phpBB3 MODifications Database insta deny policy
Insta-Deny is meant to detect basic problems in a MOD when the modification is submitted. When the MOD is submitted, it is checked against MPV for standard problems. In case a standard problem is found the MOD will be Insta-Denied within 72 hours after submission. After this it either means the MOD passed the Insta-Deny requirements, or the validators were too late in denying it.
This policy has been updated at Sat Aug 28, 2010 3:11 pm, version $Rev$.
In case MPV finds a problem the validator, or JR 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.
If a validator or JR validator decides that this is a problem it will be Insta-Denied. The validator has the final descision. In case the validator 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- Outdated MODX versions.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.
- Outdated UMIL versions. It’s always required to use the latest revision of UMIL.
- PHP syntax errors. On submission, MPV will make sure there are no PHP syntax errors in the MOD.
- Not using the DBAL. It’s always required to use the DBAL function in your MOD.
- AutoMOD installation. It’s always required that the MOD installs with AutoMOD.
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 please feel free to ask in MOD Writers discussion. On MOD submission, the MPV and AutoMOD results will be shown and you should act, if appropriate, upon them.