SpamBuster v1.0.0 (Stable): Identify, log and remove spam posts on your forum

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.

[UK Jimbo]

Stable release v1.0.0

[shoupz]

sounds pretty cool, i'll give it a try

[hotwheels]

What is this gonna catch UK jimbo?

# Other string based stuff
regexp:a_pochrist:10:any:"/thepassionofthechrist/i"
regexp:t_feelsad:10:title:"/This picture may make some of you feel sad/i"

[UK Jimbo]

Originally Posted by hotwheels

What is this gonna catch UK jimbo?

More spam, just not commercial.

Google search results

[The Realist]

Major problems.

Installed this hack and then found out that posts were going into the moderation section. When I try and validate any of the posts I get this error:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: sb_test() in /home/xxxxxxx/public_html/includes/class_dm_threadpost.php on line 731

Line 731 reads: $return_value = true;

Now......

I have removed this hack via the product area and the error still appears even though the hack has been removed.

Any ideas how to solve this please.

Laters

[UK Jimbo]

On the manage plugins page ensure that any spambuster plugins are disabled.

What version of vBulletin are you using?
Was this an upgrade or a new install?

[The Realist]

1: There are no plugins or products in the manage products area (removed) so Im unable to disable anything.

2: Version 3.5.4

3: New install

Laters

[UK Jimbo]

Originally Posted by The Realist

Problem found and solved.

Although I removed the spambuster plugin, there are still entries in the class_dm_threadpost.php file that the plugin did not remove.

I manually removed spam edits.

Laters

Very strange, this is a function of vBulletin not the plugin, if you can replicate it I suggest you open a bug with them.

The first thing I said was: "On the manage plugins page ensure that any spambuster plugins are disabled."

I'm guessing that one of the 130+ plus plugin hooks installed on your forum could have conflicted with it.

[UK Jimbo]

Originally Posted by The Realist

Problem found and solved.

Although I removed the spambuster plugin, there are still entries in the class_dm_threadpost.php file that the plugin did not remove.

SpamBuster is a plugin, it doesn't change the code in any of the installed files. I suspect you're running some kind of vBulletin add-on that handles plugins differently to normal. It looks like that plugin malfunctioned on the uninstall.

[5 mins later]

I've just done some searching and I'm pretty sure that this plugin is the culprit. https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=107315

The problems you were seeing were not related to SpamBuster at all.

[The Realist]

Removed my 3 posts.

Reason: Dont want to confuse users.

My problem was: Plugin Accelerator
Fix: Disabled Plugin Accelerator, reinstalled spambuster and my error has gone away.

Laters