VSa - Advanced Forum Rules

[Valter]

Info:
Advanced Forum Rules system for vBulletin.

Main Features:
-Rules shown on separate page (no file uploads required)
-Several sets of rules can be created and applied to individual forums
-Choose between BB codes and HTML in rules
-Options to force users to accept Forum Rules before can view forums or threads, post replies, PMs, or e-mails...
-Option to replace registration rules with this product ones
-Option to reset user acceptance status when infraction is received

View screenshots.

Installation:
-Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]

To set options:
Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > VSa - Advanced Forum Rules

Versions:
v1.0 - Oct 06. 2005.
-First version
v4.0.2 - May 08. 2009.
-Latest vB 3.x version
v5.0 - Feb 17. 2010.
-Updated for vB 4
-Code optimized, some bugs fixed
v5.0.1 - Apr 18. 2010.
-Fixed: Link to Rules in forumdisplay
-Fixed: Ordered list parsing in Rules
v5.0.2 - Nov 21 2010.
-Fixed: Uncached template
-Fixed: Style issues on Rules page
-Fixed: Style issues on Manage Rules pages
-Fixed: Minor bugs
v5.0.3 - May 04 2011.
-Fixed: Security bug
v5.0.4 - May 06 2011.
-Fixed: vbseo users not able to switch rules
v5.0.5 - May 18 2011.
-Fixed: Security bug
-Improved rule acceptance check
v5.0.6 - May 22 2012.
-Compatible with vBulletin 4.2
-Increased number of maximum rule sets
-Fixed some minor bugs
v5.0.7 - May 26 2012.
-Fixed: Navbar link
v5.0.8 - Sep 17 2012.
-Fixed: Incorrect acceptance status for some users

[Valter]

If you have Advanced Forum Rules for 3.x installed:
- Save your Rules to TXT document, to have it in case something goes wrong during upgrade
- This product will automatically save your old rules to a new table (used by vB4 version)
- Remove old version after upgrade if everything works as expected

Please report any bugs you discover.
Mark as Installed, and/or nominate/rate if you like it.

[BlackJacket]

Thanks Valter! This is much needed. Tagged

[LuckyNeo]

Cool! Thanks a lot! this is FIVE and install! You are the one of the BEST!
And please, Advanced Registration :)

[AzzidReign]

Thank you!!! Very nice mod.

[fogjuice]

awesome, you're a hero

[GeorgeB85]

Valter:

Been waiting for this for a long time! My thanks goes to you and SteveM both for this hack!

[Trumpetrhapsody]

So glad this finally got ported, thanks!

One issue.... a number ordered list using the [ list=1 ] code isn't adding the numbers for some reason.

[Supramania]

When I click on the "Manage Rules" link in the mod in the Admin CP, it opens the smile manager?

The link is:

http://www.mysite.com/forums/misc.php?do=vsaafr_mng

[GeorgeB85]

Valter:

Forgot to mention. One thing that would be awesome is to be able to edit the rules text such as bold, hyper links, etc with out doing all the html coding. A set up like when you are posting a new thread or something.

[Fastbird]

Is there any way to have all the rules show up when clicking "Forum Rules" in the navbar? I have it setup in different rule categories and the users have to manually view each rule category. I'd like to keep it separated by category, but I guess I'll put all the rules in one massive category if I have to.

[dacho]

thanx man

Is it possible to allow the spider to skip the rules and explore the content?

[Gnoll]

Tagged for future use :) - cool system

[Skyrider]

Thank u! :D

[Bellethiel]

It seems that the bb code for a unsorted list doesn´t work properly. Besides from that it´s great :3

[RedTrinity]

When I click on the "Manage Rules" link in the mod in the Admin CP, it opens the smile manager?

The link is:

http://www.mysite.com/forums/misc.php?do=vsaafr_mng

Doing the same for me too :confused:

Is there any way to have all the rules show up when clicking "Forum Rules" in the navbar? I have it setup in different rule categories and the users have to manually view each rule category. I'd like to keep it separated by category, but I guess I'll put all the rules in one massive category if I have to.

I'd like this too :)

[Valter]

Are you a member of usergroup 6-Admin?

You must be to access these pages...

[RedTrinity]

Are you a member of usergroup 6-Admin?

You must be to access these pages...

Yep :) And it does let me edit the pages if I go in via the "manage rules" link on the actual rules page. Just takes me to the smilies page if I use the link of the same name/type in the AdminCP, which is a little odd.

[mitch84]

hi, this hack work on vb4.0.2? please look my navbar,thx

[PeteBlume]

Hey,

is there any possibility to restrict the Access to DownloadsII, if the user doesn't accept the Forum- Rules?

Thenk you

[ProFifaLeagues]

superb mod many thanks installed!

[Skyrider]

Here's a small bug for you (see attachment)

[GeorgeB85]

Here's a small bug for you (see attachment)

Not sure if this is on your end, or another mod is conflicting with this one, as I do not have this issue.

The alignment is a bit off which is a little odd.

[Front Range 4x4]

When I click on the "Manage Rules" link in the mod in the Admin CP, it opens the smile manager?


Happens to me too.

[Skyrider]

I did noticed the following feature:
Reset acceptance status when user received infraction
Would be great if we can set our own rules for them to read when a infraction has been given.

[cloferba]

thanx man

Is it possible to allow the spider to skip the rules and explore the content?

yes! it should..

try to allow guest to see all the forums without accept rules (spiders are not registered)

i know a forum which has this mod (for 3.8.4) and spiders can explore all site

[Skyrider]

yes! it should..

try to allow guest to see all the forums without accept rules (spiders are not registered)

i know a forum which has this mod (for 3.8.4) and spiders can explore all site
Answer to Dacho:

Before Accepting Rules User Can Not --> View Forums [untag]

OR

Usergroups excluded from restrictions (comma separated ID list) --> 1 (unregistered users)

BUG
I've also found a bug! I just added a new rule and specified a forum. How ever, I removed it because people not withint that usergroup saw the rules! And now people within that section are stuck of accepting the same rules over and over again. how do I solve this?

[Supramania]

Are you a member of usergroup 6-Admin?

You must be to access these pages...

Yes, I'm userid=1 as well.

[PinkLiquorice]

Thank you!

[Neptun]

great hack - i have been waiting for this ! i hope valter will fix the bugs soon that i can use the hack with my vb 4.x suite ;)

thxx for your work

[TCB]

installing it as I type... thanks a lot :D

[meschiash]

Super, great mod. Thanks.

For interested. Full polish language translation.

[ndut]

nice

[PeteBlume]

Anybody some ideas to integrate Downloads II with a Plugin?
It is realy possible for our forum, to restrict the access to Downloads II if rules not accepted... :(

[Supramania]

Valter,

Any help for my issue (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1984700&postcount=28)?

[Videx]

Valter,

Any help for my issue (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1984700&postcount=28)?https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1829447&postcount=181

[Videx]

I don't want my current users to have to accept the rules again. But the option "Reset Acceptance Status For All Members" doesn't make it clear if it's going to accomplish that if I press the button.

I mean, is there an option to set all current users as having accepted Rules?

[Valter]

This is automatically done on upgrade. (General Rules).

"Reset Acceptance Status For All Members" will force them all to re-accept.

