[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

[nix]

its on another website. are we aloud to post the link?

[goorgoor]

hi, how can i change the direction of texts i send on my forum...you can see it if you go to my forum> http://forum.shafighi.com/ i want my text to start from right-to the -left!

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by nix

its on another website. are we aloud to post the link?

Yes, im pretty sure we are allowed to do that, Just can't advertise but can help

[o0Hubba0o]

Originally Posted by Replicators

I'd recommend you guys go to vbhackers.com, they have a update of this that is much better as it is much less strain on the server.

The one at vbhackers.com has worked fine for me, it uses a flatfile system. The only thing is it doesn't timestamp but there's no server load, if you select a font style and color it stays that way the next time you come back, you don't have to re-select it again.

[FROGGYJ]

hrm is there no other way to fix the editing problem? I like having the timestamps and don't really want to give it up. Admin and mods can edit no problem so there must be somewhere in the function to allow all members to edit.

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by FROGGYJ

hrm is there no other way to fix the editing problem? I like having the timestamps and don't really want to give it up. Admin and mods can edit no problem so there must be somewhere in the function to allow all members to edit.

Members can edit there own, ONLY THERE OWN, The same way mods or admins do

[Chicago_VLNU_4s]

Originally Posted by Shazz

I have uploaded fixes for the shoutbox... Its not to get you there.

well i signed up as 4 CORNER HUSTLA and i think the thread is called vbSHOUT. so i replied and it said i need 100 post to see..... you can't just post the file on here

[MarsNIIT]

I don't know...
when i use shoutbox....
My sever team say me must "delete" it becase it have problem about security?? andbody like me ??

[hohleweg]

hi
i have 3.6
and the newest version vBShout_fixed_v3
i see only Loading...

why?
look at http://www.kart-buggy-world.de/index.php
greatings joachim

[o0Hubba0o]

Originally Posted by hohleweg

hi
i have 3.6
and the newest version vBShout_fixed_v3
i see only Loading...

why?
look at http://www.kart-buggy-world.de/index.php
greatings joachim

The most common cause of this is people forgetting to upload the shout.php file, or uploading it to the wrong spot.