Anti-Spam Options - [GlowHost] Spam-O-Matic for vB 3.8 (StopForumSpam, Akismet, Auto-Moderation and more)

We have released a mod for your vBulletin 3.8 that should stop almost all forum spam on your vBulletin boards. It is basically an (anti)Social Networking RBL to keep your forums clean!

This version is BETA and was developed specifically for vBulletin 4. However we believe this should work on vBulletin 3.8 so we have put it here for you in case you want to try a more robust Spam solution than what is currently available.

BETA is not a good word, this is more of an "Unsupported Backport" for earlier versions of vB.

The "REAL" Spam-O-Matic system was developed for vB4. This version is for you guys and gals that need to spend less time managing the spamers on your board(s). We hope it helps! The important features should work.

The original mod for vB 4 is located here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=248042

IF YOU RUN vB4, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT THREAD!
Look at the URL above,
(sorry for caps)

This version is for vBulletin 4.x though has been reported to work on 3.6+
We only offer support on vBulletin 4.x as the 4.x version will have features not possible in the 3.x series.

This module has the ability to submit new spammer details to the StopForumSpam or Akismet databases automatically, all without any new templates or manual template modifications! :up:

Just install the product in the product manager, upload a few files, configure the system and you are done. (Estimated time: 5-10 minutes)

How it works:
New registrations are checked against the known spammer database at StopForumSpam.com. If the email, IP, or username exists in their database, the user (or bot as the case may be) is denied registration on your forums. If they make it past the SFS check, they are checked against several Automatic Moderation rules, and are also checked against the Akismet service for known comment spam.

A) StopForumSpam:
The StopForumSpam Module lets you:

• Check a registrant's IP address.
• Check a registrant's email address.
• Check a registrants Username.
• Disable or enable any of the above checks.
• Block and log, or, allow and log known spammers.
• All registration attempts are logged for your viewing pleasure.
• Several other performance tuning options

If they are not found in the StopForumSpam database or are allowed registration by your rules, their registration details are passed to the built-in vBulletin registration system. (Human verification, etc)

It is completely invisible to humans who are registering that this process is taking place. Bots are stopped dead in their tracks.

If a spammer is able to sneak past the first line of defense, and manages to post, then there are secondary and tertiary protections.

B) Auto-Moderation:
Auto Moderation lets you:

• Define how many URLs a new member can post before being sent to moderation.
• Define keywords that will send a post to Auto-moderation (viagra, porn, meds, etc)
• Define minimum post count to avoid Auto-moderation.
• Excludes admin and moderators from Auto-moderation.
• Completely disable Auto-moderation if you don't want it.

B) Akismet Service
Spammers that make it past the StopForumSpam and Auto-Moderation will be checked against the Akismet service. If they manage to make a post, and then are found on Akismet, they can be auto-moderated.

The Akismet settings let you:

• Set the number of posts that Akismet will check from each user. After this number is exceeded, Akismet checking will be disabled for that user.
• Auto-Submit spammers that post on your boards back to the Akismet service so that other forums and blogs do not do not receive the same spam.
• Completely disable the Akismet service.

Punitive Actions:
If you find a spammer has made it past your 3 lines of defense, and has managed to post on your forum, then you can help the community...

The spammer's details can be sent to the Stop Forum Spam and Akismet databases automatically, preventing them from registering or posting on other forums. When other forums do the same, the protection is reciprocated.

Simply moderate a post and choose the option to "Delete Posts As Spam..." an then choose the option to "Ban User." Banning the user sends their details to either Akismet, StopForumSpam, (or both) depending on how you set it up.

The next version will add a "Spam-O-Matic" option to the Postbit Moderation Tools menu to better streamline the process and make it two-click process instead of the long and cumbersome way that vBulletin Ban options are presented now. This new menu option will be available only for vBulletin 4.x series.

API Keys:
API Keys are NOT required for this system to stop spammers on your forums.

A StopForumSpam API key is required if you want to contribute to the StopForumSpam blacklists by adding your spammers to their database. By submitting spammers you help keep other forums and blogs clean.

An Akismet API key is required if you want to enable any Akismet auto-moderation features in this module.

You can obtain a Stop Forum Spam API key which is free from stopforumspam.com.

