[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

[Ohiosweetheart]

the buttons I dont know about... but to edit the options, go into acp, click on vBulletin Options, and scroll in the right pane box til you find vB shout options. double click on it and edit your options!

[GD_Mehmed Emre]

Ohiosweetheart thanks so much for helping so fast

[Telegon80]

well i started using it today on my site and so far so good. the only thing is that it has slowed down the activity on the regular threads SIGNIFICANTLY lolz. ill think ill stick to using it on fridays only.

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by GD_Mehmed Emre

Ohiosweetheart thanks so much for helping so fast

you're very welcome darlin'

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by Telegon80

well i started using it today on my site and so far so good. the only thing is that it has slowed down the activity on the regular threads SIGNIFICANTLY lolz. ill think ill stick to using it on fridays only.

that happened with my site too, when I first put it on there. But once the novelty wears off, they go back to the threads and use the shoutbox to yak a little.

I think it's very neat for those who are in a hurry and don't really have time to post, but want to drop in to say Hello. That's mostly what my members use ours for.

[Montana]

I installed this earlier today and it just keep saying 'Loading....' Any ideas of what I need to tweak?

[Telegon80]

i had the same problem. Double check to see that you uploaded the PHP file to the correct location.

I had put mine in www.mywebsite.com/

i checked that i was supposed to put it on the FORUM ROOT DIRECTORY which is:

www.mywebsite.com/forums/

hope that's what the problem is for yours.

[Montana]

Thank you! I had uploaded it there....but when I deleted and replaced it worked, so something must have happened in the upload.

MuwahhhH!!!!

[Dreamchaser]

Installed on vB 3.5.3 ! Works charming !!

[Reece^B]

When i ban a usergroup (not logged in/unregisterd) i set the shoutbox to view but no posts.
and this error comes up:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in /vbshout.php on line 288

Someone tell me what this means?