Ban via Post

[FullyTested]

Ban via Post
by FullyTested

This mod allows your moderators to do the following:


Ban a user from the site and/or a thread via the username drop down menu in a post (as well as the admin/mod cp).
All moderators with banning/unbanning permissions for the forum can use this feature.
This opens a page which allows you to select a ban period, whether or not to allow the user to view the thread (for thread bans), and provide a text message which the user will see when trying to enter the site or view / reply to the thread.

Once you ban the user you are returned to the same post from which you banned the user.
You will now notice a small icon besides the ip icon.
Clicking on that will open a page that will display the current ban information and in the case of a thread ban, also a list of other threads from which this user is banned.
You will also have the option to edit or lift the ban from here.
You may now also unban the user from the username drop down menu.

From the admin cp vbulletin settings you can set whether you wish to have a Private Message sent to the user whenever they are banned/unbanned from a thread.

You may also view, edit, or lift bans from the admin/mod control panel. Just click on the ?view banned users? or 'view banned from thread users' link. If you turned on the feature to moderate permanent bans, this is where you will see a list of bans awaiting approval. You may approve, reject (lift), or edit (modify) moderated bans.


Available Options:


Limit bans to only Thread, only Site, or both Thread and Site bans via the postbit
Banning permissions are set on a per moderator basis.

Send PM to User:
You may choose whether you wish to send a private message to the user whenever they are thread banned/unbanned

Moderate Permanent Bans:
Whether to moderate (approve, edit, reject) permanent site and/or thread bans.
If this feature is turned on, all permanent site and/or thread bans are entered into a moderation queue requiring admin attention within 7 days of ban date. If no action is taken (approve, edit, reject), the ban reverts to a 7 day ban.
You may also provide an email address to be used for notification that a permanent ban awaits approval.


For those of you who are only interested in Thread Bans, please see this mod:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=158445

To Intall:
Please see the 'readme' text file for installation instructions.
Installing this mod will take you approximatly 20 minutes, however, I do believe you will find it to be well worth the time and effort.


Revisions:

version 1.7
New 'includes/cron/remove_managed_bans.php'.
All you need to do is FTP this file to your server.
.

[SuperTaz]

Nice...Thank you. I will install soon.

[shadowevil]

Great Mod ... Installed

[thompson]

will install it. is there a germany language file ?

is there a chance to combine the mod so, that moderators can ban:

1. from a forum
2. from a thread
3. from a post
4. from complete forum

the perfekt ban system.

[sola]

Aha! Now, this is what I have been waiting for. Mods need this more than the Admin. Thanks a lot.

[yoyoyoyo]

good one - thanks! I am going to uninstall the thread ban and install this one instead :)

[bigcurt]

I love you....thanks :)

* bigcurt installs

[djdonx]

Man this is HOT, installed.

EDIT: Just looking at the download, 6 PHP file edits is a bit much I reckon...

[yoyoyoyo]

in the postings php info you wrote:

3). FIND (~ line 85)

case 'mergethread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['merge_threads']; break;
}

REPLACE with

// start code 'ban via post'
case 'banuserthread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_banthread']; break;
case 'liftbanthread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_liftthread']; break;
case 'banthreadinfo': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_banthreadinfo']; break;
case 'banusersite': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['ban_from_site']; break;
case 'liftbansite': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_liftsite']; break;
case 'bansiteinfo': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_bansiteinfo']; break;
// end code 'ban via post'
}
did you really mean to say replace with? or did you forget to add the:
case 'mergethread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['merge_threads']; break;
???

shouldn't it really say:
FIND (~ line 85)

case 'mergethread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['merge_threads']; break;
}

REPLACE with

case 'mergethread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['merge_threads']; break;
// start code 'ban via post'
case 'banuserthread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_banthread']; break;
case 'liftbanthread': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_liftthread']; break;
case 'banthreadinfo': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_banthreadinfo']; break;
case 'banusersite': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['ban_from_site']; break;
case 'liftbansite': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_liftsite']; break;
case 'bansiteinfo': $navbits[''] = $vbphrase['bvp_bansiteinfo']; break;
// end code 'ban via post'
}???

[FullyTested]

yoyoyoyo,
Thanks for pointing out this mistake.
Version 1.1 now has the correct instructions.

