My Widgets Won't Work

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  halosuperfan117 · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:42 pm

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  So I’ve recently made a Halo blog and I’m trying to add a Halo game to my sidebar widgets. I copy the code for the game and paste it into a text widget, but as soon as I save it, the code just turns into a couple of links. This happens for all widgets on all websites, how do I get it to work?

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:49 pm

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  WordPress.com is a type of shared environment, where all users are running off of the same software. There are code restrictions here and the software strips out some codes to preserve security and stability.

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  timethief · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:51 pm

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  If the code in question is a Flash code you may be able to translate it into a gigya shortcode and use it. The gigya shortcode 3 – inserting Flash

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  halosuperfan117 · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:52 pm

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  Thanks!

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  timethief · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:56 pm

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  You’re welcome and best wishes.

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  halosuperfan117 · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:57 pm

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  Man, I really don’t understand that… There’s not a simpler way?

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  airodyssey · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 5:59 pm

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  Please copy and paste the entire code you tried to insert. For the purpose of these forums only, please insert the code between two ` backticks (no apostrophes), otherwise we won’t be able to see the code.

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  timethief · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 6:00 pm

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  No there is no simpler way here. Not to worry. If you go to the blog I posted the link to then the blogger there will help you by helping you with the gigya code. Follow these instructions http://wpbtips.wordpress.com/comment-guidelines/ for pasting code.

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  timethief · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 6:01 pm

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  ~~airodyssey
  Good morning. :)

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  airodyssey · Member · Jan 2, 2012 at 6:02 pm

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  ~~timethief
  Hi!

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  halosuperfan117 · Member · Jan 3, 2012 at 6:23 pm

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  <script type="text/javascript" src="http://cdn.widgetserver.com/syndication/subscriber/InsertWidget.js"></script><script type="text/javascript">if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('bddaa7a6-6140-40e9-9f94-5638530e5c37');</script>
  <noscript>Get the <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/fhctf">Flash Halo CTF</a> widget and many other <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com/">great free widgets</a> at <a href="http://www.widgetbox.com">Widgetbox</a>! Not seeing a widget? (<a href="http://support.widgetbox.com/">More info</a>)</noscript>

  As you can see, it is JavaScript.

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  timethief · Member · Jan 3, 2012 at 6:29 pm

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  Right and JavaScript will be stripped out by our software to preserve security and stability on this multiuser blogging platform, so this is a no go. If it’s a deal breaker for you then your alternative is to hire a web host and set up a WordPress.org install.
  WordPress.com vs WordPress.org: The Differences

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  halosuperfan117 · Member · Jan 3, 2012 at 6:47 pm

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  >Sigh< I can go without a game on my sidebar.

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  timethief · Member · Jan 3, 2012 at 6:51 pm

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  I’m sorry but you will have to. However, you can post a link to it in a text widget in your sidebar if you want to.