Miserable Users

This modification is no longer available or supported.

Here is a 3.5 version of the ever popular "miserable users" hack. Basically a way to really annoy anyone you don't want visiting your forum. Based on the original idea & hack for vb2 by Zzed, and the vb3 port by KuraFire.

When classed as miserable, a member suffers ;

1. Slow response (time delay) on every page (20 to 60 seconds default).
2. A chance they will get the "server busy" message (50% by default).
3. A chance that no search facilities will be available (75% by default).
4. A chance they will get redirected to another preset page (25% & homepage by default).
5. A chance they will simply get a blank page (25% by default).
6. Post flood limit increased by a defined factor (10 times by default).
7. If they get past all this okay, then they will be served up their proper page.

Note: All the above options are set in the vBulletin Options.

To install this hack simply download the xml file to your pc and then import it into vbulletin as a product - then create your 'miserable users' usergroup and set the value of this group, and your preferred other settings, in the hacks settings area (vBulletin Oprions > Miserable Users). To make a member suffer just edit their profile to add them to the miserable users group (it will work as either the primary group or as a secondary group).



History:

v2.01 - Released as a product - all settings are in the vB options.
v2.02 - Added option for multiple usergroups to be defined as miserable.
v2.03 - Added option for IP addresses to be defined as miserable.
v2.04 - Updated multiple usergroups code.
v2.05 : Minor changes, no update necessary.

[samu2]

Duh! save targert as.Hey,it is only 8.am,Im tired LOL

Thanks for the great hack,will come in use for those starting a spin off board and trying to steal members.

[neutek]

lol .. this is awesome
thanks

+install

[NexDog]

Great idea, installs.

[SpeedRacer]

This is an AWESOME hack! Thank you!

I have only one small issue. One of my "miserable users" just happens to be a Super Moderator. When SM's click to edit a profile, or their own, they can see the list of primary and secondary usergroups in profiles. Therefore, I gave the new usergroup a non-descript name so as not to arouse any suspicions from the other mods. Is there a way to "hide" that usergroup from being in a users profile options? Or is there a way to make them a miserable user without them or other mods being able to see that they are in a secondary usergroup? Otherwise, this has been a BARREL OF LAUGHS!! :devious:

[Paul M]

You cannot hide the usergroup - and TBH I would seriously question why someone you want to make miserable is a Super-Moderator ?? BTW, if you require support, please click "install".

[Jeminemt]

haha i made one of my mods a miserable user, but only to test it out. i love it, thanks man

[SpeedRacer]

Originally Posted by Paul M

You cannot hide the usergroup - and TBH I would seriously question why someone you want to make miserable is a Super-Moderator ?? BTW, if you require support, please click "install".

The list of reasons is long and distinguished... it's just a little retribution for many things this person has done, and the many knives sticking out of my back. Actually, it's only used as a "mute" button for them. :ninja:

Oh, and <clicks install> :devious:

[Paul M]

Your could add his ip to the miserable ip list.

[SpeedRacer]

Originally Posted by Paul M

Your could add his ip to the miserable ip list.

Well this they are on their way out of the position and the board... it's just a matter of time. But this will make the time pass with a little more satisfaction. :devious:

[Breeze]

Thanks, Great Hack! Way better than just banning them.

I would love to see a log page of exactly what a miserable user suffered.