Admin/Moderator Activity Logger

UBB.Dev

Ive created another hack so I know when my mods/admins perform any moving/editing/deleting activities on my board. I got sick of asking people who did this and who did that. This way makes it nice and easy for me to know eho does what.
Here is what the output looks like. Quite simple but it does what it has to do

DOWNLOAD .ZIP FILE HERE

Looking good.

can you log the number of the response those the Moderator/Admin edited?

Also maybe can you reverse the order as the latest move first instead of last?

You might also log IP's. That way if a moderator leaked his/her password (even without knowing) you can check if it's done from their computer or not.

You might even find it's one of your registered users.

Bass...GOOD JOB!

Send it on over when you are ready for me to upload it with your other great hack!!

Come on Bass.....give it up!!!! LOL

Yeah I'd like this too.

Sorry guys, I dont read this board on the weekends

Ok, ill have to document this hack and ill post it to viper once its done!!

Cheers

Viper, you have mail!

I've reversed the display order, so the newest logged activity is displayed at the top, and it also logs IP's and Remote Host name.

Enjoy

I have edited your initial post to include a link to the .zip file....figured it made more sense than to add it lower in the thread. Everyone have a look.

Now I have to get to work to update the DB here!!

Thanks BassTeQ for this great hack. It's good to see version 5 still hasn't died

CT Nps mate, Im gonna push it as hard as I can to keep the good ol' version 5 going

Hey BassTeQ can you email it to me too please?

quote:
Originally posted by Lord Dexter:
Hey BassTeQ can you email it to me too please?

Lord....there is a link to a .zip file in the first post.

Bass....I just wondered...how long does it keep the data? Is there a limit on how big the log can get?

Well the data file will just keep growing, no limit on size at all. If you see its getting too large then just wipe it and it will create it automatically next time.

quote:
Originally posted by Vipermad:

quote:
Originally posted by Lord Dexter:
Hey BassTeQ can you email it to me too please?
Lord....there is a link to a .zip file in the first post.

Whoops didn't see that.

I am implementing the hack as we speak. I found something to be different when using version 5.45:

[code][/code]This routine is not in ubblibrary.pl but in cpanel2.cgi, cpanel3.cgi and cpanel4.cgi

Damn. I'm stuck. There's nothing similar to this:

code:

Find this:
--------------------------------------------------
if ($NewTopicSubject ne $TopicSubject && $NewTopicSubject && $in{'ReplyNum'} eq "000000") {
   $NewTopicSubject = &CensorCheck("$NewTopicSubject");
   @stats = split(/||/,$revised[0]);
   $stats[4] = $NewTopicSubject;
   $revised[0] = "$stats[0]

quote:
Originally posted by CT:
This routine is not in ubblibrary.pl but in cpanel2.cgi, cpanel3.cgi and cpanel4.cgi

Ok it doesnt really matter, because all you are doing is adding my custom sub routine to the ubb_library file. You can put it anywhere in the file, but NOT inside another sub.
What I suggest is you find a line in ubb_library that starts with the word 'sub'
then just above that add my code as it says.

quote:
Originally posted by $stats[4]:
Damn. I'm stuck. There's nothing similar to this:
code:
Find this:
--------------------------------------------------
if ($NewTopicSubject ne $TopicSubject && $NewTopicSubject && $in{'ReplyNum'} eq "000000") {
   $NewTopicSubject = &CensorCheck("$NewTopicSubject");
   @stats = split(/||/,$revised[0]);
   $stats[4] = $NewTopicSubject;
   $revised[0] = "$stats[0]
Ok the reason you cannot find this is because you probably do not have the blind editing of subject hack installed, in that case:-
Find this:
$EditedMessage= &PipeCleaner("$EditedMessage");

and after that add :
&Custom_Admin_Log("$in{'UserName'}|^^|$in{'forum'}|^^|Edited the Post - $TopicSubject");

I'm going to test it later on, will it work on 5.45b?

Never tested on 5.45b.
Let us know

Worked fine!

Should work with all 5.4 versions I think.

