Moderators Functions - One-touch Spam Ban and Cleanup

*** Staff note: The author of this modification has passed away in a diving accident. We wish his family all strength in dealing with this tragic issue. ***

One-touch Spam Ban and Cleanup




The main purpose of this mod is to clean up after a spammer. With a minimum of fuss it will:

• Delete all threads started by the spammer
• Delete all posts made by the spammer
• Delete all PMs sent to other members by the spammer
• Delete all calendar events made by the spammer
• Ban or delete the spammer as you like
• Ignore permissions - posts can be deleted in areas that a moderator may not have access to.

The option to activate this tool appears in the drop-down menu in the postbit, as well as on the profile page. From here it is a "one-touch" operation, with the small exception that you must press a confirmation button before the cleanup is made.




See the screenshot for the various options, but some of the more interesting ones are:

• You can specify individual users (in addition to groups) who can use this tool. This means certain trusted, non-moderator users could have the ability to clean up spam and ban spammers.
• You can specify users or groups who are protected - they cannot be deleted by this tool.
• By default, users who have registered more than 30 days ago are also protected from this tool (spammers tend to be caught and removed fairly soon after registration)
• You can turn the various deletion targets (threads, posts, events, PMs) on or off
• Select between hard delete or soft delete

This mod is similar to some older mods, but improved in a number of ways:

• You also have the choice to alter the standard ban and delete reasons before you press confirm.
• Deletes more types of spam (PMs, events)
• Simple, quick, effective
• Single file import (.xml) no file edits, no template edits, no .php files to upload
• Should work on all versions of 3.6.x and future versions

Installation

Download and import the .xml file via AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product. Remember to click overwrite if upgrading

Configuration

Once installed, check in your AdminCP under "VBulletin settings" and look for the configuration group called "One-touch Spam Ban & Cleanup Options". The default options should be fine for most people.

How to use

If you have rights to use this tool (i.e. are an admin or moderator, or have configured it for the relevant user or group ID) you should see the option appear on the member profile page, or in a drop-down on the postbit (see attached screenshots for an example). The idea is that as soon as you see a spammer select the "One-touch Ban & Clean" option to remove all trace of the spammer.

Support




Support will be given to those who have:

• Read these instructions (and followed them) and
• Clicked install

Version history

1.0 - initial version (28.08.2007)
1.1 - security fix (21.09.2007)
1.2b - Beta Fix to work with vb3.7.0 (20.05.2008)

[algert]

Does this mod works fine on vB 3.8.x?

[mme42]

Originally Posted by algert

Does this mod works fine on vB 3.8.x?

Yes. And if I recall correctly, I didn't need to make the template edits suggested above to get it to show in the members profile. It's been a while since I installed it though, so maybe I did. Either way the edits are there if you need them.

[algert]

Originally Posted by blaize

Sorry to hear about the mod writer's passing RIP. This is a great mod. I've installed it on a 3.8 board and it seems to be running fine. I just followed the configuration option here and manually edited the MEMBERINFO template to get it showing on the member's profile page.

I searched for

<if condition="$show['edit_profile']">
						<li class="thead"><a href="moderator.php?$session[sessionurl]do=useroptions&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[edit_user_profile]</a></li>
					</if>

And after it added

<li class="thead"><a href="misc.php?$session[sessionurl]do=spamcleanconfirm&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[spammer_ban_member]</a></li>

I don't know if that will work for everyone but it certainly worked for me.

Thanks this works!

[algert]

How do I get that "one touch banned thingy" on user profile to only show for admins? or a specific userID?

[Lynne]

Put a condition around it. This should work for admins only (assuming you use the default admin usergroup).

<if condition="is_member_of($bbuserinfo, 6)">
code
</if>

[algert]

Originally Posted by Lynne

Put a condition around it. This should work for admins only (assuming you use the default admin usergroup).

<if condition="is_member_of($bbuserinfo, 6)">
code
</if>

Thanks!

[s-p0k]

installed

[OrangeStu]

I have a problem, this works great - however the IP ban doesn't work, it just doesn't get added to the list :/

[algert]

Originally Posted by OrangeStu

I have a problem, this works great - however the IP ban doesn't work, it just doesn't get added to the list :/

I tried it but its working, maybe you have switched it off, check in admincp>vb options

[The Smoking Gun]

Hello vB'er's

I downloaded and installed this but am unsure if it has been updated to work with 3.8?
I am sorry to hear of the accident and subsequent loss to the community, and do not wish to sound unfeeling with my request.

If this has been upgraded for 3.8 then what did I do wrong for the options not to show? It IS in the product list and plug-in manager page, but I have only been running this for the first time for a few days and haven't quite gotten my thumb on the pulse of the software yet.

Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance for any help with this as it is an invaluable add on, and could not imagine using vB with out it!
(I did a super moderater gig for a forum using vB for a couple of years, so I am somewhat familiar with this plug-in's use)

TSG!