[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

[plateau]

solved!

need to recover the template...|||

[FleaBag]

Ah, it did mine automatically. Strange! But glad you got it working.

[Jenta]

one of the things that i loved about this shoutbox was its simplicity
i would be mindfull of not having it become bloated

im sticking with 1.6 as i dont see the need for top shouters and stuff like that...its just a shout - something temporary unlike a post

just a thought

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by FleaBag

Where your Shoutbox is on your forumhome click the word 'Shoutbox' - it'll take you to the new page.

Thank you, sir. I love the way it edits now.

Now all we need is a back button.

[cclaerhout]

Originally Posted by Jenta

one of the things that i loved about this shoutbox was its simplicity
i would be mindfull of not having it become bloated

Don't you find the discret link to the archive page simple ? I do.

When some users can't connect forum during a short time, this archive page is great for them. It allow them to quick read old messages.

[XtremeOffroad]

Love the archive, Makes things so much better for editing.
Thanx Zero

[FleaBag]

Personally I think this hack is going from strength to strength, also a prime example of the product system being used to it's potential. Like someone said up there, if you don't like the archive just use conditions for the hyperlink allowing only you to know the link [not an ideal solution - but if your users get in via a URL they figure out why not let them] - makes your life of editing much easier.

[aethro]

Thanks for the update i love it!

[KuRi]

the link to the archive is the only template change in the update i take it??? because i had modified the template it did not update.

I have added the link to archive just need to know if there was anything else

[monstergamer]

thanks for the update
working great and looks better then before