[AJAX] vBShout v2.0

[high]Staff Edit/Update[/high]

I have released an updated version of this hack (version 2.0.1), this version fixes some security issues with this hack. All version prior to this one allow users to insert html in their shouts, this can cause problems with them using html that breaks the site layout or malicious javascript. Download the new zip file (vBshout_fixed.zip) and upload the new vbshout.php file to patch/upgrade. If you want to manual instructions they are in the zip file, in the file bugfixes.txt

Second Staff update

I've uploaded a new version of this hack, dubbed '2.0.2'. This one should fix the html injection issues without breaking special characters. To upgrade, download the new zip file and upload the new vbshout.php file.

Please note that this only fixes the html injection issues. I do not use this hack on my own forum (although I've tested this on a client's board) so I will not be fixing the server load issues. I suggest you do not install this hack if you can't deal with the extra server load, as it's rather intensive.

- Brad

[high]End staff edit[/high]

Well, been a while since I've been to vb.org and released anything, thought i'd break the trend and whip up something quick while I have a little spare time.

A shoutbox as you would assume, a very simple one to start off with, but does include AJAX Technology, which pushes the shoutbox 1 step closer to live, messages from other people will appear with no refreshing, and so will yours that you post

A preview is below, i'd estimate a 50 second installation max

Primary Features:
- AJAX Technology (no refreshing)
- Administration control an display element options
- Fast format editor

Change Log::

- v1.1:
WOL (Who's Online) Correction

- v1.2:
New Posting Featurs (Bold/Italic/Underline/Colour/Font)
Admin Controls

- Change location/position of shoutbox
- Change number of shouts displayed
- Switch vbcode/similes on/off

- v1.3
Firefox javascript issue fixed
New Admin Controls

- Command Activation
- Swtch extra format options on/off
- Change position of editor (above/below messages)

New Commands

- /prune (Clears the shoutbox completely)
- /prune [username] (Clears all shouts posted by specified user)

- v1.4
Usergroup HTML Markup For Usernames
Clear Editor Button
Emoticons Pop Up Menu
Time display configurated to vBulletin settings
Username Links To Profile
New Admin Conrols

New vBShout Position (Directly Above Forums)
Banned Users
Banned Usergroups
Banned Permissions
Smilie Pop-Up Box Height
Smilie Pop-Up Box Width

New Commands

"/me" - Action message (all users are able to use this command)
/pruneshout [shout] - Deletes a single shout

- v1.5
Improved Smilies Display
XHTML 1.0 Transitional Valid (couple of errors fixed)
New Admin Options

Shoutbox Height
Smilies To Show
Shout Messages Order
Banned Permissions (fixed)

- v1.6
Bug Fixes:

- Unable to delete shouts that used /me command fixed
- Shouts being displayed from bottom-upwards only showed first 20 shouts

Automatically parses URL's

- v2.0
New Archive

- Displays shouts and pages
- Stats and top 10 shouters
- AJAX Edit/Delete (staff can edit/delete all shouts)

Enjoy,

- Zero Tolerance

[rjmjr69]

Originally Posted by Hiranmanu

I just got a message from my host that vbshout.php has been spiking to high CPU levels. Any alternative shout that has the same features as this?

There is a flatline version which cuts down on the load ALLOT. The site was already suggested as to where you get it. There are differences read the WHOLE thread to get all your features back. Good luck. This mod is awesome if your host can handle it.


Also note the STAFF updates which I guess you read when you downloaded the addon?

Second Staff update

I've uploaded a new version of this hack, dubbed '2.0.2'. This one should fix the html injection issues without breaking special characters. To upgrade, download the new zip file and upload the new vbshout.php file.

Please note that this only fixes the html injection issues. I do not use this hack on my own forum (although I've tested this on a client's board) so I will not be fixing the server load issues. I suggest you do not install this hack if you can't deal with the extra server load, as it's rather intensive.

This is found at the TOP of EVERY page for this thread.

[vuiveclub]

Originally Posted by Shazz

/prune

how???

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by vuiveclub

how???

Just write "/prune" (without ") to the shoutbox.

[Inaam]

on my vb 3.6.5 forum, if i type for example "test" in quotes it ends up like "testing" any solutions?

[Mecho]

how can i have shoutbox just in one Section .. i mean not in Main Page and not in all other pages . just in one Section ...

also is it possible that i can set Minimize Box for Default ?? so ppl can open it . of course if it helps to make loading a bit less that fully open.


@ Inaam > check post #2824

[eurofunny]

How can i add a auto post at shoutbox via cron. Is ther any Code for this?? THX

[princeedward]

need help here pls...i have wrong shout timestamp...how can i make it correct timestamp?

appreciate any help guys...

thanks and best regards...

[Devil Woman]

Hi there, I have been having a few problems with the shoutbox where on some occasions the message box to type the shout disappears as if you are either banned or are part of a usergroup that is not allowed to use the shoutbox.

Is there anything I can do to prevent this?

Thanks

[djjeffa]

is there any way to pick what smiles can be used in the shout box?

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by djjeffa

is there any way to pick what smiles can be used in the shout box?

Not aware of that standard option