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This modification is in the archives.
vB Email Reply 0.7BETA
What it does: This allows your members (and you of course) to reply to threads by email. All they have to do is wirte to a specific email address (that you specify) and include a special code in the email subject. How it works: A script (vbemailreply.php) is run using the vB3 Cronsystem every minute. This checks a pop3 or imap account for emails and then processes these emails, inserting the data into the database. Then a reply is sent to the sender, stating that either the post/thread got entered correctly or that there was some kind of error. Is it complicated? Actually no. There is an install script that does most of the work as well as two small file changes. If you do have problems installing it, contact me for help. Changes: New files (2): /includes/cron/vbmailreply.php /includes/mimeDecode.php Changed files(1): /includes/functions_newpost.php New database fields/tables(1): New userfield added by installscript New templates(0): Changed templates(0): New phrases(3): emailreplyerror emailreplydone emailnewthreaddone Changed phrases(1): notify Screenshots: none Credits: The idea and small parts of the script are based on Chen 'FireFly' Avinadav's Email posts into forum hack, found here: http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showt...threadid=40595 Instructions:
This hack will always be free, however your donations are kindly accepted and will help towards further development. If you donate, please leave me some info (either your forum site or username at vB.org) so that I can thank you.  Install: Don't feel like donating, but still want to thank me for my work? Click the install button to show your appreciation. As a great side effect, you'll get an email update once there is a bigger update or important security fix!  Updates: 09.08.2004 - I've updated the vbemailreply_install.php file, as there was an wrong value while entering the settings. Also added support for SSL (untested)Fixed the whole install routine. 03.11.2004 - Updated the installation as well as the vbemailreply.php file. Download Now Only licensed members can download files, Click Here for more information. Show Your Support
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#136
04 Apr 2005, 10:26
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I've fixed the problem about lines being automatically cut and the "=" sign showing up!
 In vbemailreply.php, at around line 92, find:
after it, add a new line:
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#137
08 Apr 2005, 02:37
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Is there a place for admins to switch the option ON/OFF for users to start and stop vBmail Reply option for members/usrgroups.
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#138
11 Apr 2005, 00:48
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anyone.. !?
please reply.. I just want to know if there is a way to send emails out to members with each new post that is made on the board.. but TURN off vBMail Reply option. WILL APPRECIATE ANY REPLY No members have liked this post.
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#139
12 Apr 2005, 18:40
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a couple questions..
will this slow a large forum down..since it has to draw each email reply that has been sent in.. my concern is a slow down of my forums which happened before with vB on a slower server, but since upgrading to dual xeon's, i've had no problems, and don't want to install mods that will cause issues with my boards speed.. Also, is it admin cp configurable, in other words, on off like said above, and do you have to make a new email address on your site to allow this to work, or use an email address of your own.. Also, is email virus going to cause issues, and cause for the server to become infected with email virus etc, which would in turn screw over your vB forum with using a email reply system like this? Just some concerns of mine, if you'd please answer them I would much appreciate it.. Thanks -Eternal2u No members have liked this post.
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#140
13 Apr 2005, 06:33
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I'm probably not the best person to answer this but...
I'm not sure if this will really slow down a large forum that much. For each email reply that is sent, it means one less user visiting the site. That means less clicks, less page generations, less MySQL queries, etc. At the moment, there's no easy way to turn it on and off. And yes, you do need a dedicated email address because it processes every single email that arrives. I though tabout using a shared email address too but I'm too lazy (and probably too incompetent) to make the necessary changes. It was much easier to simply setup a dedicated email address. As for viruses and other malicious code sent via email, I doubt you'll have any problems. This system is text based and any attachments are ignored and eventually deleted along with the email after processing. The only issue I see is if the dedicated email address somehow got on a spam list. It won't show up on the site but it will be a lot of useless work for the server since it processes all incoming emails. But this can be fixed by changing the email account. Someone please correct me if anything I've said above is nonsense. Aylwin No members have liked this post.
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#141
15 Apr 2005, 17:20
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Great hack and a much needed enhancement to VB.
One question, does it only send out a notification of new messages or does it actually provide the text of those messages. The ability for a user to subscribe to email delivery of messages to a specified forums is also greatly needed. Thanks again. Keep up the great work. No members have liked this post.
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#142
25 Apr 2005, 10:23
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Great Hack
/me clicks install --Jagged Tooth-- No members have liked this post.
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#143
13 May 2005, 21:50
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Thanks for this hack, e-mail posting would be a great addition to vbulletin...
My Problem: I got to 'Step 4) Obtain Mailserver Data' in the install and it won't go any further, no error message, just sits at that step. Any ideas? Thanks- Dave No members have liked this post.
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#144
13 May 2005, 22:33
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Very nice hack idea Colin - Any idea when this is going to come out of BETA and become a full release?
Satan
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#145
18 Jul 2005, 06:03
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Originally Posted by hellsatan
I am also wondering the same thing... this looks very cool!
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#146
31 Jul 2005, 12:34
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Any idea if there will be either this hack or a similar one available for vb 3.5? Thanks.
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#147
31 Jul 2005, 13:24
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so what would be the format for sending an e-mail reply to a post? I have installed this, and have sent a few test e-mail but have seen no posts
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#148
26 Aug 2005, 22:50
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Originally Posted by yoyoyoyo
anyone?
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#149
22 Sep 2005, 18:12
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Doh, something tells me he isn't around anymore
 With this link at least No members have liked this post.
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