View Full Version : "Check if already posted" - vBulletin add-in
I noticed this in a vBulletin 3.6.5 forum I was using earlier - each time you go to do a new thread it adds a search button next to the title so you can do a quick search for similar posts first.
It's quite bold and obvious too - can we have it?
(see attached)
It looks like it's available for a lot of different vB versions but here is one example for 3.6.8
http://www.vbulletin.org/forum/showthread.php?t=122990
Their "Attention Zero-Posters" hack looks like it could be fun too, chase those silent monkey members!
chase those silent monkey members!
What have you got against monkeys?
What have you got against monkeys?
They are too quiet and smell like hair.
Oh and what happens if you click the check if already posted button? Can you then click back and it keeps what you'd written in the form?
They are too quiet and smell like hair.
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/887/90024412.JPG
Oh and what happens if you click the check if already posted button? Can you then click back and it keeps what you'd written in the form?
It pops open another window with your search results in (it only checks the subject line so it's not completely awesome) and leaves what you've already written alone.
It pops open another window with your search results in (it only checks the subject line so it's not completely awesome) and leaves what you've already written alone.
...moderately awesome then?
Perhaps we should give you two a section on your own, then the world is your stage. :D
kieren1234
16-11-07, 10:45
Seems like a good idea to me!!
Would not have the usual "REPOST" comments as much.
whatever
As usual your valuable input is more than appreciated, thanks for taking some time out of your busy schedule to share this with us.
As usual your valuable input is more than appreciated, thanks for taking some time out of your busy schedule to share this with us.
;)
To reply to your suggestion Michael, I think that Mawby thoroughly checks all the plug ins and add ons that come with the forum vbb updates before deciding whether to run them or not.
For example 3.6.8 had a security issue that required some updates from them, and he'll usually hold back on updates to see if any issues arise.
Perhaps we should give you two a section on your own, then the world is your stage. :D
I thought it was an oyster?
Seems like a good idea to me!!
Would not have the usual "REPOST" comments as much.
Repost.
To reply to your suggestion Michael, I think that Mawby thoroughly checks all the plug ins and add ons that come with the forum vbb updates before deciding whether to run them or not.
That slacker? I doubt it :innocent:
To reply to your suggestion Michael, I think that Mawby thoroughly checks all the plug ins and add ons that come with the forum vbb updates before deciding whether to run them or not.
I doubt he checks every single 3rd party hack but if I'm wrong I'm very impressed.
I'm sure he checks the compatibility of existing hacks when vB release official updates though, hence the loss of arcade, iTrader etc.
http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/887/90024412.JPG
He's sooo cute. I want one!
I'll train it to post "whatever" on random threads.
I'll train it to post "whatever" on random threads.
Or you could train it to post "whatever" on a specifically targeted post also?
Jeez! It's the return of the posting nazis.
Pointless thread Award :D
Perhaps we should give you two a section on your own, then the world is your stage. :D
what a great idea ;)
Pointless thread Award :D
Why do you say that?
to see how hard you bite ;)
to see how hard you bite ;)
Disappointed?
Or you could train it to post "whatever" on a specifically targeted post also?
Nah...it'd annoy Michael more if it was random.
I had fish, chips, & curry sauce for lunch today.
I had fish, chips, & curry sauce for lunch today.
Fat Bastard! :P
Fat Bastard!
How come you've turned into a complete knobber again? You seemed to get almost bearable for a while.
Is it the cold weather slowing your brain down?
How come you've turned into a complete knobber again? You seemed to get almost bearable for a while.
Is it the cold weather slowing your brain down?
Sorry did i miss the smilie out? i wanted to be more like you Micheal
Sorry did i miss the smilie out? i wanted to be more like you Micheal
You could never be like me.
You could never be like me.
gutted :(
You could never be like me.
can anyone? :search:
can anyone? :search:
Yes.
This thread has been ruined. :(
This thread has been ruined. :(
Indeed it's certainly gone downhill now.
Well I thought it was a good idea.
You could never be like me.
can anyone? :search:
Who the hell would want to be?? :D
Who the hell would want to be?? :D
Michael :D
RobSheffield
16-11-07, 17:41
Hi guys, im new and wanted to share this awesome video with u all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D81eO3pRlhI
:innocent:
That is one great video - should have a new thread for it each week!
You could never be like me.
We are not worthy (http://Michael.youaremighty.com/) :notworthy
Matt Harwood
17-11-07, 09:01
For what it's worth, I like re-posts. I don't get on here as much as some, and if I click on 'new posts' I end up with about 10 pages worth over two days. Obviously I don't read all of them, so a re-post sometimes allows me to see something that otherwise I may have missed.
Just my opinion :)
We are not worthy (http://Michael.youaremighty.com/) :notworthy
:rlol::rlol: that's just great Nic. :)
What was the music and who, by the way?
:rlol::rlol: that's just great Nic. :)
What was the music and who, by the way?
Michael must take credit for the original link.
http://www.jobsite.co.uk/youaremighty/index2.html
Sorry, no idea what the music is.
For what it's worth, I like re-posts. I don't get on here as much as some, and if I click on 'new posts' I end up with about 10 pages worth over two days. Obviously I don't read all of them, so a re-post sometimes allows me to see something that otherwise I may have missed.
Just my opinion :)
I'm not really posting this to prevent reposts as such, my theory is that people search, see an existing thread, bump it with their new input ("my car also has this problem, I've tried the above but no joy, any other ideas?") which means it goes back up the list.
I'm not on a crusade to remove the repost, just help users to be a bit more search enabled - like yourself I've also been introduced to a topic via a repost many times, usually because the reposter has described the topic better in the title.
People don't have to use the button, I just thought it might be a useful free enhancement for the forum.
I think it would be useful addition if available.
For what it's worth, I like re-posts. I don't get on here as much as some, and if I click on 'new posts' I end up with about 10 pages worth over two days. Obviously I don't read all of them, so a re-post sometimes allows me to see something that otherwise I may have missed.
Just my opinion :)
thats the reason for my whatever
I just tried it, seems to fit in quite nicely, not too intrusive either.
I noticed, seems rather nice actually...
Can we be repost nazi's now? :)
I don't like the way it pop ups as you hover over the button. I think it should wait until you click on the down arrow before displaying the menu.
I might see if I can fix that
I have a better plan that involves no menu at all, but it'll have to wait until I get home.
Just noticed it, looks good. :thumbs:
Just a thought, can it be a more prominent colour?
I've done some editing to make it even easier. Let me know if there are any problems.
Opinions on this change? Better/worse than the manual search?
I think it is an improvement, well to be honest anything is an improvement on this subject as never had it before.
Might work a little better on the folk that do not bother their arse to search.
I DO search before posting anything, but this plugin, IMO, is brilliant. It saved me at least 2 or 3 searches over the last few days - as I go to post something and find decent links without having to! :)
Whitesupraboy2
13-06-08, 21:54
great improvement. If only people would give threads usefull names instead of 'ohh look at this'
great improvement. If only people would give threads usefull names instead of 'ohh look at this'
ditto!!! Very annoying!
great improvement. If only people would give threads usefull names instead of 'ohh look at this'
That is the flaw.
Opinions on this change? Better/worse than the manual search?
I liked it in it's original form but I like it even more with the changes you've made.
Opinions on this change? Better/worse than the manual search?
A good change, even if it doesn't show any relevant threads, it makes you think to check before posting something that may have been posted before. This is especially important in the Off Topic & Supra Chat areas.
RobSheffield
14-06-08, 15:53
It's brilliant,
Like JamesMark i nearly started a thread to ask a tech question, then immediately found an answer from the results displayed :)
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