No need to re-import the product.
Simply re-do instruction #3 in postings.rtf

[Subah]

Thanks a lot :)

[elrafei]

Thanks a lot

[yoyoyoyo]

there is also a mistake in the modcp/banning.php instructions.

you said:

4). FIND (~ line 339)

$vbulletin->input->clean_array_gpc('r', array(
'userid' => TYPE_INT,
'period' => TYPE_STR,
'threadid' => TYPE_INT
));

REPLACE with


// start code 'ban via post'
// added 'threadid' => TYPE_INT,
// end code 'ban via post'

$vbulletin->input->clean_array_gpc('r', array(
'userid' => TYPE_INT,
'period' => TYPE_STR,
'threadid' => TYPE_INT
));
and it should say:

4). FIND (~ line 339)

$vbulletin->input->clean_array_gpc('r', array(
'userid' => TYPE_INT,
'period' => TYPE_STR,
));

REPLACE with

// start code 'ban via post'
// added 'threadid' => TYPE_INT,
$vbulletin->input->clean_array_gpc('r', array(
'userid' => TYPE_INT,
'period' => TYPE_STR,
'threadid' => TYPE_INT
));
// end code 'ban via post'

[FullyTested]

yoyoyoyo,

Once again you are correct. :o

[yoyoyoyo]

are there usergroup permissions? I want admins and supermods to be able to ban from site and thread, but moderators to only be able to ban from thread.

Here is a TMS (template modification system) XML file, for those that have TMS installed.

[FullyTested]

are there usergroup permissions? I want admins and supermods to be able to ban from site and thread, but moderators to only be able to ban from thread.

I could change it to do that but that would mean re-applying code changes to the PHP files :eek:

[yoyoyoyo]

I could change it to do that but that would mean re-applying code changes to the PHP files :eek:
it would be worth it :D

[FullyTested]

Instead of usergroups, I'm thinking it makes more sense to add individual moderator thread banning permission on top of the default (site) banning permission.

[yoyoyoyo]

Instead of usergroups, I'm thinking it makes more sense to add individual moderator thread banning permission on top of the default (site) banning permission.do you mean the ability to assign individual moderators the ability to either ban from thread or ban from site? that would work, too. Have the default set at no for both, and then an option in the user options to assign one or the other.

[projectego]

Awesome! :D

* projectego clicks install

[MrD]

Hi,
i become an error if the Cronjob works.

Invalid SQL:

SELECT user.*,
userban.usergroupid AS banusergroupid, userban.displaygroupid AS bandisplaygroupid, userban.customtitle AS bancustomtitle, userban.usertitle AS banusertitle
FROM userban AS userban
LEFT JOIN userban_manage AS userban_manage ON(userban_manage.userid = userban.userid)
INNER JOIN user AS user USING(userid)
WHERE userban.bandate < 1193958065;

MySQL Error : Column 'userid' in from clause is ambiguous Error Number : 1052
Date : Friday, November 9th 2007 @ 12:01:05 AM


Any Ideas what the error is?

[Audentio]

It took me forever to install, but it looks like it is working and man oh man is this a cool mod. :) Installed. Please let us know if there are any errors since thats a lot to edit and seemingly a lot of chances for error. But great work, you have me impressed.

The site ban option is a bit confusing for me...can we make them jump to the banned usergroup? Or is that what it does? My banned usergroup is 15. Will that matter?

[FullyTested]

MrD,
Thanks for reporting.
It is now fixed in version 1.2
If you do not wish to upgrade to this version, just FTP 'includes/cron/remove_managed_bans.php' and overwrite the old file with the new one.

Audentio,
When you site ban a user you get the option as to which banned usergroup you wish to insert them into. The drop down menu.

[SuperTaz]

are there usergroup permissions? I want admins and supermods to be able to ban from site and thread, but moderators to only be able to ban from thread.

Here is a TMS (template modification system) XML file, for those that have TMS installed.

Is that template edit the complete xml for this mod so we don't have to do the edits manually?

[MorrisMcD]

Nice hack..

My regular mods cant use the tools at all though.. Is that by design?

Any plans for regular mods to be able to thread ban or site ban from their respective moderated forums?

[FullyTested]

My regular mods cant use the tools

In the admin control panel select the moderator you wish to edit for a desired forum, then under 'User Permissions' select 'Can Thread Ban Users' and/or 'Can Restore Thread Banned Users' in addition to the default site banning options.

[MrD]

Hi,
theres no File for Download :)

[FullyTested]

There is now :D

[MrD]

Hi,
i upgrade at 1.3 and following Error comes.
Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT user.*,
userban.usergroupid AS banusergroupid, userban.displaygroupid AS bandisplaygroupid, userban.customtitle AS bancustomtitle, userban.usertitle AS banusertitle
FROM userban AS userban
LEFT JOIN userban_manage AS userban_manage ON(userban_manage.userid = userban.userid)
INNER JOIN user AS user USING(userban.userid)
WHERE userban.bandate < 1194004975;

MySQL Error : You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '.userid)
WHERE userban.bandate < 1194004975' at line 5 Error Number : 1064
Date : Friday, November 9th 2007 @ 01:02:55 PM
Script : http://.../cron.php?&rand=479507

The Cronscript is: remove_managed_bans.php

No User are banned with the Addon

[yoyoyoyo]

if you had a previous version installed, uninstall and then reinstall - do not write over the product - you must uninstall it and then reinstall

[MrD]

Hi,
i uninstall the Product and reinstall it.
But the Same error.

