Link to Mod (https://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2232)
This mod allows the admin to pick trouble users and apply what amounts to a passive-aggressive method to encourage them to leave, by applying various 'problems' to them, for example a percentage chance of them seeing 'this has been disabled' error messages.
Current features:
* blank screen
* database too busy
* forum too busy
* redirect user to another page
* adds variable 1-100 second delay (configurable by admin, setting 1-100 second range)
* optionally disable search, unread replies, all unread
* Javascript popup message, configurable by admin, default is:
Quote{membername}, you are not immune to anything that I have the power to do.
This annoying little alert box is visible ONLY to you.
Are you sure you want to annoy me?
Users to be added to the 'annoy' list are chosen through that user's profile. A list of the last ten active 'annoyed users' are visible through a new area in the moderation centre.
Many, many thanks to Dragooon for doing the work in porting this to RC2 for me :)
Due to the reliance on the moderation centre, this mod cannot be backported to 1.1.xVersion history
1.2.4 - 31 January 2014
Compatibility for 2.0.7 (no code changes)
Removed references to defunct package server
1.2.3 - June 22 2013
Compatibility for 2.0.4 (no code changes)
1.2.2 - 28 July 2012
Added 2.0 - 2.0.2 support
Dropped support for all RC versions
1.2 - 9 March 2010
Added 2.0 RC3 support, requires no code changes
1.2 - January 25, 2010
Bug fix for SSI users
1.1 - December 2, 2009
Full RC2 support, courtesy of Dragooon
New features
1.0 - October 21, 2009
Initial release
Good job on the Mod Arantor, tho i personally dont need this a friend of mine does.
Very nice Arantor! I'm sure I can find a use for this somewhere... >:D
FUN! LOL LOL 8) Nice work. (ONE of these days, I'll have to go out on a limb and upgrade a BIG site to the 2.0 branch!)
Haha this mod cracks me up. I can see the whining from the members who experience this. :D " Halp, I can't see the forum." etc.
That is... if they can SEE the forum :D
Really weird mod arantor, nice work, thanks =)
Quote from: Arantor on October 22, 2009, 07:01:05 AM
That is... if they can SEE the forum :D
O:) <---- My face as I nicely explain I have no idea what they are talking about.
Too bad it's not for 1.1.10 though, I would totally use it.
NICE! :D I think I could come up with use for this, as a tool for pranks :P
1.1 support is really something I thought about on this before saying no to it (certainly for now). While the admin area stuff is all possible, and so are all the other changes, with little effort, the moderation center isn't. I'd have to find some other way to display the list of annoy-users in 1.1 and I have no idea where to put it.
Nice work Arantor!
If you could only make it work on this forum and make sure it allows me turn it on against JB ;D
Quote from: Arantor on October 22, 2009, 07:05:30 AM
1.1 support is really something I thought about on this before saying no to it (certainly for now). While the admin area stuff is all possible, and so are all the other changes, with little effort, the moderation center isn't. I'd have to find some other way to display the list of annoy-users in 1.1 and I have no idea where to put it.
Ah I see. Well I will keep my eye on this mod, in case that changes. Hehe.
Quote from: Nas on October 22, 2009, 07:06:54 AM
Nice work Arantor!
If you could only make it work on this forum and make sure it allows me turn it on against JB ;D
I can read small text, I'm gonna tell JB! *runs off* ;D
I'm not saying it won't change, but I'm not saying it will either. I now develop everything on 2.0 first then backport to 1.1; it's just a ton easier that way with all the restructures (and improvements) in 2.0, IMO.
LOL, awesome!
lol very nice!
Thanks champ :)
awesome mod Arantor!
as always, heres spanish ;)
Thanks for the translation! Though someone suggested some new features to me in IRC earlier which I'll be including (yet more ways to annoy trouble users!) so if it's OK with you I'd prefer to run those out then if you could let me know the other translations once that's done, then I'll add it all in together.
Best mod for Administrator.
Will it be flexible to banned list of members also.
So we could avoid more spams to our large forums.
LOL. Brilliant.
April Fools day prank for 2010 allready planned :P
It's unfortunate that the mod center doesn't exist in 1.1.x for backporting purposes.
Quote from: Colonel Sorck on October 22, 2009, 05:12:16 PM
It's unfortunate that the mod center doesn't exist in 1.1.x for backporting purposes.
Yeah!!! 8)
Quote from: A.SK on October 22, 2009, 04:56:47 PM
Will it be flexible to banned list of members also.
You can use it on any registered member.
Quote from: Colonel Sorck on October 22, 2009, 05:12:16 PM
It's unfortunate that the mod center doesn't exist in 1.1.x for backporting purposes.
Well, if someone can find an alternative appropriate place to display the users who would be in this category for 1.1 I'll consider it.
Quote from: Arantor on October 22, 2009, 05:21:26 PM
Well, if someone can find an alternative appropriate place to display the users who would be in this category for 1.1 I'll consider it.
You can't just create some membergroups and permissions? :P
No, since this is done on a per-user, not usergroup basis. I thought long and hard about the route to take on this.
Quote from: Arantor on October 22, 2009, 01:40:16 PM
Thanks for the translation! Though someone suggested some new features to me in IRC earlier which I'll be including (yet more ways to annoy trouble users!) so if it's OK with you I'd prefer to run those out then if you could let me know the other translations once that's done, then I'll add it all in together.
ok then, I wait ;)
What a creative and original idea! Very clever. I'm glad I don't need it :)
Quote from: Ranter on October 22, 2009, 10:33:42 PM
What a creative and original idea! Very clever. I'm glad I don't need it :)
I only wish it were my idea, this one came from a mod request and also from an argument I had some months back. I eventually realised that really it would be fun to write and was also in passing, one less mod other forums have that we don't. (This is something that really irritates me, telling me that such-and-such forum has such-and-such mods, and actually using this as an argument why the other software is better)
Thanks Arantor Bro ..
Brilliant Mod !! Awesome Idea !!! Thanks for your hardwork, Arantor !!!
This remind me to the Miserable User mod on phpBB, when an user is hit by your mod he will disappear soon forever, nerves will be stressed to much... :)
Powered by SMF 2.0 RC1.2
Clicking a membergroup in Users Online, all member-names in all groups have the same standard, blue color in these group surveys. Rest of the board isn't touched. Uninstalling your mod solved the problem..
Quote from: Smog on October 24, 2009, 06:29:56 AM
Powered by SMF 2.0 RC1.2
Clicking a membergroup in Users Online, all member-names in all groups have the same standard, blue color in these group surveys. Rest of the board isn't touched. Uninstalling your mod solved the problem..
So what other mods do you have? Though I never actually touched Who's Online except to add a language string, which won't cause this.
A whole bunch, to me its seem that Member Color Link 3.0.6 can be the culprit http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=111
Edit: settings of MCL 3.0.6 added
Sounds like a problem with that mod. As you can see from the code of Annoy User, the only templates it edits are Profile and ModerationCenter, and its own. Are you getting any errors in the error log?
Mmm, had deactivated error logging, will enable and take a look.
Here you go...
The primary issue the board index error, but as Annoy User never touches it (as can be verified from the mod's code), it's not related as far as I can tell. If you could attach that file, I'll take a look.
As for the first error, that would suggest a missing language string. Did you install the mod manually?
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 08:51:19 AM
The primary issue the board index error, but as Annoy User never touches it (as can be verified from the mod's code), it's not related as far as I can tell. If you could attach that file, I'll take a look.
I will attach both files. FWIW, atm I have uninstalled your mod the prob is gone, and after a re-install the prob appear again..
QuoteAs for the first error, that would suggest a missing language string. Did you install the mod manually?
Mmm didn't make any thoughts about that, but because there is no uninstall link in the ACP I assume you are right. Anyway, can't remember anymore. :(
The BoardIndex.php error is definitely related to the Member Color Link mod and nothing that I can see from Annoy User is impacting that.
The other error, I actually meant whether you installed Annoy User manually or not.
Nice job Arantor, here's the version for RC2.
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 09:30:50 AM
The other error, I actually meant whether you installed Annoy User manually or not.
Ahhh, sorry for misunderstanding, I have uploaded/installed via the SMF Package Manager. No errors during install.
Just out of curiosity, what kind of strain would this mod make on server resources (CPU and RAM)? My host allows a 10% consistant use of server resources. While they state that a violation doesn't mean that my account would be disabled, I don't want to be a problem client. It seems that some of these features (such as the 5-25 second delay) would create quite some strain on the server's resources.
