A web browser normally places as many words in a single line as will fit the width of the browser window. However, there are cases where horizontal scrolling is needed. For a large picture, table or diagram this may be worthwhile, but without special measures the rest of the web page is also affected, with long lines that can only be read by cumbersome horizontal scrolling.
Causes of page widening (sometimes called page stretching or just stretching) include:
* a wide image;
* a very long "word", for example Krungthepmahanakornamornratanakosinmahintarayutthayamahadilokphopnopparatrajathaniburifnordromudomrajaniwesmahasatharnamornasdfadfasdfjieutisomtimesiliketoeatspegehhtiphimarnavatarnsathitsakkattiyavisanukamgjsdkkeifeisrasit;
* a long line with the specification that the browser should not break it (for instance, use of the HTML tags <pre> or <nobr>);
* a table with many columns, in particular if columns contain a long word (the minimum width of a column is the width of the longest word in it);
* a table where the HTML specifies a large width.
The author of a web page may have failed to consider that the user:
* may have a lower screen resolution
* may be using a larger font
* may be viewing several pages in more than one window at the same time
* may be using a PDA
* may be using a mobile phone.
All these may cause a wide page requiring horizontal scrolling.
Page widening by trolls
Page widening is done by internet trolls on many message boards and forums, for example, Slashdot. This form of troll causes a web page to widen to a ridiculous width, to the point where one
cannot read the text without constantly scrolling left and right.
The first true page widening was an accident. Someone posted a UNIX directory listing that looked something like this:
:.foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on
A troll by the name of Klerck allegedly used this little trick to make trolls such as:
:.i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i
Slashdot implemented a fix for this page widening, which was mostly known for affecting HTML display in Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers, but only after a considerable time had passed. Specifically, Internet Explorer's word-wrap code would not break a line before a word starting with a period and would place all the words on one line and thus widen the page. The then "alternative" browser, Opera, was not affected.
This exploit relies on the fact that, when properly implemented, some characters "prohibit line break before" them, as per the Unicode specification . A fix to this problem also exists for phpBB .
Less than a week later, a new widening troll appeared:
That widener was also fixed, by a filter that automatically inserts a space into postings after a certain number of consecutive characters. This is a source of constant frustration to users who post working URLs or segments of code that are automatically broken when they hit submit.
(However, this filter does not affect the contents of Slashdot's link tags;
because they do not appear on screen, they cannot widen the page.
The filter does not touch them, and unless the target rejects visitors coming from Slashdot, they link properly.)
Causes of page widening (sometimes called page stretching or just stretching) include:
* a wide image;
* a very long "word", for example Krungthepmahanakornamornratanakosinmahintarayutthayamahadilokphopnopparatrajathaniburifnordromudomrajaniwesmahasatharnamornasdfadfasdfjieutisomtimesiliketoeatspegehhtiphimarnavatarnsathitsakkattiyavisanukamgjsdkkeifeisrasit;
* a long line with the specification that the browser should not break it (for instance, use of the HTML tags <pre> or <nobr>);
* a table with many columns, in particular if columns contain a long word (the minimum width of a column is the width of the longest word in it);
* a table where the HTML specifies a large width.
The author of a web page may have failed to consider that the user:
* may have a lower screen resolution
* may be using a larger font
* may be viewing several pages in more than one window at the same time
* may be using a PDA
* may be using a mobile phone.
All these may cause a wide page requiring horizontal scrolling.
Page widening by trolls
Page widening is done by internet trolls on many message boards and forums, for example, Slashdot. This form of troll causes a web page to widen to a ridiculous width, to the point where one
cannot read the text without constantly scrolling left and right.
The first true page widening was an accident. Someone posted a UNIX directory listing that looked something like this:
:.foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on .foo .bar .dir .bin .etc .and .on .and .on
A troll by the name of Klerck allegedly used this little trick to make trolls such as:
:.i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i .like .wide .pages .dont .you .like .wide .pages .and .on .and .on .i
Slashdot implemented a fix for this page widening, which was mostly known for affecting HTML display in Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers, but only after a considerable time had passed. Specifically, Internet Explorer's word-wrap code would not break a line before a word starting with a period and would place all the words on one line and thus widen the page. The then "alternative" browser, Opera, was not affected.
This exploit relies on the fact that, when properly implemented, some characters "prohibit line break before" them, as per the Unicode specification . A fix to this problem also exists for phpBB .
Less than a week later, a new widening troll appeared:
That widener was also fixed, by a filter that automatically inserts a space into postings after a certain number of consecutive characters. This is a source of constant frustration to users who post working URLs or segments of code that are automatically broken when they hit submit.
(However, this filter does not affect the contents of Slashdot's link tags;
because they do not appear on screen, they cannot widen the page.
The filter does not touch them, and unless the target rejects visitors coming from Slashdot, they link properly.)
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It received 763 votes in the United Kingdom general election, 2005, when it stood Kashif Rana in Ilford South. In the United Kingdom local elections, 2006, the party stood eight candidates in Redbridge and one in the Little Ilford wardof Newham, none of whom were elected.
