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About Developer · **Released**: 08-13-2007

This is the v3.6 version of SpamBuster that I wrote for vBulletin v3.5.x This version is mainly bug fixes.

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 have any problems I recommend removing the product then installing it from scratch.

How can I test it?
Try posting a new thread/post with some trigger values in it. The string cialis 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.

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This software is licenced under the CC-GNU LGPL.

Changelog

8th November 2007 - v1.1.2 - New thread redirect bug fixed
14th August 2007 - v1.1.1 - Multiple post bug fix
13th August 2007 - v1.1.0 - Important bug fixes, updated rules file
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.

SuperTaz · #32 09-04-2007, 04:46 AM

Installed. Thank you.

adc-arab · #33 09-17-2007, 09:15 PM

installed worked like a charm great mod

it would be awesome if it autoban the users who reached a specific point like auto ban if the post score more than 10 or 20 something like that o.o
cuz after i installed the mod i add some spam words and woah a lot of spam replay got catch by this mod and I'd like to auto ban those spam users and have an option to auto delete the spam posts

BobbyBig · #34 09-19-2007, 02:22 AM

Thank you installed.

We also want them to change Usergroup to 4 when Spam got found.

Tryed it with this in SpamBuster Libraries Plugin:
if ($GLOBALS['vbulletin']->userinfo['userid'] > 1) { $userdata->set('usergroupid', 4); }

but it doesnt work.

EDIT: This is really a very good dynamic spam protection.

What also could be added is:

Check PM's. If Found Spam, Just send PM to Admin that the User X has send a PM blocked by the Spamfilter.
Message that a Thread/Post will be moderatated when Spam is found.
Option to exclude Forums from Spam Protection
Option to exclude Usergroups from Spam Protection
Improve the Script: For what I see the regexp is executed everytime, regardless if the User is in the required Posting-Amount range or not.

smapdi · #35 09-27-2007, 10:20 PM

Which version of this mod would be best with vB 3.6.4?

Thanks

Remi · #36 09-30-2007, 05:43 PM

Hi

Can I use this hack to send an email as alert instead of posting a new thread.

Thanks

UK Jimbo · #37 10-02-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smapdi

Which version of this mod would be best with vB 3.6.4?

Thanks

This version

v1.1.1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remi

Hi

Can I use this hack to send an email as alert instead of posting a new thread.

Thanks

Not in its current form. It just posts new threads.

BobbyBig · #38 10-03-2007, 11:19 AM

How about this UK Jimbo: Message that a Thread/Post will be moderatated when Spam is found.
Actually the Users just see nothing and they keep trying to post which results in many unmoderated Posts + angry Users.

We need that badly.
regards

j4ck455 · #39 10-08-2007, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK Jimbo

I've noticed that some of the URL based rules (.jp, .no, etc) need a bit of refining as they'll incorrectly match stuff like myimage.jpeg

It'll be a pretty easy regexp fix, I'll take a look when I get a chance.

I'm considering changing the following:

Code:

regexp:a_dotjapan:10:any:"/\.jp/i"

to this:

Code:

regexp:a_dotjapan:10:any:"/\.jp\b/i"

the same \b word boundary could be applied to the analogue problem etc.

Do you foresee any problem with using \b in some of the rules?

El Orans · #40 10-12-2007, 06:18 AM

*Clicks Install* :up:

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmottle

I installed the plugin, but when you try to make a new post that triggers the spam filter you get this message:

Invalid Thread specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator

If you reply to an existing post then it just goes back to that thread and does nto show the post as it has been hidden. Is there a way to perhaps have the message say that their post has triggered a spam filter and will be reviewed by an administrator before it is posted?

Cheers,
Jeff

That would be a nice addition.

mulesnx · #41 10-18-2007, 09:48 PM

This has been fantastic for my forums!!! I have noticed occasionally when people post a thread that is suspected of being spam, it gives this weird error:

PHP Code:


			
Fatal error: Existing data passed is not an array
Called set_existing in /home/usr/public_html/forums/includes/functions_databuild.php on line 200
Called build_forum_counters in /home/usr/public_html/forums/global.php(360) : eval()'d code on line 227
Called sb_post_thread in /home/usr/public_html/forums/includes/class_dm_threadpost.php(1547) : eval()'d code on line 3
Called eval in /home/usr/public_html/forums/includes/class_dm_threadpost.php on line 1547
Called post_save_each in /home/usr/public_html/forums/includes/class_dm_threadpost.php on line 1416
Called save in /home/usr/public_html/forums/includes/functions_newpost.php on line 438
Called build_new_post in /home/usr/public_html/forums/newthread.php on line 186
 in /includes/class_dm.php on line 235

Any ideas on how to fix this?

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