Thanks,
Kratos
Very weird. What does the Annoy User options page look like for you?
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 10:00:54 AM
Very weird. What does the Annoy User options page look like for you?
See attachment.
And do you get that error every time you go to the Annoy User admin area?
Started with a clean error log.
The first 3 errors occurred after browsing the ACP, the most recent one, with red arrow, occurred after I visited the Annoy User ACP area.
And if you remove my mod do you still get those errors, of which the bottom two do not appear directly related to my mod?
That particular error could be being triggered by any item within the settings code.
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 05:48:46 PM
And if you remove my mod do you still get those errors, of which the bottom two do not appear directly related to my mod?
The bottom two errors remain but the colored membergroup names are functioning again.
This error occur too (after uninstalling your mod) >>
Well, those three errors are unrelated to my mod, as you've proved.
As for the membergroup colour mod, I note you're using an older version now, but it's clear that something breaks it; what my mod does should not affect it though... *frowns*
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 06:14:54 PM
Well, those three errors are unrelated to my mod, as you've proved.
As for the membergroup colour mod, I note you're using an older version now, but it's clear that something breaks it; what my mod does should not affect it though... *frowns*
Agreed. OTOH, I am really curious why membernames in groups aren't colored anymore after installing your mod. I took a look in the database too but can't discover any unusual.
Will someone please make this for 1.1x please please please? :D
Help Arantor make it possible!
*begs with sugar on top* O:)
Quote from: Smog on October 24, 2009, 06:19:16 PM
Agreed. OTOH, I am really curious why membernames in groups aren't colored anymore after installing your mod. I took a look in the database too but can't discover any unusual.
Likely something is broken by the change to loadMemberData, however that suggests that the member color link mod is not only fragile but makes assumptions that it probably shouldn't.
You would be advising to consider updating to 3.0.7 of the mod as that may fix the issue. The lack of uninstall link is caused by a change of version in the package manager; go into the package manager, select Advanced from the bottom right corner and provide 2.0 RC1 instead of 2.0 RC1.2.
I would note that I have both mods installed on a test forum and it appears to work entirely as intended.
Quote from: LadyChaos on October 24, 2009, 06:23:17 PM
Will someone please make this for 1.1x please please please? :D
Help Arantor make it possible!
The key requirement for 1.1 would be to know where the list of annoy-users should be. In 2.0, there is the Moderation Centre, and it appears as a block in there, but of course there is no such area for 1.1. Let me know where it should go and I'll consider it. But I should note that I am gradually diverging from writing ongoing 1.1 mods and I've considered not doing any more 1.1 development (other than updates to existing mods) once 2.0 RC2 is public.
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 06:29:45 PM
Quote from: Smog on October 24, 2009, 06:19:16 PM
Agreed. OTOH, I am really curious why membernames in groups aren't colored anymore after installing your mod. I took a look in the database too but can't discover any unusual.
Likely something is broken by the change to loadMemberData, however that suggests that the member color link mod is not only fragile but makes assumptions that it probably shouldn't.
You would be advising to consider updating to 3.0.7 of the mod as that may fix the issue. The lack of uninstall link is caused by a change of version in the package manager; go into the package manager, select Advanced from the bottom right corner and provide 2.0 RC1 instead of 2.0 RC1.2.
I would note that I have both mods installed on a test forum and it appears to work entirely as intended.
Quote from: LadyChaos on October 24, 2009, 06:23:17 PM
Will someone please make this for 1.1x please please please? :D
Help Arantor make it possible!
The key requirement for 1.1 would be to know where the list of annoy-users should be. In 2.0, there is the Moderation Centre, and it appears as a block in there, but of course there is no such area for 1.1. Let me know where it should go and I'll consider it. But I should note that I am gradually diverging from writing ongoing 1.1 mods and I've considered not doing any more 1.1 development (other than updates to existing mods) once 2.0 RC2 is public.
What about the Members area? Where the ban list, membergroups and such is? Good idea? Bad idea? (just thinking of ideas here) :)
If it will be too much trouble, I understand. Since I realize SMF will eventually move on to 2.0 RC2 as the latest public version. I know I will eventually upgrade my forum when all the mods I use upgrade to that as well.
Quote from: Arantor on October 24, 2009, 06:29:45 PM
Quote from: Smog on October 24, 2009, 06:19:16 PM
Agreed. OTOH, I am really curious why membernames in groups aren't colored anymore after installing your mod. I took a look in the database too but can't discover any unusual.
Likely something is broken by the change to loadMemberData, however that suggests that the member color link mod is not only fragile but makes assumptions that it probably shouldn't.
You would be advising to consider updating to 3.0.7 of the mod as that may fix the issue. The lack of uninstall link is caused by a change of version in the package manager; go into the package manager, select Advanced from the bottom right corner and provide 2.0 RC1 instead of 2.0 RC1.2.
I would note that I have both mods installed on a test forum and it appears to work entirely as intended.
Installed v3.0.7, re-installed your mod and still no change. Assume you are right what you say about the Color Mod: fragile. It is the only possible conclusion.
What happens if you uninstall both, then install Annoy User, then install Member Color Link in that order?
I'm not seeing anything in the code that is odd about it though.
Well, I tried all possibilities, even installed both mods manual.
It's not a big deal, apparently I am the only guy with the prob mentioned before so no need to look for the cause.
FWIW, the first time I installed your mod (via the smf package manager) the code of your mod was dropped somewhere IN the color mod code. I discovered that atm I wanted to uninstall the Color Mod via the package manager and subsequent was confronted with several uninstall failures.
Which file did they collide in?
When I remember well it was ./Sources/Load.php However I can't guarantee that...
*nods* I do modify that, I suppose, and in an area that could conflict since it's user data being modified, but it shouldn't.
Definitely needs more testing and examination.
Awesome!!
Quote from: king kratos on October 24, 2009, 09:58:10 AM
Just out of curiosity, what kind of strain would this mod make on server resources (CPU and RAM)? My host allows a 10% consistant use of server resources. While they state that a violation doesn't mean that my account would be disabled, I don't want to be a problem client. It seems that some of these features (such as the 5-25 second delay) would create quite some strain on the server's resources.
Sorry, I meant to answer this before.
You don't have to enable that one; each option is individually optional to enable.
That particular option shouldn't actually trip alarms though since it's handled through usleep which on properly configured hosts shouldn't consume much CPU. But if in doubt, set it to 0 then it won't trigger.
That is good to know. Thanks for the reply. I was planning to use this as a prank to the other admin working with me, but after reading the thread that was posted earlier (about a guy leaving the forum after this prank), I have reconsidered. Besides (I am thinking to myself), this is a really mean and bad prank anyways. LOL
Kratos
Might want to look at that again. Nao/Gilles doesn't appear to have left the SMG project as far as I can see.
It isn't meant to be used as a prank. It is intended fully as a method of getting rid of people that you don't want on the forum. Though I can see why it can be prankish to use too.
Quote from: king kratos on October 29, 2009, 11:15:56 AM
That is good to know. Thanks for the reply. I was planning to use this as a prank to the other admin working with me, but after reading the thread that was posted earlier (about a guy leaving the forum after this prank), I have reconsidered. Besides (I am thinking to myself), this is a really mean and bad prank anyways. LOL
Kratos
If you pull this trick on April 1st then I think your co-admin will take the joke quite well but I wouldn't advise using this on a regular basis unless you want to get rid of a member.
I'm going to have a more entertaining April Fools joke next year, one which involves rigging of the word censorring (changing every instance of 'the' to 'frog' maybe :P)
Yea, it really shouldn't be used as a prank tool, but if you really think about it, I bet you start laughing.
Kratos
I installed this mod and I though I'd acidently added myself to the 'annoy' list. A day later my G-Mod came to me and was shouting that the forum wasn't working. I thought I must have used this mod on him accidently but it turned out I'd simply changed the theme directory (I'm running a test forum on the same DB tables, as it will soon take over my current forum.) The reason it's seperate is as it's easier to mod a forum if it's not live.
It's also possible to forcibly disable it if you have DB access, of course, but either removing yourself from the annoy list (updating members table) or adding to the settings table.
Updated to 1.1 to add configuration on the lengths of delay, plus added a Javascript alert to further irritate.
Also now has RC2 compatibility thanks to Dragooon.
Any advice for the custom theme users? I didn't proceed applying this mod after I received the following error.. I wasn't sure what it would do:
* 4. Execute Modification ./Themes/default/Profile.template.php Test failed
1. Add After ./Themes/default/Profile.template.php Test failed
Everything else looked good. Let me know a workaround for this, if there is one!
