I have tried the leech module on several installations, all 4.7 and have not gotten any response from the code. Does this work at all? I would post an issue but since there is no errors or anything....

-no importing
-the add feed link leads to a page not found
-the installation instruction do not include information on how to start the processes
-there has been no activity surrounding the modules cvs

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alex_b commented
Status: Active » Fixed

hi,

development seed is using the leech module currently in three production sites and we are planning to use it even more extensively.

this module is definitely in a very early stage of development. therefore the inconvenient install procedure. this is also the reason why it is not listed on the project pages.

the reason why you couldn't get it working was probably because you need to enable leech not only for the feed node but also for the feed item node (so, in most cases for page and story node types). this is a workaround.

I updated the readme.txt and clarified a couple of steps. The broken add feed link is garbage, i removed it. In order to add feeds, just create a node of the type you enabled leech for.

In any case, grab a fresh copy from cvs.drupal.org.

If you need to have the module in a more user friendly shape, we could see how to join efforts to get it there.

I hope my post was helpful.

regards,
alex

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alex_b commented

I posted a bug for the issue, that leech has to be enabled for feed and feed item here:

http://drupal.org/node/97792

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carlmcdade commented

Thanks!

I am going to give it another try this evening.

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carlmcdade commented

Got it working but I am still lost as to what is going on. I will write up some newer text for the read me as I educcate myself on this.

alex_b’s picture

alex_b commented

great. let me know when i can help you.

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Status: Fixed » Closed (fixed)
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carlmcdade commented
Status: Closed (fixed) » Active

The first leech page seems to work correctly. But those that are created after behave erractically. The submission date is not set and defaults to the rss items date and anonymous does not appear sometimes, it comes up as admin.

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dnystwn commented

I got this module to work, but now the admin username is shown as the author of the article. Is there a way to show the original author or URL where the content is leeched from as author info? I just want to make sure the original authors get the credit for their work.

thanks!

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alex_b commented

Unfortunately not. Turn off submission information for your feed item node type if you want to avoid misunderstandings. Great feature request btw: "Process author information on feeds". Do you want to post it?

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alex_b commented
Status: Active » Closed (fixed)

I will close this topic now. The answer to the original question "Does this module actually work anymore?" is clearly: YES.