[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

[djjeffa]

Originally Posted by da420

Page 109 lies your answer.

What page is the answer for this lol

is there a way to remove the shout box from certin styles?

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by djjeffa

What page is the answer for this lol

He was referrering to powerbook

[da420]

Originally Posted by Shazz

Have that page memorized ?

Yes, I do. After having going to fetch it several times in this thread.

Originally Posted by djjeffa

What page is the answer for this lol

Sorry, I do not know. I tried following the directions that were given to you, but just like you I do not see a 'none' option either... then again, Im not using the version from this thread, I am using v2.1 of the shout box.

[N-0p3rz]

Originally Posted by Shazz

It does for me, just change it once and next time you sign back on (be sure to hit the remember me button)

That doesn't work at least for me. And any other person I had test this method.

[djjeffa]

Ok Im tring to use a fastloading style for those whit bad internet conection so could anyone tell me how to remove the shout box from 1 style?

[powerbook]

Thanks, I went through the first 40 pages but would have never found it thanks

Originally Posted by da420

Page 109 lies your answer.

[United32]

Hello,

Is it possible to show Shoutbox on the left sidebar? I'm talking about this hack.

Thank you in advance.

[Keyser S?ze]

Originally Posted by Brad

If you are one of the people having issues with the last fix I posted, try using the attached file instead. Let me know if this one works or not.

this is important, really should be on the main post, but anyways i thought id repeat it since it was what 70 pages ago.

if u replace your vbshout.php with this one Brad made you will be able to use stuff like ""*&^%$#@! in the shoutbox

thanks to Brad

[Shazz]

All around the vbshout.php has many errors, Meeks has solved about all of them...
Alot of them are unsafe

[DarthLamer]

I asked if this script used much of the CPU resources.