Board Optimization - Ablock Alert

I use Google Adsense on my website and considering Google Adsense is not malicious, I feel no need for adblocking software of any kind.

Therefor I have created this system which will alert members that ads are used to support the server. Wait... What's that? You don't want to annoy a member with constant alerts? No worries! This system works off of cookies, so once the member views the alert, they won't be bothered by it anymore.


Installation
1.) Upload the contents of the "upload" folder to your forums root directory.
2.) Import the product-adblockalert.xml.
3.) Mark Installed. =]


Upgrading
Import the product and select Allow Overwrite.


Template Edits
There are no template edits, however if nothing is working for you, chances are it can't find what it needs to to perform the automatic template edits. If this is the case, disable template edits for the modification via the AdminCP. Then perform these template edits.

In the headinclude template find:
<!-- CSS Stylesheet -->

After add:
$adblockalertheadinclude


Add the following code to the bottom of your navbar template:
$adblockalertnavbar


Add the following code to the top of your footer template:
$adblockalertfooter


FAQ
Q: Why did is it now working?
A: Make sure you uploaded everything and installed the mod. Also make sure it is enabled in the AdminCP.

Q: How does this work?
A: I've used adblocking software against them. I've made a fake advertisement which is never displayed on the forums, but is within the coding. Since the soul purpose of adblocking software is to of course... block ads. It blocks this advertisement, in which the script checks to see if the advertisement loaded. If not, the alert is displayed.


Changelog
5.0
Added the ability to do manual template edits.
Fixed an issue with a 4.5 template edit.
Updated the AdminCP screenshot.

4.5
HTML is now allowed in both messages.
Changed the automatic template edit for the footer to something more common.

4.0
A customizable page used for the redirection system is now included with the modification.
Updated the AdminCP screenshot.

3.0
Added a redirection system. By enabling or disabling the cookie system you can have the redirection only happen once, or an unlimited amount of times. Also, choosing index only means the redirect will only happen on the index.
Updated the AdminCP screenshot.

2.7
Added usergroup permissions.
Fixed an issue which caused the alert to not display on all pages when wanted.
Updated the AdminCP screenshot.

2.5
Added an option to disable the cookie system.
Fixed the non caching of two templates.
Updated the AdminCP screenshot.

2.0
Option to change the alert message.
Option to change the alert color.
Option to change the alert alignment.
Option to only display alert on the forum index.
No more template edits

1.5
Complete rewrite.
Removed javascript popup and added a VBulletin style alert.
New Demo
New screenshot.

1.2
Fixed an issue where the alerts would sometimes pop up multiple times. This was due to the cookie relying on VBulletin sessions instead of times.

1.1
Disabled the checks for Internet Explorer since the script is unpredictable in IE.

1.0
Release.

[ChopSuey]

Q: Why did is it now working?

What kind of question is that?

[TheInsaneManiac]

Originally Posted by Bouncer222

Anyone who uses this mod, I suggest you check ASAP if your site is accessible via Internet Explorer, because my site won't show up using this mod through internet explorer, this is a serious issue which should be fixed or uninstall this mod, I uninstalled this mod and I'm going to try a different one at https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ight=adblocker

Instead.

Works fine for me in IE, I just think you are trying to advertise a modification that is no longer supported nor working. I'll do some more tests in older IE versions later today when I wake up, but the newest version of IE works fine.

Anyway the modification that you are referring to does not work thanks to the newest version of Adblock patching it. See the thing is, that modification would block access to your website, which is what Adblock frowns apon. So by not blocking access and only showing an alert which displays once, maybe Adblock would be a little more considerate of those websites out there trying to make an honest living. If not then the developer is an ***.

[andrew67]

A bit of feedback.......

I maintain and update a "largeish"( Is that a word ? ) VBulletin forum and have installed your modification today at the owners request. Unfortunately it hasnt been succesful and a number of members without adblocking software have complained of receiving the popup multiple times.

After having a bit of a play around with multiple browsers, I also received it using IE8 even though I had no adblocker , but didnt receive it using Firefox with Adblocker Plus installed and enabled. Unfortunately I am going to have to uninstall or disable it unless a newer version becomes available which is more reliable. This isnt meant to be a criticism, just honest feedback from a large and busy site.

Thanks
Andrew67

[TheInsaneManiac]

Originally Posted by andrew67

A bit of feedback.......

I maintain and update a "largeish"( Is that a word ? ) VBulletin forum and have installed your modification today at the owners request. Unfortunately it hasnt been succesful and a number of members without adblocking software have complained of receiving the popup multiple times.

After having a bit of a play around with multiple browsers, I also received it using IE8 even though I had no adblocker , but didnt receive it using Firefox with Adblocker Plus installed and enabled. Unfortunately I am going to have to uninstall or disable it unless a newer version becomes available which is more reliable. This isnt meant to be a criticism, just honest feedback from a large and busy site.

Thanks
Andrew67

This modification uses auto templates. If you are having trouble with parts of the modification, make sure you have all the search related parts found in the modification such as:
<!-- CSS Stylesheet --> (headinclude)
<!-- /content area table --> (footer)

[TheInsaneManiac]

1.5 released. No more javascript alert. It now uses VBulletin style notices.

[cosy]

can u add a option to redirect user to donate/subscription page

this for vb4 will be awesome

[TheInsaneManiac]

Originally Posted by cosy

can u add a option to redirect user to donate/subscription page


this for vb4 will be awesome

Done with the redirection system; however for 4.0 I can't do unless someone has a 4.0 board I can use, cause I don't have the money for the upgrade.

[Taurus1]

Everything uploaded correctly, and imported. (latest version also) Nothing is showing up. I would really like this to work. Thanks!

[TheInsaneManiac]

Originally Posted by Taurus1

Everything uploaded correctly, and imported. (latest version also) Nothing is showing up. I would really like this to work. Thanks!

What is the link to your site? You are aware that by default the modification is disabled for admins, super mods, and mods right?

[Taurus1]

Originally Posted by TheInsaneManiac

What is the link to your site? You are aware that by default the modification is disabled for admins, super mods, and mods right?

Yes, I am aware of that! I will enable it again now. Here is the link:

http://creativx.net/forums/