Added "Real-Time" mode which allows you to improve performance and server load by calling a JSON file on the server every second, instead of querying the database every x seconds, handling more active users at the same time and performing shout edits and deletes almost instantly.
Please note that while using this option, shouts will be accessible to anyone (who knows what they are doing), so do not use it if you want total privacy.
Also, if bandwidth is a server limitation on your web hosting plan, this option will increase bandwidth consumption.
New Features
Added active user list - Will display a simple list of active users at the bottom of the shoutbox that will refresh every minute.
Added top user list - Will display a list of top x users based on their number of shouts. By default 25 and can be changed from admin options.
Improvements
Made some changes to auto "loading more shouts" feature to require "View archive" permission.
Allow only admins to ban moderator/staff users.
Added shout action links into a menu.
Bugs Fixed
Fixed an issue where auto loaded shouts have a glitch with action items (edit/delete/ban) on the shouts.
Fixed an issue with lightbox not working with images.