[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

[kofoid]

So if the time stamp is NOT on automatically - is there a place where I can change a setting?

[hotwheels]

I believe the timestamp should be on automatically...........Is your main forums time working? They should work together......

You may want to reupload the shout.php in your forums root..

[kofoid]

Also is there any way to get the Shout Format Display options to show above the line where you type your shout?

[Trana]

Originally Posted by apfparadise

Hey I could not look through 56 pages, got overwhelmed after about 25 but I have a question.

Is there a way to put that on a separate page, if I am using VBadvanced CMPS and can create templated pages. Wouldn't that turn it into a simple Chat program? I would love that. A place where everyone can just chat, but would not interfere with the forumhome layout.

Do a search for "vbshout cmps" there is a thread about how to do exactly that.

[Lee Wisener]

Need to be careful with this script, I needed the assistance of Vbulletin staff to establish my site was hacked and only by disabling this mod did it go away, they managed to inject code into the database via the shoutbox

[crzy]

i want to open shoutbox 01.00am to 06:00 auto it self, is it possible if yes how?
thank you

[Heldenverband]

Sorry again,

ich have installed now the VBShout on a NEW VBForum. After install i can use the shoutbox but i have NO part of them in my AdminCP.

Where is the problem ?

[kofoid]

Regarding the timestamp -
Everything has been reuploaded and no change

[hotwheels]

i want to open shoutbox 01.00am to 06:00 auto it self, is it possible if yes how?
thank you

This isn't possible at this time......

ich have installed now the VBShout on a NEW VBForum. After install i can use the shoutbox but i have NO part of them in my AdminCP.

go to your admincp, vbulletin options and look for VBShout Options......

Regarding the timestamp -
Everything has been reuploaded and no change

I went to your site and couldn't find your shoutbox........do you have a link to it, so i can have a look see?

[jerx]

How can you display the poster' s avatar in the shoutbox?