Show Thread Enhancements - Hide BBCodes/Signatures From Guests/Users

Overview:

This product will allow you to decide what BBCode content you wish to hide from guests/users on your site. You can also choose to hide user signatures from guests/users too. Hidden content is replaced with a link to your registration page for guests, and a simple message for restricted usergroups. In posts, this link or message is placed inside a block element so that it stands out.

Guests will see the following:



Members of restricted usergroups/users that have not replied will see the following:



You are given the option to merge the defined list of BBCodes in the product "MarkFL: Enhanced View Forum Posts". This way, you may choose to define the list in one place and have both products hide the same BBCodes.

Updates:

Version 1.1:

• Now allows usergroups to be restricted from seeing the defined list of BBCodes and signatures.

Version 1.2:

• Posts containing the symbols "<" and/or ">" will now display correctly to those from whom BBCodes are being hidden.

Version 1.3:

• Fixed bug where the $vbulletin array need to be global for some users.
• Messages to guests/users now phrased to allow for translations.

Version 1.4:

• Added setting to allow hiding of BBCodes/Signatures from users until they reply to a thread.

Version 1.5:

• Added setting for "Active Forums" in which the product is active.
• Added separate usergroup selection for usergroups whose members must reply to a thread before the hidden BBCodes/signatures are revealed.

Version 1.6:

• Added setting to allow for internal links to be hidden.

Version 1.7:

• Added settings to allow individual threads/posts to be ignored by product.

Version 1.8:

• Fixed reported issue with inline attached images.

Version 1.8.1:

• Moved function to external script to avoid redeclaration error.

To Install:

1.) Download and extract the attached .zip file.

Upload the contents of the "upload" folder to your forum's root directory.

Note: If you have already installed "MarkFL: Enhanced View Forum Posts" v1.1 or higher, then you may skip this step, since both products use the same external PHP script.

2.) In AdminCP go to Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product.

Click on "Choose File" and browse to the product xml file that was packaged in the .zip file.

Click "Import"

You MUST set your settings to enable the mod. Each setting has an explanation of its use.



Support for this product can be found here:

• MHB - Hide BBCodes/Signatures From Guests/Users
• TAZ - Hide BBCodes/Signatures From Guests/Users

[gobears20]

You got me That was exactly what it was and it worked. Quick question for you, if someone uploads an attachment to my server and uses it inside a post it doesn't look like this can be blocked with this mod?

Also, do you take donations? If so where because this is a great mod that you have put together!

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by gobears20

You got me That was exactly what it was and it worked. Quick question for you, if someone uploads an attachment to my server and uses it inside a post it doesn't look like this can be blocked with this mod?

Also, do you take donations? If so where because this is a great mod that you have put together!

This add-on will block inline attachments (because of the ATTACH tags present in the post content), but not thumbnails...however I think it would be a simple matter to add this feature. I will look into this soon. :up:

I am not seeking donations directly, but if you wish to do so, a small donation to your local animal shelter would be greatly appreciated.

[gobears20]

I turned the attachment feature off inside the user group management. It won't allow you to see it but will allow you to click on it and show the attachment. You may think about adding that feature. Great mod and yes, I already make donations to the animal shelter around here. I also make donations to my house animals, two cats and two dogs Thanks again for a great mod!

[akz645]

Originally Posted by MarkFL

SNIP

Could you add a feature that 'disables' BB codes from being used, rather than just hide for certain usergroups?

Also, could you make this mod forum specific & usergroup specific?
Example: Hide BB code IMG on forum section A for usergroups: 'registered & guests & banned'. Hide BB code IMG on forum section B for usergroups: 'guest & banned'. etc...


^ have that appear inside each one of these:

+ Another setting/box which disables BB codes (if you implement that feature)

That would be really useful for me

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by akz645

Could you add a feature that 'disables' BB codes from being used, rather than just hide for certain usergroups?

The goal of this product is to simply hide BBCodes from guests and other defined usergroups. Preventing their usage would be a whole other issue for another product to address.

Originally Posted by akz645

Also, could you make this mod forum specific & usergroup specific?
Example: Hide BB code IMG on forum section A for usergroups: 'registered & guests & banned'. Hide BB code IMG on forum section B for usergroups: 'guest & banned'. etc...


^ have that appear inside each one of these:

+ Another setting/box which disables BB codes (if you implement that feature)

That would be really useful for me

While adding forum and usergroup information for each BBCode in the list could be done, I don't feel at this time there would be enough demand for that to justify the added complexity of the coding and in particular the settings.

[akz645]

Originally Posted by MarkFL

The goal of this product is to simply hide BBCodes from guests and other defined usergroups. Preventing their usage would be a whole other issue for another product to address.

Alright, that's fine. I guess it has to be created as an entirely different mod altogether, with that function only. I thought it would be simple to add on, but guess not.

Originally Posted by MarkFL

While adding forum and usergroup information for each BBCode in the list could be done, I don't feel at this time there would be enough demand for that to justify the added complexity of the coding and in particular the settings.

I have to wait for more demand then...
Speaking of complexity, if you did do it, how long do you think it would take you?

Note: It doesn't neccesarily have to be adjusted from these settings. One of DB Tech's products has another approach, which is by users selecting a forum (double clicking) and then options for how it affects each individual usergroups appears below.
In this case, instead of a tick/untick box for each individual option, this box would appear instead.
^
I don't know which methods is easier to code. I just thought I'd let you see this method, in case you hadn't seen it before.

[Vintum]

I just thought of something I could use a product like this for, but I'm not sure I want there to be any indication to guest/unallowed users that content has been hidden.

Is it possible to just remove the bbcode and the content within them if they don't have permissions? Or just anything else to hide the fact that content was hidden.

[Vintum]

Hi,

I'm sorry, but I'm not able to get this product to work. I have the file uploaded, mod is enabled, and no errors are happening in console. But nothing is hidden. I can see the content as both admin and guest even though both are selected as not allowed to view. Both signatures and the bbcode remain visible.

I'm on VB 4.2.2. Any idea?

[MarkFL]

Originally Posted by Vintum

Hi,

I'm sorry, but I'm not able to get this product to work. I have the file uploaded, mod is enabled, and no errors are happening in console. But nothing is hidden. I can see the content as both admin and guest even though both are selected as not allowed to view. Both signatures and the bbcode remain visible.

I'm on VB 4.2.2. Any idea?

Hello! I am sorry to hear you are experiencing difficulty.

Can you provide me with a link to a page where the "MEMBER" BBCode is being displayed so I can look at the HTML of the page?

[Vintum]

Link sent,

thanks