Miscellaneous Hacks - [3.8.x] Staff Application

Staff Application Version 1.3.1 by HMBeaty
(aka Redlinemotorsports/Redline)

Requirements
vBulletin 3.8.x

Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial BETA version released.

1.1.0
- Fixed problem when user would submit information, with information missing, it would make the fields blank again.
- Updated "Birthday" fields to look a bit neater (Hope you like this way better)

1.2.0
- Added "Who's Online" locations
- Added "Usergroup Settings" to deny/allow usergroups to use the application (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Added "Post Count Settings" to deny/allow users based on post count (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Added IP address and Host of applicant to the sent email
- Made the email easier to read
- Added an option to apply for "Administrator"
- Added the ability to turn on/off applications for Moderator / Super Moderator / Administrator (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- More fields added to the application
- Ability to create a new thread in the forum of your choice when a new application has been submitted (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Option to turn on/off creating a new thread (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Users "Username" Automatically added in (not editable by the user)
- Users "E-Mail" Automatically added in (editable by the user)
- Added the option to change the Location fields from "City, State" to "Region, Country" (AdminCP > vBulletin Options)
- Added error page for when "Accept New Applications" is set to "No"

1.3.0
- Completely XHTML 1.0 Valid
- Changed from "Moderator Application" to "Staff Application"
- Fixed bug in one of the radio buttons on the application
- Fixed incorrect setting for one of the AdminCP vBulletin Options
- Added error page for users who do not have enough posts to apply
- Fixed version checking error
- Changed the format for the phone number so if "City, State" is selected, it appears as "(123) 456-7890". However, if "Region, Country" is selected, it will still appear as a regular text area (e.g: 1234567890)
- Cleaned up the thread/email a little bit more (Changed the user's name so it's on one line (e.g:"User's Name: John Doe"))
- Application welcome message is now editable via vBulletin Options

1.3.1
- Bug fix: Typo (anough changed to enough)
- Bug fix: User's Name showed twice in email instead of Username

Features
- Sends an E-Mail to the E-Mail addresses you specify via the vBulletin Options in your AdminCP.
- Option to turn on/off submission of new applications via the vBulletin Options in your AdminCP.
- Not viewable by guests.
- All fields are required except for "Enter any additional information".
- If the member has selected "No" to "Do you moderate on other forums?", the fields "What other forum(s) do you moderate?" and "How long have you been moderating other forums?" are NOT required.
- Member must submit an E-Mail address and/or Phone Number (Only one of the two is required) for their contact information.
- And much more...

Installation
- Instructions included in readme.htm

Upgrading
- Instructions included in readme.htm

DO NOT remove the copyright!

If you would like to remove the copyright, or you have seen a website who you believe has illegally removed the copyright, please email webmaster@usmilitarylife.com

[infnity8x3]

Originally Posted by ctrlbrk

HMBeaty,

Nice job on the mod. It's obvious you spent a lot of time with everything, put together a nice readme, etc. I'll buy it when it goes to 1.4.0 with the options you mentioned it will have.

But, I really dislike the "backdoor" thing where it sends you an email when someone installs the mod. It's backdoor because I didn't know about it. If I had known about it I wouldn't care, but I dislike things sending emails and such without my knowledge. Sure, I could be expected to read every line of php code, but I guess I usually trust people who have high marks on vb.org.

I just double checked the top summary section of this thread, as well as the bundled readme file, just to make certain you didn't give notice about this -- and I can't see where you did.

Mike

While this is not the worst thing ever it is still uncalled for. And is very shady. I suggest to any one that installs this devs mods to read every line of code. Or do like me and from now on just ignore there releases.

Offending code located in the XML.

PHP Code:



<installcode><![CDATA[vbmail("webmaster@usmilitarylife.com", 'New Staff Application Install/Upgrade', 'Staff application version 1.3.1 has been installed/upgraded on ' . $vbulletin->options['bburl']);]]></installcode> 


I suggest that line of code be removed or altered. If dev knows any thing about the military he should know this was a blue falcon move.

-=[UNINSTALLED]=-

[blackberry]

why it is always moderated when it is posted? how to finish that?

[rfsforums]

Originally Posted by Mike007

Has anyone tried it on vBulletin 4.0.x to see if it works on that?

How hard is it for the developer to say that if anything is planned for the future release or not?

I too am very interested in using this on my 4.0 forums - Thanks!

[ladycroft]

I would also have interest for vb4...thanks