It just means you have a mod that's already modified the profile template, and you'll have to do that edit manually.
Please see: Manual Installation of Mods (http://docs.simplemachines.org/index.php?topic=402.0)
Extremely devilish Mod. I just installed it for a couple of troublesome members. ;D
I am curious about the url redirect.
Have you considered multiple redirect url choices for a future version. ?
I hadn't, no, but it's quite doable. Though I think I'd limit it to about 5.
I was thinking 3 to 5 max. If the same user gets redirected to the same site/page too many times, he may get suspicious that the admin is playing with him. One of my particular troublesome users especially. He has already accused me of it once a few months ago when I had done nothing. :)
Sounds good to me. I don't think it'd get into the realms of setting %ages of which URL it'd pick, it would just filter through from 'redirect to URL' to randomly picking from the options given.
Would be no way to change the MOD to be compatible with 1.1.8?
If I were to backport it to 1.1, I'd do 1.1.10 which is the current version. 1.1.8 has security vulnerabilities.
Note there is a different between "no way" and "no incentive/time/energy/desire". Yes, it would be possible, no I don't want to do it, to be honest.
This mod is brilliant, amazing thanks for posting it.
This mod alone makes changing to RC2 worth it. I have a couple folks in mind, one for certain.
This Mod is GREAT~!~
Is there any chance in future release/revisions for more options on "Feature Specific Irritations"?
Specifically, I would LOVE to apply this to certain members for certain mods only, like SMF Arcade exploiters & SA Battle Mod Bullies/Over Achievers that gain 100+ levels a day & revive players only to repeat kill them..
Most all users are fine in the forums with postings. The only ones we have problems with are in their use of the arcade, shop or battle mods.
I'd have to sit and understand how those other mods work, though it's not out of the realm of possibility.
To be honest though, I wouldn't expect it soon.
Good Work Author, there is a user Pamela. hope its a bot spotting per day 10000 hits.
Thanks for the mod.
While using ssi based searched on homepage of website.
I am getting error.
Fatal error: Call to undefined function annoyuser() in /home/homepage/forum/Sources/Load.php on line 1770
Ssi page at /home/itacumen/homepage/
forum located at /home/homepage/forum/
Reason for that is because I'm a bad child and forgot about SSI.php.
After the line that mentions Subs-Auth.php, add:
require($sourcedir . '/AnnoyUser.php');
I'll fix that in the next version.
Quote from: Arantor on December 05, 2009, 12:20:27 PM
Reason for that is because I'm a bad child and forgot about SSI.php.
After the line that mentions Subs-Auth.php, add:
require($sourcedir . '/AnnoyUser.php');
I'll fix that in the next version.
Will patch it.
What if the homepage of the site which has search function.
Will it also annoy the users from the search result. Mean the guest it annoys or only to the users are in list it will show annoying screens
No, it will only affect the users you have stated as being on the annoy list as the mod's description.
I can't seem to find where under the user profile to add a user to the annoylist.
Using 2.0 RC2. Where exactly is it?
It appears on the left side of the user's profile. If you have a custom theme with a customised profile it may not appear because it may need to be done manually.
That also assumes it's enabled, too.
Quote from: Arantor on January 05, 2010, 01:04:27 PM
It appears on the left side of the user's profile. If you have a custom theme with a customised profile it may not appear because it may need to be done manually.
That also assumes it's enabled, too.
I don't see where to even enable it. I don't have Disable checked.
here are two screen shots. Don't know what I am missing.
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.tinypic.com%2F2d1si8y.jpg&hash=d688343e8de9a5ab4d20893713785d8dbbc29400)
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi49.tinypic.com%2F2ephduu.jpg&hash=7fc2a27d4b01423a79cf7b15128ccbb9910e7dce)
You Know Trolls ?
No, Its A PHPBB Mod
Like THis
I Enjoied doing In IT In Friends Forums
Now I May Enjoy In Mine
Thx Arni
Arantor. Thanks. I figured it out. I am dumb dumb.
Just wanted to say again how much I love this mod! Quote from my forum, "Is anyone else having trouble accessing this website?" LOL
Haha, awesome :)
That reminds me when I get 5 minutes spare I need to fix a random bug this will cause in SSI.php, it's no biggie, and the fix is documented here, just need to package it up and push a new version here.
Take this much from the server on a huge forum?
Sorry, I don't understand the question?
Does this mod take much sources so there will be some sort of delay for other users (ex. because to much database-queries)?
I want annoy 1 user and not all the members ;D
No, it's deliberately very light.
The only option that actually has a performance concern of any kind is the random delay one; on some server configurations it may cause issues holding up other requests.
Those who've had issues with SSI, please uninstall and update to 1.2.
Can I ask what the fix was? Is there a link to an explanation?
O:)
The fix is a one line change to SSI.php. Basically, it ensures AnnoyUser.php is called for in SSI.php otherwise it can mess things up.
I experience a conflict on my site between the Annoy User mod and this mod; it generates an error about annoyuser () at 1746 or something. I have SMF 2.0 RC1.2 SimplePortal 2.3 PlayGround Ultimate Designed By Shortie 2009 theme.
I'm not in here a lot, but I thought it should be looked into as I had some use for your mod and just don't have the time to do a bunch of troubleshooting.
If you need the exact error msg contact me at
[email protected] and i'll reinstall your mod and copy it. otherwise, i'll just periodically check back and see if you ever get a fix and then reinstall it.
nice mod BTW! ;-)
The exact error message would be really useful since there aren't 1700 lines in AnnoyUser.php, so it's somewhere else and without that I can't possibly fix it.
Can I register my vote for a version to work with SMF 1.1.11 ....PLEASE!
Quote from: Arantor on October 22, 2009, 01:51:42 AM
Due to the reliance on the moderation centre, this mod cannot be backported to 1.1.x
I will not be doing a 1.1 version any time soon even if I figure out an alternative, quite simply I'm not supporting 1.1.x any longer unless the mod basically works without significant changes, and this would be a significant change.
Quote from: ibrrorg on January 26, 2010, 08:19:57 PM
I experience a conflict on my site between the Annoy User mod and this mod; it generates an error about annoyuser () at 1746 or something. I have SMF 2.0 RC1.2 SimplePortal 2.3 PlayGround Ultimate Designed By Shortie 2009 theme.
I'm not in here a lot, but I thought it should be looked into as I had some use for your mod and just don't have the time to do a bunch of troubleshooting.
If you need the exact error msg contact me at [email protected] and i'll reinstall your mod and copy it. otherwise, i'll just periodically check back and see if you ever get a fix and then reinstall it.
nice mod BTW! ;-)
so, i deleted the mod and reinstalled it and so far no errors. tested across multiple acc'ts. will keep you informed.
I install without problem but I can not see any setting in member's profile?
RC2, Curve theme. Thanks
what happens if an annoyed user logs out and starts browsing the forum as guest?
The penny drops, unfortunately.
That is the only drawback with this great mod. As soon as they log out and realise whats been happening they can then make all sorts of accusations of dirty tricks.
Any chance of this mod working with ip ranges as well as usernames?
Quote from: poolhall on February 14, 2010, 01:28:19 AM
what happens if an annoyed user logs out and starts browsing the forum as guest?
Then you set it to low levels and given that some of the things it does are applied to specific features, it "may not be applicable" to them as they're a guest.
Quote from: swordsman1 on February 14, 2010, 05:51:39 AM
Any chance of this mod working with ip ranges as well as usernames?
None whatsoever.
Quote from: akbora on February 12, 2010, 09:34:56 PM
I installed it without problem but I can not see any setting in member's profile?
RC2, Curve theme. Thanks
Arantor please help me... Thanks
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2232
QuoteThis is an outdated mod that is no longer supported by its author. Use at your own risk
Sorry.
Quote from: Arantor on February 14, 2010, 07:44:52 AM
Quote from: poolhall on February 14, 2010, 01:28:19 AM
what happens if an annoyed user logs out and starts browsing the forum as guest?
Then you set it to low levels and given that some of the things it does are applied to specific features, it "may not be applicable" to them as they're a guest.
It seems none of them applied to an annoyed user after he logs out... delays, blank screens, server busy - are these supposed to work?
No, because he's logged out. That's how it's always worked, and I never intended to change that behaviour.
Quote from: Arantor on February 14, 2010, 11:05:51 AM
No, because he's logged out. That's how it's always worked, and I never intended to change that behaviour.