[Videx]

This is automatically done on upgrade. (General Rules).

"Reset Acceptance Status For All Members" will force them all to re-accept.That clears up what I suspected - "reset" in this case means to clear their prior acceptance.

But I'm sorry I don't understand about upgrading. I uninstalled all my add-ons when upgrading to 4.0.1, so I didn't actually 'upgrade' this mod, I installed it new. So they're all going to have to re-accept? Not a big deal, just wondering.

[Neptun]

installed and nominated - i love this hack ! its the most usefull !

Question to coder:

Is there a possibility to add to the "Before Accepting Rules User Can Not" functions that the user can not see the CMS or blogs ?! this will be very userfull for me too !

ONE BUG !
HTML Code is not possible in the "Show 'More Rules' drop-down menu on Rules page" function - can you fix this ?! or is this not possible ?!

or can i display two rule sets together ?

[ascott]

hi, this hack work on vb4.0.2? please look my navbar,thx

I get the same as mitch84, Forum Rules displays twice, seems to be a conflict with microNEWSLETTER. Turn off the newsletter and the Forum Rules displays correctly.
Any fix for this?

[Videx]

Sure enough, this evening all hell broke loose as one old time member absolutely refused to 'sign' the rules, and told everyone she could to do the same (this mod doesn't prevent Shoutbox use). I think she feels she's being singled out. Ah well...

[COL NIL SATIS]

Valter ...again my man...you are seriously blowing me away with these mods ..!! love it :)

[steve71]

Great mod thanks....running on 4.0.2

[SwollenCranium]

When I click on the "Manage Rules" link in the mod in the Admin CP, it opens the smile manager?

This has been noted several times by other people.

This ONLY seems to happen if I attempt to access that page while the hack is enabled. I'd prefer to be able to edit things while its NOT active .. ya know.

What is the fix for this?

[GeorgeB85]

To everyone who has the issue with the smilies. Put this at the end of your domain misc.php?do=vsarules

[GeorgeB85]

This ONLY seems to happen if I attempt to access that page while the hack is enabled. I'd prefer to be able to edit things while its NOT active .. ya know.

What is the fix for this?

If you don't have the hack enabled, and go to the part of your site where the forum rules would generally show, you will get the smiley's page. The only way to correct this as of right now is to have the hack enabled,

[BlackJacket]

I do not see the force users to read the rules again option on the user's profile. This mod was installed but i did not force everyone to read the rules so could it be that the user's have not accepted the rules so therefore i cannot force them to accept?

Also when i have the add forum rules to navbar enabled, it will double (showing 2 forum rules) when viewing profiles, etc...

Thanks :)

[gyaronn]

thank you

[SwollenCranium]

If you don't have the hack enabled, and go to the part of your site where the forum rules would generally show, you will get the smiley's page. The only way to correct this as of right now is to have the hack enabled,


Yeah .. gee thanks guy, this is EXACTLY what I said.

Uninstalled. :down:

[Videx]

Yeah .. gee thanks guy, this is EXACTLY what I said.

Uninstalled. :down:Yes, it's kind of ridiculous to install a Rules mod and then want to have it disabled while you debate the rules that will go in it. In our case we've got a working set of rules so it was a simple matter to copy and paste them into this mod as soon as I installed it.

[Valter]

Uninstalled. :down:
Thank You.

[Trumpetrhapsody]

Any update on getting ordered lists working?

It's nice to be able to tag someone and say "You broke rule number X". Right now neither BBcode nor HTML will put numbers in front of text.

[Videx]

It's nice to be able to tag someone and say "You broke rule number X". Right now neither BBcode nor HTML will put numbers in front of text.Good point; our main 19 rules are all numbered, and there are a few numbered lists in subsections. It's really not that difficult to do by hand.

[Trumpetrhapsody]

It's really not that difficult to do by hand.No no, I'm saying it won't LET me do it by hand... I've tried the notation, and disabled BBcode and used <ul><li></li></ul> and neither work.

[SwollenCranium]

Thank You.


Most welcome.

[Videx]

No no, I'm saying it won't LET me do it by hand... I've tried the
notation, and disabled BBcode and used <ul><li></li></ul> and neither work.1) Have you tried
2) simply writing
3) the numbers
4) by hand?

[Valter]

Any update on getting ordered lists working?
Bug confirmed. BB Parsing works for other codes, but not for [LIST], which is strange, but I'll check this when I have some time. Please be patient, I have busy days again...

[Trumpetrhapsody]

1) Have you tried
2) simply writing
3) the numbers
4) by hand?
Oh... well that's cheating :P

Bug confirmed. BB Parsing works for other codes, but not for [LIST], which is strange, but I'll check this when I have some time. Please be patient, I have busy days again...
Awesome, thanks. Just wanted to make sure it was acknowledged and in the works.

[Alibass]

Is there a log to the members who agree to the rules and if so how do you get to it?

[Valter]

There is no such log, but you can view in member profiles if they agreed and with which rule sets.

[TimberFloorAu]

Any fix for this yet Valter.

All we get is Smilies showing.

[GeorgeB85]

Any fix for this yet Valter.

All we get is Smilies showing.

Enable the product. All you will get is smilies if the mod is disabled via admincp.

[TimberFloorAu]

It is disabled, and no issues.

It is when it is enabled we have the smilies

[TimberFloorAu]

Ok I have recoded it.

It should now work.

Upload > allow overwrite

Delete the colour value for the forum navbar link.

Apart from that working A1 for us ;)

[TimberFloorAu]

New Product uploaded 7:39am ( Check Post Above )

Fixes menu issue of the ( >Forum Rules ) now appears as ( Forum Rules )
Fixes the Smilies Issue. Edited php code which wasnt written correctly.

30 Members have tested our edited version so far, not a problem yet, and no smilies ;)

* to fix: redirect url on rules acceptance.

[adreen]

All posts must be written in English.
Don't spam/abuse any other member via e-mail or Private Messages.

how to change this?
my forum is not in english language
i only need the members to abide the rules in a certain forums only, not all forum.

[Videx]

how to change this?
my forum is not in english language
i only need the members to abide the rules in a certain forums only, not all forum.Obviously you're supposed to enter your own rules. Use the link at the bottom of the Options - "Manage Rules".

[nci]

Cool,Installed,Thanks a lot .

[Chickenpotpie]

I'm going to tag this for now, but looks like something I would really need to implement.

-CP

[TimberFloorAu]

I'm going to tag this for now, but looks like something I would really need to implement.

-CP


If you get issues with Smilie page showing: replace product with this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1997761&postcount=65

and await proper update from Valter. We have this working 100% now

[Fastbird]

For some reason, I'm getting a ton of users emailing me saying that they are forced to view the rules, which I have that set up that way, and are saying that the button to accept them is not showing up.

Is this a known issue?

[TimberFloorAu]

For some reason, I'm getting a ton of users emailing me saying that they are forced to view the rules, which I have that set up that way, and are saying that the button to accept them is not showing up.

Is this a known issue?
I dont see it either.

In the product file:

What do you have at line 151


$vsa_frules_link .= '<a href="'.$vbulletin->options['bburl'].'/misc.php?'.'do=vsarules">';

This is our code ( which we redid to get it working )

[milaszewski]

Unfortunately this mod doesn't work well with CMS comments. It is probably a good idea to exclude forum VBCMS comments from the rules.

