SpamBuster v1.0.0 (Stable): Identify, log and remove spam posts on your forum

This is the v3.5 version of vbSpamBuster that I wrote for vBulletin v3.0.x This version adds some new features.

What does it do?
It spots posts that could potentially be spam then (depending on option settings) creates a thread alerting site admin/moderators about the post and/or hides the post from view.

How does it identify the spam?
All off the posts for users with a post count of less than 10 (configurable) have their posts checked against a number of rules. Each rule has a different "score". If the total score for the post exceeds a specified limit then the post is deemed to be spam.

Can I add my own rules?
The installer file has a default rule set with it, you may wish to customise the rules in the options section of the AdminCP. The rules system is fairly simple to add to, in simple terms each rule is a perl regular expression and a score.

How do I install it?
Import the product via the Product Manager in the AdminCP. The options group and plugins will be added to your system. Now would be a good time to click the install link on here to record the fact that you've installed it.

How do I configure it?
Head to the "SpamBuster" option group in the "vBulletin Options" section of your AdminCP. Fill in the relevant fields. Further documentation will follow but it should be obvious what each setting does for the moment.

How do I upgrade?
Just run a regular install. It's worth backing up your settings particluarly the rules before performing the upgrade. If you're upgrading from v0.3.2 to v1.0.0 you can just download the attached rules file and add it via the admincp as there have been no code changes.

How can I test it?
Try posting a new thread/post with some trigger values in it. The string ekmas.com should do the trick.

Help it's broken my forum!
Erm, that's not an intended feature. Disable all six of the plugins that are part of the product "SpamBuster" and post an error report to this thread. The forum will work fine.

Why doesn't it do x,y or z?
Because I've either not thought about it yet or I've not written it yet. Please drop a post into this thread with any (sensible!) suggestions.

Can I use it commercially?
You're free to use it for whatever purpose comercially/privately as long as you don't resell the code. It's released under the LGPL, see the link below for futher info. If you find this plugin useful and you'd like to make a donation please use the "donate" button below.




This software is licenced under the CC-GNU LGPL.


Changelog

• 15th June 2006 - v1.0.1 - Updated list of rules uploaded as a text file
• 6th April 2006 - v1.0.0 - Stable release: code remains the same but the rules file has changed.

[Nick0r]

I'd love to see further progress on this and a stable version before I install it. It's a real need on my type of forum to have anti-spam measures in place and this is most probably the best idea yet to prevent spam from hitting the boards.

[titodj]

Does this pluginn adds stress tho the server??
Thanks...

[Martin]

Help it's broken my forum!
Erm, that's not an intended feature.

Priceless

[AddHandler]

OK this is my first time trying out a Plugin or a Hack of any kind...

I can't get it to work...

I followed the instructions and it doesn't show up or do anything to new members post with ekmas.com in it...

QUESTIONS:::::::
1. It says it uses PLUGINS am I missing a required plugin..??

2. I am using the Latest version available: 3.5.4 is this the correct product for that version..??

3. Do I have to edit the product first before importing it..??

Just trying to get the SPAMBUSTER WORKING.. before I open the new forum...

Thanks for the help in advance..!!
:banana:

[UK Jimbo]

Originally Posted by titodj

Does this pluginn adds stress tho the server??
Thanks...

I've not done any benchmarking but it shouldn't add much.

Checks are only performed when a user posts or edits a post and then only if their post count is below the post count threshold.

I'd be surprised if the addition of this hack resulted in performance problems.

[UK Jimbo]

Originally Posted by AddHandler

OK this is my first time trying out a Plugin or a Hack of any kind...

I can't get it to work...

I followed the instructions and it doesn't show up or do anything to new members post with ekmas.com in it...

QUESTIONS:::::::
1. It says it uses PLUGINS am I missing a required plugin..??

2. I am using the Latest version available: 3.5.4 is this the correct product for that version..??

3. Do I have to edit the product first before importing it..??

Just trying to get the SPAMBUSTER WORKING.. before I open the new forum...

Thanks for the help in advance..!!
:banana:

You should just be able to make it work by following the instructions in my initial post.

There's some general reading on plugins on the vBulletin site http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/ that might be of interest too.

If you have any specific questions please include more details and I'll try to help out.

[hotwheels]

Originally Posted by UK Jimbo

Are you sure the global_start plugin was enabled?

I am pretty sure everything is set right.........I reinstalled tonite and once i get another spam hit, i will let you know the results.......thanks for your help

[UK Jimbo]

Originally Posted by hotwheels

I am pretty sure everything is set right.........I reinstalled tonite and once i get another spam hit, i will let you know the results.......thanks for your help

You can test it by creating a new user in the admincp and then posting a spam message using that account.

[UK Jimbo]

I've been fine tuning my rule file and find that most of the spam posts on the forum are being caught at the moment with only one "false positive" since it was installed.

I'm really keen to hear from other users about how you're finding it, what features you'd like to see and any other feedback. Thanks

[TCooper]

awesome plugin... cant wait til out of beta. will click install til further releases