OK thanks.
Quote from: akbora on February 12, 2010, 09:34:56 PM
I install without problem but I can not see any setting in member's profile?
RC2, Curve theme. Thanks
Make sure that the mod is activated in Admin/Configuration/Security and Moderation/Annoy User first
then look here in the user you want to annoy.
Is there a Annoyed User's list?
For example we added some users to annoy user from their profle's but where all annoyed user if I want to remove it?
It should be displayed in the moderation center.
Thank you for your reply but no there isn't it in moderation center.
this is how it is supposed to look in the mod center. Did you get any errors during the install?
Very very very thanks. I have found it. It wasn't checked. Thanks again.
Good luck :)
I see Arantor is still hanging out on SMF. However all the mods I've seen authored by him are no longer supported. It's too bad, so many of them are useful.
Glad to have you back, Arantor. Thanks for updating this one. :)
Nice. :D Also, awesome, I love Maiden. :D
Thanks to Robbo for taking this one off me.
And yeah, it's one of the first times I've put easter egg comments in - and they were even appropriate :P
Quote from: Arantor on March 19, 2010, 07:35:45 PM
And yeah, it's one of the first times I've put easter egg comments in - and they were even appropriate :P
Love that. Up the Irons! Lmao.
As another user has pointed out there does not seem to be any clear cut way to enable this mod nor do I see the setting to add a user to the annoy list from their profile. I am using the curve theme and RC3 any help would be appreciated.
Nosx
The link isn't there like it is in the screenshot (under 'Add to Buddy List')?
No however I am using the ultimate profile mod so that might be the reason. If so is there anyway to make it work with that mod ?
*shrug* You'll have to ask the current maintainer of the mod about integrating it. Likely to be a pain since UP is a law mostly unto itself.
Thanks, if all else fails I can always just temp disable the ultimate profile mod long enough to use the annoy user link then re-enable it after.
Nosx
Where do I find the option to select a user to annoy? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
Quote from: Mikirin on July 25, 2010, 05:47:47 PM
Where do I find the option to select a user to annoy? I can't seem to find it anywhere.
See the image in this post from the previous page-
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=343810.msg2500870#msg2500870 (http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=343810.msg2500870#msg2500870)
Ah... I think UP is interfering.
In your UltimateProfile.template.php search for
// Can they add this member as a buddy?
if (!empty($context['can_have_buddy']) && !$context['user']['is_owner'] && !$context['member']['is_buddy'])
echo '
<img src="', $settings['images_url'] ,'/icons/online.gif" alt="" valign="middle" /> <a href="', $scripturl, '?action=buddies;sa=add;u=', $context['member']['id'], ';sesc=', $context['session_id'], '" onclick="javascript:return confirm(\'', $txt['buddy_explanation'] ,'\')">[', $txt['buddy_add'], ']</a><br />';
add after
if ($context['can_annoyuser'] && !$context['user']['is_owner'] && empty($modSettings['annoyuser_disabled']))
echo '
<img src="', $settings['images_url'] ,'/icons/online.gif" alt="" style="vertical-align: middle;" /> <a href="', $scripturl, '?action=annoyuser;u=', $context['id_member'], ';', $context['session_var'], '=', $context['session_id'], '">[', ($context['member']['annoyuser'] != 0 ? $txt['remove_from_annoy'] : $txt['add_to_annoy']), ']</a><br />';
Hello,
I know that there isn't a version of the annoy user mod for 1.1.11.
But since I saw that Arrantor ist not longer a member here, I would like to know, if anyone will support this mod? And ist there a tiny chance for it to be adapted to 1.1.11 in the future?
Would be great!
Bye
Jessy
Hi!
Do you guys now why when I install it... says that everything is correct and no errors... after I install it, I look for it and it's not in the administration.. so I go to uninstall it and it gives me error in everything like if it wasn't installed before :(...
I could sooooo use this mod for 1.11! Someone, anyone? Please? I don't CARE if there is anyplace that has stats on annoyed users... just give me a way to enable the mod for any user!
This would be so much better than banning the problem a-holes!
When Arantor wrote this mod, he stated he had no intention of ever making this compatible for 1.1.x. However, this mod has been taken over by Robbo_, and I do not recall ever seeing what his thoughts are on it.
Can you please update this mod for SMF 2.0 RC4 :)
Quote from: Laza on December 04, 2010, 12:44:17 PM
Can you please update this mod for SMF 2.0 RC4 :)
Did anyone tested on SMF 2.0 RC4 yet? I want to install it, but don't know how to test if it works..
Hi,
I'm trying to use the Annoy User mod on 2.0 RC4. Currently I'm having trouble with 2 parts (it says 'test failed' when I try to install it):
1) I can't seem to find this part of the code in Load.php:
if (isset($modSettings['integrate_load_theme'])
2) Instead of adding this to ModerationCenter.php:
,
'a' => 'AnnoyedUsers',
I changed it to:
$valid_blocks['a'] = 'AnnoyedUsers';
Does that look right? I wasn't sure; I have absolutely no experience with PHP.
Quote from: Mari-chi on January 12, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
Hi,
I'm trying to use the Annoy User mod on 2.0 RC4. Currently I'm having trouble with 2 parts (it says 'test failed' when I try to install it):
1) I can't seem to find this part of the code in Load.php:
if (isset($modSettings['integrate_load_theme'])
// Call load theme integration functions.Quote from: Mari-chi on January 12, 2011, 09:24:31 PM
2) Instead of adding this to ModerationCenter.php:
,
'a' => 'AnnoyedUsers',
I changed it to:
$valid_blocks['a'] = 'AnnoyedUsers';
Does that look right? I wasn't sure; I have absolutely no experience with PHP.
that seems about right... i do have this mod updated for rc4 for my own use... when i get the chance i'll check the edits for ya
Quote from: Spoogs on January 12, 2011, 09:58:55 PMthat seems about right... i do have this mod updated for rc4 for my own use... when i get the chance i'll check the edits for ya
That would be great if you could post the edits. I have tried and failed miserably trying to modify the mod to work with RC4.
Tom
Quote from: Spoogs on January 12, 2011, 09:58:55 PM
that seems about right... i do have this mod updated for rc4 for my own use... when i get the chance i'll check the edits for ya
Thank-you so much; that would really help. :D
ok so here we go...
if (!empty($context['can_have_buddy']) && !$context['user']['is_owner'])
echo '
<br /><a href="', $scripturl, '?action=buddy;u=', $context['id_member'], ';', $context['session_var'], '=', $context['session_id'], '">[', $txt['buddy_' . ($context['member']['is_buddy'] ? 'remove' : 'add')], ']</a>';
if ($context['can_annoyuser'] && !$context['user']['is_owner'] && empty($modSettings['annoyuser_disabled']))
echo '<br /><a href="', $scripturl, '?action=annoyuser;u=', $context['id_member'], ';', $context['session_var'], '=', $context['session_id'], '">[', ($context['member']['annoyuser'] != 0 ? $txt['remove_from_annoy'] : $txt['add_to_annoy']), ']</a>';
// Call load theme integration functions.
AnnoyUser('popup');
$valid_blocks['w'] = 'WatchedUsers';
$valid_blocks['a'] = 'AnnoyedUsers';
function template_annoyed_users() {
global $settings, $options, $context, $txt, $scripturl;
echo '
<div class="cat_bar">
<h3 class="catbg">
', $txt['mc_annoyuser'], '
</h3>
</div>
<div class="windowbg">
<span class="topslice"><span></span></span>
<div class="content modbox">
<ul class="reset">';
foreach ($context['annoyed_users'] as $user) {
echo '
<li class="smalltext">
<span class="smalltext">', sprintf(!empty($user['last_login']) ? $txt['mc_seen'] : $txt['mc_seen_never'], $user['link'], $user['last_login']), '</span>
</li>';
}
// Don't have any watched users right now?
if (empty($context['annoyed_users']))
echo '
<li>
<strong class="smalltext">', $txt['mc_annoyed_users_none'], '</strong>
</li>';
echo '
</ul>
</div>
<span class="botslice"><span></span></span>
</div>';
}
Thanks for taking the time to post that; I think everything but the load.php functions... I don't know why, but sometimes it gives me an error that says it has something to do with that file. :I No idea; I got so scared of jacking up my forum, that I just undid all the manual changes and uninstalled the mod lol!
lol... no worries... do this... install the mod ingoring all the errors and post those 4 files and i'll fix you up
Hi Spoogs! :)
I added everything except AnnoyUser('popup'); in Load.php, and everything is working well... Is AnnoyUser('popup'); only required if I want to use the popup feature? I'm not planning on using that one. :3
Great addition - I tested it, I greet and thank
Quote from: Mari-chi on January 19, 2011, 03:42:00 PM
Hi Spoogs! :)
I added everything except AnnoyUser('popup'); in Load.php, and everything is working well... Is AnnoyUser('popup'); only required if I want to use the popup feature? I'm not planning on using that one. :3
It is only required if you want the feature. If you don't, don't worry about it :) I wrote it to be modular like that.