[stator]

How Can I enable my moderators to use this function ?

Thnx in advance

[War.Frog]

If you get issues with Smilie page showing: replace product with this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1997761&postcount=65

and await proper update from Valter. We have this working 100% now

What was your fix for this? There's a similar issue with Valter's Advanced Registration hack - the Smilie FAQ shows up no matter what link I click. This definitely sounds related.

[TimberFloorAu]

What was your fix for this? There's a similar issue with Valter's Advanced Registration hack - the Smilie FAQ shows up no matter what link I click. This definitely sounds related.


His php code is screwed up, so i re did it :)

Have you used my fix ? it should work 100%

[War.Frog]

His php code is screwed up, so i re did it :)

Have you used my fix ? it should work 100%

Your fix is for the advanced forum rules hack though. There's a similar issue with the Advanced Registration hack (going to the smilies page). Is there something I can change to fix that hack too?

[TimberFloorAu]

Check back in this thread, I listed the fix i did for firebird ( cant remember their name )

[letusdazzleu]

Did anyone get this working? I applied the latest file and also tried the fix but still get the smilies if I turn the mod off.

IF I turn the mod on, I get this....

Warning: array_merge() [function.array-merge]: Argument #1 is not an array in [path]/global.php(355) : eval()'d code on line 158

Fatal error: Class 'vB_Template' not found in /home/<myroot>/public_html/<my folder>/misc.php(100) : eval()'d code on line 952

[GeorgeB85]

I dont get why you all are having so many issues. Check your other mods, perhaps that is where the issue is laying because all of his mods work great for me.

[losedude]

I've found a minor problem which I need to fix. I have a black forum theme, the text "I have read, and agree to abide by the XXXX rules" is shown in black, making it impossible to read, how can I change the font color ?

[Videx]

I've found a minor problem which I need to fix. I have a black forum theme, the text "I have read, and agree to abide by the XXXX rules" is shown in black, making it impossible to read, how can I change the font color ?Discounting the bug in lists, just use bbcode. But even in lists html should work.

http://www.google.com/search?q=how+change+color+bbcode
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+change+color+html

[munsonfan15]

I installed this but when I try to assign a rule set to a forum it wont save. I click on the forum I want it in, then hit submit. The page reloads and nothing is checked off - this results in people have to accept the ruls no matter what forum they are in. Any help with this?

[munsonfan15]

??????

[GeorgeB85]

Valter:

Is there any way currently or a future upgrade that will make new registered users accept forum rules/guidelines before doing anything on the forum.

I am learning that the rules only covers the forum and I think user profiles, but that is all. Is there a way to ensure it covers the entire site?

[losedude]

Discounting the bug in lists, just use bbcode. But even in lists html should work.

http://www.google.com/search?q=how+change+color+bbcode
http://www.google.com/search?q=how+change+color+html


Yes but where am I supposed to edit the code ?

The message " I have read, and agree to abide by the rules" >> Check box on the side & submit button, aren't in the HTML code with the rest of the rules.

[Videx]

Yes but where am I supposed to edit the code ?

The message " I have read, and agree to abide by the rules" >> Check box on the side & submit button, aren't in the HTML code with the rest of the rules.Most everything in vb is in phrases. AdminCP>Languages and Phrases>Search in Phrases.

[nkumaran]

Great mod, thnx.

[losedude]

Thanks Videx :)

[TCB]

Thanks :D

There's one thing not working: the ordered list isn't showing. When I add the code for the ordered listing, after submitting this listing, it doesn't show. But I see in this topic that this problem has already been submitted weeks ago.

Does this work with other people? I think it's an important part of showing the rules, since this is basically always a sorted list?

[BiZiMDiYaR]

Hi,

Strangly I as admin see the rules... but I can't accept them. Other users don;t even see the rules, let alone to accept them :).

Why is this.. ? Any idea.. I logged in as a user, clicked on the forum rules and the page did not display the accept rules page and also didn't show the rules... but when I look at users profile, you can see that see didn;t accept the forum rules.. So strange :).

Should I reinstall this .. ? or.. ?

Thanks.

[BiZiMDiYaR]

No Update ?

[fluidswork]

Just awesome

[CvP]

I want to install this but can someone tell me if there's any other problem/bug than that ordered list not working?

[djbaxter]

Any update on getting ordered lists working?

It's nice to be able to tag someone and say "You broke rule number X". Right now neither BBcode nor HTML will put numbers in front of text.

Good point; our main 19 rules are all numbered, and there are a few numbered lists in subsections. It's really not that difficult to do by hand.

No no, I'm saying it won't LET me do it by hand... I've tried the notation, and disabled BBcode and used <ul><li></li></ul> and neither work.

Bug confirmed. BB Parsing works for other codes, but not for [LIST], which is strange, but I'll check this when I have some time. Please be patient, I have busy days again...

Thanks :D

There's one thing not working: the ordered list isn't showing. When I add the code for the ordered listing, after submitting this listing, it doesn't show. But I see in this topic that this problem has already been submitted weeks ago.

Does this work with other people? I think it's an important part of showing the rules, since this is basically always a sorted list?

This isn't a problem with Valter's mod, since it happens on two other mods I wanted to install plus a custom static page I created myself. I don't know the solution but the problem is with the vBulletin 4.x code or CSS, which effectively cripples certain features including ordred or unordered lists.

Whether this is a bug or by design isn't clear, although if the latter I cannot understand the rationale for disabling certain BBCode or HTML features.

[Valter]

v5.0.1 - Apr 18. 2010.
-Fixed: Link to Rules in forumdisplay
-Fixed: Ordered list parsing in Rules

To upgrade:
-Import XML, allow overwrite
-If you have modified product templates, revert them

[djbaxter]

Fixed: Ordered list parsing in Rules

How did you do this?

I have another mod and a custom page where this isn't working...

[BiZiMDiYaR]

Hi,

I have installed this and no problems, but I am not able to get the users to see the accept forum rules button... I have checked this also with another nick, but still it only shows, user has not accepted the forum rules...

Even when I click on the forum rules link, I just see the link, but nothing to accept the forum rules, is this correct ???

Thanks.

p.s. I have also done a full reset, sothat everybody needs to accept it again, but this also didn't work. Any clue ?

[steve1966]

Hi,

I have installed this and no problems, but I am not able to get the users to see the accept forum rules button... I have checked this also with another nick, but still it only shows, user has not accepted the forum rules...

Even when I click on the forum rules link, I just see the link, but nothing to accept the forum rules, is this correct ???

Thanks.

p.s. I have also done a full reset, sothat everybody needs to accept it again, but this also didn't work. Any clue ?

Hello its working ok on my forum thanks valter

[Mastergumble]

Hi,

I have installed this and no problems, but I am not able to get the users to see the accept forum rules button... I have checked this also with another nick, but still it only shows, user has not accepted the forum rules...

Even when I click on the forum rules link, I just see the link, but nothing to accept the forum rules, is this correct ???

Thanks.

p.s. I have also done a full reset, sothat everybody needs to accept it again, but this also didn't work. Any clue ?

The only thing i see is unregisted users being able to accept rules, so far none of my users add problems to accept them too

[CvP]

How did you do this?

