OK to Disable Navbar

I don't know enough about programming (yet) to understand if it's possible for Blogger to disable the "Next Blog" link without disrupting blogs or risking data to be lost.
Probably, that's on the table for Blogger 3.0. The current set-up is that if you pay for the service you can do pretty much what you want with the navbar and not be in violation of TOS.
Perhaps, Blogger will publish the code for those that want to hide the navigation bar on their own blogs.
Perhaps, nothing will be done because for now, they are NOT enforcing the TOS regarding the navigation bar.

This info is on the blogger help forums. Thank you, Blogger.

I just realized

Blogger is probably not deleting blogs with disabled bars that are not spam because they don't want your url stolen by spammers. (?) Well, if so, then thanks.


It is better if you protect yourself from the spammers with disabled bars by disabling your own, not deleting your blog.

And remember, it is NOT safe to surf "next blog".

How to FLAG a blog with no button

javascript:toggleFlag();

To flag an unmarked blog:

When you run into an offensive blog, put the above bit of code into the url and hit "enter", nothing will happen that you will notice but supposedly the blog will be flagged as objectionable.

Only hit "enter" once. Then, you can hit your back button or exit the window if the back function has been disabled.

Once again the code to paste in the url window is:

javascript:toggleFlag();

Hope this helps you feel that you have some control.

Another distressing tactic

Hi again
I have noticed that the spam sites are now consistentley blocking the back arrow and in order for you to leave the site, you must exit the window.

If you stay on the site for too long a graphic video pops in the empty screen.

I have noticed this takeover now for about a month. It may have been going on longer but I did not notice it.

Please read my previous posts about disabling the navigation bar to protect the readers of you blog.

I am going to re-enable the navigation bar on this blog so that it is easy to find for people who may be searching on how to protect all their hard work.

Try posting your objections in a civil manner in discussion groups but do not post the url of any offensive blogs. I suggest that just having Blogger eliminate the "Next Blog" feature may be sufficient. But I am a newbie and have a lot to learn.

When I have time I will try to find out if Blogger is doing anything to end this or if we have to police ourselves and become vigilante bloggers!