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[tk] Unblock · **Released**: 03-04-2009

This mod forces users to disable ad blocking software for your site in order to view it. It gives them a nice message, in the style of your board.

Features

Blocks several common ad blockers, including AdBlock and AdBlock Plus for Firefox.
Uses your forums style and colors.
All messages can be customized.
Supports both full and partial blocking.
Integrates with Cyb - PayPal Donate.
Customizable by usergroup.

Upgrade
Uninstall the product-antiadblock.xml file from your admincp product manager, then follow the install instructions bellow.

Install
Unzip [tk] Unblock_1.5.1.zip
Upload the files in the upload directory to your forum folder.
Import the product-antiadblock.xml file from your admincp product manager.
By default all usergroups are set to 'no blocking'. Edit your usergroups to set them to the desired type of blocking (full or partial).

Uninstall
Uninstall the product-antiadblock.xml file from your admincp product manager.

Dependencies
This mod makes use of the Template Modification System.

To use it, install the Template Modification System first, then this mod.

Just in case you don't do that, and decide you want to after the fact, I've included a seperate templateedits-antiadblock.xml file you can import using the Template Modification System.

However, you can also manually add the $blockit variable to the bottom of the navbar, just above $ad_location[ad_navbar_below] if you wish not to use the Template Modification System.

Integrating with Cyb - PayPal Donate
When activated, and if the Cyb - PayPal Donate mod is detected, a customizable donate message and donate link are added to the ad blocking message box. Cyb - PayPal Donate can be configured to move a user to a new usergroup when they make a donation. Enable this ability, and move them to a group that has blocking set to 'no blocking'.

Donations (Thank you!):
Vitaly $50
Niber $30

Doug Nelson · #42 03-15-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hambil

I'm juggling three mods all in need of an update release. But it will be done within the next 24 hours I'd guess.

Any progress on this? I don't mean to nag, and I see you've been busy with other mods.

hambil · #43 03-15-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Nelson

Any progress on this? I don't mean to nag, and I see you've been busy with other mods.

Thanks for the reminder - I need to rebrand it anyway - so I'll work on it now.

Blackhat · #44 03-15-2009, 05:01 PM

how does it detect an adblocker ?

hambil · #45 03-15-2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackhat

how does it detect an adblocker ?

Via a javascript trick.

hambil · #46 03-16-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Nelson

Any progress on this?

I'm not sure what I was thinking when I first answered this - but I just tried setting the permissions for the Unregistered / Not Logged In usergroup to fullblock and partial block and it works fine (blocking guests properly).

hambil · #47 03-16-2009, 01:44 AM

Just a re-branding update - no other changes.

djwins · #48 03-16-2009, 08:36 AM

What about displaying a message (that we can customize) that appears where the (blocked) ads normally appear? This would be less of a turn off to users, yet would help us get the message across that we would appreciate turning off their ad blocker.

hambil · #49 03-16-2009, 08:59 AM

More complex placement of the message in 'partial block' mod is a good idea, and I will work on it. Most likely, if I do implement what you ask it will only be for the built in vBulletin ad system, because I would need a way to reliably detect the places ads used to be.

Doug Nelson · #50 03-16-2009, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hambil

I'm not sure what I was thinking when I first answered this - but I just tried setting the permissions for the Unregistered / Not Logged In usergroup to fullblock and partial block and it works fine (blocking guests properly).

Then would you have any other ideas why it's not blocking me when I test it? Try it yourself and let me know if it's blocking you. http://www.retouchpro.com/forums

hambil · #51 03-16-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hambil

I'm not sure what I was thinking when I first answered this - but I just tried setting the permissions for the Unregistered / Not Logged In usergroup to fullblock and partial block and it works fine (blocking guests properly).

Can you PM or email me log info so I can take a closer look?

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