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BirdOPrey5 04-24-2016 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inzvestor (Post 2569484)
Great work - that's fixed it!

Downloaded the top one for Vb 4.x in case anyone is wondering which one to download

The 101 version is the latest version, that is the one I suggest using. You can download it and upgrade to it by importing it with allow-override set to yes.

BirdOPrey5 05-01-2016 10:55 AM

Important Note: After discussions with various people I am no longer certain this mod upholds the values I usually support. It can be argued this mod is removing branding another developer had put into their mod, and like I wouldn't create a mod that removes branding from say DbTech mods, perhaps this mod goes too far.

I am not removing the mod for the time being but I am not supporting it any further either.

I would urge people who do not want to see Tapatalk signature in every post either purchase their plan or remove Tapatalk completely. I will not do any further work on this mod nor support it unless I get affirmative consent from Tapatalk to do so.

Sorry.

BadgerDog 05-01-2016 11:21 AM

Thanks for the update.. :)

It is SPAMMER operation out of China .. :rolleyes:

We started with them when they first opened up under a business premise that no longer exits.

They pulled a bait and switch on forum owners by saying that they would only be using a "paid" client model, with a free trial of a client model.

Once they obtained some critical mass, they pulled this ads scam on everyone... :mad:

We have 27,000 members with a few hundred who use Tapatalk and we're considering discontinuing supporting their client code. We're providing Tapatalk free access to our members who are providing them free revenue off their backs, with no passed on remuneration to the board owner or any of its members.

Don't feel guilty... ;)

You've provided a valuable service to the our community .. :up:

Regards,
Doug

RichieBoy67 05-01-2016 12:17 PM

Not sure if you know much about Tapatalk but they steal user information and even paying for their app does not remove signatures. By default they are on.

Their app has plenty of branding beyond the signatures. Like you said in your app description, Tapatalk spam. That is what it is.

Kane@airrifle 05-01-2016 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieBoy67 (Post 2569937)
Not sure if you know much about Tapatalk but they steal user information and even paying for their app does not remove signatures. By default they are on.

Their app has plenty of branding beyond the signatures. Like you said in your app description, Tapatalk spam. That is what it is.

Besides, at this time Tapatalk app users can put whatever they like in their signatures via the "custom" setting thus negating any Taptalk branding. At the end of the day it is just a $10 hustle.

They have legitimate branding on their app and if they wanted same on the forum proper they would put it in the footer, like everyone else.

Max Taxable 05-01-2016 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdOPrey5 (Post 2569932)
It can be argued this mod is removing branding another developer had put into their mod

It can be "argued," sure. But that argument doesn't stand up to any scrutiny - there was NEVER a agreement between TT and site admins to allow any type of spam or branding on their sites. The argument isn't valid since most all branded mods we can example, had the branding AT THE BEGINNING and don't add it later, slipping it in after many installs.

You're doing nothing wrong here and you're not violating any values.

BirdOPrey5 05-02-2016 08:06 AM

While I appreciate the kind words this thread isn't for debate of Tapatalk's business model. Please keep any further responses on topic of this mod. I'm not debating the issue here.

BadgerDog 05-02-2016 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BirdOPrey5 (Post 2569989)
While I appreciate the kind words this thread isn't for debate of Tapatalk's business model. Please keep any further responses on topic of this mod. I'm not debating the issue here.

Roger that ... :up:

Regards,
Doug

MrD 05-03-2016 09:13 AM

Hi,
nice Mod :)
But is there an Option to make it Multilanguage or put an Second Variable in the Plugins?
I have Users with English Language and German.
In German the Signature likes " Gesendet von meinem M2 mit Tapatalk"
I would put this "Gesendet von meinem" in the Replacevariable too.
1. Plugin
PHP Code:

if ($this->post['pagetext'])
{
  
$this->post['pagetext'] = preg_replace ('#Sent from my[ -~]+\s*$#' ''$this->post['pagetext']);


2.Plugin
PHP Code:

if ($this->post['pagetext'])
{
  
$this->post['pagetext'] = preg_replace ('#Sent from my[ -~]+\s*$#' ''$this->post['pagetext']);


3.Plugin
PHP Code:

$post['message'] = preg_replace ('#Sent from my[ -~]+\s*$#' ''$post['message']); 


lapiervb 05-07-2016 11:03 AM

BirdOPrey5 I understand your position on this however let me give you mine. Tapatalk is attempting to extort a $10 per month fee to not spam our forums. They have provided no additional value to justify this monthly fee. This is the most garbage fee I have seen and this mod is the best I have seen in my history here at vb.org. I added it to all of my forums a month ago and I want to thank you very much for creating this mod!


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