I have another mod and a custom page where this isn't working...
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/project.php?issueid=37710

[BiZiMDiYaR]

But what could the problem be then.. ?? The users aren't seeing the button to accept the rules, but I have resetted this for everybody...

Any idea, or need some additional info ?

Thanks.

[CvP]

the info text inside the zip file lacks any formatting.

is there any way to make users accept some rule before posting blog and/or article?

[ibeteck]

My forum still show double Forum Rules link in the navbar. Any way to manually fix this?

[dhemitz]

I have install vb 4.0.3 , and install this plugin,

Another user log in, clicked on the forum rules and didn't show the rules

But several other members could see the rules.

Any idea, or someone help me?

[hcmagix]

a question before I use this hack. Can I use it for one forum? I will use this hack for rules by the bet game. the bet game is a forum without a listing number.

[anandbagmane]

Hi All

Forum rules shown twice in nav bar

Vb version : 4.0.3


http://www.architectpavilion.com/forumrules.jpg


Let me know its a bug

Thanks
anand

[Valter]

Esure that you have no two instances of navbar_end hook in navbar template.

[CvP]

Hi Valter.

Any plan to include "before posting blog" and "before posting article" option?

[Manoel J?nior]

How to reset Rules for ONE user in specified?

[Valter]

There is an option in user profile:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=112439&d=1266365009

[XLCR GODFATHER]

There is an option in user profile:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=112439&d=1266365009
I have set
Automatically add "Force User To Accept Community Rules" to member profiles to yes
and
Replace with general forum rules for registration rules options
but
when a user accepts the rules during registration it still lists them as
"Community Rules NOT accepted" on their profile and I am unable to force user to accept rules as the drop down menu is not there as shown in https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2010/04/2.jpg

Yes I am set to admin
No they are not a member of a usergroup that is excluded

any suggestions?

[Valter]

Registration Rules are accepted separately.

They need to accept this product's rules before posting or viewing forums, depending on your settings in product options.

[Asterix_ita]

Hello I would like to congratulate the addon and ask if you can integrate these two functions?

1. record the date ok rules separately
eg.
rule1 accepted 25.03.2010
rule2 accepted 28.03.2010

2. link to invoke a single rule on any such calls.
eg. to pm I suggest you read the rules rule1 link

Thanks

Sorry for my bad English

[iguano]

Hello I would like to congratulate the addon and ask if you can integrate these two functions?

1. record the date ok rules separately
eg.
rule1 accepted 25.03.2010
rule2 accepted 28.03.2010

2. link to invoke a single rule on any such calls.
eg. to pm I suggest you read the rules rule1 link

Thanks

Sorry for my bad English

nice idea :-)

[GeorgeB85]

Hello I would like to congratulate the addon and ask if you can integrate these two functions?

1. record the date ok rules separately
eg.
rule1 accepted 25.03.2010
rule2 accepted 28.03.2010

2. link to invoke a single rule on any such calls.
eg. to pm I suggest you read the rules rule1 link

Thanks

Sorry for my bad English
#1 already is in place.

[BigDog56]

Smilies show weather it is enabled or not. Clicks uninstalled.

[XLCR GODFATHER]

There is an option in user profile:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=112439&d=1266365009
Thats what Im saying the option does not show for force user to accept rules on the user profile unless they have accepted the rules once already but for new members that have not posted yet they list have not accepted with no option to force.
The main problem is some of the simple quick posts are done thru the vsa chat box I have so they are not asked to accept rules (besides during registration) until they try to post in forums.
I just want to be able to force user to accept rules even if they have not accepted at any other time.
Is this something that should be there but is not on mine or is this something that is just not there at all?

[Videx]

I just want to be able to force user to accept rules even if they have not accepted at any other time.
Is this something that should be there but is not on mine or is this something that is just not there at all?That sounds the opposite of what I was upset about. When I installed it clean in vb4, by default nobody had accepted rules, although in reality they all did in vb3.8. So I can't understand why all your users didn't have to accept when you installed it - mine did, and raised a stink about it.

[CvP]

Hi Valter.
Is there any way to make this mod work for users using Opera Mini?
some of my users can't post anymore as they are using Opera mini and they are unable to accept the rules.

[Alex@Mk3OC]

I found that the time delay on the accept button wasn't working for some mobile browsers so had to take the time delay down to '0' to allow the button to show and for people to accept them

[CvP]

then there should be a no script version of the "accept" button even if it is with loss of delay functionality.
also:
Any plan to include "before posting blog" and "before posting article" option?

[CvP]

Hi Valter, how can we link to specific rules?
For example, I have ToS, Privacy Statement, Guidelines, Trade Center Rules, Infraction Rules.
I can not link them to directly from anywhere :(

[dd365media]

Is there any way to have all the rules show up when clicking "Forum Rules" in the navbar? I have it setup in different rule categories and the users have to manually view each rule category. I'd like to keep it separated by category, but I guess I'll put all the rules in one massive category if I have to.

I would like to have it like that too.

[Valter]

Hi Valter, how can we link to specific rules?
For example, I have ToS, Privacy Statement, Guidelines, Trade Center Rules, Infraction Rules.
I can not link them to directly from anywhere :(
misc.php?do=vsarules&cfrset=X

Where X is rules ID.

[CvP]

:thumbs up:

I wish it supported some kind of SEF urls.
www.example.com/go/rules
www.example.com/go/ToS
www.example.com/go/privacy

^^ this'd rock. I'm currently using htaccess to achieve this.

[CvP]

Hi Valter.
Is it possible to manual-sort the rulesets? The only current way I see is to edit and switch ruleset contents.

also, I want to remove all rules assignment from "cms comment" forum as it people can't post comment in cms unless they have accepted rules and there is no msg telling them to.

[gle041]

When I enable Automatically add "Force User To Accept Forum Rules" to member profiles it makes it so that EVERYONE can view this in the profile, even regular members. How can I fix this?

[HolyKiller]

Is there option to force user to accept rules before every reply in defined forum? I mean, user sent reply in thread/forum, but he need to check and accept defined rules. After accept, reply will be sent in topic. Otherwise reply will be not sent.

[Videx]

Is there option to force user to accept rules before every replySounds like a good way to really upset members. "Sorry, your reply has been trashed because you forgot to check the box. Try again.".

[Alfa1]

Please add rules for social groups.

[Videx]

Please add rules for social groups.Actually, if you choose "Automatically add "Forum Rules" to Navbar" then it already shows while browsing Social Groups.

[HolyKiller]

Sounds like a good way to really upset members. "Sorry, your reply has been trashed because you forgot to check the box. Try again.".

Upset? Why? After hit [Send Message] button, rulles appears, user need to accept them, then reply will be sent. Otherweise, he does not accept section/forum rules, so the message will be not sent.

Why? Because some (lot of them) users again and again does not accepting rules in one special forum section. I don't ban them, but if i show them that rules every time when they want to post, i think, lot of them says "Hey, i forgot this" and maybe they edit their post.

[Alfa1]

Actually, if you choose "Automatically add "Forum Rules" to Navbar" then it already shows while browsing Social Groups.
I mean 'rules per social group'. This feature was planned by Cyb, before this modification was taken over by Valter.

[Cosmo321]

Registration Rules are accepted separately.