They come, if the Cron "Restore Permanently Banned from Site Users" run.

[FullyTested]

I restored the original cron file (v 1.4).
I get no errors running this cron action.

[MrD]

Hi David,
thx for Support, but the Hack eg Cron wouldn?t work by me.

I Installed and Uninstalld the Hack and the Fileedits more then 5x.
But if i run the Cron, a error omes.

I tested with vers. 1.3 and 1.4
Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT user.*,
userban.usergroupid AS banusergroupid, userban.displaygroupid AS bandisplaygroupid, userban.customtitle AS bancustomtitle, userban.usertitle AS banusertitle
FROM userban AS userban
LEFT JOIN userban_manage AS userban_manage ON(userban_manage.userid = userban.userid)
INNER JOIN user AS user USING(userid)
WHERE userban.bandate < 1194046670;

MySQL Error : Column 'userid' in from clause is ambiguous Error Number : 1052
Date : Saturday, November 10th 2007 @ 12:37:50 AM

[FullyTested]

MrD,

What version of PHP and MySQL are you running?

Anyone else getting this error?

[MrD]

Hi,
PHP Version is 5.1.2
MYSQL: 5.0.18

but why the Second Cron works, but only this one not?

[Stoebi]

INNER JOIN user AS user USING(userid)

should be:

INNER JOIN user AS user USING(user.userid)

not tested yet (without guarantee)

[MrD]

Hi,
works fine with Ver.1.5

But if i start the Crons manually, only by Restore Temporarily Banned from Thread Users
comes finished.

Otherwise, no DB errors.

[FullyTested]

But if i start the Crons manually, only by Restore Temporarily Banned from Thread Users comes finished.

Sorry, I do not understand.

[MorrisMcD]

In the admin control panel select the moderator you wish to edit for a desired forum, then under 'User Permissions' select 'Can Thread Ban Users' and/or 'Can Restore Thread Banned Users' in addition to the default site banning options.

Awesome! Thank you

[FullyTested]

If the last bitfield in group moderatorpermissions has the value 4194304 (which is the default before any other hacks may have been installed), then the new threadban bitfields should have 8388608 (which is 4194304 * 2) and 16777216 (which is 8388608 * 2)

[zippokid]

If the last bitfield in group moderatorpermissions has the value 4194304 (which is the default before any other hacks may have been installed), then the new threadban bitfields should have 8388608 (which is 4194304 * 2) and 16777216 (which is 8388608 * 2)

thanks, i figured it out eventually but im stunned by the quick response heh

PS having problems where the postbit buttons just lead to a white screen but i may have made a mistake in the edits

going to try installing on a fresh install just to check

[FullyTested]

Sounds like it cannot find the templates.
Try re-importing the product with 'allow overwrite' selected.

[FullyTested]

Version 1.6
Revert to original 'includes/cron/remove_managed_bans.php' as 1.5 unbanned users it shouldn't have.

Has anyone else encountered the problem MrD has?

[BadgerDog]

Looks nice, but a very complex install process .... :)

I'd screw something up for sure ... :p

Does anyone know of a simpler version (and install) that adds banning capability for mods to the main forum pages?

Thanks .. :)

Regards,
Badger

[DoSe]

i like the idea on banning people from threads but ive had requests from members for the thread starter to be able to ban people from his thread.. like if there is no admins or mods on the person who started the thread can ban an annoying person or spammer or something from viewing his post.. is this possible? is there a mod like this anywhere?

[RFViet]

i like the idea on banning people from threads but ive had requests from members for the thread starter to be able to ban people from his thread.. like if there is no admins or mods on the person who started the thread can ban an annoying person or spammer or something from viewing his post.. is this possible? is there a mod like this anywhere?

I like this idea too :p

[LouiseWilson]

Version 1.6
Revert to original 'includes/cron/remove_managed_bans.php' as 1.5 unbanned users it shouldn't have.

Has anyone else encountered the problem MrD has?

Yes i am again im using the latest VB

Invalid SQL:

SELECT user.*,
userban.usergroupid AS banusergroupid, userban.displaygroupid AS bandisplaygroupid, userban.customtitle AS bancustomtitle, userban.usertitle AS banusertitle
FROM userban AS userban
LEFT JOIN userban_manage AS userban_manage ON(userban_manage.userid = userban.userid)
INNER JOIN user AS user USING(userid)
WHERE userban.bandate < 1195852530;

MySQL Error : Column 'userid' in from clause is ambiguous
Error Number : 1052
Date : Friday, November 30th 2007 @ 09:15:30 PM

have had to temp disable it

[Julrou]

Thanks a lot for this hack.

I've been waiting for such a hack for a long time... And the hack "Ban User From a Thread" is no longer updated... :D


Thank you very much. :up::up:


Jul

[A0007]

Thanks !!

