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What does "invalid HTML" mean

Big Sister — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 07:41:25 GMT

Can someone tell me what it means?

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

dooBdoo — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 13:13:59 GMT

@Big Sister, If you're referring to this message:

"Your post has been changed because invalid HTML was found in the message body. The invalid HTML has been removed. Please review the message and submit the message when you are satisfied."

It simply means the post was checked for code that might be problematic. When you see it, just go ahead and click/tap "POST" and you'll see that your reply will be posted with no problem.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

Perkup — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:04:22 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:

@Big Sister, If you're referring to this message:

"Your post has been changed because invalid HTML was found in the message body. The invalid HTML has been removed. Please review the message and submit the message when you are satisfied."

It simply means the post was checked for code that might be problematic. When you see it, just go ahead and click/tap "POST" and you'll see that your reply will be posted with no problem.

Thank you for this explanation. I've seen that a couple of times and since I had no idea what to do I justs clicked post and it went thru. Nice to know what it actually means.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

hennypenny — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:08:56 GMT

Okay, don't laugh at me. What does it mean "code that might be problematic"?

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

fancy pantsy — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:51:09 GMT

@hennypenny wrote:
Okay, don't laugh at me. What does it mean "code that might be problematic"?

i'm with you on that question, hennypenny!

especially since i am not someone who randomly inserts 'code' into my posts. lol.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

newjersey — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 16:04:18 GMT

what codes? LOL!!!!!

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

hennypenny — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:03:48 GMT

Phew! thought I was the only one who didn't have a clue.

I am willing to learn though.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

Gioiella — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:20:29 GMT

HTML is the code used to make websites appear the way they look on your screen. If you are on a Windows computer, you should be able to right click on this page and choose "View Source" to see what the HTML code for this page looks like.

If you included certain symbols in your post, such as % signs or colons, the system may be thinking you are trying to add some code to the page. Since QVC doesn't want you doing anything to change the page, the part that looks like code will be flagged as "invalid HTML" and dropped when you post the message.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

fancy pantsy — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:59:47 GMT

@Gioiella wrote:
HTML is the code used to make websites appear the way they look on your screen. If you are on a Windows computer, you should be able to right click on this page and choose "View Source" to see what the HTML code for this page looks like.

If you included certain symbols in your post, such as % signs or colons, the system may be thinking you are trying to add some code to the page. Since QVC doesn't want you doing anything to change the page, the part that looks like code will be flagged as "invalid HTML" and dropped when you post the message.

thank you gioiella!!!

i am guilty of colon overuse, and so NOW i totally understand why i am constantly getting that message.

i am going to change my ways!

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

Big Sister — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 01:09:25 GMT

Thank you for your answers and explanations.

Frankly, I have not used codes since I left the CIA.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

dooBdoo — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 02:18:09 GMT

Gioiella wrote:
HTML is the code used to make websites appear the way they look on your screen. If you are on a Windows computer, you should be able to right click on this page and choose "View Source" to see what the HTML code for this page looks like.

If you included certain symbols in your post, such as % signs or colons, the system may be thinking you are trying to add some code to the page. Since QVC doesn't want you doing anything to change the page, the part that looks like code will be flagged as "invalid HTML" and dropped when you post the message.

Thanks,@Gioiella!

Sorry, everyone, I should've been more specific and said "program code." I come from an IT, programming and systems analysis/management background and don't always explain as well as I could.

When you post anything like an emoticon, an image, a link, or you use the formatting options in the toolbar, this uses programming code which normally is invisible to us. And as @Gioiella said, there are certain characters/symbols which the site might try to interpret as programming language. This additional checking for HTML code is looking for embedded or hidden things that might be a problem and actually is better security for us and affords more protection from encountering something harmful in the posts on this forum.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

hennypenny — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 03:06:10 GMT

Thank you ladies! I had no idea what they were talking about. I am guilty of putting in several dashes, as if it would be a pause in my thoughts. Almost did it again. I guess that is the problem.

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

newziesuzie — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 20:49:04 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:
@Gioiella wrote:
HTML is the code used to make websites appear the way they look on your screen. If you are on a Windows computer, you should be able to right click on this page and choose "View Source" to see what the HTML code for this page looks like.

If you included certain symbols in your post, such as % signs or colons, the system may be thinking you are trying to add some code to the page. Since QVC doesn't want you doing anything to change the page, the part that looks like code will be flagged as "invalid HTML" and dropped when you post the message.

Thanks,@Gioiella!

Sorry, everyone, I should've been more specific and said "program code." I come from an IT, programming and systems analysis/management background and don't always explain as well as I could.

When you post anything like an emoticon, an image, a link, or you use the formatting options in the toolbar, this uses programming code which normally is invisible to us. And as @Gioiella said, there are certain characters/symbols which the site might try to interpret as programming language. This additional checking for HTML code is looking for embedded or hidden things that might be a problem and actually is better security for us and affords more protection from encountering something harmful in the posts on this forum.

Thanks @Gioiella and @dooBdoo!

@dooBdoo I think you explain things

very well!

😊

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

dooBdoo — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 23:31:08 GMT

Thanks, @newziesuzie! I usually over-explain things but this time in my first reply I under-explained!

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

Mistic — Sat, 19 Sep 2015 02:57:37 GMT

@dooBdoo wrote:

Thanks, @newziesuzie! I usually over-explain things but this time in my first reply I under-explained!

When it comes to computer talk, PLEASE feel free to over-explain. I do appreciate it!

Re: What does "invalid HTML" mean

newziesuzie — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 21:57:23 GMT

@Mistic wrote:
@dooBdoo wrote:

Thanks, @newziesuzie! I usually over-explain things but this time in my first reply I under-explained!

When it comes to computer talk, PLEASE feel free to over-explain. I do appreciate it!

Lol! I agree @Mistic!