Fantastic

BassTeq,

quote:
Ok the reason you cannot find this is because you probably do not have the blind editing of subject hack installed, in that case:-
Find this:
$EditedMessage= &PipeCleaner("$EditedMessage");

and after that add :
&Custom_Admin_Log("$in{'UserName'}|^^|$in{'forum'}|^^|Edited the Post - $TopicSubject");

I can't find that line as well...

I have no Pipecleaner... any help?

Ok what version are you using?
Ill have to have a looksee at the ubb code and ill get back to you.

BassTeQ, is it OK if I give this to SpAwN to put on his v5 Database?

BassTeq,

Your hack seems to be working now. It's very neat. However I did not yet install the routine I'm talking about in my previous posts... I think editing subject or posts will not be logged.

I have a very heavily modified 5.45d, I will try to see if I can find the routine in the original code and see if I can find out what happened to it

quote:
Originally posted by Lord Dexter:
BassTeQ, is it OK if I give this to SpAwN to put on his v5 Database?

Sure Lord, thats fine mate. Ive changed the hack a little to fix this problem with older versions, drop me an email bassteq@bigfoot.com and ill send you the updated hack.

Viper: Can you please also email me and ill send you an updated version too.

Thanks guys!

That was quick...

The problem was this: I had added the hack 'number of times edited', which changed the code into this:

[code][/code]I have added the lines of codes afterwards...

(I still hope I'm making sense here)

Thanks Bassteq for another fine hack!

quote:
Originally posted by CT:
BassTeq,

Your hack seems to be working now. It's very neat. However I did not yet install the routine I'm talking about in my previous posts... I think editing subject or posts will not be logged.

I have a very heavily modified 5.45d, I will try to see if I can find the routine in the original code and see if I can find out what happened to it

Ok im hoping this code will be in 5.45d.

Look for this :

#check for excess images-
&excess_image_check($EditedMessage);

And after that add

if ($NewTopicSubject ne "") {
&Custom_Admin_Log("$in{'UserName'}|^^|$in{'forum'}|^^|Edited the Post - $NewTopicSubject");
} else {
&Custom_Admin_Log("$in{'UserName'}|^^|$in{'forum'}|^^|Edited the Post - $TopicSubject");
}

If you have any other problems feel free to let me know.

Perfect timing BAss....I am READY for this!! you've got mail!

I'll wait for Viper to update the link, so it's easier for you not having to give it to 2 people.

ZIP FILE has been updated!! Thanks Bass!

Yay! Thanks Bass and Viper.

Done and Done, Cheers

Bass.....
I have it logging CLOSINGS when threads are closed with the "close after posting" box ticked....

BUT, I am having NO LUCK if I close (or open) a thread using the "Administrator Functions" links at the bottom of the page.

I've been working on a few snippets...no luck so far, but I'm not myself these days!!

Whats more..I cannot find any reference to the logging of OPEN THREAD in your instructions....just the reference to closing a thread after posting.

Ahh ok, I dont think I accomidated for those functions, Ill look into it and update the hack!

Heh, enough with the updates.

quote:
Originally posted by BassTeQ:
Ahh ok, I dont think I accomidated for those functions, Ill look into it and update the hack!

No worries Bass!!

I thought I might have gotten a shortened instruction set. It says at the top all the tings you can track with this, and it includes open/close....

I went through all saved files I could find to make sure I didn't hose something up and saved the wrong instruction set.

I have UPDATED the .zip file with some added code to log thread closings and re-openings via the Admin functions at the bottom of the page (No Sticky Threads edition).

Bass....I'm going to e-mail you what I did...I hope you don't mind!!

*Downloads again and sighs*
Keep going with the updates.

Sorry 'bout that Lord.

The bad(?) news is that my code was OK....but Bass' code was a bit "cleaner" so I have re-updated the zip file.

Both bits of code work, so don't feel rushed!!! I didn't think Bass had time so I was fiddling with the code....then he sends me an update.

What I'm working on adding is a way to make it so only Admins can access it...but my free time is dwindling away.