They need to accept this product's rules before posting or viewing forums, depending on your settings in product options.

Would it be possible to not having to accept the rules separately? I feel the point of adding the rules to the registration is somewhat useless if users must accept it one more time straight after registration.

[CvP]

desperately need this mod to convert from "forum rules" to "site rules".
new people are flooding blogs with things that should go into the forum.

[CALComm]

Freakin' sweet!

Thanks!

[ShadowStalker]

Having an interesting issue, viewing the rules as a guest on IE doesn't actually show the rules, just the accept button. Anyone else?

[Mrdby]

How can we set it for the count down when they actually register for the first time? That would be awesome! Thanks

[Shanti Nanda]

<font color="DarkOrchid">How can I do to allow other usergroups apart of 6 (admin) to be able to manage rules?</font>

[CvP]

Hi. Will you please consider a feature that will allow us to display multiple sets of rules at registration time (one accept button for all)?

[KURTZ]

NVM: Fixed! :D

[sergioloporto]

Hello... I am noticing an issue:

when the user accepts the rules, it is being redirected to accept the rule one more time... one more time... on loop...

The rules never get accepted.

Could you please help?

[Videx]

when the user accepts the rules, it is being redirected to accept the rule one more time... one more time... on loop...The user's cookies are being blocked. Probably an overzealous antivirus app.

[sergioloporto]

The user's cookies are being blocked. Probably an overzealous antivirus app.

Hi... I think this is not the reason. I have been notified by a guest about this less than 2 hours after the activation of the plugin.

I have then tried myself with different browsers and different accounts and the issue is persisting.... any idea?


Some more informations that may help to understand what is happening:


if I go to the profile of one of these users with the admin account I can read that the rules have been accepted "Rules accepted: 06-24-2010, 10:53 PM"
But it's not true. If the users go back and try to start a thread, they are redirected to the Forum Rules
Even if I change the timer to 0, the loop persists


P.s. in other forums using the same application it works

[KURTZ]

found an uncached template when i check a user's profile ... need a fix ;)

[twitch]

this is great. Thanks

[LuisManson]

how do i add rules to just one specific forum??

[sergioloporto]

Is it an error? There is written that this mod is supported, but I think it's not.
The last time Valter wrote here was one month ago and people are asking and asking...

[Valter]

found an uncached template when i check a user's profile ... need a fix ;)
Change this line:
if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_enable_global'] AND (THIS_SCRIPT=='misc'))
to:
if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_enable_global'] AND ((THIS_SCRIPT=='misc') OR (THIS_SCRIPT=='member')))
in "VSa - Advanced Forum Rules - CT" plug-in.

[LuisManson]

how do i add rules to just one specific forum??

someone could please helpme here?

[orok]

I made some changes using additional.css template in the forum style those changes work fine with all pages but not with the rules page.
example:
Public page font style:
119419

Forum rules font style:
119420

thank you for your great job ...

[snnggledel]

Awesome mod thanks

[Toni3055]

I made some changes using additional.css template in the forum style those changes work fine with all pages but not with the rules page.
example:
Public page font style:
119419

Forum rules font style:
119420

thank you for your great job ...

I agree, Valter! Thank you so much for a fabulous mod!

I had a similar issue with the CSS. Most of the styling was there, but it seemed to be missing the components from the additional.css template. (I'm not storing my style sheets externally/as files.)

Here's what worked for me to fix the styling of the rules page. I have no idea if this is the best way, but it seems harmless enough! LOL!

Edit the template Valter Templates ? vsa_frules and add the following after {vb:raw headinclude}:

{vb:cssfile additional.css}


Then scroll down to find the background and text colors for the "highlight" bars at the top and bottom of the rules page. Change them to match your color scheme, save, and you're good to go.

Hope this helps! :)

[Vitaly]

If browser has disabled JS, user will not be able to click "accept" button. Here fix:

In template "vsa_frules"
========================================

REPLACE:

<vb:if condition="($vboptions[vsafrules_time]==0)">value="{vb:rawphrase submit}"<vb:else />value="{vb:raw vboptions.vsafrules_time}" disabled="disabled"</vb:if> />

TO:

value="{vb:rawphrase submit}"

REPLACE:

function VSaFR_buttonCounter() { vsaafr_counter = fetch_object('vsaafr_counter');

TO:

vsaafr_counter = fetch_object('vsaafr_counter');
vsaafr_counter.disabled = true;
vsaafr_counter.value = '{vb:raw vboptions.vsafrules_time}';
function VSaFR_buttonCounter() {
=================================

Patched version here:
http://github.com/rcdesign/vb-foreign_mod_fixes/tree/master/vb-advanced_forum_rules/

[MonsterDK]

Hey, great addon.

How can I change the...
"I have read, and agree to abide by the *** ****** rules. " colour?
At the moment it's in black but my forum is dark so members cannot really see it.

Also how can I change so that the banner on the rules page is centered?
Thanks

[taxick]

I agree, Valter! Thank you so much for a fabulous mod!

I had a similar issue with the CSS. Most of the styling was there, but it seemed to be missing the components from the additional.css template. (I'm not storing my style sheets externally/as files.)

Here's what worked for me to fix the styling of the rules page. I have no idea if this is the best way, but it seems harmless enough! LOL!

Edit the template Valter Templates ? vsa_frules and add the following after {vb:raw headinclude}:

{vb:cssfile additional.css}
Then scroll down to find the background and text colors for the "highlight" bars at the top and bottom of the rules page. Change them to match your color scheme, save, and you're good to go.

Hope this helps! :)

Thanks - This fix help me a lot..

[pgc-cs]

Hi there!

I have one question. Is there any way to integrate It with VSa - ChatBox? I mean to create rules for ChatBox and before user accept it, he can't chat :) (for example displaying small notification to accept these rules instead of place to type the text).

[mishb68]

Great mod (as always). Thanks :)

[Taurus1]

When the accept rules page comes up, I do not have the countdown timer or accept button/links showing. Can you please help. Thanks!

[jluerken]

Hi Valter,

thanks for this great mod.
I have two questions:

1. I want to disable the default rules. They are shown during registration anyhow. Is there a way I can do this?

2. The "forum rules" link in the Navbar should move as sublink to "useful links". How can I do this?

Regards
jluerken

[Bobbo]

First of all, great mod! Thank you!

Does everyone else see their Forums displayed by the proper display order when they click on the Apply to Forums link? Mine certainly don't, which makes if confusing if you have a large number of forums.

[Wajdan]

Need all fixes please, developer.

[GeorgeB85]

I would like to make a feature request. I would like a feature that forces users to accept the forum rules BEFORE they can do anything at all on the site.

[Videx]

I would like to make a feature request. I would like a feature that forces users to accept the forum rules BEFORE they can do anything at all on the site.This is how vbulletin behaves by default. Are you having some specific trouble?

[GeorgeB85]

This is how vbulletin behaves by default. Are you having some specific trouble?


No, not that I am aware of. I am meaning, that I would like for all users to accept forum rules before doing anything at all on the site, even viewing threads. Right now, there is just a few options.

[Videx]

You can stop Guests viewing threads, but I'm not sure it's a good idea. Remember this will also block search bots and your external RSS provider. AdminCP>Usergroups>User Group Manager>edit Unregistered/Not logged in>Forum Viewing permissions.

