Moderators Functions - One-touch Spam Ban and Cleanup

*** Staff note: The author of this modification has passed away in a diving accident. We wish his family all strength in dealing with this tragic issue. ***

One-touch Spam Ban and Cleanup




The main purpose of this mod is to clean up after a spammer. With a minimum of fuss it will:

• Delete all threads started by the spammer
• Delete all posts made by the spammer
• Delete all PMs sent to other members by the spammer
• Delete all calendar events made by the spammer
• Ban or delete the spammer as you like
• Ignore permissions - posts can be deleted in areas that a moderator may not have access to.

The option to activate this tool appears in the drop-down menu in the postbit, as well as on the profile page. From here it is a "one-touch" operation, with the small exception that you must press a confirmation button before the cleanup is made.




See the screenshot for the various options, but some of the more interesting ones are:

• You can specify individual users (in addition to groups) who can use this tool. This means certain trusted, non-moderator users could have the ability to clean up spam and ban spammers.
• You can specify users or groups who are protected - they cannot be deleted by this tool.
• By default, users who have registered more than 30 days ago are also protected from this tool (spammers tend to be caught and removed fairly soon after registration)
• You can turn the various deletion targets (threads, posts, events, PMs) on or off
• Select between hard delete or soft delete

This mod is similar to some older mods, but improved in a number of ways:

• You also have the choice to alter the standard ban and delete reasons before you press confirm.
• Deletes more types of spam (PMs, events)
• Simple, quick, effective
• Single file import (.xml) no file edits, no template edits, no .php files to upload
• Should work on all versions of 3.6.x and future versions

Installation

Download and import the .xml file via AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product. Remember to click overwrite if upgrading

Configuration

Once installed, check in your AdminCP under "VBulletin settings" and look for the configuration group called "One-touch Spam Ban & Cleanup Options". The default options should be fine for most people.

How to use

If you have rights to use this tool (i.e. are an admin or moderator, or have configured it for the relevant user or group ID) you should see the option appear on the member profile page, or in a drop-down on the postbit (see attached screenshots for an example). The idea is that as soon as you see a spammer select the "One-touch Ban & Clean" option to remove all trace of the spammer.

Support




Support will be given to those who have:

• Read these instructions (and followed them) and
• Clicked install

Version history

1.0 - initial version (28.08.2007)
1.1 - security fix (21.09.2007)
1.2b - Beta Fix to work with vb3.7.0 (20.05.2008)

[TroyTrojansFan]

I think it would be a wonderful addition to the vb4 mod area. I hope someone will pick this project up and run with it.

Prayers for the developer's family.

[Adam H]

I have got it running with VB4 for my forums , its still in test stages so i wouldnt be comfortable with giving it to anyone else yet incase something went wrong,

Also the author of the plugin has stated that :

This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.


So it isnt something that could be downloaded from VB.org

[TroyTrojansFan]

Originally Posted by riverwire

I have got it running with VB4 for my forums , its still in test stages so i wouldnt be comfortable with giving it to anyone else yet incase something went wrong,

Also the author of the plugin has stated that :

This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.


So it isnt something that could be downloaded from VB.org

I think the original developer's brother is a member here as well if memory serves. It seems if I remember right that after the time of the accident the brother had given permission for the modification to be continued as people really enjoyed the mod and the time the original developer spent on it. I have just found the mod so useful that I was hoping it could be adjusted for vb4. I've written Marco for advice on how to proceed with this. Perhaps they kept a record of that situation that they can refer back to?

Again, praying for the family of the original developer.

[Adam H]

Originally Posted by TroyTrojansFan

I think the developer's brother is a member here as well. It seems if I remember right that after the time of the accident the brother had given permission for the modification to be continued as people really enjoyed the mod and the time the original developer spent on it. I have just found the mod so useful that I was hoping it could be adjusted for vb4. I've written Marco for advice on how to proceed with this. :up:

Again, praying for the family of the original developer.

Ok if someone official from here says its ok ill release it once its stable and im happy it isnt going to mess anyones forums up ill release it. If someone official can PM me if this is the case because i dont always get notifications on thread replies

[TroyTrojansFan]

Originally Posted by riverwire

Ok if someone official from here says its ok ill release it once its stable and im happy it isnt going to mess anyones forums up ill release it. If someone official can PM me if this is the case because i dont always get notifications on thread replies

I'm hoping we can get an OK. I think it would be a really nice way to remember the original developer for his giving back to the vb community with the modification. He seemed like a really nice guy. :-)

[johnrizz]

Its on page 17, post 247....

[BobbyBig]

We need this mod for 4.0.3 too

[evannn]

has anybody got this working for vb4? I don't mind paying a small token sum for it

[echamberlain]

Originally Posted by riverwire

I have got it running with VB4 for my forums , its still in test stages so i wouldnt be comfortable with giving it to anyone else yet incase something went wrong,

Also the author of the plugin has stated that :

This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.


So it isnt something that could be downloaded from VB.org

You misunderstand the meaning. The sentence means that you can't take code from here and distribute it on other vbulletin mod sites, without the author's permission.

[atcspaul]

would love this for vb4. i think it is one of the best mods ever