Yay, thanks Arantor. <3
Enjoy the mod Mari-chi. I have had more fun with this one than any other modification has come close to. When there is a troublesome member, it is more fun to play with them and irritate the crap out of them without them knowing what you are doing. They usually leave on their own, no need for corrective measures or banning. ;D
And that's exactly the point. From a psych standpoint, banning doesn't give closure. It's the digital equivalent of slamming the door in the face, it doesn't actually solve anything, just puts a barrier up. The natural instinct, therefore, is to kick against it. Maybe not by brute force on the door itself, but certainly to kick against it in some form.
By gently discouraging them, making it look entirely natural - but not overdoing it, of course - they will get the closure by choosing to leave on their own.
Or depending on their attitude the prolonged annoyance can get them really pissed and they just may do worse things like compete with the site or stalk the admin. Sometimes you never win... O:)
I agree, Arantor; this mod is very subtle in the way it 'encourages' a user out the back door. XD
@busterone: Thanks! I'm having a bit of fun with this one, too! :D
Quote from: butchs on January 21, 2011, 08:16:48 PM
Or depending on their attitude the prolonged annoyance can get them really pissed and they just may do worse things like compete with the site or stalk the admin. Sometimes you never win... O:)
Especially if the troublemaker logs-out, sees your site is running perfectly again, and realises that you've been toying with them.
Which is why you don't set it too high so it appears genuinely sporadic.
Yep that is what I did. 15% of the time my forum goes slow for them. Any more than that I think and they will spot it when they log out. Trouble is that is not enough deterrent and my troublemakers are still here.
It's a pity this mod doesn't use ip numbers as well as usernames, like the vbulletin Miserable Users mod does.
I did that for a reason: IP numbers aren't really that effective, because you have to invariably use a range of them which will hit other users too.
Will this be available for 2.0 RC 5?
Quote from: Arantor on January 22, 2011, 06:44:04 AM
I did that for a reason: IP numbers aren't really that effective, because you have to invariably use a range of them which will hit other users too.
Yes and no. :o
Yes if you are talking about real spammers. O:)
But I disagree if you are talking about the normal flamer. Usually some kid who watches way too much professional wrestling. Most of them have normal internet addresses that are fixed for at least a month. Maybe you could put an optional time limit like 0-8 weeks on the ip block? :-[
*shrug* I'm not updating the mod at all anyway. When I wrote it though I wrote it with that express design in mind that it was by user id not by IP block.
Bummer.. :(
(Even if I did want to, which I don't, my name's not over the door as it were)
I am however looking at implementing this into something else anyway and doing it a lot more cleanly since I don't have to make it a mod there ;)
That's a shame. I think using ip numbers could considerably enhance this mod. It would then appear that there is a genuine fault with the server, rather than the penny dropping as soon as they log out and see the site running fine. And I can just imagine the fuss they would cause if they found out they were the victim of a "dirty trick".
Using ip numbers is no worse than the existing ban mechanism to get rid of troublemakers who return under under a different username name. And Annoy User is so much less confrontational than banning.
I find ip numbers, even in ranges, rarely overlap other users. If does it, couldn't it just be made optional?
However if Arantor can no longer work on this mod, I can respect that, and it still has some use. The level of disruption just has to be kept to a minimum, in the hope they don't notice when they log out. A little is better than nothing. But in my case it hasn't proved to be a disincintive and my troublemakers are still with me. :(
QuoteHowever if Arantor can no longer work on this mod
It's not so much a case of 'can', more 'choose not to'.
Hi guys
Will this work with RC5 or will there by a update for it?
Thanks
It might work, can't see there being an update for it here.
There is a version that is updated, and tested on RC5, but it's a paid version.
I have just backported this to 1.1. It can be purchased on my site (http://dev.liive627.com, front page enter block)
In 1.1.x, things are positioned a bit differently. The settings are under Features and Options, and the list of annoyed users is under Members in the administration center.
does this work with RC5 because i would like to use this BIG time
There is an authorized version out in the wild that is compatible with SMF 2.0 RC5 at http://dev.live627.com/index.php?action=mods#30
do i have to pay for this
Well, you can try and make the old free version work on RC5, without much guarantee of support, or you can pay $20 for a version that will be supported for a year from the day of purchase and if there are any updates or new features in that time, you don't have to pay again.
@ live627
With your 'paid' version, are there any new functions/features within? I've already changed the necessary code from the original version to sit in rc5(was quite easy), but I'm curios to see what's on offer.
Cheers :)
No(t yet). I am thinking of adding IP options but it's a low priority right now.
Sounds promising. I would certainly pay for this mod if it had the ip address feature. Using an ip address is essential to prevent the annoyed user from logging out and realising he has been duped. The whole point of this mod is surely to convincingly trick the troublemaker into thinking the server is faulty and thus make him decide to leave without creating any upset or confrontation. The worse thing that could happen is for that user to discover he is the victim of a 'dirty trick'.
Or you do what I originally intended when I first created it, and don't set the figures too high...
I've already set it as high as I dare. 25% of the time my annoyed users experience a delay. Any more than that and I am sure they would spot the difference when they log off. But that hasn't deterred them and my troublemakers remain. I would like to give them a delay 100% of the time whether they are logged in or out, that way they will beleive the server is faulty without smelling a rat.
If you set it to 100% of the time, you might as well just ban them and save yourself the system performance hit.
It's working just fine for me, and since guests cant do much more than view a board or 2, I could careless what they think after they logout I know they'll be annoyed when logged in.
Quote from: Once Upon A Star on May 03, 2011, 05:59:42 PM
If you set it to 100% of the time, you might as well just ban them and save yourself the system performance hit.
But that is the beauty of Annoy User. You can quietly get rid of unwanted users without banning them and really annoying them with all the repercussions that brings. Eg. them dissing you on other forums, deliberately causing trouble by re-registering, starting DoS attacks, their fans mounting bring back xxxxx campaigns, etc, etc.
But they are not going to go unless the forum appears broken and is painful for them to use, and that means having high figures. But if they then browse the forum whilst logged out (as many members do), then they will immediately spot that there is nothing really wrong with the forum and realise they are the victim of a dirty trick and go on to cause all sorts of trouble for you.
-sigh- It works perfectly for the task for which it was designed. I *deliberately by design* did not include IP address.
....which is to quietly encourage troublemakers to leave by making them think there is a problem with the forum, is it not?
I have a big forum with 7 annoyed users and they are still with me weeks later. The reason is because the figures are set too low, but any higher and they will realise that when they log out, there is really no problem at all with the forum and worse, know that I have been playing a 'dirty trick' on them.
Yes, and on the forum for which I wrote it, it did the job perfectly. Thus it does precisely what I made it to do, and any more than that is frankly a bonus. It's not my fault that my needs differed to yours and that I wasn't prepared to write it to meet your needs... Maybe those who look after it now might bother to do so, though.
HAHAHA.......I like this, I didn't think I would, but I do!
THANKS!
Quote from: live627 on May 03, 2011, 05:04:49 PM
No(t yet). ....
Ok cool :)
I'm spewing I lost all of the mods Arantor made, especially the mp3 attachment mod I requested! lol
I left them on a server, forgot about them, and cleared the server ::)
That's the way it goes ... as they say.
Quote from: Sabre™ on May 04, 2011, 04:18:23 AM
especially the mp3 attachment mod I requested! lol
Some of Arantor's mod are available to purchase on my site, including that one http://dev.live627.com/index.php?action=mods#27 (He gave them to me to use after he closed his site)
Oh yeah nice.
I was lucky enough to have a copy given to me.
Cheers :)
http://dev.live627.com/index.php?action=mods#30
1.4 released with support for adding IP addresses to annoy! The entire procedure to annoy a user has not changed; once you choose to annoy a particular user, their IP address gets added to the list.
So what happens if their address changes because their DHCP server updated?
Because SMF refreshes a member's IP once they login, the annoy script detects that and refreshes its data accordingly.