A much better solution is Limited Guest Viewing -- Motivate Guests to Register (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231352) which allows search bots and teasers while encouraging people to join.

[GeorgeB85]

You can stop Guests viewing threads, but I'm not sure it's a good idea. Remember this will also block search bots and your external RSS provider. AdminCP>Usergroups>User Group Manager>edit Unregistered/Not logged in>Forum Viewing permissions.

A much better solution is Limited Guest Viewing -- Motivate Guests to Register (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231352) which allows search bots and teasers while encouraging people to join.

I am not talking about guests. Just registered members. Meaning before any registered member can do anything, they must accept the forum rules.

[Videx]

This mod will force all existing members to accept the rules. Caused quite a stir when I installed it.

[cr8or]

Thanks :D

There's one thing not working: the ordered list isn't showing. When I add the code for the ordered listing, after submitting this listing, it doesn't show. But I see in this topic that this problem has already been submitted weeks ago.

Does this work with other people? I think it's an important part of showing the rules, since this is basically always a sorted list?

First of all I want to thank you valter for all the great plugins you've made!

Now I want to tell u that I have a small problem with displaying the forum rules for registered users. Administrators and moderators can see the forum rules and accepted them but if I log as a simple user I can't see forum rules just the button to accept the forum rules :(

Thank you,
Cristian

L.E.: A friend of mine helped me fix this problem: Go to AdminCP -> Plugin Manager and Edit "VSa - Advanced Forum Rules - RA". Find the line "$vsafrexclfids .= ','.$vsafrforum['forumid'];" and just before it add "if ($vsafrforum['forumid'] > 0) ". Save and you're done.

[shanef]

Esure that you have no two instances of navbar_end hook in navbar template.

I have another mod that has that in it for there button, Is there a way that i can change yours?

[msolano]

Great mod but I had to uninstalled it, the page looks very weird. Seems like the template is broken, I have vb 4.0.7. Tagged for the future.

[AusPhotography]

Works for us on vB4.0.7

Cheap hack to put rules on its own TAB (this works, but is redacted from what I did for other reasons)

Find if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_show_link'])
{
$vsa_frules_link .= '<li>';
}
$vsa_frules_link .= '<a href="'.$vbulletin->options['bburl'].'/misc.php?do=vsarules"';
if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_link_color']!='')
{
$vsa_frules_link .= ' style="color:'.$vbulletin->options['vsafrules_link_color'].'"';
}
$vsa_frules_link .= '>'.$vbphrase['vsafrules_rules'].'</a>';
if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_show_link'])
{
$vsa_frules_link .= '</li>';
$template_hook['navbar_end'] .= $vsa_frules_link;
}

replace with if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_show_link'])
{
$vsartabselected = '';
if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'misc' && ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'vsarules' || $_REQUEST['do'] == 'vsaafr_mng' || $_REQUEST['do'] == 'vsaafr_addedit'))
{
$vbulletin->options['selectednavtab']='misc';
$vsartabselected = ' class="selected"';
}
$template_hook['navtab_end'] .= "<li".$vsartabselected."><a class=\"navtab\" href=\"".$vbulletin->options['bburl']."/misc.php?do=vsarules\" title=\"Forum Rules\" >Forum Rules</a></li>" ;
}

[LordMike]

Awesome mod !

[marcopolo]

Is there any way to incorporate this into the registration process. We would like to force people to click into the forum rules box as part of the registration rarther than just being able to tick the box?

[CoryHawk]

This seems to be messing with my theme... any thoughts on what is causing the formatting to go wonky when viewing the rules?

http://www.prisonofficer.org/misc.php?do=vsarules

[DaPro]

This seems to be messing with my theme... any thoughts on what is causing the formatting to go wonky when viewing the rules?

http://www.prisonofficer.org/misc.php?do=vsarules

Hey bud I figured it out. Valter needs to update his plugins to include

{vb:raw headinclude_bottom}

in the template. Add this to the "vsa_frules" template under the "Valter Templates". Add it under the <title> tags. Best of luck!

[Valter]

v5.0.2 - Nov 21 2010.
-Fixed: Uncached template
-Fixed: Style issues on Rules page
-Fixed: Style issues on Manage Rules pages
-Fixed: Minor bugs

To upgrade:
-Import product XML, allow overwrite

[Taurus1]

Thanks for the update Valter. But I still don't get the countdown timer or accept button. Can you please help with that. Thanks.

[haytham]

Thanks for the update.

[SwollenCranium]

Thanks for the mod !

Q. Is there an aggregate list of who has or who has not accepted the rules?

If there is I'm missing it.

[LordMike]

thanks for the update although I didn't had any problems with it I'm very happy :)

[Valter]

Thanks for the update Valter. But I still don't get the countdown timer or accept button. Can you please help with that. Thanks.
Ensure that there is no something wrong in your style, or another hack, or template edit,... which is messing JavaScript.

[Taurus1]

Thanks for the response. It does not work on any of my styles. And how will I know if something is messing with Javascript?

[Peter_AUS]

Thanks for the update.

[msolano]

Great, you fixed the vsa_frules template. I fixed it some days ago because I have css definitions in additional.css and "{vb:raw headinclude_bottom}" instruction was missing.

Thank you for this great mod.

[E.T.]

Thanks for this great mod :up:

Is it possible to hide the VSa - Chatbox also till a user have accept the rules ? Or at least a message the user must first accept the forum rules before he can do any shout in the chatbox.

Please advise

[CvP]

Is the "unable to accept rules if script is disabled" (mainly people using mobile browsers) problem has been fixed yet?

[SEW810]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/01/11.gif Updated
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2012/01/11.gif Works on vB 4.0.8 PL 2

Thnx !!!!

[alencete]

Work in 4.1 PL2, Thanks Valter, good work :)

[Paul.]

Can I just ask a question .. after doing some reading, I'm seeing that for every post or thread someone makes they need to say they agree to the forum's rules or can be set that way if you like?

[SnapOff Racing]

As a future feature I would like to suggest the option to allow separate permission settings for each rule. So in addition to the already separate rules and per forum rules....

Example:
RULE 1
Before Accepting Rules User Can Not: View Forums, View Threads

RULE 2
Before Accepting Rules User Can Not: Post Threads, Post Replies

This way users wouldn't have to read/accept certain rules depending on what they are doing in the forum. If they are just VIEWING then no need to accept certain rules. But if they decide to POST then that would trigger them to read/accept a certain set of rules.

[onehost]

As a future feature I would like to suggest the option to allow separate permission settings for each rule. So in addition to the already separate rules and per forum rules....

Example:
RULE 1
Before Accepting Rules User Can Not: View Forums, View Threads

RULE 2
Before Accepting Rules User Can Not: Post Threads, Post Replies

This way users wouldn't have to read/accept certain rules depending on what they are doing in the forum. If they are just VIEWING then no need to accept certain rules. But if they decide to POST then that would trigger them to read/accept a certain set of rules.

I would never post on such a forum..one blanket TOS/rules is all you
need, they either agree, or they leave..its that simple.

[SnapOff Racing]

I would never post on such a forum..one blanket TOS/rules is all you
need, they either agree, or they leave..its that simple.

