[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

[Trana]

Originally Posted by Trana

Has anyone been able to fix the Unknown Location problem for the online status listing? I tried a replacement variable but it didn't work.

Anyone have a suggestion for how to fix this? Its pretty annoying.

[rinkrat]

Originally Posted by tqvn2004

It is working now! Thank Brad!



It is server intensive because it is refreshing too often (in every 10 second!). This rate can be changed to a lower value, let's say in every 2 or 5 minutes.

To change the rate, find in forumhome_vbshout template:

setTimeout('requestShouts()', 10000)

and replace with

setTimeout('requestShouts()', 120000)

Note:

1/ 120000 milisecond = 2 minutes

2/ For those who put the shout box in front page with Advanced CMS hack, find and replace the adv_portal_vbshout template (or whichever the name you use).

Brad, if the refresh rate can be controlled in the vBshout options, it would be great!

I'm giving this a try at 40 sec.

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by Queball_Beast

would this work with vb3.5.4? sorry if this question was already asked. I searh but did not find the answer.:alien:

Yes, Im running it on 3.5.4

[Spin Doctor]

Originally Posted by Brad

If you are one of the people having issues with the last fix I posted, try using the attached file instead. Let me know if this one works or not.

was that directed as a solution with my mod permissions?

[Billspaintball]

Originally Posted by tqvn2004

Brad, if the refresh rate can be controlled in the vBshout options, it would be great!

Its a 5 minute edit to the vbshout.xml file, then reinport it.

I've done it to my install.

If I can get permission from ZT I will post it here.

[H@K@N]

where i can set, which staff is allowd to delete shouts ?

"AJAX Edit/Delete (staff can edit/delete all shouts)"

Is it for all Staff ?

I had also an old Shoutbox ( don't know, which one)

There i was able to set different settings for the bbcode and IMG things.
Possible to add them also, because for the htaccess Problem, i have to disable the smileys, and my users r using that often.

pls see Image ..

th@nks

[Spin Doctor]

Originally Posted by H@K@N

where i can set, which staff is allowd to delete shouts ?

i have been asking the same question for days......

[Davidspl]

Thanks for the shoutbox, my members love it.

Wondering if you could help with 1 little thing, how can i make a gap, between the bottom of my forums and the shoutbox... like in this picture...

http://www.splforum.com/vbshout.jpg

You can see the shoutbox on the splforum.com, if you dont know what i mean, between all the forums there is a small white gap, except the shoutbox, it is right on the mark forums read part.

Thanks in advance for any help. :laugh:

[twitch]

Thanks for the shoutbox!

[Ohiosweetheart]

Originally Posted by H@K@N

where i can set, which staff is allowd to delete shouts ?

"AJAX Edit/Delete (staff can edit/delete all shouts)"

Is it for all Staff ?


I had also an old Shoutbox ( don't know, which one)

There i was able to set different settings for the bbcode and IMG things.
Possible to add them also, because for the htaccess Problem, i have to disable the smileys, and my users r using that often.

pls see Image ..

th@nks

as far as I know there is no setting for which staff member can delete all messages. Any staff member can, with /prune

all of your shoutbox options are set by going to vBulletin options --->>> vbShout Options