What about performance? The IP lookup generates an extra query.
It's cached. The cache is valid for one hour and is based on the IP being called. Also, the cache is flushed when a user is added or removed from the annoy list.
Bravo!!!! :) :) :)
Hi Live.
I've been asked to share the edits I made to get the original package to work in RC5, but I thought I'd better ask you first, as you have your paid version which does the same and more.
Back a page or two, Spoogs posted what edits he did for RC4 compatibility. I'm quite sure they work on RC5 and even final, unless he goofed something up badly, which I'm inclined to think not.http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=343810.msg2912206#msg2912206 (Failed edits only)
Oh yep, I didn't look back to have a look.
Cool, now peeps will see the link to the edits.
Cheers :)
Quote from: Sabre™ on July 26, 2010, 01:28:39 AM
In your UltimateProfile.template.php search for
Thanks Sabre for BOTH posts regarding how to make this work. After editing the 5 files, it works on my 2.0 (final) AND with UP.
(On the POD theme!)
-s.w
What happened to the smf 1.x.x version of "Annoy User" Mod ?
I see its been ported to smf 2.0 but I can't find the older version. Can I please d/l the package from someone?
Thanks
http://livemods.net/index.php?action=mods#30
Does this work with IPs only? Like, it would allow it to do that even if an annoying user is logged out?
Yes it does. The paid version, that is.
Thanks for letting me know. What does the paid cost?
$20 with a full year of support and updates included.
Thanks for the edits spoog. Worked great on 2.0 Final
Quote from: lazylivin on September 16, 2011, 08:12:15 PM
Thanks for the edits spoog. Worked great on 2.0 Final
How did you make it work for 2.0? ???
He looked back a few pages to the edits from Spoogs
Did someone already post these modified files or do I have to modify them by myself ?
If i have to modify them, i'll post for other users.
Thx to Spoogs ;)
?
It would be nice if we could see a list of all users added to the annoy user, or set a certain number of days it will annoy.
Doesn't the moderation block list them all?
Not that I see.
You probably need to turn it on under Setttings
This is all I can find
(https://www.simplemachines.org/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgametechmods.com%2FPics%2Fannoysettings.jpg&hash=a89b402da10db21e1c7bc53c40de699faf3892b2)
No no I meant in the moderation center
Thanks, I didn't even know that was there!
It would still be nice if there was a timer on the number of days to annoy, kinda like the warnings system.
any chance of an update for it too work on 2.0.1...?
tried emulation and fails on many test instals
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=343810.msg3162758#msg3162758
Quote from: Spoogs on January 13, 2011, 10:24:20 AM
ok so here we go...
if (!empty($context['can_have_buddy']) && !$context['user']['is_owner'])
echo '
<br /><a href="', $scripturl, '?action=buddy;u=', $context['id_member'], ';', $context['session_var'], '=', $context['session_id'], '">[', $txt['buddy_' . ($context['member']['is_buddy'] ? 'remove' : 'add')], ']</a>';
if ($context['can_annoyuser'] && !$context['user']['is_owner'] && empty($modSettings['annoyuser_disabled']))
echo '<br /><a href="', $scripturl, '?action=annoyuser;u=', $context['id_member'], ';', $context['session_var'], '=', $context['session_id'], '">[', ($context['member']['annoyuser'] != 0 ? $txt['remove_from_annoy'] : $txt['add_to_annoy']), ']</a>';
// Call load theme integration functions.
AnnoyUser('popup');
$valid_blocks['w'] = 'WatchedUsers';
$valid_blocks['a'] = 'AnnoyedUsers';
function template_annoyed_users() {
global $settings, $options, $context, $txt, $scripturl;
echo '
<div class="cat_bar">
<h3 class="catbg">
', $txt['mc_annoyuser'], '
</h3>
</div>
<div class="windowbg">
<span class="topslice"><span></span></span>
<div class="content modbox">
<ul class="reset">';
foreach ($context['annoyed_users'] as $user) {
echo '
<li class="smalltext">
<span class="smalltext">', sprintf(!empty($user['last_login']) ? $txt['mc_seen'] : $txt['mc_seen_never'], $user['link'], $user['last_login']), '</span>
</li>';
}
// Don't have any watched users right now?
if (empty($context['annoyed_users']))
echo '
<li>
<strong class="smalltext">', $txt['mc_annoyed_users_none'], '</strong>
</li>';
echo '
</ul>
</div>
<span class="botslice"><span></span></span>
</div>';
}
is that after you install it and it fails on 2.0.1? im a noob but can edit the files
Are there any plans to upgrade for 2.0.2? I would love to have this.
Quote from: Spoogs on January 15, 2011, 04:45:49 PM
lol... no worries... do this... install the mod ingoring all the errors and post those 4 files and i'll fix you up
Will this work for installing on 2.0.2 as well? Attached screenshot shows the failed tests I'm getting.
Question regarding this modification.
I'm currently running SMF 2.0.2 and trying to install this mod using RC3 emulation. It would seem some of the edits, the mod said were successful, were not done. One of those edits were as follows with the Load.php file...
Find:
mem.id_member
Add After:
, mem.annoyuser
I have 12 instances of mem.id_member. Which one do I add ,mem.annoyuser after?
Here are the 12 locations...
1. WHERE mem.id_member = {int:id_member}
2. IFNULL(mem.id_member, 0) AS id_moderator,
3. LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}members AS mem ON (mem.id_member = mods.id_member)
4. $select_columns = '
IFNULL(lo.log_time, 0) AS is_online, IFNULL(a.id_attach, 0) AS id_attach, a.filename, a.attachment_type,
mem.signature, mem.annoyuser, mem.personal_text, mem.location, mem.gender, mem.avatar, mem.id_member, mem.member_name,
5. LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}log_online AS lo ON (lo.id_member = mem.id_member)
6. LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}attachments AS a ON (a.id_member = mem.id_member)
7. $select_columns = '
IFNULL(lo.log_time, 0) AS is_online, IFNULL(a.id_attach, 0) AS id_attach, a.filename, a.attachment_type,
mem.signature, mem.annoyuser, mem.personal_text, mem.location, mem.gender, mem.avatar, mem.id_member, mem.member_name,
8. LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}log_online AS lo ON (lo.id_member = mem.id_member)
9. LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}attachments AS a ON (a.id_member = mem.id_member)
10. $select_columns = '
mem.id_member, mem.member_name, mem.real_name, mem.email_address,
11. IFNULL(mem.id_member, 0) AS id_moderator,
12. LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}members AS mem ON (mem.id_member = mods.id_member)
The above 12 occurrences are in order of appearance in the Load.php file. I can rule out a couple of them...but, I wouldn't want to be wrong. Like I always say..."I'm not, really, a coder."
The above information is based on the information from SMF's Modifications via the Package Parser for 2.0 RC3. This may be a typo...since I went ahead and made all the manual edits from the Parser...except for that one...and it appears to be working. Yet...I would like to get some clarification on it.
Thanks, in advance, for any light you can shed on this issue...
Politely bumping the above post...
Did you ever figure this out GlitchPC? I want to try installing this but I'm expecting the same problem.