How the hell do YOU know what I NEED? My forum currently has over ~200,000 members and receives over ~80,000+ visits per day, so don't try to act like you know what it is that I need. I have lots of different sections of my forum that require members to know and understand SPECIFIC RULES/GUIDELINES before they can be posting in those forums. Rather than force ALL members to read those SPECIFIC RULES/GUIDELINES it would be much simpler to just force only those members who are attempting to POST in those sections as the SPECIFIC RULES/GUIDELINES only apply to those users.

[godarium]

all "Usergroups excluded from restrictions" can read the text.. if i register a bot ttest i can read it at end of form.. but if i look in forum rule by my self, with a non "Usergroups excluded from restrictions" status, i can see page but, and button with timer, but not the rule text himself, and not see scrool rule list



i use vbulletin 4.1.0 patch level 2

thanks for answer

[Martini-man]

I have a huge problem with this mod.

When I try do disable it, the users STILL can't post. They always get the "don't have permission to..." message and even when I enable it and change the settings, it still doesn't let them post.

I've tried to unnistall it, and even then it STILL won't let the users post.

Please, I need help desperately, as my users are starting going ballistic on me!

[AusPhotography]

Quick hack to put Forum Rules in its own navbar TAB (diff file) V5.0.2

146d145
<
149,160c148,154
< $vsa_frules_link .= '<li>';
< }
< $vsa_frules_link .= '<a href="'.$vbulletin->options['bburl'].'/misc.php?do=vsarules"';
< if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_link_color']!='')
< {
< $vsa_frules_link .= ' style="color:'.$vbulletin->options['vsafrules_link_color'].'"';
< }
< $vsa_frules_link .= '>'.$vbphrase['vsafrules_rules'].'</a>';
< if ($vbulletin->options['vsafrules_show_link'])
< {
< $vsa_frules_link .= '</li>';
< $template_hook['navbar_end'] .= $vsa_frules_link;
---
> $vsartabselected = '';
> if (THIS_SCRIPT == 'misc' && ($_REQUEST['do'] == 'vsarules' || $_REQUEST['do'] == 'vsaafr_mng' || $_REQUEST['do'] == 'vsaafr_addedit'))
> {
> $vbulletin->options['selectednavtab']='misc';
> $vsartabselected = ' class="selected"';
> }
> $template_hook['navtab_end'] .= "<li".$vsartabselected."><a class=\"navtab\" href=\"".$vbulletin->options['bburl']."/misc.php?do=vsarules\" title=\"Forum Rules\" >Forum Rules</a></li>" ;

[Videx]

I have a huge problem with this mod.

When I try do disable it, the users STILL can't post.I don't recall seeing anything like that before, but I assume you've read the entire thread?

If so, then you should probably post a lot more info. What versions of vb and afr are you running? Was afr working previously? Maybe a screenshot of your admincp vfr settings. And of course a forum link and a test account.

[dontpanic]

This has always been one of the best mods out there and I've used it for many, many years...back when it was Cyb instead of VSa. :)

Feature request: Is it possible to modify this mod so that new users cannot create a signature (or even edit their profile beyond the initial registration) without accepting the rules? What I'm seeing a lot of is signature spammers that never actually post anything in the forums.

[GeorgeB85]

This has always been one of the best mods out there and I've used it for many, many years...back when it was Cyb instead of VSa. :)

Feature request: Is it possible to modify this mod so that new users cannot create a signature (or even edit their profile beyond the initial registration) without accepting the rules? What I'm seeing a lot of is signature spammers that never actually post anything in the forums.


This is what I have asked for in this past. People have claimed it does this now, but it does not, unless mine just isn't working right.

Like you, I have people who come, register, and completely fill out their profiles and signatures and never return. Sad thing is, I know they are REAL people, but still.

[onehost]

If you want to control profile spam, then setup access level for no sig until
they reach a certain post level, then their rights will be restored.

anyway...I do not understand where to edit the rules?

I click on manage rules, and I am taken to a page full of smilely faces....

[Martini-man]

You have to enable the product first, then you can edit it. The url goes to the smileys when the product is disabled.

[Paul.]

It's not possible to click the Submit button after reading the rules.. how can I resolve this?

[Eduardo Leon]

yeah .

installed and tagged

[owlbill]

Here's a small bug for you (see attachment)

I still have the same issue. It seems that adding a carriage return/hard return after "Rules Accepted:" might fix the problem. It seems to just be the date format used in our case is much longer than just numbers (December 24th 2010 as opposed to 12-24-2010 for example)

[Shanti Nanda]

I didn't understand, owlbill... do you know a way to fix that issue? 'Cuz I have the same... D':

[owlbill]

I didn't understand, owlbill... do you know a way to fix that issue? 'Cuz I have the same... D':

I am trying to fix it. I am still very new at this and by no means am I a programmer.

But I try.......

[thunderclap82]

As a future feature I would like to suggest the option to allow separate permission settings for each rule. So in addition to the already separate rules and per forum rules....

Example:
RULE 1
Before Accepting Rules User Can Not: View Forums, View Threads

RULE 2
Before Accepting Rules User Can Not: Post Threads, Post Replies

This way users wouldn't have to read/accept certain rules depending on what they are doing in the forum. If they are just VIEWING then no need to accept certain rules. But if they decide to POST then that would trigger them to read/accept a certain set of rules.

+1

I would also like it if you could choose what rules show on which forums. We have some private forums I'd like to display special rules for without showing the General Rules again.

[owlbill]

I didn't understand, owlbill... do you know a way to fix that issue? 'Cuz I have the same... D':

My temporary fix is to edit the XML file included with this modification.

On line 1160 there will be text --> style="white-space:nowrap"

Change nowrap to wrap and it works. Not the way I want with the entire date on a new line but I am working on that still.

[p33r]

After our upgrade from 4.0 to 4.1 (and 4.1.1) this mod is simply showing a blank page. Is this an known issue or is something horribly broken?

Since its a full upgrade, all .php files are totally new and fresh (no "hacks" etc.). So i'm not sure where the error lies.

(This is the same for all addons other VSa addons that use misc.php)

[horussjr]

works on 4.1.1 so try uninstalling and reinstall....

[customcolor]

what i want to know is can this do one type of rule settings like veiw,post...for one thread...
then in another thread you can have it set to only post.

[iyama]

Installed & unstalled:down:

[ceho]

Hi there, I figured an issue and I think it's caused by this mod: when the mod is enabled the feature "Mark This Forum Read" inside of forums is not working properly. Which means when you click on Mark This Forum Read in the Thread Tools it's not marking the threads of the according forum as read. Only when you leave the forum and re-enter they are appearing as read.

When I disable the mod everything works fine. Do you have any ideas what the reason could be and how to fix it?

Thankyou very much!

[DeadSilence_]

Awesome mod, quick install.

Thank you.

Marked as installed.

[TCB]

Even after uninstalling the mod on the bottom of all pages is a link to the misc.php?vsa_rules page. Also the terms of service link is still pointing to that link.

How can I really revert this so that everything is pointing again to the normal TOS?

[Fenriz]

I have one problem. During registration user accepts a "General Rules", right? Especially, if you have an option "Registration Rules Options - Replace with General Forum Rules". Ok, but after registration user still have "Forum Rules NOT accepted" if profile and therefore must accept the General Rules once more. Is that a bug? How can I make "accepting Registration Rules = accepting General Rules"? Please please please answer asap ..

