Add-On Releases - SpamBuster: Identify, log and remove spam posts on your forum

This is the v3.6 version of SpamBuster that I wrote for vBulletin v3.5.x This version is mainly bug fixes.

What does it do?
It spots posts that could potentially be spam then (depending on option settings) creates a thread alerting site admin/moderators about the post and/or hides the post from view.

How does it identify the spam?
All off the posts for users with a post count of less than 10 (configurable) have their posts checked against a number of rules. Each rule has a different "score". If the total score for the post exceeds a specified limit then the post is deemed to be spam.

Can I add my own rules?
The installer file has a default rule set with it, you may wish to customise the rules in the options section of the AdminCP. The rules system is fairly simple to add to, in simple terms each rule is a perl regular expression and a score.

How do I install it?
Import the product via the Product Manager in the AdminCP. The options group and plugins will be added to your system. Now would be a good time to click the install link on here to record the fact that you've installed it.

How do I configure it?
Head to the "SpamBuster" option group in the "vBulletin Options" section of your AdminCP. Fill in the relevant fields. Further documentation will follow but it should be obvious what each setting does for the moment.

How do I upgrade?
Just run a regular install. It's worth backing up your settings particluarly the rules before performing the upgrade. If you have any problems I recommend removing the product then installing it from scratch.

How can I test it?
Try posting a new thread/post with some trigger values in it. The string cialis should do the trick.

Help it's broken my forum!
Erm, that's not an intended feature. Disable all six of the plugins that are part of the product "SpamBuster" and post an error report to this thread. The forum will work fine.

Why doesn't it do x,y or z?
Because I've either not thought about it yet or I've not written it yet. Please drop a post into this thread with any (sensible!) suggestions.

Can I use it commercially?
You're free to use it for whatever purpose comercially/privately as long as you don't resell the code. It's released under the LGPL, see the link below for futher info. If you find this plugin useful and you'd like to make a donation please use the "donate" button below.


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This software is licenced under the CC-GNU LGPL.


Changelog

• 8th November 2007 - v1.1.2 - New thread redirect bug fixed
• 14th August 2007 - v1.1.1 - Multiple post bug fix
• 13th August 2007 - v1.1.0 - Important bug fixes, updated rules file
• 15th June 2006 - v1.0.1 - Updated list of rules uploaded as a text file
• 6th April 2006 - v1.0.0 - Stable release: code remains the same but the rules file has changed.

[BadgerDog]

Originally Posted by UK Jimbo

There's a text file at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=109258 which you should be able to open then copy/paste into the settings section.

Thanks...

Will plug the contents of it into the current version here ... :up:

Regards,
Badger

[BadgerDog]

Originally Posted by UK Jimbo

There's a text file at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=109258 which you should be able to open then copy/paste into the settings section.

I've opened and reviewed the other text file. It seems very sparse (only links) compared to the one in the current release. I assume it will most likely have the opposite effect and catch far less spam, even though the current one is too sensitive....

I guess it's a matter of trade-offs....

I wonder if just leaving the current one and jumping on first posts only might be the best answer for our site... (thinking out loud)....

Thanks again ...

Regards,
Badger

[cyberws]

Thanks! Spambots and spammers r so annoying. So thanks once again for some ammo against them. Keep up the good work.

[Shaheen]

works great **

[corman420]

Great mod. Is there anyway to change the post that it makes? I would like it so it posted a link to the mod "One-touch ban & clean" so all I'd have to do is click the link within the post, and the user along with all thier posts will be deleted.

I tried looking for the template - couldn't find it.

[UK Jimbo]

Hi - glad you like it

The contents of the post are contained within the code - ideally it should be a phrase but I never got round to that. To modify the post that it creates head to your admincp and look in "Plugins & Products" > "Plugin Manager" > "SpamBuster Libraries"

[habbishfmforum]

Just installed
It'll sure help my moderators keep track of spam

[Hornbone]

very nice

[corman420]

A tip for those having issues with .info and india domains. REMOVE the .info entry from the rules. When a .info domain is entered into a post, it gets scored from BOTH the .info and india rules. I have a .info domian and everytime somone used an internal link it got scored twice.

[corman420]

Anyway of adding a feature to ignore certain forum ids?