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[GlowHost] Spam-O-Matic for vB 3.8 (StopForumSpam, Akismet, Auto-Moderation and more)
Developer Last Online: Sep 2022 
We have released a mod for your vBulletin 3.8 that should stop almost all forum spam on your vBulletin boards. It is basically an (anti)Social Networking RBL to keep your forums clean!
This version is BETA and was developed specifically for vBulletin 4. However we believe this should work on vBulletin 3.8 so we have put it here for you in case you want to try a more robust Spam solution than what is currently available. BETA is not a good word, this is more of an "Unsupported Backport" for earlier versions of vB. The "REAL" Spam-O-Matic system was developed for vB4. This version is for you guys and gals that need to spend less time managing the spamers on your board(s). We hope it helps! The important features should work. The original mod for vB 4 is located here: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=248042 IF YOU RUN vB4, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT THREAD! Look at the URL above, (sorry for caps) This version is for vBulletin 4.x though has been reported to work on 3.6+ We only offer support on vBulletin 4.x as the 4.x version will have features not possible in the 3.x series. This module has the ability to submit new spammer details to the StopForumSpam or Akismet databases automatically, all without any new templates or manual template modifications!  Just install the product in the product manager, upload a few files, configure the system and you are done. (Estimated time: 5-10 minutes) How it works: New registrations are checked against the known spammer database at StopForumSpam.com. If the email, IP, or username exists in their database, the user (or bot as the case may be) is denied registration on your forums. If they make it past the SFS check, they are checked against several Automatic Moderation rules, and are also checked against the Akismet service for known comment spam. A) StopForumSpam: The StopForumSpam Module lets you:
It is completely invisible to humans who are registering that this process is taking place. Bots are stopped dead in their tracks. If a spammer is able to sneak past the first line of defense, and manages to post, then there are secondary and tertiary protections. B) Auto-Moderation: Auto Moderation lets you:
Spammers that make it past the StopForumSpam and Auto-Moderation will be checked against the Akismet service. If they manage to make a post, and then are found on Akismet, they can be auto-moderated. The Akismet settings let you:
If you find a spammer has made it past your 3 lines of defense, and has managed to post on your forum, then you can help the community... The spammer's details can be sent to the Stop Forum Spam and Akismet databases automatically, preventing them from registering or posting on other forums. When other forums do the same, the protection is reciprocated. Simply moderate a post and choose the option to "Delete Posts As Spam..." an then choose the option to "Ban User." Banning the user sends their details to either Akismet, StopForumSpam, (or both) depending on how you set it up. The next version will add a "Spam-O-Matic" option to the Postbit Moderation Tools menu to better streamline the process and make it two-click process instead of the long and cumbersome way that vBulletin Ban options are presented now. This new menu option will be available only for vBulletin 4.x series. API Keys: API Keys are NOT required for this system to stop spammers on your forums. A StopForumSpam API key is required if you want to contribute to the StopForumSpam blacklists by adding your spammers to their database. By submitting spammers you help keep other forums and blogs clean. An Akismet API key is required if you want to enable any Akismet auto-moderation features in this module. You can obtain a Stop Forum Spam API key which is free from stopforumspam.com. Get your StopForumSpam API Key Here You can obtain an Akismet API key from Akismet.com. Akismet offers free and paid API keys so choose your version based on your situation. Get your Akismet API Key Here Why it is better than the other anti-spam solutions on vBulletin.org:
Compatibility: vBulletin 4.0.x - but for 4.x you should GO HERE instead. vBulletin 3x versions that have been reported to work: *vBulletin 3.8.4 Patch Level 2 *vBulletin 3.8.5 *vBulletin 3.8.6 Patch Level 1 *vBulletin 3.8.7 *vBulletin 3.8.7 Patch Level 1 *vBulletin 3.8.7 Patch Level 2 (with this mod) (Add your version here by sending us a PM or post in the thread!) Should you decide to install this on an vB3, we are interested in your feedback. Let us know if it works or fails miserably.  ====================== Reported Conflicts or reproducible known issues: None at this time for this release. ====================== Modifications: 2 table alterations 9 hooks used: - register_addmember_process - register_addmember_complete - userdata_presave - useradmin_edit_column1 - userdata_delete - userdata_postsave - newpost_process - threadfpdata_presave - postdata_presave No new templates or template modifications! Uploads: 4 files. (2 PHP, 2 XML) 1 Product Manager Upload ====================== ===================== Donations: If you like this mod, sure, you can donate. But the best donation would be to nominate us for MOTM, to tell your friends and others about this mod, and if you are in need of web hosting, order it from GlowHost.com to show your thanks. We hope you enjoy the mod, spread the word to keep all of our forums clean. ===================== Installation: 1) Download the attached file 2) Mark As Installed 3) Extract the zip file, and view the readme file. If you like this mod, please nominate us for Mod Of The Month ===================== Original concept credits go to the authors of vBStopForumSpam and MonkeyStop Download Now Only licensed members can download files, Click Here for more information. Show Your Support
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13 Aug 2010, 12:47
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Thanks for sharing, will try this later on my 3.8 boards.