As of 2008, the party is registered with the Electoral Commission. Rana is the party leader, nominating officer and treasurer, while Mohammed Azam Khan is the other registered office holder.
It received 763 votes in the United Kingdom general election, 2005, when it stood Kashif Rana in Ilford South. In the United Kingdom local elections, 2006, the party stood eight candidates in Redbridge and one in the Little Ilford wardof Newham, none of whom were elected.
As of 2008, the party is registered with the Electoral Commission. Rana is the party leader, nominating officer and treasurer, while Mohammed Azam Khan is the other registered office holder.
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History of the Website
was derived from a now defunct site that focused primarily on an extreme group of campers. Crazy Camping was only one single category of clips that the Ignite Crew wanted to show the world. Ignite Films was created not only as an expansion project, but also to diversify the types of footage produced.
Version 1.1 of the website was put online in 2002. This early version was mostly just an enhancement of the old Crazy Camping site. The site was built using HTML and was very static in nature.
Later, version 2.0 was built and included Crazy Camping as a ‘Channel’ along with: Havoc TV, Home Brew, Reckless, and WTF? and Guerilla Video. Each channel was a separate web page and grouped videos by their common theme. This version of the website also included an online forum called the Rant. The site was redesigned and built using php. This created a more dynamic feel to the site and made it simpler for the crew to upload and maintain footage. A rating system was also integrated as well.
The technical and professional upgrades of the new millennium provided the Ignite Films Members (or Crew) with new opportunities financially. The group started to provide several TV networks with clips for reality and clip shows and also started submissions into various film festivals. Delivering their content through new media, Ignite Films was expanding quickly.
The internet was still where Ignite Films flourished the most. Taking advantage of popular web sites such as youtube and myspace, Ignite Films footage has been viewed more than any one could have imagined.
To keep the business end of Ignite Films in order, the Ignite Films Corporation was founded in 2006.
Channels
Havoc Tv
The footage in this section is considered extreme in nature. Comprised of stunts and hilarious activities.
Crazy Camping
Everything from www.crazycamping.com was placed into this channel. Crazy Camping is an annual event held in an undisclosed location by the Ignite Films Crew.
Home Brew
Everything cooking and drinking related is shown within this channel.
Reckless
This channel is dedicated to the automotive enthusiast.
WTF?
One of the most recently created sections, it was created to contain mostly the submissions of a specific Ignite Films Crew member: Spencer. This was due to the odd nature of his submissions. They didn't fall into any of the other categories.
Guerrilla Video
These are short films that have been submitted to various film festivals internationally.
History of the Website
was derived from a now defunct site that focused primarily on an extreme group of campers. Crazy Camping was only one single category of clips that the Ignite Crew wanted to show the world. Ignite Films was created not only as an expansion project, but also to diversify the types of footage produced.
Version 1.1 of the website was put online in 2002. This early version was mostly just an enhancement of the old Crazy Camping site. The site was built using HTML and was very static in nature.
Later, version 2.0 was built and included Crazy Camping as a ‘Channel’ along with: Havoc TV, Home Brew, Reckless, and WTF? and Guerilla Video. Each channel was a separate web page and grouped videos by their common theme. This version of the website also included an online forum called the Rant. The site was redesigned and built using php. This created a more dynamic feel to the site and made it simpler for the crew to upload and maintain footage. A rating system was also integrated as well.
The technical and professional upgrades of the new millennium provided the Ignite Films Members (or Crew) with new opportunities financially. The group started to provide several TV networks with clips for reality and clip shows and also started submissions into various film festivals. Delivering their content through new media, Ignite Films was expanding quickly.
The internet was still where Ignite Films flourished the most. Taking advantage of popular web sites such as youtube and myspace, Ignite Films footage has been viewed more than any one could have imagined.
To keep the business end of Ignite Films in order, the Ignite Films Corporation was founded in 2006.
Channels
Havoc Tv
The footage in this section is considered extreme in nature. Comprised of stunts and hilarious activities.
Crazy Camping
Everything from www.crazycamping.com was placed into this channel. Crazy Camping is an annual event held in an undisclosed location by the Ignite Films Crew.
Home Brew
Everything cooking and drinking related is shown within this channel.
Reckless
This channel is dedicated to the automotive enthusiast.
WTF?
One of the most recently created sections, it was created to contain mostly the submissions of a specific Ignite Films Crew member: Spencer. This was due to the odd nature of his submissions. They didn't fall into any of the other categories.
Guerrilla Video
These are short films that have been submitted to various film festivals internationally.
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A graduate of Florida State University, he started in the business world unconventionally, by “volunteering” to work for FREE with several start-up businesses. Dustin has become known as the “Real Apprentice” by his ability to break through to the “inner circle” and find solutions to challenges facing small businesses. In his last venture with ForeclosuresDaily, Dustin generated over $5 million dollars in revenue through the use of automated direct response marketing ideas.
Dustin has shared his marketing ideas with thousands - most notably industry leader MarketingSherpa
Dustin has appeared on television program such as Give Me The Good News
Currently, Dustin is working with small business owners and entrepreneurs to acquire business credit and financing to use towards marketing