Major Additions - SR Classifieds 1.0.2 Light

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**Attention**
This hack is now being released as a "Lite" version. All existing features are still there, do not worry. However, a premium version is comming soon and will have even more features. This hack will continue to be supported. The only difference is that a premium version is comming shortly with more features.

**Copyright**
This script cannot be redistributed, reproduced, or published in any way unless given permission my the author (me). Modifying this script and sharing your modification elsewhere without the author's knowledge is not allowed as well. The following text on the script is not to be taken off:

SR Classifieds, By www.siteresort.com

**Before Making An Add on **
Please consult with me before making an add on to this hack. As it is my work and such, the add ons that you are trying to make for it may be in the next release and/or premium version.


[high]Changelog:[/high]
4-13-06
* Security patch while editing ads (there was a little hole) All that needs to be done is reuploading sr_classifieds.php

[high]Changelog:[/high]
4-11-06
* Admins can delete feedback
* User profile fixed (minor template issues)
* Ad type shown in adbit
* No more error message when saving field

[high]Changelog:[/high]
4-9-06
* There was a problem with a code that made it so that if you didn't have an image in an ad and then edited that ad to include an image, it overwrote noimage.gif (which is not good!). This was fixed!
* Ad ID Number now shows in an ad
* Price now shows in an ad

What does this do?
This hack gives you a classified ad system. Multiple categories can be created and users can post ads in these categories. Other users can then rate them and give them feedback accordingly.

What features does this hack provide?

• Main page with statistics, categories, recent activity, etc.
• Ability to arrange ads in categories
• Categories can have their own images
• See how many total, closed, and open ads are in each category.
• Ratings and category counts are automatically rebuilt
• After the timeframe of the ad is up, the ad is closed
• Add new classified ads with images, description, title, and more!
• Users have their own page where feedback and such shows.
• Paypal button is automatically generated if the user enters a paypal email address. Clicking this button will allow the user to buy whatever the other user is selling.
• Add extra fields to ads
• Ability to edit and delete ads
• Control everything from the amount of results showing per page in searches, to the size of thumbnails.
• GIF, JPG, and PNG images are supported.
• Search through ads
• And much much more!

What does this hack require?
Template Edits: 3
Products Imported: 1

[high]6 Easy Steps[/high]
Step 1. Import the following product: product-sr_classifieds.xml
Step 2. Upload the files in the upload folder.
Step 3. CHMOD the sr_classifieds/uploaded folder and sr_classifieds/uploaded/thumbnails folder to 777
Step 4. Do the edits located below
Step 5. Update newly added usergroup permissions and options
Step 6. Enjoy the hack.

[high]F.A.Q[/high]
Q. How can i reserve the premium version?
A. Send me a message here on the forums or email me at gio@dopegfx.com


Don't forget to click INSTALL

[high]As always, feel free to make a donation to:[/high]
gio@dopegfx.com

[Trana]

Originally Posted by BlueKnight

quick question.. is it possible to move or import existing vbulletin categories or threads into sr classifieds? I have a huge F&S section on our board and well I can really have both so I have turned off the F&S and now use classifieds.

This is so difficult that I would say it is not worthwhile to pursue. Try both of them side by side and see if you can get people to list items in the classifieds areas first.

[toolblast]

Gio~logist (Giovanni) no longer responds to e-mails, vb.org PM's, siteresort.com PM's (his site), nor any other communication. He was away before and said he was in the hospital, but is now away once again.

If you are having the same issue with mis-communication please PM me so I can see if it is only me or if there are others not able to find gio. Thanks all!

[simalert]

Originally Posted by toolblast

Gio~logist (Giovanni) no longer responds to e-mails, vb.org PM's, siteresort.com PM's (his site), nor any other communication. He was away before and said he was in the hospital, but is now away once again.

If you are having the same issue with mis-communication please PM me so I can see if it is only me or if there are others not able to find gio. Thanks all!

