Don't Add A News Ticker To Your Custom Code

Had to Sign Up With Another Name

[Pyrrhic]

Yep, thought I'd be slick and add a news ticker to the top of my custom skin. Now I can't use that account. :(

I thought scrolling headlines would be nice across the top of the page, the problem is, the rest of the page won't load.

DigitalGhost

[Marcia]

What's happening when you try to use that account, DG?

[Pyrrhic]

The news ticker loads and everything below the ticker is blank. I can't get back into the profile screen to change anything. :)

DG

[bird]

Sounds like a missing </table> tag and netscape. Have you tried with another browser?

[Brett_Tabke]

Sounds like it was a browser/java problem. I've thought about a "panic" button up there, but nothing sticks out as a real effective possiblity.

[EliteWeb]

gotta have a header/footer count per user name. If the header is displayed X amount more than footer show reverted skin. ;)

[digitalghost]

Brett pointed out in sticky mail that disabling script would have allowed me in to make the necessary changes. Something I wasn't thinking about as the script worked just fine :)

I was looking for a way to get my newsfeeds and my WMW at the same time. The solution, which I haven't implemented yet would be to put the ticker, (I'm considering RSS feeds instead) in a remote page and use an iframe. I'm still messing around with my SEO Blues skin and it looks pretty soothing on the eyes. Once I get newsfeeds on the page and a way to change my radio stations I'll be all set. :)

DG

[Brett_Tabke]

Yes, an IFRAME is the way to go. Endless possibilities. I really like this feature.