[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

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by southernlady

I discovered I have a problem with this for the ones who aren't suppose to see it. It works great for those of us who can see it, but those who can't see a shout box with this in it:


Now, I realize there is no official support of this mod, but I am hoping someone in this thread can help me out. I am a designer not a coder, LOL. Liz

Do this:


In vbshout.php, find:

if ($vbulletin->options['shout_messages_order'])

		{
			$Output = array_reverse($Output);
		}

Below that, add

if (isBanned($vbulletin->userinfo) && $vbulletin->options['shout_banned_perms'] > 0)

	{
echo '<b>Sorry, you are currently banned from the shoutbox</b>';
exit(); }

(Of course you can change the text to whatever suits you best.)


Worked for me.

[southernlady]

Okay, that worked but I preferred this statement...didn't sound quite so harsh,

Sorry, you do not have permission to use the shoutbox

"banned" sounds so harsh when you can't see it just because you haven't gotten around to registering yet.

I appreciate the help, just wish this was upgraded. Liz

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by southernlady

Okay, that worked but I preferred this statement...didn't sound quite so harsh,


"banned" sounds so harsh when you can't see it just because you haven't gotten around to registering yet.

I appreciate the help, just wish this was upgraded. Liz

Haha, I actually have same kind of message on my board too.

[johnnyrotten]

Is there a list of commands to be fouund anywhere?
Read thru quite a few pages here but dont see.

Thanks
Johnny

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by johnnyrotten

Is there a list of commands to be fouund anywhere?
Read thru quite a few pages here but dont see.

Thanks
Johnny

/prune (Clears the shoutbox completely)
/prune [username] (Clears all shouts posted by specified user)
/"me" - Action message (all users are able to use this command) - use without those " " of course
/pruneshout [shout] - Deletes a single shout

[john_d13]

hey guys wonderin if anyone can help.

I installed, works fine exept for the smileys. when I right click and look at the properties its pointing to my old domain. I once moved domains for my vbulletin and updated my site domain. But for vbshout its still pointing to my old domain for some reason.

example. when right clicking and properties of the smiley i get
http://x-gameservers.com/forums/imag...es/biggrin.gif

should be

http://xpservers.net/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Anyone can help ?

[john_d13]

???

[pewa]

How much server resources does this mod take compared to let's say the Cyb ChatBox?

[DeviantFlash]

I could have swore I saw this box on another site with a clickable archive link.

Am I mistaken?

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by DeviantFlash

I could have swore I saw this box on another site with a clickable archive link.

Am I mistaken?

Ummm yea it is a standard feature in this mod. I have it too...