Is it possible to add flash files (.swf) to a wordpress blog?

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  wingheaded · Member · Mar 22, 2009 at 12:27 pm

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  I wonder why is not possible to add flash files (.swf) to my blog at wordpress.com
  And another thing, in my control panel I have 2 categories but when i go see my blog ust one shows up. Can anyone help my…
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  thesacredpath · Member · Mar 22, 2009 at 2:57 pm

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  Javascript, flash, iframes and forms are not allowed here due to security concerns. If you are wanting to post videos, then there are several that are supported, and with the vodpod button for Firefox, you can have videos here from nearly any source.

  http://support.wordpress.com/videos/
  http://support.wordpress.com/videos/vodpod/

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  socialgood · Member · Mar 25, 2009 at 10:52 pm

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  What about with an upgrade?

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  thesacredpath · Member · Mar 25, 2009 at 11:00 pm

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  No, there is no upgrade to allow it. It is a security issue and Facebook and some of the other blog platforms have been brought down with bad script and flash added by users. Security is a very high priority here.

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  trent · Member · Mar 26, 2009 at 3:08 am

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  If it is your video you are trying to upload, then running it through the built in video player here an option for you? It is pretty slick ;)