"Do not automatically parse URLs" disabled and non-functional

[barbaz]

I had made a script to set "Do not automatically parse URLs" on by default when posting on this board, so that links to 3rd-party sites wouldn't automatically be linkified by default... but now "Do not automatically parse URLs" is being disabled and checked by the board, but URLs *are* automatically parsed?

Example of a "plain" URL, no tags or anything: https://easylist.github.io/
In order to get this not to linkify, it's needed to un-disable the checkbox for "Do not automatically parse URLs", and sometimes then:
- Un-check it
- Check it again
And even with that, URLs are back to automatically parsed on next preview.

Sure, I've automated the work-around in my script for now, but this still feels like excessive hackery. Can "Do not automatically parse URLs" please be restored? Thanks

[LanikSJ]

That was actually done on purpose. I've been working with smed79 to make that the default option. I'll let him explain what he's trying to do. The short is we don't want the links to be clickable.

I can restore the functionality for now but that's not going to stay that way for long.

[barbaz]

Working nicely now, thanks Lanik for the fast fix

[smed79]

I'll let him explain what he's trying to do.

Already clear, big brother is watching us through the backlinks https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_referer
& we don't want the links to be clickable by default ?&keywords=%22Don%27t+post+clickable+links%22

[fanboy]

The other issue, do we stop bots from checking the site?

[smed79]

I think this can be disabled from the admin panel.

[gotitbro]

Thanks for formatting the URL @smed79, I forgot that " Do not automatically parse URLs" was not turned on automatically. Will this be fixed @Lanik?

This reminds why don't we use something similar to Anonymous Redirect (https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AnonymousRedirect) by Adguard.
Can this be done on phpBB @Lanik?

[LanikSJ]

Thanks for formatting the URL @smed79, I forgot that " Do not automatically parse URLs" was not turned on automatically. Will this be fixed @Lanik?

Probably not see below.

This reminds why don't we use something similar to Anonymous Redirect (https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AnonymousRedirect) by Adguard.
Can this be done on phpBB @Lanik?

I'm already using an extension for this: https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/extension/elonw/ and https://github.com/RMcGirr83/elonw

[gotitbro]

@Lanik I see that these extensions force links to "Open in New Tabs" but do they also anonymise the click?

Also I don't understand why " Do not automatically parse URLs" does not work.

[LanikSJ]

"Do not automatically parse URLs" wasn't on by default me and @smed79 had to do a lot of hacky shit to make it work. If an extension can simulate the action of right click highlight URL and open in a new window I don't see any reason to repeat the same nightmare and risk possible update issues down the road.

[gotitbro]

If the extension is anonymising the clicks on the links then why do we even need this rule: https://forums.lanik.us/rules#links?

[smed79]

If the extension is anonymising the clicks on the links ...

Test here https://www.whatismyreferer.com/

[LanikSJ]

If the extension is anonymising the clicks on the links then why do we even need this rule: https://forums.lanik.us/rules#links?

If you click @smed79 link you'll see the refer is still sent.

[gotitbro]

If you click @smed79 link you'll see the refer is still sent.

That is what I was asking in the first post do we have something similar as Anonymous Redirect by Adguard for phpBB? I just tested it on their forum and it works, I believe they use Xenforo.

[LanikSJ]

I checked earlier and I haven't found anything yet.

[smed79]

I checked earlier and I haven't found anything yet.

See viewtopic.php?p=97176#p97176

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<meta name="referrer" content="no-referrer" />
<a href="https://www.whatismyreferer.com/" target="_blank">whatismyreferer.com</a>

test here http://htmledit.squarefree.com/

PS: Even if it works it is preferable to keep the rules#links and dont poste clickable links except for legitimate sites (e.g. images hosting sites).

[gotitbro]

Even if it works it is preferable to keep the rules#links and dont poste clickable links except for legitimate sites.[/i]

If something can be added to anonymize the clicks on links the rule wouldn't need to be enforced as strictly as is now, making it easier for everyone.

[smed79]

the clicks on links the rule wouldn't need to be enforced as strictly as is now,

The rules still simple and easy to follow
In addition... Honestly i dont like to boost traffic (via backlinks) to craps, advertising, warez or nsfw sites ...

[gotitbro]

Hey @Lanik,
I have been thinking that we should really have some solution for anonymous redirect. The main reason for the link rule is the referrer problem and to solve this I asked for an answer over on the Adguard forum (Their approach is very intuitive https://github.com/AdguardTeam/AnonymousRedirect).

@avatar said that this should work herein as well: https://forum.adguard.com/index.php?threads/testing-adguard-anonymous-redirect.20027/ and suggested this:

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$(document).ready(function() {
    $('a.externalLink').attr({
        'referrerpolicy': 'no-referrer',
        'rel': 'noreferrer'
    });
    $('a.externalLink').each(function() {
        var href = $(this).attr('href');
        if (href) {
            href = 'https://adguardteam.github.io/AnonymousRedirect/redirect.html?url=' + encodeURIComponent(href);
            $(this).attr('href', href);
        }
    });
});

Can you check if Adguard Anonymous Redirect works here as well, you can check its source on GitHub.

[smed79]

Can replaced just by adding <meta name="referrer" content="no-referrer" /> to the head of the page <head>...</head>
or adding rel="noreferrer" to the external.

[gotitbro]

We can host the referrer anonymizing URL here as well. If what you suggest works good why not add that?

[LanikSJ]

I prefer not to manually edit files since that can present problems during major/minor upgrades. I haven't seen anything current from the extension DB @ phpbb.com that will have the same functionality.