[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

[vbreal]

i need to make a style that doesn't have this on it. it slows down the load time when i get on with my treo.

[Freak0204]

Uploaded php into forum directory and imported product. I can see the box but no shouts are going through, it just says Loading...

[snoopgst]

does this work with 3.5.3?

[jerx]

It works on 3.5.4, so it should work on 3.5.3, too.

[snoopgst]

ok I just installed this but I don't see it anywhere on my forums. How do I enable it for each usergroup?

[hotwheels]

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

I wouldn't recommend trying to get that option. The program is server intensive the way it is.......just my .02

i need to make a style that doesn't have this on it. it slows down the load time when i get on with my treo.

sad to report, but it is server intensive...........it is worth it though, in my opinion.

Uploaded php into forum directory and imported product. I can see the box but no shouts are going through, it just says Loading...

do you have it set to show the shouts? I have mine set to 20........

does this work with 3.5.3?

yes.........i have it on 3.5.4

ok I just installed this but I don't see it anywhere on my forums. How do I enable it for each usergroup?

go into your admincp, then vbulletin options and locate vbshout........that is where all of your settings are at......

[snoopgst]

I don't see permissions for usergroups (ex allow certain usergroups to post) for the shoutbox under vbulletin options.

[Neziah]

Uploaded php into forum directory and imported product. I can see the box but no shouts are going through, it just says Loading...

I am having the same issue, and I do have it set to show posts, qty 20. Any other ideas?

[hotwheels]

I don't see permissions for usergroups (ex allow certain usergroups to post) for the shoutbox under vbulletin options.

Not sure what you are hoping to do here, but if you need, you can set a ban on certain usergroups that you don't want posting in the shout box......You can do it by banning an entire group, with the group id. Or you can do it, on a person by person basis........up to you.

I am having the same issue, and I do have it set to show posts, qty 20. Any other ideas?

Is it better yet?

[PondPikey]

Just wanted to say, class shoutbox..not to be underestimated

full marks ZT

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