UPDATE... Never Mind - I'm an idiot.
Once I discovered BanPlugin-1.0.3.zip and installed it I have Ban functionality.

Downloaded Here: http://www.geeklog.net/filemgmt/visit.php/852

Suggestion: It is very difficult to locate specific plugins for Geeklog. Why not list plugins sorted by which GL implementation they have been tested to work with and link directly to the file.

I love my Geeklog site but getting it configured has been a scavenger hunt. (of course it could NEVER have happened without this site) I am sure by the time I finish setting up my site I will know my way around here.

Thanks!
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I have been attempting to install the [b]Ban[/b] plugin onto my [b]GL 1.8.1[/b] site and can't quite get the job done.

I have tried auto installing from [b]ban_1.0_1.3.8.tar.gz[/b] and it looks like it is installing... I get to the "Read THIS before clicking the install button" bit But when I click the INSTALL button nothing really happens.

I get no error and the error.log has nothing to offer.

I tried manually installing (creating needed folders and transferring files) and get the exact same (non) result.

I have successfully added [i]SocialShare, Tag, Bad Behavior2, Capcha, GUS and Smilies [/i] so I am pretty sure I am doing my part correctly.

I know that BAN is a pretty tired old plugin and is likely incompatible with GL 1.8.1. It could be one of those guys that require Register_Globals = ON and I am forced to run my site with Globals OFF.

So my question is (are): Is there any way for me to get Ban to work? Is there any alternative?
I have been manually inputting IPs into Spam-X but think it would be nice if I could get Ban integration into GUS (as advertised in GUS)

would appreciate any help, advice or comment.

One of the many things on the list to update on Geeklog.net is to make it easier to find the plugins people are looking for to install.

Once Geeklog 2.0.0 is out the door and the forum plugin is finalized we will start working on updating Geeklog.net to make it easier to find things.

Tom

PS I have a new version of the ban plugin which I hope to release next month that adds a few features.

Thanks for the good words Laugh. If I could suggest the one thing that would have made all the difference for me would be to include the top navbar links in the left column menu. My biggest mistake was thinking if I followed Topics=>Home=>Development=>Plugins then I would find what I was looking for.

I can get to the forum via 3 links 2 of which are on the left column menu but the only way to access downloads is via top nav - and being the idiot I admitted to being, never thought to look there - so is it idiot proof? Depends on the idiot I suppose.

sorry to drift off topic but just trying to save face

as to your PS: drool

Thanks for you pointers on the navigation. I will add them to my notes. Once we get a rough outline finished (prob 3 months) I will post it for feedback from the community.