Administrative and Maintenance Tools - Web Proxy Redirector [BETA]

Current Version is in BETA

What is it?
This hack was designed to prevent users from using a web based proxy such as http://www.dontfilter.us/ to circumvent a IP address ban. It uses javascript to determine if the current domain matches the forum's domain. If it does not match, then it redirects the user to the website of your choosing. If the proxy strips the javascript code, then the forum will not be visible to the user, and a error message will be shown.

Effectiveness
This has been tested and has blocked at least 90% of all web proxies. Best of all, this hack requires no template hacks. The hack is completely self-contained in the product file.
Phrases are used for the informational messages.

Instructions
Instructions are included in the zip file.

Demonstration
For a demonstration, you may attempt to visit my forum http://www.isosdcftp.com through a web proxy such as http://www.dontfilter.us/.

History

• Version 1.0

  Original Code

• Version 1.2

  Increased Proxy Detection massively. Good luck finding a working proxy.
  Increased Browser Compatability by using the widely supported writeln function
  Obfuscated Javascript code to confuse parsers such as the one in use at xroxy.com
  Decreased javascript code size slightly

• Version 1.2.1

  Fixed Broken Javascript code

• Version 1.2.2

  Fixed Settings Panel problem
  Fixed compatibility issue with Hellcat's Realtime Page Compressor
  

Known Bugs
Not compatible with Safari

Special thanks goes to rjmjr69
Please provide feedback

[TroyTrojansFan]

In the admincp, do I just put something like:

mydomain.com|www.mydomain.com

Do I need to put anything else in there??

[thestaton]

Any chance of this being ported to 3.7?

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by thestaton

Any chance of this being ported to 3.7?

I'm using this with 3.7.1 and it seems to be working in the same way as it did on 3.6 before I upgraded. I'm still making a few changes to my board, so it's currently closed - but please feel free to try accessing with a web proxy. I've tried several and it redirects every time, but genuine IP's don't seem to have any probs and the spiders are still crawling

[Phornixx]

Not working with Safari users, it says javascript should be enabled. Is there any other mod to block proxy users?

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by Phornixx

Not working with Safari users, it says javascript should be enabled. Is there any other mod to block proxy users?

It's more likely to be the web proxy than the browser, some of them strip the scripts, and some let you choose. Try this one and uncheck the No Scripts box: http://www.guardster.com/subscription/proxy_free.php

Either way, you can't view with the web proxy whether it enables javascript or not. If javascript isn't enabled it stops the redirect though, which is unfortunate because people don't realise why they're being blocked - but then, if they're hiding behind proxies, who cares?

[Phornixx]

Originally Posted by Belder

It's more likely to be the web proxy than the browser, some of them strip the scripts, and some let you choose. Try this one and uncheck the No Scripts box: http://www.guardster.com/subscription/proxy_free.php

Either way, you can't view with the web proxy whether it enables javascript or not. If javascript isn't enabled it stops the redirect though, which is unfortunate because people don't realise why they're being blocked - but then, if they're hiding behind proxies, who cares?

But I'm surfing without a proxy with my enabled Javascript Safari and it still blocks me from watch the forum. Not working fo any Safari users either. This is a shame, please fix it!!

[Pete C]

Originally Posted by Phornixx

But I'm surfing without a proxy with my enabled Javascript Safari and it still blocks me from watch the forum. Not working fo any Safari users either. This is a shame, please fix it!!

If you read the original post made with this release, it states clearly that it's not compatible with Safari. Having said that, Safari is certainly a fast browser and its users are increasing. Obviously no-one wants to alienate people who use popular browsers, so unless further support/upgrades are offered for this hack, it could be on it's way to the graveyard. I'll be keeping an eye on my visitor configurations - this one may be heading for the bin if Safari continues to grow in popularity.

[Phornixx]

Originally Posted by Belder

If you read the original post made with this release, it states clearly that it's not compatible with Safari. Having said that, Safari is certainly a fast browser and its users are increasing. Obviously no-one wants to alienate people who use popular browsers, so unless further support/upgrades are offered for this hack, it could be on it's way to the graveyard. I'll be keeping an eye on my visitor configurations - this one may be heading for the bin if Safari continues to grow in popularity.

My mistake, just read Safari users are unable to use it, too bad!

Thanks for the replys mate.

[SNATCH3R]

Works like a charm....i tested with most proxy sites.....

[FRANKTHETANK 2]

what do i do wean i get this.

"Warning: Web Proxy Redirector is not correctly configured, and is therefore disabled"