[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

[da420]

For those having problems with the shout box using too many resources I would check out the 2.1 version found at www.vbhackers.com as it uses a flatfile instead of pulling directly from teh database.

[rjmjr69]

Originally Posted by da420

For those having problems with the shout box using too many resources I would check out the 2.1 version found at www.vbhackers.com as it uses a flatfile instead of pulling directly from teh database.

I really love the time stamp feature almost a must to have. What gets me is that this just started happening in the last week or so. Its been installed on my board for quite sometime now. And I went to look at the other one you posted. Why does he claim that VB broke this version? The other version doesnt seem like it has any other benefits other than being flatline. I have this version running on a few sites without any issues of this nature.....

I did just read that my host upgraded the MySql could that be a cause?

[da420]

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

I really love the time stamp feature almost a must to have. What gets me is that this just started happening in the last week or so. Its been installed on my board for quite sometime now. The other version doesnt seem like it has any other benefits other than being flatline. I have this version running on a few sites without any issues of this nature.....

The time stamp can be hard coded in to the shout box, and a user has explained how to in the vBShout 2.1 thread at vbhackers.

The whole advantage is the flatline, which in my opinion, is a lot better solution than directly accessing the shouts from the database, and will be 1/10th the resource hog. The moment I installed it, I noticed this.

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

I did just read that my host upgraded the MySql could that be a cause?

Highly unlikely, mine was the same way. It could be because you have not cleared your shout archive lately.

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

And I went to look at the other one you posted. Why does he claim that VB broke this version?

That's between ZT and vB admins. I do not have any information on this.

[rjmjr69]

Ok awesome as long as I have the time stamp I am happy. I will check it out I thank you very much for the info.

How do I clear the shout archive?

PS. I was just curious as to what was going on didnt expect you to have the info.....lol

[da420]

To clear your shout archive type '/prune' into the shout box and hit enter.

[bashy]

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

How do I clear the shout archive?

/prune will do the job /prune username will prune selected members

[rjmjr69]

I did that no change. Thanks for the info though. I guess I'm going to have to install the other version I still havent seen the info on the time stamp but I will find it

[siriuxs]

Hi. When I write the " on my shoutbox it compare "
Why?

[rjmjr69]

I had the new version installed and all I can say is WOW this version here should be taken down what a resource hog. My host sent another email this morning thanking me for taking care of the issue so fast.... And I had someone install it which made it that much easier... To that person THANKS you know who you are.......

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by rjmjr69

I did that no change. Thanks for the info though. I guess I'm going to have to install the other version I still havent seen the info on the time stamp but I will find it

I think your time stamp issue is now solved
Still running good on the site?