[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

[S@NL - BlackBik]

Well mate, than remove it.
Why bother us with the problems of a small insignificant host.
Works fine on my host and numerous others.
Maybe consider changing hosts?

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by RaZor Edge

Seems like Vbshout is not welcome on my web host...



http://forums.realwebhost.net/showthread.php?t=93592

well that's odd. as long as it's been around, we know it's not written with bad code. I'd seriously consider changing web hosts.

[Ohiosweetheart]

Is there a way to reduce the width size of the shoutbox?
I see only a height adjustment in the acp

thanks to anyone who can answer this question.

[RaZor Edge]

Originally Posted by S@NL - BlackBik

Well mate, than remove it.
Why bother us with the problems of a small insignificant host.
Works fine on my host and numerous others.
Maybe consider changing hosts?

Sorry to "bother" you with my "small insignificant host".

I was sharing this information for those who are concern about this script performance. And also to heard from those who already use it to see if they have problems.

It's great if it's work for you.

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by RaZor Edge

Sorry to "bother" you with my "small insignificant host".

I was sharing this information for those who are concern about this script performance. And also to heard from those who already use it to see if they have problems.

It's great if it's work for you.

I don't have problems with it at all sweetie.. been running it for quite a while. In fact, my host has implemented the sb on their customer page so that we can discuss stuff... me thinks your host is having issues and wants to blame it on the sb.

[whitetigergrowl]

I can 100% concur that on shared servers at least, that this is a killer. You may not notice it right away, but the more shouts that amass...the worse that its guaranteed to get. On a dedicated server it may not be bad...but on shared ones...even good shared ones...its a real server killer.

[Ohiosweetheart]

which is why there's a prune function

[bglynn]

How about a way to only have it available in a time window daily?

[bglynn]

OK I have it installed and integrated to VBa, but I don't get any edit, font or smiley controls...any idea?

[GD_Mehmed Emre]

How can i translate the buttons to another language? And can you tell me how can i Edit Shoutbox Options in the ACP as Zero Tolerance showed in the pictures please?