[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

[Shazz]

shoutbox always seems so sloow.
________
BMW S85

[Gary King]

Originally Posted by Kyderoy

Is there a way to limit the number of characters a person can post in the shout box?

I'd like to know how to do this as well.

Thanks!

[Londonladadz]

hey i have installed the shoutbox but all it does is say Loading, can anyone help?

[rogersnm]

have you thought about waiting for it to load? ..

It sounds like theres to much server load or something like that..

try reinstalling..

what version of vb do you have?

[Oo Drizzle oO]

Ok, I installed this, But its not working for me. Someone please help me. This is what it is doing. I uploaded the everything right, (I Hope). Then I went over to the Admin CP, and I imported it. But The Shoutbox comes up, But it doesnt load. All It does is say Loading... But it never loads. Can someone please tell me whats wrong and how to fix it. And also, In this . Is there a option so I would be able to disable redirections. Because On my friends site, It happened a lot. So please, Someone Help. Thx in advance.

EDIT: I also waited for it to load for 3 hours, NOthing happened. I try installing it over and over, Still nothing.

[Londonladadz]

Originally Posted by rogersnm

have you thought about waiting for it to load? ..

It sounds like theres to much server load or something like that..

try reinstalling..

what version of vb do you have?

I have waited for ages :P
I have uninstalled and reistall numorus times
I have version 3.5.4
No one has ever posted on my VBshout as all it does is load

Anyone have any ideas?

And it looks like Oo Drizzle oO is having the same problem as me ;o

[Londonladadz]

Originally Posted by Londonladadz

I have waited for ages :P
I have uninstalled and reistall numorus times
I have version 3.5.4
No one has ever posted on my VBshout as all it does is load

Anyone have any ideas?

And it looks like Oo Drizzle oO is having the same problem as me ;o

Sorry i have to bump this anyone have any ideas

[DjTaz]

<a href="https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=878892&highlight=Loading#post8788 92" target="_blank">https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showt...ing#post878892</a>

Maybe check that out for the loading issue - make sure the php file in the correct directory.

[Londonladadz]

Originally Posted by DjTaz

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ing#post878892

Maybe check that out for the loading issue - make sure the php file in the correct directory.

VbShout.php has always been in my forum root directory ;o
/forum Directory

[rogersnm]

Then it should work fine. I would say it's your host..