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14 Aug 2010, 18:16
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Got this error with vBulletin 3.8.4:
PHP Fatal error: Using $this when not in object context in includes\functions_vbghsfs.php on line 459 URL was: http://www.xxx.xxx/inlinemod.php?do=dodeletespam No members have liked this post.
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14 Aug 2010, 18:19
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Next error:
PHP Parse error: parse error in \includes\class_dm_threadpost.php(1649) : eval()'d code on line 13 Modification uninstalled for now, as I cannot delete posts as spam nor ban these users. By the way, these posts were done by a 2 year account. That's why I want to delete such users. No members have liked this post.
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16 Aug 2010, 18:43
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Any update on this?
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21 Aug 2010, 07:56
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You might try the version 1.2.3 for vB4 as a possible solution or disable the akismet reporting.
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26 Aug 2010, 01:37
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Sorry to keep you guys waiting on the vBulletin 3.8 series but my main priority has been vB 4.x
That is why I marked this mod as unsupported. However: We have released 1.2.4 which should clear up a few bugs for you. It has been reported to run on: *vBulletin 3.8.6 Patch Level 1* *vBulletin 3.8.4 Patch Level 2* So I suspect it works fine on versions of 3.8 in general. The supported version of Spam-O-Matic with a bunch of new features and made for vBulletin 4 is located here: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=248042 Any feedback is better than no feedback. If you install this mod, please mark it as installed. Cheers
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Last edited by GlowHost.com; 04 Sep 2010 at 21:09.
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26 Aug 2010, 07:45
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Thank you!
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27 Aug 2010, 00:42
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Excellent
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27 Aug 2010, 15:48
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Sounds great. Tagged for now, will check it out later.
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29 Aug 2010, 07:52
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Getting the error:
A conflict was detected in the bitfields. You cannot continue with the installation of this product until this has been fixed. The conflicts found were: * Bitfield Collision: canpostnonmembergroup = canalwayspostmessage What?? How do I fix this? No members have liked this post.
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01 Sep 2010, 06:33
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Has appeared to install successfully on 3.8.6 pl1.
Does this check PMs and blog entries as well as forum posts? No members have liked this post.
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04 Sep 2010, 11:43
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using it now on 3.8.6 Patch Level 1. Works fine, BUT: if a user tries to register again at the same window, just changing password, the registration works.
What I did: registered using a spam mail from "Stop Forum Spam". Got denie message. works. refreshed the window and used new password with same email address. Registration works. a bug? No members have liked this post.
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04 Sep 2010, 12:34
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Originally Posted by reflekt
Well, you are in the wrong thread if you are asking about blog posts. This version of the mod is older and for vBulletin 3.x 
Blogs are part of 4.x AFAIR The supported version of Spam-O-Matic for vB4 deletes threads, posts, PM, and Calendar Events. Blogs are in the works for a later 2.x release. But we need support to develop further...
Originally Posted by tobaro
Could be, thanks for the report. I can't really test on 3.8 though as I have finally updated all of our boards to 4 series. I will see if I can dupe what you talk about on vB4 and if the same thing happens then we can backport a patch for the 3.x series in this thread.
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Last edited by GlowHost.com; 04 Sep 2010 at 21:16.
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04 Sep 2010, 12:36
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Originally Posted by tobaro
PS What browser and version?
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