yeah, I wanted to make sure HTML tags don't work

I see.

One idea... Any future for an SSI call onto another page?

That's what I said - that it's thru another page, not UBB. However, you can't use SSI - you'll have to use IFrame or JavaScript (javascript would make it look just like if it was SSI)

Oh, yeah, sorry. Didn't read your post thoroughly enough. ^_^;;

[EDIT: Dang, you edit your messages too quickly. I guess most people would use JS, cause (1) It looks like it's integrated into the page and (2) You've got to have JS enabled to use UBB anyway... Though an IFrame does actually make it look like a ShoutBox... Uhh, never mind me, I'm just spilling my thoughts. ]

Possible Idea: Have it available at the link ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=shoutbox ...

Looks good!

Did something very simular but integrated it with the 404, 505, etc pages...

http://www.hostboard.com/nothing.html

What you did is reminisent of what we used to call a graffiti wall back in the old BBS days. It is interesting how all the old stuff seems to re-emurge

Brett, ultbb?ubb=x makes it much slower - it's good only if you have to make it really integrated inside the UBB - with all variables, files, etc... Also if you use SSI/IFrame/JavaScript include, you shouldn't use ?ubb=x because if the board is off it shows you the "board is closed" message; it updates cookies (like new posts/old posts); it's much slower.

Steve, good idea

Anyhow, I'm done with what I planned for Shoutbox, but I still need ideas.

Brilliant LK, nice work.

I suggest doing something like the vB Version, put the last shout on the main page. (Like a cat box)

Just a thought..

I don't know what's the "vB version", so I don't know where can it be in the front page But anyhow, you can just use the javascript in header/footer

Okay, another demo (with some changes, ie. no altcolors): www.ubbdev.com

I guess your right.

But I like how it's presented on ubbdev.com. Nice workie LK.

Am I missing the download link?

It's not ready yet (for example I updated it 5 minutes ago) yet it's probably gonna be released soon. We might also add it to UBB.portal as it's a standalone (doesn't touch any UBB files).

BTW, I give beta versions to whomever wants them, but beware, the versions are buggy and incomplete...

It's not been oficially released yet.

[EDIT: Why, why, WHY does LK ALWAYS beat me to posting in a topic?!]

very cool LK, works really well

I've gotten used to that over time...hahaha, I'm just glad he's such a likable guy...

A release would be great.

Can't wait.

Great Idea !!! been looking for one

Does it use much Bandwidth like a chatroom?

It uses just what you see. for example, every time someone visits ubbdev main page, it takes ~18kb. not a lot

how can i get my hands on this script LK?

I for one would love to test it out..

He should be releasing it soon I think.