How can I upload an interactive flash file (*.swf)

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  blacklobster · Member · Mar 29, 2012 at 10:01 pm

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  I just set up a new blog – I paid for the value pack upgrade $99. My question is can I upload a custom interactive flash widget I created. (it draws pictures) It’s a *.swf file. Searching your support is making me think that I might not be able to do this.
  Blog url: http://blacklobsteracademy.wordpress.com

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  staff-blorbo · Staff · Mar 29, 2012 at 10:37 pm

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  I’m sorry, but we cannot allow the uploading or embedding of Flash files for security reasons.

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  blacklobster · Member · Mar 30, 2012 at 2:46 am

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  Can a user embed Flash files in a wordpress.org environment?

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  kardotim · Member · Mar 30, 2012 at 8:22 am

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  There are no restrictions if you setup a self-hosted WordPress.org blog instead of a WordPress.com blog, but there are some added responsibilities. We have hosting recommendations at the following link if you are interested.

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  blacklobster · Member · Mar 30, 2012 at 2:13 pm

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  Ok, thanks I’ve done that – set up a new domain on Godaddy with wordpress installed. Thanks for you help!
  -j