posted on October 17, 2002 06:50:48 AM
I posted last night with a java script error that was coming up when I previewed my auctions before launching. I haven't done anything different from my usual auction creating process. I tried to preview again this morning and the same error warning message is coming up. I don't see anyone else posting on this problem, am I the only one? Will this be fixed by tonight when I will be want to be launching auctions again?
posted on October 17, 2002 07:19:37 AM
I'm getting the same error and am listing the same way I've always listed... hopefully someone will tell us what's up soon.
The problem looks to be with the PayPal logo and ebay's discontinuation of a certain java script tag. Here is a copy and paste from their announcements board about the java script incompatibility:
***JavaScript Incompatibility***
Currently, the use of certain JavaScript that is incompatible with the eBay system or eBay policies is prohibited. As we announced last week, we are now disabling the use of the script "eval" as well.
Some third party listing and payment providers, which until recently included PayPal, use the "eval" script to add functions to eBay listings, including adding their logos in item descriptions. The script is also used to add messaging and other features to some listings. However, due to the security risks with this script, it is being added to the disabled JavaScript list.
We have worked with PayPal, and they no longer use this script. However, the blocking of this particular JavaScript may affect currently listed items with the PayPal logo, or those items where the PayPal logo was added to the listing description manually. If you are using an older PayPal logo, you should upgrade to the latest version available on the PayPal site.
The changes to JavaScript may impair certain third-party auction management tools. Please contact your listing tool software provider if you have any questions or concerns about whether these changes will impact your software.
The incompatible scripts are disabled on all eBay pages where text can be entered, including the Sell Your Item form, the About Me pages and certain other areas of the site. In addition, all JavaScript is disabled on the general chat boards.
This change affects Revise Your Item (if the original item description contains the JavaScript), item Relist and Sell Your Item if members continue to manually include this JavaScript in their item description.
Regards,
eBay
Regards,
Sonya
[ edited by SonyaAW on Oct 17, 2002 08:45 AM ]
