[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

[zompus]

How do i access the vbshout admin page? I lost the code link :'(

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by zompus

How do i access the vbshout admin page? I lost the code link :'(

admincp> vboptions >vbshout

[jerseyda6]

How do I do away with the time stamps? Also can I change the color of usernames that are chatting in the box?? and lastly How do I set it so when a user picks a color it will be their default and not go back to black.

If these are not possible with you shoutbox please let me know so I atleast know I cant do it and can relay the messages to my members

[zompus]

I mean, how do i get into the vbshout page were i can remove shouts?

[Shazz]

Using the search feature in this thread/site can solve many questions that you might have.
For removing shouts click on the shoutbox name itself above the shoutbox which will take you to the vbshout archive

[dirty68]

Is there a way for my members to keep the text color they have picked? instead of the default color, i have lazy members and they dont like the fact that when they do a shout in the color they have picked and then post on the forums then go back they have to pick the color again..... im ok with it being as it is but i have to keep my members happy
Dirty

[xxHxx]

is there any flood control for exampled if the member shouted he cant shout again only after passing 20 or 30 sec .. the members are miss using the vbshout

[shanevas2]

click the text that says shoutbox on top of the box

[xxHxx]

I clicked on that but its just give the top & stats what i need is to enable members to post after 20 or 30 sec

[AllenMead]

Originally Posted by brownbabe

I installed this but my shout box is only showing "Loading..." and when i enter text then press shout it says "posting in progess"

Please help, did I need to upload something else as well? I am using Yahoo as my website provider could that be the issue?

My link so that you can see for yourself
www.womenmotorcyclistsunited.com/forum/index.php

I too have this issue.

I have followed the instructions to install the product, the vbshout.php is loaded in my forum root folder which I cannot chmod to 777 as I just get a white error page.

Am running vbulletin 3.6.5

Can anyone shed any light on this? i have seached this thread for answers but on-one seems to really provide an answer.

Thanks!