Version: 1.2b, by mfyvie
Developer Last Online: May 2008
Category: Moderators Functions -
Version: 3.6.x
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Released: 08-27-2007
Last Update: 05-19-2008
Installs: 943
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*** 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)
Help please. I had to use this hack this morning on a PM spammer. They got 1500 PMs out before I caught it. So, they are all deleted now, but my users are still seeing a message that they have 1 New message, but when they go to their PM box there's nothing there. How can I remove the message for them?
This looks absolutely perfect for dealing with unwanted spammers, the satisfaction of removing all their handiwork in less time than it took them to create all the spam in the first place is incredible.
I note that in the settings you can specify your 'Banned' usergroup ID, could a different usergroup be applied here -- as in 'Miserable', rather than 'Banned', in order to make their lives totally miserable from this point on?
sounds like a great mod, but I can not install it. My server is hosted by 1&1, europes biggest webhoster and they do have MySQL 4.0.25 at the moment. Is there any chance you could update this mod for earlier MySQL versions?
Help please. I had to use this hack this morning on a PM spammer. They got 1500 PMs out before I caught it. So, they are all deleted now, but my users are still seeing a message that they have 1 New message, but when they go to their PM box there's nothing there. How can I remove the message for them?
Installed it at 6pm last night (AEST) and first spammer detected and spam banned and cleaned at 6:15pm (AEST). Worked like a dream. All my moderators love it. Excellent work!
This looks very nice indeed, but I have a question about this before I install it. Do this modification require admins and mods to be logged into their admin/mod cps in order for the banning and thread/post deleting to take place? Or as long as the usergroup permission matches, no extra login is needed? Thanks in advance.
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11-09-2007, 04:57 AM
