a fruitless exercise. The system will just restore it and place it up for adoption.
Articles About the WebRing.com System Webring Sections and Subsections The Webring Section is a large section of my website. I have divided it into four major "subsections".
Each "subsection" has it's own special "logo". As you travel in the various subsections you will find, near the bottom of each page, links to pages within that subsection and also links to the other subsections. To go to any subsection, just click on the "logo" or on the text link for that subsection.
Webrings: General Information This subsection includes general information about webrings. Webrings can be hosted by a variety of different services. This section deals with the overall concepts and issues, not with any one particular "brand" of webring. It includes my Webring FAQ, links to articles about webrings, and general help information. Click here or on the graphic.
The Wazillion Navbars Project This subsection is a historical section about the Yahoo! WebRing system. It was begun during the early days of problems with the Yahoo! WebRing system in September 2000. It ended when the Yahoo! WebRing system spun off into the independent WebRing.com system in October 2001. I maintain it for the historical record. Click here or on the graphic.
Webrings I Own and Belong To This subsection shows all the webrings I own and links to all the webrings to which I belong. This includes webrings in Ringlink, RingSurf, Bravenet and the WebRing.com system as well. If you are looking to join one of my webrings, this is a good place to start. If you wonder about the webrings I belong to, this is the place to go. Click here or on the graphic. |
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