He made some post about how he was back and how now he was over 'stress' and able to get on with stuff he would be doing. Guess what, nothing.............!

He takes your money happily, but when you find the bugs in his scripts, and you will, you get no support and of course no refund.

To me, this person is nothing but a cowboy. I am sorry, but he's taken my money and given me a script that doesn't do what was advertised. When I went for help I got nothing, when I went for a refund I again got nothing and it appears that it's not just me that has problems with him. There are posts on his site asking about customer service and others not happy with him.

I admire people that develop scripts for us and think they do a great job. I would never put down someone that's put in hard work for others, but this person is taking money by selling scripts that don't work and then running. This is totally different and I advise people not to by the pro version of this script or give this person money in any way.

[Quarterbore]

This script has real potential but Gio is just not the person that is capable of handling the responsibility of doing it...

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=126417

It is a real shame and for the price he asks it is still likely a good purchase but buyers had best know that the script has issues that will require recoding. Quite a few customers have functional issues that prevent their use of the script and others, like myself, have had to go through and deleted huge sections of code to prevent problems...

Yet, Gio will disapear for months at a time and never log into his own website to support customers yet he finds the time to log in here and see what is going on...

Buyer beware...

[simalert]

I think to be honest it's an unfinished script at a finished price. Not good value at all.

[arossphoto]

Originally Posted by simalert

To follow on from my last post, support is extremely limited and shows a lack of interest.

I have now removed the pro version of this script from my site and am currently persuing a refund through Paypal as it's buggy with little or no support.

Are you having any success with PayPal? I paid this guy hundreds of dollars for a custom project and now he has disappeared and left me with no support and an incomplete product. I also purchased SR_Classifieds Premium, so I'm embarrassed to say I've given this guy quite a bit of money.

Is there any point complaining to PayPal about something like this? According to their site "PayPal's Buyer Complaint Policy does not apply to virtual or intangible products (like subscriptions and computer programs), services, quasi-cash and all non-tangible, non-physical goods."

Sounds to me like there really isn't much we can do, besides warning others.

Andrew

[toolblast]

Hi simalert and arossphoto

I paid him $300 for a custom hack, he didn't finish as agreed and dissapeared more than three times, he leaves e-mails once in a while maybe once every 1-2 weeks... saying he's busy, stressed, etc. and that he will finish it. Then I dont hear from him again.

I've posted in almost all his product threads on vb.org. Here is what i've said:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....2&postcount=10

[rareclownfish]

Originally Posted by gio~logist

Would it help if i made a system that would conver all itrader ratings to SR Classified ratings?

That would be nice.

[phifou]

Gio's website turned off and showing only this disclaimer :

"What i am about to announce i believe is both expected and already fore-casted by various people. For a 15 year old, it is obvious that managing a business with hundreds of customers, paid customers for large projects, school, and a normal life can be overwhelming at the least. This has led to various complications, including hospitalization and such. It has been time for me to do this for a while now. I will be "retiring" and taking down my business for a while. If and when i do come back, things will be done differently (hopefully for the better).

When it was good, it was great. I'm sure plenty of you can agree with that. However, I'd rather take a rest now and come back even better, than continue things the way they are and jeopardize my reputation forever.

Also, to answer some questions:
1) Can i take a script and have someone improve it? Sure, you just cannot resell any of the scripts.

2) Can i improve the script myself? Resort to answer number 1.

3) What if i am interested in a script still, would it be possible for me to purchase one even though the business is down? You may email me at gio@dopegfx.com"

[arossphoto]

Originally Posted by phifou

3) What if i am interested in a script still, would it be possible for me to purchase one even though the business is down? You may email me at gio@dopegfx.com

Good luck getting a response. I've been trying to get in touch him for over a month regarding a custom project that I paid for in full, but that he has not finished.

Do yourself a favour and don't do business with this guy, now or in the future!