[AJAX] vBShout v2.0

[high]Staff Edit/Update[/high]

I have released an updated version of this hack (version 2.0.1), this version fixes some security issues with this hack. All version prior to this one allow users to insert html in their shouts, this can cause problems with them using html that breaks the site layout or malicious javascript. Download the new zip file (vBshout_fixed.zip) and upload the new vbshout.php file to patch/upgrade. If you want to manual instructions they are in the zip file, in the file bugfixes.txt

Second Staff update

I've uploaded a new version of this hack, dubbed '2.0.2'. This one should fix the html injection issues without breaking special characters. To upgrade, download the new zip file and upload the new vbshout.php file.

Please note that this only fixes the html injection issues. I do not use this hack on my own forum (although I've tested this on a client's board) so I will not be fixing the server load issues. I suggest you do not install this hack if you can't deal with the extra server load, as it's rather intensive.

- Brad

[high]End staff edit[/high]

Well, been a while since I've been to vb.org and released anything, thought i'd break the trend and whip up something quick while I have a little spare time.

A shoutbox as you would assume, a very simple one to start off with, but does include AJAX Technology, which pushes the shoutbox 1 step closer to live, messages from other people will appear with no refreshing, and so will yours that you post

A preview is below, i'd estimate a 50 second installation max

Primary Features:
- AJAX Technology (no refreshing)
- Administration control an display element options
- Fast format editor

Change Log::

- v1.1:
WOL (Who's Online) Correction

- v1.2:
New Posting Featurs (Bold/Italic/Underline/Colour/Font)
Admin Controls

- Change location/position of shoutbox
- Change number of shouts displayed
- Switch vbcode/similes on/off

- v1.3
Firefox javascript issue fixed
New Admin Controls

- Command Activation
- Swtch extra format options on/off
- Change position of editor (above/below messages)

New Commands

- /prune (Clears the shoutbox completely)
- /prune [username] (Clears all shouts posted by specified user)

- v1.4
Usergroup HTML Markup For Usernames
Clear Editor Button
Emoticons Pop Up Menu
Time display configurated to vBulletin settings
Username Links To Profile
New Admin Conrols

New vBShout Position (Directly Above Forums)
Banned Users
Banned Usergroups
Banned Permissions
Smilie Pop-Up Box Height
Smilie Pop-Up Box Width

New Commands

"/me" - Action message (all users are able to use this command)
/pruneshout [shout] - Deletes a single shout

- v1.5
Improved Smilies Display
XHTML 1.0 Transitional Valid (couple of errors fixed)
New Admin Options

Shoutbox Height
Smilies To Show
Shout Messages Order
Banned Permissions (fixed)

- v1.6
Bug Fixes:

- Unable to delete shouts that used /me command fixed
- Shouts being displayed from bottom-upwards only showed first 20 shouts

Automatically parses URL's

- v2.0
New Archive

- Displays shouts and pages
- Stats and top 10 shouters
- AJAX Edit/Delete (staff can edit/delete all shouts)

Enjoy,

- Zero Tolerance

[whitetigergrowl]

For the love of all humanity can someone please get permission to re-do this shoutbox and fix some of the problems plaguing it such as server queries and such.

[cuphongle]

is it possible to set user to shout at post #1, then wont shout again til post 20?

[mod2000]

Yea, minimum post in forum is a good option for the admincp. btw. Nice extension.

[Debbi]

This is a truly awesome addition. Can't thank you enough. Made my whole day! :banana:

[vBB-vietnam]

I want when I press Smiles link, it'll whow all Smiles as when I post thread. How to ?

[Schwartz12]

I want to increase the shouts allowed to 50 or 100, as my users are using this as more of a chat now.

Would this slow down my site badly?

[davelacey]

Originally Posted by WhyDoesItMatter

What templates would I have to add?. I'd love to use the shoutbox on my new skin, without having to uninstall/reinstall it

I just made my extra skins chidren of the default style. Works a treat for me.
I do have one slight problem though.



Does anyone know how to limit the page history?

[MorrisMcD]

Great Hack Here! Thanks for sharing with us..

[o0Hubba0o]

Originally Posted by WhyDoesItMatter

What templates would I have to add?. I'd love to use the shoutbox on my new skin, without having to uninstall/reinstall it

My new skin has the templates in it, I think it might have to do with a hook location or something like that. I can see the shout.php archive page if I switch skins while I'm in there or copy/paste the link, but the shoutbox doesn't show up on the forumhome.

To bad Zero hasn't been on since Jan, is there anyone that can help with this?

[vBB-vietnam]

Originally Posted by vBB-vietnam

I want when I press Smiles link, it'll whow all Smiles as when I post thread. How to ?

Help me, Please