Viper, the easiest way so that only admins can access it would be to only give the url to your admins

Code wise, it wouldnt require much to check for a valid cookie, or add a user login box prior to showing whats been logged.

*Downloads again*
This is getting fun. Keep up the good work!

Hehe, glad you're enjoying yourself Lord

This works great...

I have some tips though:

1. It would be nice if it would not log the posts edited that are the posts from the moderator. For example JOhn, who has moderator rights, edits his own post and gets logged. This is not nescessary, only posts edited by John that are not his should be logged.

2. It would be very nice if you could figure out what exact post was edited. I don't know if this is possible though.

The reason is I like to have a close look of what my moderators are editing. Now I only see 'John edited the post in this thread'... I don't know what post, if it was his or not and so if he had a right(reason) to edit it.

When I get some time I'll see what I can do mate.

Cheers

I like CT's suggestions there. Will make this hack better.

quote:
Originally posted by CT:
This works great...

I have some tips though:

1. It would be nice if it would not log the posts edited that are the posts from the moderator. For example JOhn, who has moderator rights, edits his own post and gets logged. This is not nescessary, only posts edited by John that are not his should be logged.

2. It would be very nice if you could figure out what exact post was edited. I don't know if this is possible though.

The reason is I like to have a close look of what my moderators are editing. Now I only see 'John edited the post in this thread'... I don't know what post, if it was his or not and so if he had a right(reason) to edit it.

Ive made a few changes to this hack :

* It will now not log admins/mod who edit their own post.
* It will also log the username of the posted who's post was edited.

If anyone wants these new mods let me know and ill update the doco.

cheers

Yes please!

I am really interested!

Thanks,

CT.

Ok Ill try and update the doco this week, Im a little busy atm. Ill let you know once its done!

Those new features sound good.

YAY! (just putting this back on top

I'm still alive Bass!!!! Been keeping a low profile on the net due to some threats of violence to me and family.

If/when you are reasy, shoot me the new docs and I'll update the zip file.

Your being Threatened?

That must suck Viper. I hope everything works out for you.

Viper, sorry to hear that mate, look after yourself!

Zip file updated and emailed to you.

For those that are using an older version please replace the old cgi program with the new one (dont forget to change the path to the log file)
As for the changes to postings.cgi, well I recommend doing a diff on my current installation instructions and my old ones to see where Ive made these new changes.

Any probs just drop a reply and Ill be glad to help out.

Cheers

The ZIP file has been updated...there are several links to it throughout the thread.

Good Job Bass!!!

Thanks Viper!

Whats new in this ZIP?

I think Bass covered that on page 4??? I'm not sure.

I just do what I'm told!! LOL!!!

Your right. Just some changes in postings.cgi code.

I like it! However ... I have a few suggestions.

1) Perhaps a login system should be implemented to the custom log file viewer. That way former admins don't have permission to look at the log anymore.

2) If the thread was started by the thread starter and that user is a non-admin, it doesn't log the user if the thread was deleted by the thread starter. I think it should log an activity by such a user as well.

3) A link to the thread that was moved/edited would be nice as well.

I also have a bug with it ... I implemented the hack in UBB 5.45 if that might be it:

[Linked Image]

When I edit a post in a thread, I get an extra line there ... why is that? Is there suppose to be something there?

Im currently quite busy at the moment, yet again so I dont really have time to work on this hack sorry. As for the first suggestion, just put the link to it in an area of the ubb that only current mods/admins can access. So if they cant find it, they cant view it

As for your second point, its an admin/mod logger, not an all user logger

I've dont it this way to help prevent the log file getting too big. An idea, ive setup my board so thread starters cant delete their own posts, only edit them, that would beg around your problem I believe.

That link can be added quite easily, ill do that when I get a few spare minutes and add the code here!

As for your bug, I basically developed this for my own purposes for 5.47d, but it seemed that a few people where interested in it, so I made it available to the public. I cant assure you that will will work on any other version except 5.47d as thats the only version I have tested it on.

Enjoy the hack!

Regards
BassTeQ