Sorry to resurrect this, but I haven't found any other threads on BTCT that discuss this topic.
Did this forum tipbot ever get expanded to use other forums?
Does anyone know how this one works behind-the-scenes? Did it require the installation of a plugin by the forum Admin, or does it operate completely independently of BTCT?
I used the bot for some time as it was quite a nice idea, for small amount anyway.
Does anyone know how this one works behind-the-scenes?
The backend was the user and owner of the bot "cadmium" running some sort of script that would take input via PM (PMing with the required format noted in the thread) and send the output back via PM. He'd also scan the forum for posts of participating users and attribute tips if you tipped him.
Did it require the installation of a plugin by the forum Admin, or does it operate completely independently of BTCT?
Neither a plugin, nor completely independently. It was based by PM and the user/bot remaing online 24/7. As you can see, sadly, he no longer is.