Using GeoCities....Yuck!

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I am new to page creation, and I have a few questions about what I can, or can not do using geocities. I started learning CGI and ASP and SSI, which would have taken care of my problem. However, geocities does not support these extensions. So I'm stuck with JavaScripts.<br />
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I have started a web-site where I want users to log in and make changes to the site. The stipulations I want are as follows:<br />
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1. Certain members can make only certain posts.<br />
2. Same users can edit certain pages using inputs.<br />
3. Each corresponding html page to display these changes/additions.<br />
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That's a VAGUE generality, so sorry if it does not help. But maybe these questions may make this more clear.<br />
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1. Is it possible for users to make changes to existing pages using javascripts?<br />
2. Each page is in HTML format, so can an HTML page pick off pieces of a users edit page to display to multiple pages?<br />
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This is only the beginning, as most pages I have visited are not helping me understand JavaScripting.<br />
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Thanks a lot,<!--content-->Geocities does not allow its users to have password restricted websites. So using a login without a password is fairly meaningless.<br />
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I don't believe you can do the things you asked about using JAVA script. You would need to use a server side application or allow users to edit on their local computer then upload to your geocities website.<br />
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Your best bet is to get off of geocities and use a host that allows server side programs and the use of password/logins. <br />
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Look through the Domains and Webhosting forum for free webhosts that allow you to do the things you want to.<br />
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Regards,<br />
Kevin<!--content-->Thanks Kevin.<br />
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I am able to use password-protected pages. I already have that set up. But, I do believe you about not being able to use JavaScripts for what I'm wanting. I really do appreciate your help tremendously though.<br />
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Thanks a lot!!<!--content-->It is technically possible to set up password protected pages on geocities but it is a violation of the terms of service agreement, I should have said that in my first post.<br />
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Regards,<br />
Kevin<!--content-->Thanks!<br />
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I appreciate it. I'll "peruse" the TOS. But I'm 99.5% positive to leave geocities anyways. It just seems more of a hassle than it needs to be, even if it IS free. LOL You've been great dude. Thanks a lot.<!--content-->Originally posted by NightEagleX <br />
Thanks!<br />
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I appreciate it. I'll "peruse" the TOS. But I'm 99.5% positive to leave geocities anyways. It just seems more of a hassle than it needs to be, even if it IS free. LOL You've been great dude. Thanks a lot. If you ARE leaving, check out these hosts that offer more advanced stuff:<br />
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Thanks Mark. Looks like you'll keep me busy into the next millenium bug scare. LOL I appreciate all the posts you...well, posted. ;)<br />
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You guys here are great. I'll be sure to refer your forums to everyone I'm asociated with for tips and tricks and stuff.<br />
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Take care,<!--content-->Geocities now legaly owns any content you upload - so NEVER use geocities. Also, don't look at 100-freewebproviders.com or whatver it is. They are partnered with the top hosts and get paid to make them #1<!--content-->
 
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