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You might want to know, also, about the mysql_escape_string function. This function will allow all weird characters in your form, but will ensure they get escaped and don't affect your database. This will stop mysql injections

.Lou Wrote:You might want to know, also, about the mysql_escape_string function. This function will allow all weird characters in your form, but will ensure they get escaped and don't affect your database. This will stop mysql injections

Chances are I won't be using mySQL to be honest... Quite frankly I suck hard at it, and it's not too hard just to do it in text files. I know a couple of nifty hacks to make sure they can't be accessed and viewed either, so I think I'll stick with text files. Thanks anyway though, it's definately a good think to know.

chris Wrote:Plus, it would be safer, as if the form wasn't protected correctly, it could be used to send spam emails out from your website.

That confirms it, text files it is then

hmaster Wrote:I like the flash looks like a cool project. Good luck with your exams and keep us updated !

Thanks, just finished my exams now, good luck with yours. I'll definately keep you posted, I'll post a thread about it when I finally release it. Well, if I ever think of a name, haha.