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About Developer · **Released**: 03-01-2006

This is the v3.5 version of vbSpamBuster that I wrote for vBulletin v3.0.x This version adds some new features.

What does it do?
It spots posts that could potentially be spam then (depending on option settings) creates a thread alerting site admin/moderators about the post and/or hides the post from view.

How does it identify the spam?
All off the posts for users with a post count of less than 10 (configurable) have their posts checked against a number of rules. Each rule has a different "score". If the total score for the post exceeds a specified limit then the post is deemed to be spam.

Can I add my own rules?
The installer file has a default rule set with it, you may wish to customise the rules in the options section of the AdminCP. The rules system is fairly simple to add to, in simple terms each rule is a perl regular expression and a score.

How do I install it?
Import the product via the Product Manager in the AdminCP. The options group and plugins will be added to your system. Now would be a good time to click the install link on here to record the fact that you've installed it.

How do I configure it?
Head to the "SpamBuster" option group in the "vBulletin Options" section of your AdminCP. Fill in the relevant fields. Further documentation will follow but it should be obvious what each setting does for the moment.

How do I upgrade?
Just run a regular install. It's worth backing up your settings particluarly the rules before performing the upgrade. If you're upgrading from v0.3.2 to v1.0.0 you can just download the attached rules file and add it via the admincp as there have been no code changes.

How can I test it?
Try posting a new thread/post with some trigger values in it. The string ekmas.com should do the trick.

Help it's broken my forum!
Erm, that's not an intended feature. Disable all six of the plugins that are part of the product "SpamBuster" and post an error report to this thread. The forum will work fine.

Why doesn't it do x,y or z?
Because I've either not thought about it yet or I've not written it yet. Please drop a post into this thread with any (sensible!) suggestions.

Can I use it commercially?
You're free to use it for whatever purpose comercially/privately as long as you don't resell the code. It's released under the LGPL, see the link below for futher info. If you find this plugin useful and you'd like to make a donation please use the "donate" button below.

This software is licenced under the CC-GNU LGPL.

Changelog

15th June 2006 - v1.0.1 - Updated list of rules uploaded as a text file
6th April 2006 - v1.0.0 - Stable release: code remains the same but the rules file has changed.

bashy · #12 03-02-2006, 04:55 PM

Working well thank you..

Me clicks install

Kihon Kata · #13 03-03-2006, 05:09 AM

Installed!!! This is a hot mod! One problem, it didn't work at all LOL I realize it's only beta.

We tried 20 different styles of spams

Here are my settings:
(Yes we have a police user)

UK Jimbo · #14 03-03-2006, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonysDesigns

Installed!!! This is a hot mod! One problem, it didn't work at all LOL I realize it's only beta.

We tried 20 different styles of spams

Here are my settings:
(Yes we have a police user)

Those settings look fine.

Are the plugins all enabled?
Do the user(s) you're making test posts with have a post count lower than 20?

IrPr · #15 03-03-2006, 10:42 AM

Nice Job M8

Works Fine on 3.5.X ( All of Versions ) for me

IrPr · #16 03-03-2006, 10:42 AM

umm is it possible to change redirect page for Moderated Threads to Forum , not thread ?!

UK Jimbo · #17 03-03-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IrPr

umm is it possible to change redirect page for Moderated Threads to Forum , not thread ?!

Good plan - watch this space...

Kihon Kata · #18 03-03-2006, 01:13 PM

Hi UK,

THanks for replying! Yep, user has loser than 10 posts.

IN fact, when I posted my original post, the plugins were NOT enabled. But I have since enabled them and tested it with urls, the word "FREE" etc...still NOT working

If you want, PM me and I can give you some access to assist us.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK Jimbo

Those settings look fine.

Are the plugins all enabled?
Do the user(s) you're making test posts with have a post count lower than 20?

UK Jimbo · #19 03-03-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonysDesigns

THanks for replying! Yep, user has loser than 10 posts.

Thought I'd quote this before you had a chance to edit it

I'll drop you a line Sunday/Monday when I have a chance to look at it.

Kihon Kata · #20 03-03-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK Jimbo

Thought I'd quote this before you had a chance to edit it

I'll drop you a line Sunday/Monday when I have a chance to look at it.

hahaha
OOPS, Loser. Now that is funny since I am the testuser lmao

Thanks, I'll look for your pm

IrPr · #21 03-03-2006, 02:07 PM

another suggestion
isnt better to match all cases using strtolower?

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