No that wasn't one of my failed errors, but this may help you. This is part of the code where my installation did it for me :)
elseif ($set == 'profile')
{
$select_columns = '
IFNULL(lo.log_time, 0) AS is_online, IFNULL(a.id_attach, 0) AS id_attach, a.filename, a.attachment_type,
mem.signature, mem.annoyuser, mem.personal_text, mem.location, mem.gender, mem.avatar, mem.id_member, mem.member_name,
mem.real_name, mem.email_address, mem.hide_email, mem.date_registered, mem.website_title, mem.website_url,
mem.openid_uri, mem.birthdate, mem.icq, mem.aim, mem.yim, mem.msn, mem.posts, mem.last_login, mem.karma_good,
mem.karma_bad, mem.member_ip, mem.member_ip2, mem.lngfile, mem.id_group, mem.id_theme, mem.buddy_list, mem.ptweet,
mem.pm_ignore_list, mem.pm_email_notify, mem.pm_receive_from, mem.time_offset' . (!empty($modSettings['titlesEnable']) ? ', mem.usertitle' : '') . ',
mem.time_format, mem.secret_question, mem.is_activated, mem.additional_groups, mem.smiley_set, mem.show_online,
mem.total_time_logged_in, mem.id_post_group, mem.notify_announcements, mem.notify_regularity, mem.notify_send_body,
mem.thank_you_post_made, mem.thank_you_post_became, last_thank_you_time,
mem.notify_types, lo.url, mg.online_color AS member_group_color, IFNULL(mg.group_name, {string:blank_string}) AS member_group,
pg.online_color AS post_group_color, IFNULL(pg.group_name, {string:blank_string}) AS post_group, mem.ignore_boards, mem.warning,
CASE WHEN mem.id_group = 0 OR mg.stars = {string:blank_string} THEN pg.stars ELSE mg.stars END AS stars, mem.password_salt, mem.pm_prefs';
$select_tables = '
LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}log_online AS lo ON (lo.id_member = mem.id_member)
LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}attachments AS a ON (a.id_member = mem.id_member)
LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}membergroups AS pg ON (pg.id_group = mem.id_post_group)
LEFT JOIN {db_prefix}membergroups AS mg ON (mg.id_group = mem.id_group)';
}
elseif ($set == 'minimal')
{
$select_columns = '
mem.id_member, mem.annoyuser, mem.member_name, mem.real_name, mem.email_address, mem.hide_email, mem.date_registered, <==== THIS LINE HERE***
mem.thank_you_post_made, mem.thank_you_post_became, last_thank_you_time,
mem.posts, mem.last_login, mem.member_ip, mem.member_ip2, mem.lngfile, mem.id_group';
$select_tables = '';
}
else
trigger_error('loadMemberData(): Invalid member data set \'' . $set . '\'', E_USER_WARNING);
if (!empty($users))
{
// Load the member's data.
$request = $smcFunc['db_query']('', '
SELECT' . $select_columns . '
FROM {db_prefix}members AS mem' . $select_tables . '
WHERE mem.' . ($is_name ? 'member_name' : 'id_member') . (count($users) == 1 ? ' = {' . ($is_name ? 'string' : 'int') . ':users}' : ' IN ({' . ($is_name ? 'array_string' : 'array_int') . ':users})'),
array(
'blank_string' => '',
'users' => count($users) == 1 ? current($users) : $users,
)
);
Wish I could use this but all my users at the moment are 'normal'. I will never forget seeing the 'Troll' mod description on phpbb... couldnt stop laughing.
I think the popup message gives it away ... just random trouble without pinpointing the source (answer) is so much more fun.
I would also recommend a posting error - after some serious typing the worst thing is having it all lost. And a timeout- logout.
... and random redirection to different boards :D
I just by-passed the above edit and it seemed to work fine. Unfortunately, I uninstalled it, as well. No support...
I nominate this mod for the most awesome mod of the year.
I LOVE THIS!!!
Now I need this mod ... unfortunately I cant see anything in the user profile to activate it. I know there are a lot of edits needed for 2.0.2 and it seems, code format changes. Any chance of upgrading it to 2.0.2 so it installs without too many manual edits from the old RC release?
Or perhaps a complete list of all edit changes here in 1 post.
A forum owner with troll infestation,
Andy
I don't recall the profile template changing since the RC, so I don't see what you'd need to change.
It failed the package manager test on the profile part (as well as some others). The code couldnt be found and looked like it had been changed in format. There is a post here about it but when I tried guessing the changes it didnt work.
Also this code change:
http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=343810.msg2911671#msg2911671
Will be away but I might try it again next week and collect all the bits and pieces causing problems
If the code's changed it was almost certainly because of other mods. Those other changes affect early loading and the moderation center, not the profile area.
Just replying so I can keep track of this. I too would like to see an update. I attempted to manually edit however there are a few things that have changed significantly enough that I didn't want to mess with it but it would be a cool mod to implement. I just happen to have a user that "pushes the line" all the time... just one... and I know if I ban his ass others will complain. I'd rather just make it difficult for him to use the forum.
:)
I know that Live627 did a paid variation on this mod which does work on later SMF versions, but I really don't know what changed that required a code edit; when I originally wrote this, though it was before Curve was even public.
I installed this successfully on 2.0.2, though a few manual edits were required due to my non-default theme :)
Thank you for porting this to 2.0.2!!! :) :) :) :) :)
I've been waiting a long time, but I was patient. Just got the notification email on the update. Thanks again!
You're welcome... I haven't really been around much in a while... but hey it's done now :)
I am embarrassed to ask,
how do I turn it on for a particular user? I'm beating my head up against a wall here.
particulars,
2.0.2
i had no problem installing the mod.
Core theme
Page 1 of this discussion.
QuoteUsers to be added to the 'annoy' list are chosen through that user's profile. A list of the last ten active 'annoyed users' are visible through a new area in the moderation centre.
but *where* in the users profile? :-[
I've checked Admin->members->selected a member->modify profile (all sub sections checked for the correct screen) and everywhere else I could think of but do not see the indicated screen.
thank you for answering!
*evil genius grin*
Oh, I could so use this to deal with the occasional forum lurker who just won't go away... ;D
Quote from: adapa on December 12, 2012, 06:44:26 AM
but *where* in the users profile? :-[
I've checked Admin->members->selected a member->modify profile (all sub sections checked for the correct screen) and everywhere else I could think of but do not see the indicated screen.
thank you for answering!
At the top left of the user's profile, below their name, it says "Add to Annoy List".
is this the screen you mean?
Yes. It's right where yours says "add to buddy list".
Go to your admin panel > security & moderation > annoy user and make sure the mod isn't disabled. If the solution isn't there you may have to compare your code with the mod parse instructions. I had to do loads of manual edits when I installed mine, maybe you missed one :-\
bingo, that was it
thank you! ;D ;D
Excellent! :D
Is there a 1.x version of this? ???
Quote from: stylusss on December 15, 2012, 06:45:43 PM
Is there a 1.x version of this? ???
http://livemods.net/index.php?action=mods#30
Any chance of having it updated to work with 2.0.4 ? Or what changes may be neede ?
All I get when trying to install it, is saying that I have an incompatible SMF version or it is damaged.
It works fine on 2.0.4, although I had to make a few manual edits. Try emulating Package Manager to an earlier version and try to install it again. At the bottom of the Browse Packages screen, hit "Advanced" and enter an earlier version. You might have to go back to 2.0 RC4. Don't forget to revert again after it's installed ;)
Spot on, it is now installed.
That "Advanced" link is really hidden, took me more time finding it with your hints than doing the actual modification ;-)
Thanks mate !
Excellent! :D
i've been getting an greater amount of delays & white screens since installing Annony user
I'm torn between two causes, annoy user & having to many mods OR server slow downs.
I would like to try to uninstall Annoy user to see if that helps but it is not listed in my Package Manager/Browse Packages page. just listed on the installed packages page.
how can I uninstall this app?
See my post above, reply #246. Same applies ;)
Quotei've been getting an greater amount of delays & white screens since installing Annony user
Assuming you didn't have it set on your own account, there is no reason for it to affect you and thus no reason to uninstall it.
I agree Arantor
I'm sure it isn't the cause of the problems. I strongly suspect my slow downs/errors are due to my hosting service but i need to cross this off my list before i start the process of hounding my hosting service to move me to a better server.
thx ChalkCat, I will try that!
Where is the link to mod button? I've searched and read the entire thread 3 times now and it still eludes me. I feel a little embarrassed asking but it looks to be an awesome mod. 8) < Blind Smilely
Well, there's always the main mod site where you can search for it, but it's http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2232
The problem was that when I last added features to the mod back in 2009, I copied the updated listing from the mod site back to the first post of this thread, and managed to remove the link-to-mod that is otherwise present.
Got it and thank you! I have one particular user that I can't wait to try it out on. he he he ;D
This mod works beautifully. I have two trolls that I redirect to a duplicate forum... it's hilarious... they're carrying on trolling conversations on that "fake" site... wondering where everyone is.
Gold... pure comedy gold...
3 1/2 years later and it's still doing its job :)
Makes me happy to see it.
Would it be possible to make this mod compatible to V 2.0.6?
I can't imagine how much fun I can have with bumping bad users with server load errors and other nonsense. Comedy gold indeed! ;D
It already works wonderfully on 2.0.6. http://wiki.simplemachines.org/smf/How_can_I_install_a_mod_that_doesn%27t_work_in_my_SMF_version Emulate to 2.0.4 ;)
Ooh, thanks a lot! I'm going to enjoy this. :P
You are :D
I have had so much fun messing with the few trolls that have joined my forum. I had one that I had problems with quite a few times, even temporarily banned him for 30 days once. He eventually got tired of all the errors this mod gave him and left. He tried to return under a different name a few months later, but his IP and posting style gave him away immediately. I put him back on the annoy list. After a week, he has not logged back on in over two months. :) This is by far the best way to deal with troublesome members.
