getting missing __token and __ts fields error when trying to follow the directions for Javascript here http://docs.elgg.org/wiki/Actions#Security does anybody have working code samples for an add action using javascript in this way? I tried adding the functions to my mod/action/add but has not resolved the issue. maybe my approach is way off base? 

Are you developing a native app or a web app?  Can you copy/paste the code you're using?  That would help us figure out what the issue is.