phpBB3 MODifications Database insta deny policy
Insta-Deny is meant to detect basic problems in a MOD at the moment of submission. When a MOD is submitted, it is checked with MPV for standard problems. In case a standard problem is found the MOD will be Insta-Denied within 24 hours after submission. After this it means the MOD passed the Insta-Deny requirements, or the validators were too late to deny it.
This policy has been updated at Fri May 01, 2009 9:14 am, version $Rev: 2944 $.
In case MPV finds a problem the junior validator looks at the code where the problem is located, and decides if it is a correct usage of this code or not. All problems are looked at on a case-by-case basis as there are valid uses of certain things MPV detects.
After this is done a validator looks at the report from the JR validator and after that he makes the final decision if it should be Insta-Denied or not. In case he isn’t sure, the final decision is made by the validation team leader.
Things that are always Insta-Denied
There are certain things that are always Insta-Denied. These things are Insta-Denied due to the problems they will give otherwise later in the validation process.
- MODX syntax errors. These are errors that cause the MODX to not display (Due to a syntax error in the XML file).
- MODX validation errors. These are errors that are caused by a incorrect input type for certain fields.
- Outdated MODX versions. It’s always required to use the latest revision of MODX.
- Not using the DBAL. It’s always required to use the DBAL function in your MOD.
For all other problems MPV finds, it’s a case by case decision if it's allowed or not.
Preventing a Insta-Deny
A Insta-Deny can be prevented by using MPV before you submit your MOD. If there are any problems you will receive them in a report from MPV. In case you have any questions regarding this report you can ask this in MOD Writers discussion.