Quote from: busterone on December 08, 2013, 02:17:57 PM
I have had so much fun messing with the few trolls that have joined my forum. I had one that I had problems with quite a few times, even temporarily banned him for 30 days once. He eventually got tired of all the errors this mod gave him and left. He tried to return under a different name a few months later, but his IP and posting style gave him away immediately. I put him back on the annoy list. After a week, he has not logged back on in over two months. :) This is by far the best way to deal with troublesome members.
My only "wish" for this mod would be "per user" settings ... some users deserve to be annoyed more than others...
;)
Nothing quite like forwarding them to a dummy "copy" of your site and letting them wonder why there is no traffic...
:D
I've been thinking about doing a new version of this for 2.1 and I might just add that. I had a lot of fun the first time around with this... I wonder if anyone realised the Iron Maiden lyrics ;)
Quote from: Arantor Beeblebrox the First on December 12, 2013, 03:00:10 PM
I've been thinking about doing a new version of this for 2.1 and I might just add that. I had a lot of fun the first time around with this... I wonder if anyone realised the Iron Maiden lyrics ;)
Looking forward to new update.
Wait, I just said I was *thinking* about it. Nowhere did I say I *would*, because it's solely dependent on having the time to actually make it - and if I'm making it, I'm not making SMF 2.1...
does this work on 206 ?
Updated for 2.0.7.
One of these days I'm planning on rewriting this somewhat to use features that now exist in SMF that didn't when I wrote it - like hooks. (This was written originally for 2.0 RC1.2 and tweaked for 2.0 RC2, an entire year before the hook improvements in RC4 that would have made it possible)
But I want to add new 'annoy' features as well, so any ideas you have to make it worth doing a 1.3 update, please let me know :) (I have a few of my own but some of those may have to wait until SMF 2.1 to be implemented)
Thanks again for the update, I just installed it 8) .
Quote from: Arantor on January 31, 2014, 02:06:24 PM
But I want to add new 'annoy' features as well, so any ideas you have to make it worth doing a 1.3 update, please let me know :) (I have a few of my own but some of those may have to wait until SMF 2.1 to be implemented)
Making their posts appear only to them would be trick.
very nice Arantor, i got a good laugh out of it. just imagine the possibilities. lol
I do believe the place to SET ANNOY is in the PROFILE>SUMMARY section? Right? It's no longer there. I can't set or disable ANNOY. I am guessing some upgrade and/or mod changed something. What can I look for in what file to try to fix this issue? Is there some other location I can SET/DISABLE annoy on a specific person?
Thanks!
That's where it's always been and it hasn't changed. Nor is there anywhere else. If you're using Ultimate Profile this could be the problem, or if you changed themes and haven't reapplied any changes to the theme's Profile.template.php file.
Quote from: ‽ on June 14, 2014, 12:47:50 PM
That's where it's always been and it hasn't changed. Nor is there anywhere else. If you're using Ultimate Profile this could be the problem, or if you changed themes and haven't reapplied any changes to the theme's Profile.template.php file.
No.. the only mods I've installed recently have been the MENTION mod... but i use this mod (the annoy mod) so infrequently it could have happened a while ago. It's installed... I can see the annoy ADMIN section... I can see the list in my moderating screen... just no link to enable/disable annoy from individual users.
Looking at the profile screen I DID install the NEW TOPICS / REPLIES by user mod at some point.
*shrug* Then I don't know what you've done. The mod only touches the profile code for adding the link, and it's never done anything different. If it's not working for you, check the relevant code is inside the profile template.
Quote from: Scratching my Head on March 29, 2014, 06:34:50 PM
Quote from: Arantor on January 31, 2014, 02:06:24 PM
But I want to add new 'annoy' features as well, so any ideas you have to make it worth doing a 1.3 update, please let me know :) (I have a few of my own but some of those may have to wait until SMF 2.1 to be implemented)
Making their posts appear only to them would be trick.
I'll second that. If this mod does get updated in the future, that would be an excellent feature to have.
The problem with doing that is the performance penalty that gets applied.
That's too bad. Very little kills off a troll or problem member faster than nobody feeding it. I could only imagine having them wonder why all of their posts keep getting ignored. :D
Could it possibly be an added feature in the acp, that could be enabled for a forum using a vps or dedicated server- or is the performance hit that big of an issue that it just isn't worth it?
It's also seriously effort intensive since you have to do it everywhere the user's posts could be displayed, and there's a lot of those.
You pretty much need it baked in deeper to the core than a mod should be doing.
Not to mention that the minute the troll logs out and browses as a guest, they would see their posts were hidden anyway.
Quote from: ‽ on June 15, 2014, 06:20:47 PM
Not to mention that the minute the troll logs out and browses as a guest, they would see their posts were hidden anyway.
That applies to all this mod's 'features'. It's a massive drawback and the reason I've stopped using it. As soon as the troublemaker logs off and sees everything operating normally the penny will drop and they will realise they've been tricked.
Perhaps a better new feature that would one avoids this problem. Eg randomly logging out.
Not quite the same way (except for the angry warning), because server errors can come and go.
Server errors only occurring when the troll is logged in, but fine when they're logged out. They're not that thick.
*shrug* I don't use the mod myself, never actually did use it outside testing, only because people asked for it.
If it wasn't for the logging out issue giving the game away, this mod would be excellent. Making troublemakers quietly leave is far better than using the blunt instrument of banning them. The only solution I can see is throwing up 'problems' that would only legitimately occur when logged in eg. perhaps throwing some "user errors" of some kind, or even better randomly logging them out because their "session has expired" or something.
Trouble is, there's no good way to get around that fact. As I said 4 1/2 years ago and will say again: doing it off IP address isn't reliable for guest browsing, nor can you safely use cookies because of the proliferation of multiple devices these days - someone only has to browse on their phone instead of their laptop and the game's up.
Logging out is doable. Messy but doable. Other logged-in-only errors are doable too even without giving the game away too much.
Quote from: ‽ on June 15, 2014, 07:45:05 PM
Logging out is doable. Messy but doable. Other logged-in-only errors are doable too even without giving the game away too much.
Go for it!! 8)
Trouble is, over the last few months I've found a sense of disillusionment with regards to anything SMF related :(
I find that hard to believe. You have been disillusioned much longer than that. :)
It's been getting worse :(
Me too, every time I see this...
QuoteMOVED: XSS vulnerability
« on: Today at 03:13:56 PM »
This topic has been moved to private board
« Last Edit: Today at 03:15:46 PM by CoreISP »
There's a reason for that. Responsible disclosure means not spitting it out in public for anyone to see. It means notifying the people responsible and discussing resolution towards a fixed release.
The reason for the edit is because the standard move notice, of course, leaves the board name in there and a link to the board, but it's not public so it's not especially clever to link to it anyway.
To an American it is censorship and hiding something under the rug. Not to mention it annoys me greatly because it prevents me from checking to see if I saw it before
The correct behaviour would have been if the reporter had used the security report function rather than posting it publicly because public reports of vulnerabilities suddenly put everyone at risk.
If I found a major vulnerability in one of your mods, would you prefer I told everyone about it (putting everyone at risk) or told you privately?
In this case, this is a new issue that was not known before.
I just tested this on a test account on an old site I just use for testing purposes...
ROFLMAO!!!! Is one thing I can say...
I think this is funny as can be. I may have to add it to a couple sites....LOL
I have had some good laughs with this one. There is never a perfect solution to trolls, but this mod is the best one I have seen so far. I have used it on several sites. I have created a few fake members and put them on the annoy list, then logged in with their account to see if I need to raise or lower the thresholds. Each time, I have rolled with laughter imagining how frustrated my real trolls must be feeling. :)
This is the damn funniest thing I have ever seen here AHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH thanks for the mod but I will keep on laughing for the next 2 hours if you don't mind XD
Anyone know if this will work in 2.15 ?
Quote from: Eagle31
Anyone know if this will work in 2.15 ?
It works in my 2.0.15 setup
If it doesn't easil
Quote from: Eagle31 on June 20, 2018, 01:43:50 PM
Anyone know if this will work in 2.15 ?
It will.
I had a mod installed like this back in the vbulletin days when I had a big hockey site with a lot of members. Many of which liked to pick keyboard fights. This mod was a godsend. I redirected them to spongebob square pants, womens panties and various other sites. They'd come when I turned the mod off for them and complained about the redirects. Ha ha. Fun stuff.
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