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Stop Spam Links 1.2 Gold · **Released**: 12-25-2006

Stop Spam Links 1.2 Gold

As of 3.8 this mod seems to have lost some/all of it's functionality depending on your vb settings. If anyone wishes to build on this mod, please feel free to as I do not have the time anymore.

What does this hack do?

This hack will replace a users entire post with a predefined message that you can edit in the adminCP should the user's post contain a TLD such as .de .com etc. This will only affect people in usergroups of your choice. By default only usergroup 1 is selected (Meaning Guests).

If you enter a usergroup ID, those user's will never be able to post links as long as they are a member of that group.

If the user's usergroup ID is not entered, then you can use a minimum postcount value which all users need to meet in order to post links.

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Example: You enter usergroupID 2 (registered members). All registered members will not be able to post links.

You enter 5 for the postcount. Registered members will not be able to post links. Everyone else will need 5 posts before they can post links.
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Example2: You enter 1 for usergroupID (guests). No guest will be able to post links.

You enter 5 for the postcount. Everyone, except for guests, will need 5 posts before they can post links. Guests will never be able to.
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Installation Stats:

1 Product
4 Plugins

Installation Instructions

Import the Product file via the AdminCP
Go into Vbulletin Settings > Stop Spam Links
Suit to your needs

Install Time: 1 min

If you like this hack, please click INSTALL ----->>

UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

Simply go into the AdminCP > Manage Products > Find Stop Spam Links > Remove

Then reinstall the new product.

MAKE SURE TO COPY YOUR PERSONAL MESSAGE, USERGROUP ID's, AND DOMAIN ENDINGS YOU'VE ENTERED TO NOTEPAD SO YOU CAN COPY/PASTE THEM BACK IN AFTER THE UPGRADE. OTHERWISE YOU WILL HAVE THE DEFAULT VALUES AGAIN.

Updates:
1.2 Added Restrictions for Editing posts, PM's, and Quotes1.1 Added the use of Postcount
1.0 Initial Stable Release
Attached are 3.6 versions in English and German.

Special Thanks go out to extremeTim.

nighteyes · #62 03-11-2007, 07:35 PM

How about a way to block their message from being posted completely? The problem with this is you're filling your forums up with this repetitive message. And they can easily get their post count to the required threshold if their posts are entered. What you do is show a permission denied message instead.

Smoothie · #63 03-11-2007, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nighteyes

How about a way to block their message from being posted completely? The problem with this is you're filling your forums up with this repetitive message. And they can easily get their post count to the required threshold if their posts are entered. What you do is show a permission denied message instead.

Two things. First, either you get the spam links or you see a default message. Either way, this is filling up your forums. Me personally, I'd rather see this message posted. I get a smile on my face when the spammer realizes he's been had. Second, set your post count to higher and don't tell 'em what it is. That will eliminate that problem. Real members will understand that setting a higher post count to disable links is actually a good thing.

Breeze · #64 03-17-2007, 01:52 PM

Thank you for this hack. We have started getting spammed everyday now it seems. Although it is fine like it is if there was a way to auto move threads to another category that would be great.

baerwurz · #65 03-17-2007, 09:05 PM

Genial, danach habe ich lange gesucht!

Jetzt gibts mind. 10 mal täglich was zu lachen. ;-)

Thank you very much!

wacnstac · #66 04-03-2007, 11:37 PM

I have this hack installed. Unfortunately, some turds have found a way around it. They simply register and then post their links within a [quote] block. This hack doesn't seem to see the links if they are in a quote block. If a new revision of this hack could be made to prevent this, that would be awesome.

wacnstac · #67 04-05-2007, 12:17 AM

Anybody? Help!!!

SkyCatcher · #68 04-05-2007, 07:39 PM

Sorry, I haven't had any time lately, but I'll check it out.

wacnstac · #69 04-09-2007, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyCatcher

Sorry, I haven't had any time lately, but I'll check it out.

I'd appreciate it. It's become a huge issue for me. These turds know if they sign up they can post their spam links in a quote block.

Smoothie · #70 04-09-2007, 02:11 AM

I just tested this on my forum. I was unable to bypass the stop spam links by using the [quote] tag. I was also unable to bypass using any of the other tags.

davidecd · #71 04-09-2007, 02:05 PM

Anybody noticed that if users include smilies, their message gets flagged as spam?

Is there a fix for this?

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