[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

[Stifmeister2]

I'm upgrading my forum to 3.7.3 soon (I have 3.6.x now) and I was wondering what kind of edits (if any) I need to do to make this work then?

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by Stifmeister2

I'm upgrading my forum to 3.7.3 soon (I have 3.6.x now) and I was wondering what kind of edits (if any) I need to do to make this work then?

I would recommend trying the inferno..

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by Shazz

I would recommend trying the inferno..

Inferno lite? Or the paid one? I really don't want to pay for one since there are many free shoutboxes out there...


And our members really love this vBShout 2.0, so does this work for 3.7? And if it doesn't, how can I make it work?

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by Stifmeister2

Inferno lite? Or the paid one? I really don't want to pay for one since there are many free shoutboxes out there...


And our members really love this vBShout 2.0, so does this work for 3.7? And if it doesn't, how can I make it work?

Inferno paid but thats gone
Next in line - Cyb Chatbox

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by Shazz

Inferno paid but thats gone
Next in line - Cyb Chatbox

Damn.. You keep suggesting new shoutboxes all the time..


Does this mean there's no easy way to make vbshout 2.0 work with 3.7?

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by Stifmeister2

Damn.. You keep suggesting new shoutboxes all the time..


Does this mean there's no easy way to make vbshout 2.0 work with 3.7?

Test it and report back!

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by Shazz

Test it and report back!

I believe someone already posted about some errors on 3.7... It has to do with the securitytokens.

So I'd have to add some code somewhere... but where?

[kano1977]

i installed this and it shows up and everything but it always jus says loading and when i type something in i get nothing and all it says it loading 24 7 ???

[Stifmeister2]

Ok I've had 3.7.3 for few days now and this mod has been working normally so far..

[True african]

I have Upload 'vbshout.php' to your 'FORUMS ROOT DIRECTORY' .............but when i try to Add/Import Product on Plugin System -> Manage Products i get this error Database error in vBulletin 3.7.3:

Invalid SQL:
CREATE TABLE `shout` (
`sid` int(15) NOT NULL auto_increment,
`s_by` int(15) NOT NULL default '0',
`s_time` int(15) NOT NULL default '0',
`s_shout` text NOT NULL,
`s_data` text NOT NULL,
`s_me` tinyint(2) NOT NULL default '0',
PRIMARY KEY (`sid`)
) TYPE=MyISAM;;

MySQL Error : Table 'shout' already exists
Error Number : 1050
Request Date : Friday, October 10th 2008 @ 11:49:10 AM
Error Date : Friday, October 10th 2008 @ 11:49:10 AM
Script : http://blacksupremacysounds.com/foru...=productimport
Referrer : http://blacksupremacysounds.com/foru...?do=productadd
IP Address : 41.207.68.2
Username : Simplesimon
Classname : vb_database
MySQL Version : 5.0.51a-community

What should i do to enable the shoutbox to work ?