[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

[Shazz]

What are all your settings that you have set for the shoutbox?
Trying changing some options in vBOptions
Such as limiting how many smilies etc.

[Chachacha]

Originally Posted by Shazz

What are all your settings that you have set for the shoutbox?
Trying changing some options in vBOptions
Such as limiting how many smilies etc.

Hmm. Good suggestion. I changed the smilies limit to zero (this shows ALL of them)... and now they aren't duplicated. Thanks.

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by Chachacha

Hmm. Good suggestion. I changed the smilies limit to zero (this shows ALL of them)... and now they aren't duplicated. Thanks.

No problem, glad that fixed the problem

[007]

Would also be nice if there was a way to DISABLE links from being posted. Basically if a link is detected the entire "shout" just doesn't get submitted or something, if the option was set to do so.

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by 007

Would also be nice if there was a way to DISABLE links from being posted. Basically if a link is detected the entire "shout" just doesn't get submitted or something, if the option was set to do so.

Its been done, Ive done it before on accident. Couldn't do it again if I tried lol
But just letting everyone know its not too hard to do.

[Stussi]

Since an update to 3.6.8 the Shoutbox doesn't work with IE6.....

"Error on this Page"... down in the browser...

Any suggestions?

[class101]

Originally Posted by Stussi

Since an update to 3.6.8 the Shoutbox doesn't work with IE6.....

"Error on this Page"... down in the browser...

Any suggestions?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=148472

[mc0676]

HE !!!
I've installed the mod in my board
http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbulletin
But some time i receive a mail with this error:

Database error in vBulletin :

mysql_connect() [<a href='function.mysql-connect'>function.mysql-connect</a>]: Can't connect to MySQL server on 'mysql.register.it' (4)
/vbulletin/includes/class_core.php on line 274

MySQL Error :
Error Number :
Date : Monday, November 19th 2007 @ 03:56:59 PM
Script : http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbull...&dateline=2007
Referrer : http://www.vwgolfcommunity.com/vbull...read.php?t=242
IP Address : 151.47.72.132
Username :
Classname : vB_Database

Wich is the problem ?

[dubsyxxx]

Is it possible to have 2 shoutboxes one for members and one for staff communication?

[Shazz]

Originally Posted by dubsyxxx

Is it possible to have 2 shoutboxes one for members and one for staff communication?

Haven't seen it for this mod yet.