[aspen1018]

I'm getting this error when I try to import the .xml file

Fatal error: Could not parse /home/content/v/s/p/vspotadmin/html/forums/includes/xml/bitfield_vbulletin.xml in /includes/class_bitfield_builder.php on line 121

Help Please

Thanks

[aspen1018]

I'm getting this error when I try to import the .xml file

Fatal error: Could not parse /home/content/v/s/p/vspotadmin/html/forums/includes/xml/bitfield_vbulletin.xml in /includes/class_bitfield_builder.php on line 121


Help Please

Thanks


I fixed it; stupid mistake on my part :o

[elrafei]

Thank you. I will install soon.

[Seiyaboy]

does this require the staff to login to mod/admin cp in order to ban? I seriously dislike that vbulletin makes banning or available via the cp.

[FullyTested]

does this require the staff to login to mod/admin cp in order to ban? I seriously dislike that vbulletin makes banning or available via the cp.

No. They still can ban via the CP but the whole idea is to allow the mods to quickly and painlessly ban someone from within the thread itself.

[Forum Lover]

is it vb 3.7 compatible?

[choccyclaire]

It takes like 20 hours not 20 minutes. I have given up. Nice idea though.

[Thelonius Beck]

***Uninstalled***

The older, 'ThreadBan' hack served my purposes more efficiently, and with a (albeit only slightly) simpler installation.

[SuperTaz]

It will not let me import the product file....The page goes black. Any thoughts. All the edits are done.

[SuperTaz]

Anyone?

[FullyTested]

Sorry, no idea.
Are you using 3.6.8?

[SuperTaz]

Sorry, no idea.
Are you using 3.6.8?

Yes I am. Every time I import the product the page goes blank and nothing happens.

[FullyTested]

Not sure how I can help.
Try re-downloading the product from here.

[J105C]

wtf not working... tried everything bro

[J105C]

I got it working, just the postbit thing isn't showing to the left of the ip icon :(

[J105C]

Sorry I dont like the format of this and how it feels... I uninstalled it :(

[FullyTested]

Sorry I dont like the format of this and how it feels... I uninstalled it :(

OK then, and have a great day!

[Sprite-]

Any idea what this is? I keep getting tons of these emails all the time. At least 2 per hour.


Database error in vBulletin 3.6.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT user.*,
userban.usergroupid AS banusergroupid, userban.displaygroupid AS
bandisplaygroupid, userban.customtitle AS bancustomtitle, userban.usertitle
AS banusertitle
FROM vbz_userban AS userban
LEFT JOIN vbz_userban_manage AS userban_manage
ON(userban_manage.userid = userban.userid)
INNER JOIN vbz_user AS user USING(userid)
WHERE userban.bandate < 1205235526;

MySQL Error : Column 'userid' in from clause is ambiguous
Error Number : 1052
Date : Tuesday, March 18th 2008 @ 05:38:46 AM
Script : http://derailedgaming.com/forums/cron.php?&rand=856132
Referrer : http://derailedgaming.com/forums/index.php
IP Address : ************
Username : Unregistered
Classname : vB_Database

[FullyTested]

Version 1.7
New 'includes/cron/remove_managed_bans.php'
Just FTP this file to your server.

[Skyrider]

Some people have no access at all to the thread banning. Can someone explain how I can add a usergroup to use this access? I already tried attempting to edit the users access of what he can and cannot do, but I was unable to find any "thread banning" option.

[FullyTested]

Hi FF|Skyrider,

In the Admin Control panel go to 'Forums and Moderators', then 'Forum Manager'.
There you select the moderator you wish to permit banning. Under the section 'User Permissions' just click the appropriate options:

Can Ban Users
Can Restore Banned Users
Can Thread Ban Users
Can Restore Thread Banned Users

[shadowevil]

Does this work on vb 3.7.x ?? :)

[FullyTested]

Does this work on vb 3.7.x ?? :)

I do not plan to update it until 3.7 is officially out.

[CP,]

I do not plan to update it until 3.7 is officially out.

Helllo it is officially out now :rolleyes:

[Seiyaboy]

Has this been tested on a 3.6.10 vbulletin before? I know there has been an addition security token added to that version, so I would like to know if the mod would conflict or not function because of that.

[Skyrider]

Indeed, v3.7 has been out for a while now, possible any updates for this?

[Seiyaboy]

Has this been tested on a 3.6.10 vbulletin before? I know there has been an addition security token added to that version, so I would like to know if the mod would conflict or not function because of that.

Actually, it won't work for 3.6.10 in its present state, but I went ahead and added the security token thing within all the form tags and it now works perfectly. Thank you very much for coding all of this. Must have taken you a lot of time, too. ^_^

[bigcurt]

Would be great if someone can get this working for 3.8.