[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

[lairnoc]

maybe anyone has a list of shoutbox commands

[Jason McConnell]

Originally Posted by lairnoc

i think something like /prune

Yup

Or you can prune shouts by a particular user like: /prune username

[kafi]

I couldn't find this yet here>

I would like to show VBShout only with specific forum.

1. please can u give me conditional and where to place it?
2. this would be good to have in admin area for flexible use.
3. or is there a way to do it otherway already?

Thank you!

[gonon]

Originally Posted by Blacky1971

I banned a Usergroup und now the members of this usergroups get this error:

Warning: array_reverse(): The argument should be an array in /vbshout.php on line 282

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /vbshout.php on line 288

What can I do? Thanks for help!

The way to get around that, is after banning them in the Admin CP, set 'Banned Permissions' to "Cannot see Shoutbox"

[whitetigergrowl]

This shoutbox has gotten HORRIBLE support from the coder. The duplicate smilies issue is huge on my forum, amongst other problems, and was supposed to have been fixed with 2.0, but never was. When will there be an update/upgrade to this shoutbox from RC with the numerous bug fixes, etc.?!

[KidneyBoy]

Well if you notice, the author does not have the "supported" box checked off. So basically that's a warning to everyone that it probably won't get much attention. It's not to say he might come back and release an update now and then.....

I would *REALLY REALLY REALLY* like to see somebody take over this project. This is definately one of the most popular MOD's on 3.5.X. I just wish more coders were familiar with AJAX, and would be willing to step up to the plate on this one. Heck this is one of them I'd gladly pay a bit for support (as it so badly needs it).

[wrang]

Great i haved it Installed! I run Vb 3.5.1

Where do i find the text so i can translate it to swedish?
like:
Shoutbox
Shout
Clear
Smiles
Emoticons
Top 10 Shouters
Statistics

I tried to search on this in the adminpanel Languages & Phrases but itdosent find it

Great job

[D|ver]

where can i change the refresh time?

[Snake]

I need a little help here. My shoutbox's current position is incorrect and I'm trying to place it underneath my forum stats "Metal Gear Solid Zone Statistics". How do I do that?

http://forums.mgszone.com

[GatorLCA]

Another suggestion, not sure if it's been brought up but its there a way that the Font color and face can be saved to that user from the last shout so we dont have to change it every single time we make a shout, i know it's petty but Im not sure if those settings can be saved or not