Get your StopForumSpam API Key Here

You can obtain an Akismet API key from Akismet.com.
Akismet offers free and paid API keys so choose your version based on your situation.

Get your Akismet API Key Here

Why it is better than the other anti-spam solutions on vBulletin.org:

• Works with all of vBulletin 4 functions including Facebook automatic registration.
• Report spammers that you find to the Stop Forum Spam Database.
• Report spammers that you find to the Akismet Database.
• Built-in Auto-moderation.
• Auto-moderation rules based on post count.
• Auto-moderation rules based keywords.
• Auto-moderation rules based Akismet results.
• Enable or disable any actions that you do not want.
• Customizable "Registration Rejected" message.
• Consolidates 3 popular methods of spam prevention into one product.
• No Manual Template Modifications!
• Supported!

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Compatibility:

vBulletin 4.0.x - but for 4.x you should GO HERE instead.

vBulletin 3x versions that have been reported to work:

*vBulletin 3.8.4 Patch Level 2
*vBulletin 3.8.5
*vBulletin 3.8.6 Patch Level 1
*vBulletin 3.8.7
*vBulletin 3.8.7 Patch Level 1
*vBulletin 3.8.7 Patch Level 2 (with this mod)



(Add your version here by sending us a PM or post in the thread!)

Should you decide to install this on an vB3, we are interested in your feedback. Let us know if it works or fails miserably.

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Reported Conflicts or reproducible known issues:

None at this time for this release.

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Modifications:

2 table alterations

9 hooks used:

- register_addmember_process
- register_addmember_complete
- userdata_presave
- useradmin_edit_column1
- userdata_delete
- userdata_postsave
- newpost_process
- threadfpdata_presave
- postdata_presave

No new templates or template modifications!

Uploads:
4 files. (2 PHP, 2 XML)
1 Product Manager Upload
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Donations:

If you like this mod, sure, you can donate.
But the best donation would be to nominate us for MOTM, to tell your friends and others about this mod, and if you are in need of web hosting, order it from GlowHost.com to show your thanks.

We hope you enjoy the mod, spread the word to keep all of our forums clean. :up:

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Installation:

1) Download the attached file
2) Mark As Installed
3) Extract the zip file, and view the readme file.

If you like this mod, please nominate us for Mod Of The Month

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Original concept credits go to the authors of vBStopForumSpam and MonkeyStop

[souperman]

I fixed it, you have to change the path of your modcp in the functions_ghsom.php file if it's different from the default.

[souperman]

Here's some keywords to add to your filter list

acne
adipex
advertisement
advertising
advicer
allergies
amazing new discovery
ambien
as seen on tv
asthma
auto loan
auto loans
baccarrat
bachelor
beat stress
be your own boss
bllogspot
booker
botox
burn fat
buy now
buy online
call anywhere
came up a winner
career opportunity
career singles
carisoprodol
casino
casinos
chatroom
cialis
click here
click to play
click to win
credit card
cwas
cyclen
cyclobenzaprine
dating
day-trading
debt free
degree program
depression
discreet meeting
discreet meetings
discreet ordering
doctor approved
doctor prescribed
earn a college degree
earn a degree
earn big
earn extra money
earning potential
easy money
eliminate your debt
escorts
fast delivery
find someone special
find your match
fioricet
fire your boss
fountain of youth
free cell phone
free degree
free diploma
free game
free games
free gas
free gift
free list
free listing
free minutes
free money
free of debt
free offer
free phone
free reading
free readings
free screen savers
free screensavers
freenet-shopping
get out of debt
get results
get results now
get rich quick
get your reading
great discounts
health products
heartburn
higher income
home owner
home workers
homeworkers
hot deals
housewife
housewives
incest
insurance
investment
investor
ionamin
job search
join now
just released
levitra
loose weight
low interest
low interest rate
low interest rates
low prices
macinstruct
mail list
mailing list
make a living
make money
make money at home
matchmaker
matchmaking
medications
meds
meet new singles
meet singles
meet someone special
meridia
million dollars
millions of dollars
more income
morgage
mortgage
muscle relaxants
new product
oem
oem software
-online
online gambling
online-gambling
pain relief
paxil
pharmacy
phendimetrazine
phentamine
phentermine
pheramones
pherimones
photos of singles
platinum-celebs
poker-chip
poze
prescription
privacy assured
product for less
products for less
protect yourself
psychic
quit smoking
quit your job
recover your losses
sale
save
scratch and win
scratch off
scratch-off
searching for you
sell now
sexual health
sign up
sign up now
signup
sleeping disorders
slot-machine
soma
stock quotes
stop paying
substantial income
super deal
super deals
taboo
take a survey
take surveys
tarot
tenuate
tramadol
trim-spa
triple-x
tripple x
tripplex
ultram
university diploma
venture capitol
viagara
viagra
vioxx
web cam
weight reduction
win now
winner confirmation
winning number
work at home
worry free
worry-free
x rated
x x x
xanax
xenical
x-rated
xxx
you have won
you won
You're a winner
zero percent
zolus

