[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

[gonzek]

Originally Posted by Shazz

Auto Refresh would still be Ajax

No? OK, I dont know. I am only want to disable AJAX in this add-on, because I need to disable this on forum too.

[Macarro]

This plugin is really awesome, we've been using it for a year and everything worked like a charm.

I have a doubt about its future development, is planned some kind of dinstinction in the shout box between normal users and moderators? I mean something like a different color for moderator's nick.

Best regards and thanks for the plugin.

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by Macarro

This plugin is really awesome, we've been using it for a year and everything worked like a charm.

I have a doubt about its future development, is planned some kind of dinstinction in the shout box between normal users and moderators? I mean something like a different color for moderator's nick.

Best regards and thanks for the plugin.

The development for this mod has been abandoned for a long time ago.


If you want to use newer version get 'Inferno vBShout', but be aware that it will cost you some money...

[Macarro]

Ok, thanks

We'll wait until the final release version of vb 3.7 is out to upgrade also the shoutbox system.

Kind regards.

[Satoshikai]

for some reason when I put in symbols like "" and <> it gives me weird words instead

[hotdude_55]

guests cant see the shout box .....what might be the problem?

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by hotdude_55

guests cant see the shout box .....what might be the problem?

Set up permissions in the ACP.

[cafenetland]

installed.

but i wonder if is there any way to show it on each page ??

that will be very nice if its possible,

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by cafenetland

installed.

but i wonder if is there any way to show it on each page ??

that will be very nice if its possible,

There are mods around vb.org that state they can show on every page (wouldn't recommend it)

[cafenetland]

Originally Posted by Shazz

There are mods around vb.org that state they can show on every page (wouldn't recommend it)

thx for the answer.

but if its not recommended then i dont want to do it.