[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

[mainframe]

Originally Posted by rrokdoka

Where do i upload the vbshout.php i cant find the forums/ folder in the ftp??

In the same location as your main script is located..
so when you go to your website it will be located on http://www.your-domain.com/vbshout.php

[rrokdoka]

i just uploaded it in the www/ folder and it works out .... check it out www.rrokdoka.org

[mainframe]

Originally Posted by KarateKid

seems that I have got the same problem. Dramatic serverload

Anyone who can fix this or support us with a new version of this hack?

Guess the only way for big sites to use this is to recode it and remove the auto update because it's just not possible.. Should be possible using a java applet however.. someone knowing java arroun here?

[Vizionz]

zt the coder when he has time will probably be able to fixx the problem for ya just be patient

[rrokdoka]

i just wish it went in the bottom of the forums but either way i thank you for this great upload Zero Tolerance

[mainframe]

Originally Posted by rrokdoka

i just wish it went in the bottom of the forums but either way i thank you for this great upload Zero Tolerance

I'll have a look at the cod myself guess I'll be able to remove that auto refresh..
Ow by the way

if ($vbulletin->options['shout_banned_perms'] == 2 && isBanned($vbulletin->userinfo))
{
	$Shoutox = '';
}

Should be changed to:

if ($vbulletin->options['shout_banned_perms'] == 2 && isBanned($vbulletin->userinfo))
{
	$Shoutbox = '';
}

[KarateKid]

Originally Posted by mainframe

I'll have a look at the cod myself guess I'll be able to remove that auto refresh..
Ow by the way

if ($vbulletin->options['shout_banned_perms'] == 2 && isBanned($vbulletin->userinfo))
{
	$Shoutox = '';
}

Should be changed to:

if ($vbulletin->options['shout_banned_perms'] == 2 && isBanned($vbulletin->userinfo))
{
	$Shoutbox = '';
}

hey mainframe,

you posted two times the same code

[rrokdoka]

i know lol

[mainframe]

Originally Posted by rrokdoka

i know lol

There's a "b" missing in the word "shoutbox".. EDIT: I MADE IT BOLD SO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.. Guess the coder didn't see that either..
anyways I removed the auto update thing because it was updating every 10 seconds..
On my site that means 900 / 10 = 90 request per second which is a lot..

So if you have a big board I suggest you put a refresh button on their and remove automatic refreshes

[KarateKid]

Originally Posted by mainframe

There's a "b" missing in the word "shoutbox".. EDIT: I MADE IT BOLD SO YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN.. Guess the coder didn't see that either..
anyways I removed the auto update thing because it was updating every 10 seconds..
On my site that means 900 / 10 = 90 request per second which is a lot..

So if you have a big board I suggest you put a refresh button on their and remove automatic refreshes

would it be possible for you to post here the necessary code changes for removing the auto refresh?