[420]

Which one do we use for VB 3.86, the most recent 1.2.8?

GlowHost_-_Spam-O-Matic_v1.2.0_VB3-8.zip (15.6 KB, 224 downloads)
File Type: %1$s GlowHost_-_Spam-O-Matic_v1.2.4_VB3_VB4.zip (15.7 KB, 30 downloads)
File Type: %1$s GlowHost_-_Spam-O-Matic_v1.2.5_VB3_VB4.zip (15.5 KB, 29 downloads)
File Type: %1$s GlowHost_-_Spam-O-Matic_v1.2.8_VB3_VB4.zip (15.6 KB, 308 downloads)
File Type: %1$s changelog.txt (1.8 KB, 61 downloads)

[GlowHost.com]

Yes, if it works. Then if it doesn't you can try earlier versions.

[Vinyljunky]

I have instaled it How can I test it on my site?

thanks

VJ

[Vinyljunky]

I now have it installed and hopefully working :up:

How do I access the logs?

Thanks

VJ

[Milez]

This is a great mod and I am grateful for it's release. Was the only thing that saved my forum!

However just to help a bit with the user who reported the Adsense code, this is in fact being passed after you do an in-line ban. It looks as though it is being passed from stopforumspam on a successful submit of an IP. See below:

<div class="logowrap"><a href="http://www.stopforumspam.com"><img src="/img/logo.png" alt="Stop Forum Spam"></a></div> 
	
							        <div id="headad"><script type="text/javascript"> 
<!--	
google_ad_client = "pub-9730568783990614";	
google_ad_slot = "2254420982";	
google_ad_width = 468; 
google_ad_height = 60;	
//--></script> 
<script type="text/javascript" 
   src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> 
</script> 
</div>

Try it yourself by submitting a spam post in-line and then hitting escape on the screen that appears next to stop the browser from redirecting.

[SorentoUltimate]

I plan to install to my vBulletin 3.8.7 forum but i have some questions

Originally Posted by Joey805

Do you have a version 2.0 for VB3? I'm still running into the RSS issue with version 1.28

What are the problem with RSS becuse i also have a lot of RSS Feed to my foeum making Threads with news.

Originally Posted by Milez

This is a great mod and I am grateful for it's release. Was the only thing that saved my forum!

However just to help a bit with the user who reported the Adsense code, this is in fact being passed after you do an in-line ban. It looks as though it is being passed from stopforumspam on a successful submit of an IP. See below:

<div class="logowrap"><a href="http://www.stopforumspam.com"><img src="/img/logo.png" alt="Stop Forum Spam"></a></div> 
    
                                    <div id="headad"><script type="text/javascript"> 
<!--    
google_ad_client = "pub-9730568783990614";    
google_ad_slot = "2254420982";    
google_ad_width = 468; 
google_ad_height = 60;    
//--></script> 
<script type="text/javascript" 
   src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> 
</script> 
</div>

Try it yourself by submitting a spam post in-line and then hitting escape on the screen that appears next to stop the browser from redirecting.

Any idea how to make not to take that AdSense Code ???

[ikorolis]

i am using stopforumspam and happy to stop spam.

now i give you one change your mod.

[ikorolis]

anyone find this ad code? where?

sorry coder your mod is good but i am force to unistalled and reason is BETA stage , install stopforumspam mod , dont like comments say ad sense code.