Update- 7-9-09: Please read the latest update on this topic here.
We recently implemented a new rule that new Product page submissions cannot include dynamic content.
Last week, after identifying some malicious scripts embedded within Product pages, we swiftly disabled the use of JavaScript within Product pages. Because IMVU did not previously certify, review, or authorize dynamic content added to Product pages, we had no insight into code that could potentially cause unintended issues like broken pages, viruses, or unexpected results for you and the users viewing your Product pages. We did not intend to disrupt or upset our Creators. Rather, we did this to ensure the safety of our users, which is our main priority.
We are allowing Creators who have achieved Pro Creator status the ability to edit existing or submit new Product pages that may include dynamic content. We did this because we believe Creators Tier 5 and above are far too invested to include malicious scripts in their pages.
However, when we implement a longer term solution to further secure these pages, all Creators, regardless of Tier level, will be treated equally. Everyone will be required to restrict all code to the product description area of the Product page (see screenshots below), and Creators will be free to use JavaScript on their Product pages, confined within the specified area.
In order to reduce confusion, we will soon update the message Creators see when submissions are rejected to include a link to examples of what is allowed or not.
Thank you again for your patience as we continue to work towards improving the site.
Best,
Jami
Sr. Community Manager
Current Product Details Page:
Example of product description area all code will be restricted to (design subject to change and only intended to serve as an example):
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so we dont deserv a good looking product page’s description just for non be a Pro Dev ?? i think it is the stupidyest thing i ever read in my life .. some of us wish to know all pros know, have the same skills they have, have the same economic sources they have, pros mostly never invest in purchasing credits since they all are getting credits by selling their stuff .. but we the unrecognizable Dev have to work to get that level and pay for what we trying to sell ..
Indeed it is true. however, what the hell does a layout have to do with the product? i think this is a reasonable restriction considering the dangers of malicious JScript. you have no idea how bad this stuff can be.
anyways. the only thing a half-decent dev needs to sell his product is some pictures and a few screenshots. any extra is at best overkill/irrelevent and at worse annoying. and that’s not taking into account product pages that spread viruses. those are just plain frusterating
I believe everyone should be aloud to give a good product page. People buy what ever catches thier eye. If your description is not good then how do you know that people will buy it. It is not enought to make a good product, you also have to make your display picture and you descriptive picture look good as well. EVERYONE and I mean everyone should be treated equal. Do not exclude some because they are not pro’s.
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