[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

[Reece^B]

anyone?

[bashy]

HI ZT

is there away to make this viewable whilst browsing the forums?

[S@NL - BlackBik]

Originally Posted by RaZor Edge

Sorry to "bother" you with my "small insignificant host".

I was sharing this information for those who are concern about this script performance. And also to heard from those who already use it to see if they have problems.

It's great if it's work for you.

Excusez moi, RaZor Edge.
There was no need for me to react like that.

[CnB]

where are the option int he Cpanel ?

and cant he storage to be set to more then 20 lines ?
what about visible on every page while browsing forums ?

but nice feature
works with latest vb 3.5.3

[S@NL - BlackBik]

Go to you're AdminCP and open Vbulletin Options -> Vbulletin Options.
In the Settingslist scroll down and there you'll find the vBShout options.

Storage is indefinite, look in the vBShout Archive.
The number of lines in the box and the height of the box can all be set in the settings.

[CnB]

alright thanks alot
somehow i looked over all of that

[Littlebit]

Originally Posted by Lurk

After searching this thread for the millionth time, I still couldn't find a fix... It's the safari bug where it's stretched out to almost the whole page.

I'm using OSX and checked Safari. It's working when I'm logged in and only balloons as an unregistered for me. Maybe this can help narrow in on the problem. If I can figure it out, I'll post what I did.

I also checked it on Internet Explorer for Mac OSX. Per usual (with that ancient browser) it wouldn't even load and knocked the page out to kingdom come. That browser is awful with everything.

All does look and works great with this hack and Firefox :up: (my main of course)

[SuperJETT]

Interesting x2 here, because that's who I'm using and have vbshout installed too.

Originally Posted by RaZor Edge

Seems like Vbshout is not welcome on my web host...



http://forums.realwebhost.net/showthread.php?t=93592

[SuperJETT]

It appears someone ratted out my site to RWH. I imagine I'll be switching hosts soon.

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Originally Posted by SuperJETT

Interesting x2 here, because that's who I'm using and have vbshout installed too.

[Hellcat]

I wonder what "bad code" could be in there?
'xept for a DB query every 10 seconds....

I walked through the whole script (for tweaking it to my needs and adding the online list) but didn't find any server-killing code....
Well, not that I looked for it and it doesn't kill my server....

Very weird this is....