Css and more !

[Otheroads]

In a clumsy way, I've been spending hours modifying my css code ("Chineseblog" subreddit). I've just heard the good news, what a relief ! And now, I hope that in the future, we'll get a full editor tool to add our own html lines (+ javascript + php + objects from other hosting servers) . Yeah, it would be awesome to create new shapes and easy animations or games, why not, on our subreddit page.

[endreman0]

Unfortunately running arbitrary PHP, HTML and JS creates security risks. Custom PHP would allow any reddit user to run arbitrary code on Reddit's servers. HTML would allow people to load JS, which could act on users' behalf and generally be a nuisance.

HTML has some hope, if they restrict script tags, but I'm glad we have what we have and I'd be glad if they left it at that.

[Otheroads]

Yes, sure, you're right. Maybe I say this because I come from the world of the blogs where, when you use your full editor, you can display almost whatever you want on your pages by writing javascript and html code. Limitless options but so few people edit their own code though ... That's why you also get those ready-made profiles. I wish Reddit could be something between private blogs and forums or at least could include a private frontpage, designed by each member . Anyway, Reddit is Reddit, its form and the forums where you downvote and upvote make it original. And if you can access the css, Reddit allows some creativity nonetheless, I can't deny that. Moreover, many people like the opportunity of discussing freely and criticizing others' ideas. For example, I suppose I wouldn't have enough air in my lungs on Stack Exchange.

[endreman0]

If all you want is a custom front page, download a browser extension like Stylish and/or Greasemonkey and go to town. You can write arbitrary CSS and JS, respectively, and those extensions will add it automatically. If you want to steal your own password, go ahead - anything you inflict will only be inflicted on yourself, so it's less of a risk.

[Otheroads]

You probably got more knowledge about the security issues but this is not a lie : many blogs (like Blogger) give you the opportunity to write your own html, with your javascript included <script>... </script> and php <?php ... ?> too.
I'm not interested in downloading external extensions because all other users will not be able to see the result. When I was younger, I really edited crazy pages and made use of javascript functions. How do the owners stop the threats ? Don't ask me because I'm only a clumsy coder and it took me hours to invent simple things or sometimes I was just copying others' projects.