[ale] restricting web input

Geoffrey lists at serioustechnology.com
Tue May 5 15:32:26 EDT 2009


Jeff Lightner wrote:
> Or just * out the characters as they input so the cut and paste doesn't work.

Thought about that too, although I think it still works.  The * aren't 
sent, just displayed.

> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of Jim Kinney
> Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 1:18 PM
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!
> Subject: Re: [ale] restricting web input
> 
> More evil: Make them type it in BACKWARDS for the confirmation. It
> will force them to _LOOK_ at the first version at least.
> 
> On Tue, May 5, 2009 at 12:43 PM, Richard Bronosky <Richard at bronosky.com> wrote:
>> Evil!
>>
>> On 5/5/09, Geoffrey <lists at serioustechnology.com> wrote:
>>> Does anyone know if it is possible to restrict input on a website from
>>> being cut/pasted?
>>>
>>> Have a requirement that a user enter an email address twice, to verify
>>> they didn't typo it.  Every site I've ever used that requires this info,
>>> I ALWAYS cut/paste.
>>>
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>>> Until later, Geoffrey
>>>
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-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin


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