[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

[davidw]

As for bandwidth, I've set this to all but unregistered users and banned.
I've had more people visit, more spiders, yet my bandwidth seems untouched compared to other months. Maybe I'm missing something. For me it doesn't use much bandwidth.

[SuaveDebonaire]

Just some information for those who board may be big or is continuing to grow

My board is only accessable by registered members, permissions set and therefore the only time the shoutbxo ever loads is when a registered member logs in.

I have a fairly active board, not to large, however I typically have between 30-60 members online at all times. I do not use that shoutbox on all pages mod, used it for one day and my bandwidth usage sored. I typically use 600-900 Megs of bandwidth each day (not that I only have a vbulletin board on my account, no other scripts, images, or files) and when I have the shoutbox enabled my bandwidth sores to around 4 to 5 gigs a day.

It's gotten so bad that this week I decided to only enable the chat from 5PM to Midnight. However the bandwidth still reaches 2.5 Gigs.

I'm not complaining about this mod, I think it's an excellent concept. I just need someway to decrease the bandwidth usage.

[divided_by_fear]

Originally Posted by SuaveDebonaire

My board is only accessable by registered members, permissions set and therefore the only time the shoutbxo ever loads is when a registered member logs in.

see if you open your browser you can view the shouts without even going to site...

[SuaveDebonaire]

Originally Posted by divided_by_fear

see if you open your browser you can view the shouts without even going to site...

yea, but hte point was that guests and web crawlers are not depelting ANY bandwidth dealing with the shoutbox what do ever, it's only members. Puts a strain on the account so I'll hate to see how board with more then 100 members on at all times fair. They would have to be using at least 20 gigs a day, the bare least.

[divided_by_fear]

hmmm i have about 75 new members a day and my whole server with other accounts on it only has used 35 gbs to date which aint bad cause i get 2000 a month... but i dont see it using to much... just keeps alot of open connections thats all

[kafi]

PLEASE HELP!

I am going to upgrade to vb3.5 and would like to switch to this shoutbox instead installed BVShoutboxFull, but I do not want to loose history and specialy statistic (top shouterst etc.).

Is this any compatible? Can I /export/import shouts?
Thank you!!!

[SuaveDebonaire]

Originally Posted by divided_by_fear

hmmm i have about 75 new members a day and my whole server with other accounts on it only has used 35 gbs to date which aint bad cause i get 2000 a month... but i dont see it using to much... just keeps alot of open connections thats all

just to add above, appriciate the other side of the argument, my shoutbox is used all the time, nearly every minute there is a new comment, more then that, conversations typically occur in the shoutbox for extensive periods. Maby at least 10 LARGE scale conversations a day lasting at least 30 minutes each. Point is, my shoutbox is being used by many members, all the time, that can be one difference.

[divided_by_fear]

Zero Tolerance is there a way to stop users not logged in from opening that page?vbshout.php also would be nice if there was a way to clear shouts faster....

[Dark Riku]

How would i be able to install new fonts on the shoutbox? :P :P

[whitetigergrowl]

The last time he posted in this thread was August. Doesn't look like he's supporting this mod, so asking him directly in this thread for help or info is likely not to get answered. A shame too considering how good the shoutbox is and the potential it has/had. I suggest someone try and pick this up from him.