[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

[TeaTree]

I love this hack-Easy to install,works brilliantly and no problems! Thanks

[Ragnarok]

Originally Posted by Ohiosweetheart

Is there a way to hide the sb from guests... anyone except registered users?

That one I can answer. In your vBShout options, set your banned usergroups to include all usergroups you do not wish to use the shoutbox, and set your banned permissions to "Can not view the shoutbox"

Thanks for the info about vBShout on all pages!

[mrcrx]

I am having a problem with banning a user from the shoutbox. I put there name in but they are still able to see the shout box and shout in it. For banned users I have it set so they shouldnt see it at all. any help on this issue?

[Luggruff]

Originally Posted by mrcrx

I am having a problem with banning a user from the shoutbox. I put there name in but they are still able to see the shout box and shout in it. For banned users I have it set so they shouldnt see it at all. any help on this issue?

It's because you write his/her userNAME. It says write the user's userID
To get a users id: search his/hers name in the adminCP and you'll see the ID at the top, to the right of the users name.
Like this:
User: Luggruff (id: 1)

[mrcrx]

Thank you very much.

[mrcrx]

Is there a way to prevent old shouts from being stored. Or removing them without people loosing there shoutbox count. I have 80,000 shouts in a very short period of time.

[Snake]

Well you can just use the prune command?

[vbreal]

is there a way to make people post a certain amount of post before they can use the shoutbox every 24 hours

[Titania]

Awesome ZT Ten thumbs up...works great

[mrcrx]

Originally Posted by Aftermath

Well you can just use the prune command?

the last time I did that it got rid of everyones shout count. people really got upset.