Moderators Functions - One-touch Spam Ban and Cleanup

*** Staff note: The author of this modification has passed away in a diving accident. We wish his family all strength in dealing with this tragic issue. ***

One-touch Spam Ban and Cleanup




The main purpose of this mod is to clean up after a spammer. With a minimum of fuss it will:

• Delete all threads started by the spammer
• Delete all posts made by the spammer
• Delete all PMs sent to other members by the spammer
• Delete all calendar events made by the spammer
• Ban or delete the spammer as you like
• Ignore permissions - posts can be deleted in areas that a moderator may not have access to.

The option to activate this tool appears in the drop-down menu in the postbit, as well as on the profile page. From here it is a "one-touch" operation, with the small exception that you must press a confirmation button before the cleanup is made.




See the screenshot for the various options, but some of the more interesting ones are:

• You can specify individual users (in addition to groups) who can use this tool. This means certain trusted, non-moderator users could have the ability to clean up spam and ban spammers.
• You can specify users or groups who are protected - they cannot be deleted by this tool.
• By default, users who have registered more than 30 days ago are also protected from this tool (spammers tend to be caught and removed fairly soon after registration)
• You can turn the various deletion targets (threads, posts, events, PMs) on or off
• Select between hard delete or soft delete

This mod is similar to some older mods, but improved in a number of ways:

• You also have the choice to alter the standard ban and delete reasons before you press confirm.
• Deletes more types of spam (PMs, events)
• Simple, quick, effective
• Single file import (.xml) no file edits, no template edits, no .php files to upload
• Should work on all versions of 3.6.x and future versions

Installation

Download and import the .xml file via AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product. Remember to click overwrite if upgrading

Configuration

Once installed, check in your AdminCP under "VBulletin settings" and look for the configuration group called "One-touch Spam Ban & Cleanup Options". The default options should be fine for most people.

How to use

If you have rights to use this tool (i.e. are an admin or moderator, or have configured it for the relevant user or group ID) you should see the option appear on the member profile page, or in a drop-down on the postbit (see attached screenshots for an example). The idea is that as soon as you see a spammer select the "One-touch Ban & Clean" option to remove all trace of the spammer.

Support




Support will be given to those who have:

• Read these instructions (and followed them) and
• Clicked install

Version history

1.0 - initial version (28.08.2007)
1.1 - security fix (21.09.2007)
1.2b - Beta Fix to work with vb3.7.0 (20.05.2008)

[ekool]

I believe the hooks are present for this to be a non template modification hack, just needs someone to do it

[AshleyTwo]

Originally Posted by blaize

Sorry to hear about the mod writer's passing RIP. This is a great mod. I've installed it on a 3.8 board and it seems to be running fine. I just followed the configuration option here and manually edited the MEMBERINFO template to get it showing on the member's profile page.

I searched for

<if condition="$show['edit_profile']">
						<li class="thead"><a href="moderator.php?$session[sessionurl]do=useroptions&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[edit_user_profile]</a></li>
					</if>

And after it added

<li class="thead"><a href="misc.php?$session[sessionurl]do=spamcleanconfirm&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[spammer_ban_member]</a></li>

I don't know if that will work for everyone but it certainly worked for me.

Thanks very much, that worked wonders

[Fungsten]

Originally Posted by blaize

Sorry to hear about the mod writer's passing RIP. This is a great mod. I've installed it on a 3.8 board and it seems to be running fine. I just followed the configuration option here and manually edited the MEMBERINFO template to get it showing on the member's profile page.

I searched for

<if condition="$show['edit_profile']">
                        <li class="thead"><a href="moderator.php?$session[sessionurl]do=useroptions&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[edit_user_profile]</a></li>
                    </if>

And after it added

<li class="thead"><a href="misc.php?$session[sessionurl]do=spamcleanconfirm&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[spammer_ban_member]</a></li>

I don't know if that will work for everyone but it certainly worked for me.

Worked for me too! Thanks!

[romaszek]

hi, how do to hide One - touch Spam Ban and Cleanup in profile administrator and moderator?

[csoroner]

Just now used this mod on a 3.8.0 board and it worked great!

Nice work and very sad as well....

[GSeybold]

getting more spam lately, didn't have any for while. Also getting spams through PM

Nicolas Kabalal/Appeal for Assistance. the email address is nickabala@yahoo.com and uses nicholas2009. Phone number attached is +22566807975 and is looking for a financial agreement

[mme42]

Sorry to hear about mfyvie. That is truly sad. I've used this mod on boards before as a moderator and love it. And, thanks for trying to keep it going r5e. I'm sure your brother would be glad.

I've installed it on 3.8.1 and it's working great. My other Admins have asked if there's any way to show the IP and email address of the spammer. Does anybody know of a way to hack this so that it shows the username, IP address, and email address on the last screen where it says "user has been banned"?

Thanks and sorry again about the original coder

[stanleys]

Does anyone know how to update the mod so it removes visitor messages as well?

[JohnChapman]

Originally Posted by blaize

I searched for

<if condition="$show['edit_profile']">
						<li class="thead"><a href="moderator.php?$session[sessionurl]do=useroptions&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[edit_user_profile]</a></li>
					</if>

And after it added

<li class="thead"><a href="misc.php?$session[sessionurl]do=spamcleanconfirm&amp;u=$userinfo[userid]">$vbphrase[spammer_ban_member]</a></li>

I'm on 3.8.1 PL1, and other than the label being called "edit_user_profile" rather than "edit_profile"; worked like a charm. Nice Mod, sorry to hear about the loss of the author and a fellow diver.

[Fungsten]

I haven't read through all the posts so sorry if this has already been asked. I logged into a test account I have, and the "One Touch Ban" showed up in other user profiles. Has anyone else seen this?