[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

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by aceofspades

How do i stop certain usergroups posting shouts, is there a way to do it without setting them as banned?

Set them so they can view it but not post shouts. Or just hide it completely it should be within vBoptions

[da420]

Originally Posted by Shazz

Its been posted over 18 times :tired:
People are so lazy

I alone have probably posted it 18 times, that's how I have the page number remembered. When I first found it I used the Search thread feature, but not too many even realize there is a search thread feature. It's a really nice feature, just a shame not too many realize it's there.

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by da420

I alone have probably posted it 18 times, that's how I have the page number remembered. When I first found it I used the Search thread feature, but not too many even realize there is a search thread feature. It's a really nice feature, just a shame not too many realize it's there.

[high]* Shazz just barely reliazes its there LMAO[/high]

[aceofspades]

Im getting this message on 3.6.0

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /vbshout.php on line 293

I dont get it all the time, can anyone tell me what the problem is? I havent changed the contents of the files as far as i know.

[Aclikyano]

I must be extremely blind.. but were the heck is the vBShout v2.1 thread!?

because I was gonna post this question: "I want my vbshout 2.1 to only show in CERTAIN FORUMS"..

The staff area......... because it seems as if vbshout (shoutbox) kills the activity in some sorts as everyone SWARMS the shoutbox instead of the rest of the site....

So.. my question again is... how to make it appear in forums u want it...

Thanks

[da420]

Originally Posted by Aclikyano

I must be extremely blind.. but were the heck is the vBShout v2.1 thread!?

because I was gonna post this question: "I want my vbshout 2.1 to only show in CERTAIN FORUMS"..

The staff area......... because it seems as if vbshout (shoutbox) kills the activity in some sorts as everyone SWARMS the shoutbox instead of the rest of the site....

So.. my question again is... how to make it appear in forums u want it...

Thanks

2.1 does not exist on this site.

www.vbhackers.com is where 2.1 resides.

[Shazz]

Zero has kept it only on that forum -.-

[obmob]

3.6.3 has an ajax problem with non english websites

This includes vBshout...

I'd love to know why Zero Tolerance left this project and moved it to vbhackers... but that one is flat file, is it good?

Still, i think it will have ajax problems too

[aky]

is there a way to edit the width of the shout box

[frosch68]

hi there

vbshout works fine with vb 3.5.5 in IE 6 but not in IE 7 ...

is there someone to solve the problem ?????