[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

[Ronin Storm]

Originally Posted by Rio Grande

I searched in the tread but I found nothing to limit de number of Shouts in the historic.
Must I delete them manually or somebody make ? hack for this ?

No limits, certainly, but if you're needing a constant pruning of your shoutbox then this post (earlier in this thread) will give you a link to a simple PHP file that you can run through vB's cron system to prune on a schedule.

[Hornstar]

It would be good if we could set what commands the mods and smods and admins are allowed to use.

[lightwave]

i've been warned that thing system uses a lot of resources. my shoutbox gets about 1,500 shouts a day...how big of a server issue is that? in terms of bandwidth and resources.

[Shazz]

Clear the shouts every night ^
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[timk]

Originally Posted by CP1

try reimporting the product and uploading the files again



try reimporting the product and uploading the files again for the first problem...

for the second problem, http://www.yourdomain.com/vbshout.php?do=archive is where you should see the delete and edit...

Tried reimporting and still have the same problem - no timestamps on the shouts.

Also, you have misunderstood my second problem. On the first screenshot in this thread it shows the vbShout options in the adminCP. By the side of some of those options are edit and delete links. I don't have those links. I am not referring to the ones in the shoutbox archive.

[malady]

ok not sure if this is covered anywhere. I tried searching to no avail. I use VB 3.5 Black style and the default text is black over a black background. I cant find anywhere in the css to change the default text to white. Any ideas?

[peterska2]

Originally Posted by timk

Also, you have misunderstood my second problem. On the first screenshot in this thread it shows the vbShout options in the adminCP. By the side of some of those options are edit and delete links. I don't have those links. I am not referring to the ones in the shoutbox archive.

Thats not a problem, the screenshot was taken in the development (debug) mode where additional developer options are available. As the majority of admins have no need for these options (and it's not a good idea to have it on on your live board anyway) they are hidden by default.

[timk]

Originally Posted by peterska2

Thats not a problem, the screenshot was taken in the development (debug) mode where additional developer options are available. As the majority of admins have no need for these options (and it's not a good idea to have it on on your live board anyway) they are hidden by default.

Oh ok.

Still doesn't explain why my default install of vbShout doesn't have any timstamps in the shoutbox unlike the 3rd screenshot at the top.

[Rio Grande]

Originally Posted by Ronin Storm

No limits, certainly, but if you're needing a constant pruning of your shoutbox then this post (earlier in this thread) will give you a link to a simple PHP file that you can run through vB's cron system to prune on a schedule.

very nice thanks for de answer, I have just to set the time I want it's perfect ! A shout limit is better but it's better then nothing.

I have jute one question left, if I run the file, the total of the shout for the users remain the same ?

[Ohiosweetheart]

Is anyone running this on 3.6 yet?