[sergioloporto]

Hello, will it work on VB 4.1.3? Now I am running VB 4.0.3 and I am willing to upgrade to 4.1.3.

I am running the 5.0.1 version. When should I upgrade this plugin to 5.0.2? Now or when I will have 4.1.3 already installed?

Thanks

[wipedout]

I just got a quaranteene warning about this addon but it doesnt seem to be in the graveyard, what gives?

[deadlySniper]

It means you might want to disable it or uninstall it for the time being. Read this thread - http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php/379072-Site-hacked-can-someone-please-help

It will tell you about it

[Cadellin]

Valter has posted here (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php/379072-Site-hacked-can-someone-please-help?p=2154118&viewfull=1#post2154118) to confirm a fix has been issued for those who haven't been following the progress in the thread. I assume the new fixed version is 5.0.3

[Paul M]

I just got a quaranteene warning about this addon but it doesnt seem to be in the graveyard, what gives?
It means its already been fixed and restored.

[Krazeguy]

Oh man, totally locked out of my website. Having to restore a recent backup. It's pretty messy!

EDIT: Totally should have read and listened to that email about disabling this plug in.

[Alfa1]

The latest version may still contain an issue. Or it may be unrelated to this hack. People are still getting hacked.

[Krazeguy]

I simply disabled it, see what happens now I guess.

[Alfa1]

Please let us know if you still get hacked or not, after you have deactivated this addon.

[Peter_AUS]

You don't need to do a restore of the database, just us the tools.php file and instructions and you should be able to turn back on the forum and also reset your admin as well. That is what I did. There is a new user there with super admin privileges that you need to delete which is teamadimus all other fields are empty. I am going through restoring the titles manually and checking that they are all correctly set as well, very time consuming but I only have 600 users. Also I don't know the SQL terminology well enough to do it in a command line in myphpadmin.

[Rofo]

I was hacked about 5 days ago. Lost everything on my site except my members and posts.

*** I'm in no way saying this was the why I was hacked!!! ( PM for details of the redirect setup if you want ), I honestly don't know what happened, just thought it was interesting.***

[AusPhotography]

Check admincp, modcp and your home index.php and index.html files

[Peter_AUS]

Got you too I hear snoopytas.

[Whitesky]

USERS WITH AFFECTED FORUMS:

1) Make a backup of your database (yes even post-hacked copy)
2) Goto ACP - Usergroup Manager - select each usergroup
3) For each, find 'General Settings' - 'Can Use Custom Title' set to No.
4) Goto your cpanel/web hosting control panel, access phpMyAdmin
5) Select (click) your database for your vB4 forum on the left column
6) On the right side of the page, choose the top tab - 'SQL', a large empty text box should appear
7) Paste the following into the box:

UPDATE user SET usertitle = replace(usertitle, "Hacked by Team Animus", "")

Hit the Go button.
8) It should say following xxx number of tables affected.. this should match to the number of users (approximately, some aren't affected)
9) Go back to AdminCP - Maintenance - Update Counters
10) Hit 'Rebuild User Titles & Ranks'
11) OPTIONAL - Go back to Maintenance option group on left, hit 'Repair & Optimize'
12) Select 'Check All' in upper right of list of entries
13) Scroll down, check both 'Optimize & Repair', hit OK

PM for any questions

[The Rocketeer]

strange, such a good mod, but why was this modification sent to graveyard?

Quarantine of VSa - Advanced Forum Rules

[FreshFroot]

strange, such a good mod, but why was this modification sent to graveyard?
because it has an exploit to take out your WHOLE forum and the creator is no where to be seen to fix it yet.

[HMBeaty]

because it has an exploit to take out your WHOLE forum and the creator is no where to be seen to fix it yet.
As I said in the other thread you posted this in....

Pretty sure he sleeps and has a life too.....

He was on earlier today btw

[fxwoody]

Well, after what i can see, Valter as fix the problem with the 5.0.3!
I just downloaded it and it as the "v5.0.3 - May 04 2011.
-Fixed: Security bug"

So i presume the guy as not disappear to the Bermuda ;)

Tks Valter

[Valter]

Yes, this has been fixed immediately, but there is procedure with reverting quarantined hacks...

v5.0.3 - May 04 2011.
-Fixed: Security bug

To update:
-Import XML, allow overwrite

[fxwoody]

tks bud! Your product are as always, pretty useful and with out problems.....except for this one but you fixed it ;)
Good job

Re-installed
Cheers

[tlwwolfseye]

That little bug was a bit more than I would have appreciated. Made me a lot of additional work. I won't install anymore Modifications from you until I can be sure there isn't something like this in again.

I always appreciated your mods, you had a few really great ones. But now I am rather careful. :(

[caracena]

Valter, thanks for the fix!!!

Hey I've got a little problem. After installing this I can't use the Rules dropdown selector anymore. I can use it, but no matter which set of rules I select it takes me to my homepage.

Any ideas?

[Valter]

tlwwolfseye,

Never think you are 100% safe.

Expensive operating systems, programs, scripts,... are constantly updated for security.
Why? Because anything can be hacked.

I'm sorry for any inconveniences this may have caused.

If your forum has been hacked please check out this post:
http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php/379072-Site-hacked-can-someone-please-help?p=2154415#post2154415

[Paul M]

because it has an exploit to take out your WHOLE forum and the creator is no where to be seen to fix it yet.
He fixed the reported exploit last night. Since then I imagine hes been in bed, since he is in Europe and it was just early morning here when you posted. I suggest you think about what you are saying before spouting off.

[Staxed]

That little bug was a bit more than I would have appreciated. Made me a lot of additional work. I won't install anymore Modifications from you until I can be sure there isn't something like this in again.

I always appreciated your mods, you had a few really great ones. But now I am rather careful. :(

You should have always been really careful, but this is the risk you take when you install 3rd party modifications to a script. There are thousands of modifications on this site, and they are all made by humans...who from time to time, are known to make mistakes ;).

Truthfully, I'd prefer to use Valter's mods now because now that he has had this issue, I'm sure he'll be making sure 110% that his future mods are VERY throughly checked.

People are human.

[The Rocketeer]

thanks for he update Valter. you have some of the best mods. I love using the VSa stuff you make...there should be a VSa skin!

make more mods..keep up the good stuff ;)

[AusPhotography]

Thanks for the quick fix.

[Valter]

Hacked by Team Animus?

Please read this thread:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=263202

[rdavm]

Thanks for this update :) Updated and works great :D

[biggazillakilla]

Ignore tlwwolfseye.

I for one greatly appreciate your mods and like the thoroughness of them.

Thanks for the fast update and attention.

[TheLastSuperman]

Ignore tlwwolfseye.

I for one greatly appreciate your mods and like the thoroughness of them.

Thanks for the fast update and attention.

Personally I feel the same, you releasing so many mods along with a few other members years ago kept me around ;). Things happen and Valter thanks for taking the time to post that info up about Team Analmus (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=263202) (lolz) they're the same bunch as the RECoders from what I've read however not wasting anymore time on them so let's all move on shall we? :D.

[Valter]

v5.0.4 - May 06 2011.
-Fixed: vbseo users not able to switch rules

To update:
-Import XML, allow overwrite