Version: 1.00, by FleaBag
Developer Last Online: Jun 2020
Version: 2.3.x
Rating:
Released: 05-20-2002
Last Update: Never
Installs: 21
No support by the author.
Credits
The code edits in this hack are soley the work of FireFly. Only the idea was mine, I just thought this might become useful to others as well as myself.
What does this hack do?
This hack removes the identity of the admins from public viewing [eg. they won't show as bold and italic on your Who's Online] - while retaining the status of the Moderators in both Who's Online and Forum Leaders. If like on my board, you wish to run your forums while appearing as a 'regular' user, this will come in useful. Personally I don't want to draw attention to myself or try to be of higher status than the rest of my users, for example I host forums for others and don't want to 'steal the thunder' from the moderators - this is the solution.
How hard is this hack to install?
This hack should be easy for anyone to install. If you can point, click, cut and paste - you're sorted.
Installation instructions...
Log into your Control Panel...
:: Click vBulletin Options.
Click 'FORUMS HOME PAGE OPTIONS'.
Set Highlight Admin to ON.
:: Click Modify under User Groups.
Edit your Administrators User Group.
Change User Status to "Registered".
Set Viewable on Show Groups? to NO.
:: Code edits.
In index.php, replace both...
PHP Code:
if ($loggedin['usergroupid'] == 6 and $highlightadmin) {
...with...
PHP Code:
if ($loggedin['usergroupid'] == 6 and $highlightadmin and 'foo' == 'bar') {
In online.php, replace...
PHP Code:
if ($user['usergroupid'] == 6 and $highlightadmin) {
$userinfo["$key"]['username'] = "<b><i>$user[username]</i></b>";
} else if (($mod["$key"] or $user['usergroupid'] == 5)and $highlightadmin) {
...with...
PHP Code:
if (($mod["$key"] or $user['usergroupid'] == 5)and $highlightadmin) {
That's all there is to it. I know this works in all 2.2.x versions and version 2.3.0.
There is a version of this hack here for users of the Who was on-line today hack.
Please click Install and leave comments if you've used this hack, it'd be nice to know if anyone else found this useful apart from me. I know this isn't for everyone, but if it is, enjoy! Again, thanks to FireFly.
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Oh, and I forgot to mention that I can't really show you a demo, because obviously any on-line admins would appear as regular users. This hack is though, running on www.dragonninja.co.uk/forums.php .
I know, but I specifically wanted Mods to show up and Admins to appear as regular users, I like playing god, but I don't like being worshipped. Like I said, this isn't for everyone, only a select few.
Yes there is, but this hack removes the identity of your admins completely from every aspect of your board, while keeping moderators highlighted in Who's Online.
Make admins 'invisible' to users. Details »»
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05-21-2002, 04:10 PM
