A way to delete cache, history, and backbutton

**Maynard** · 09-25-2008, 07:15 PM

Hello. I am running a site for domestic violence in my area and we have an ESC button just in case they need to leave the site and view the weather.

the only issue with that is, if the aggressor looks back in the cache, history, or clicks the back button, the person is in trouble.

We have safety warnings telling them to view it elsewhere if they feel they might be compromised, but I know there has got to be a way to delete the history, close out the main window or tab and erase the cache, so there is no sign of them ever visiting the site.

is there?

Maynard

http://www.womenofworthorg.org

(it is being overhauled right now)

**TheJoshMan** · 09-25-2008, 07:26 PM

there is not *really* a way to do this.

I would suggest adding something to your "alert" at the beginning which would allow the user to "back out now" before loading page if they feel their safety may be compromised by viewing the site.

I would also suggest that the "ESC" button be larger and more noticeable. I looked for a minute or so before I saw it. I would make it "free standing" like a big red button in the upper left corner. Something you just can't miss.

**Maynard** · 09-25-2008, 07:30 PM

Yes. we are in a rework, which is why I stopped and said, "Hey, maybe I can add this ability to it."

But since there is not a way, then, the alert will be on the pages on top--with a big red button. yes.

thank you for your reply Nyne Lyvez.

**TheJoshMan** · 09-25-2008, 07:33 PM

did you catch the part about adding the "back out now" to your alert?

This may be useful to the user to be able to leave the site to go look at the weather if they feel that they may be "compromised" by viewing the site right now.

**Maynard** · 09-25-2008, 07:41 PM

Yup. I have that on another site, well for the links, through a government ran site that requires them.

http://sq92.cawg.cap.gov

I can implement that into the main page, but hasn't the site already loaded to get to the alert?

**TheJoshMan** · 09-25-2008, 07:45 PM

no. I would try using a "confirm" rather than an "alert" however.

Code:

 <body onload="javascript: if (confirm('SAFTEY ALERT: If you are in danger or think your saftey may be compromised by veiwing this website, please click Cancel now.')) { window.location.href='index.html' } else { window.location.href='http://www.google.com' }; ">