I'm referencing an external JS file with a src html tag, why am I getting a "Java script not allowed" error?

Published: February 04 2015, 4:46:00 PM·Updated: August 17 2022, 1:44:24 PM

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I'm referencing an external JS file with a src html tag, why am I getting a "Java script not allowed" error? The chances are, you will have a tag that is similar to this. <HTMLTag> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.domain.com/scripts/somescript.js"></script> </HTMLTag> The reference to the external file is not allowed as per our HTML and JavaScript policy. src="http://www.domain.com/scripts/somescript.js" will throw the error <ShortMessage>Java script not allowed.</ShortMessage> <LongMessage>Your listing cannot contain javascript (".cookie", "cookie(", "replace(", IFRAME, META, or includes), cookies or base href.</LongMessage> <ErrorCode>353</ErrorCode> For additional information about eBay's javascript policies and guidelines, please visit http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/listing-javascript.html#what

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