Age Lock v2.0 Beta 2

[stuie_b]

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Whats it all about?
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Age Lock is an all-in-one Forum locking facility that works off the users age instead of there permissions
It gives you the ability to keep those Under 18's out of your adult section :D

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please Make sure you uninstall any currently installed versions prior to
installing this version!! THIS IS A MUST DUE TO MAJOR CODE CHANGES!

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Installaiton?
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- Log into you Admin Control Panel -
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1.) Find Plugin System
2.) Click Manage Products
3.) Click [Add/Import Product]
4.) Under Import Product
5.) Select the Product-AgeLock.xml file
6.) Make sure Allow Overwrite is turned OFF!
7.) Press Import
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Supported versions (tested versions! may be compatible with other versions):

Stable Builds: 3.5.1, 3.5.4, 3.7.x,3.8.x

Beta Builds: 3.6.0 Beta 2, 3.6.7, 3.6.7 PL1


Total Template edits: 0
Total File Modifications: 0
Total Plugins: 1
Total Hooks Used: 7
Total extra sql querys: 0

Make sure to read the txt files before installing!!!
limited support will be provided!


enjoy and dont forget to click install :)

Stuie B

[stuie_b]

Reserved!

[Injektilo]

does it work for vb3.5.4?

[stuie_b]

Yes it supports 3.5.4

[The Realist]

So whats stopping anyone saying they are over 18 when they are not.

[Neal-UK]

Well at least you are trying to stop them from looking, therefore their parents can't have a go at you but only themselves for not watching their child. Plus, it complies with USA legislation doesn't it?

[stuie_b]

So whats stopping anyone saying they are over 18 when they are not.

Nothing, it works on the basis that you trust your members. it's impossible for you to prevent people signing up with a fake bday unless you required proff of there D.O.B, however as Neal-UK points out it helps to cover your back by providing a service which attempts to prevent underage viewing of adult material.


thanks

Stuie B

[utw-Mephisto]

I should have had that earlier :) In the moment I solved the "problem" what I had a usergroup with a disclaimer where people agreed to be 18 or over when joining .. but this is way better ...

* utw-Mephisto installs

[Snake]

Thanks seem to work just fine on 3.5.4...

[bada_bing]

Little confussed? If I have a site that contains both 18 and up forums and teenage allowed forums can I set which forums to be tagged with must be 18 or is this a global setting?

What would be cool is if the system lets you register even if you are under 18 but you can set what forums you must be 18 to enter. I have my site setup that way and it works sweet.

You can register with any age with a disclaimer that some forums you must be at least 18 to enter but I allow all age registrations. When that registered member tries to enter a forum that is for "Adults Only" they are prompted with a warning and they must agree that they are 18 years of age to enter but the down fall is that my age verification prompt does not check with the registered bday but is good enough to be comlient since the member is having to check a box and agree that they are 18 years of age and its logged.

You can see it here www.seekingadultfriends.com

[stuie_b]

Little confussed? If I have a site that contains both 18 and up forums and teenage allowed forums can I set which forums to be tagged with must be 18 or is this a global setting?

You can set up a rule on a forum too forum basis,
Age Lock allows you to specify how old or young they have to be before they can access the forum.

So you can have a forum that is only for under 18's, which would prevent anyone older than 18 to enter it while at the same time you could have another forum which is for over 18's

Stuie

[thedvs]

this is very handy for our board, thank you.

however, would it be possible to do it so some usergroups are immune to the check?

[Derekclarke]

Question,

has the upload folder been placed in the wrong place in the zip file?

or do you not upload the files for version 3.6?

the only upload folder is in vb3.5.1

Thanks
Derek

[HMBeaty]

Question,

has the upload folder been placed in the wrong place in the zip file?

or do you not upload the files for version 3.6?

the only upload folder is in vb3.5.1

Thanks
Derek
Same question I was JUST about to come on here and ask

[stuie_b]

there are no uploads required for 3.6 you simply need to install the plugin file and do the template changes, sorry for not being so clear

:)

Stuie B

[SCORPION1]

very very usefull nice addon m8y good work

[Staxed]

does this only work on a forum basis or can i make it so people can't even register unless they are of a certain age?

[louis_chypher]

FYI:

Age Lock - Global Setup

changed:


$agelock_qry = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM forum WHERE forumid='".$fid."'");

To:

$agelock_qry = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "forum WHERE forumid='".$fid."'");


The query in the global_start hook did not have the TABLE_PREFIX included in the query making the modification fail on my board. With the change as indicated above the modification now works. For Ver 3.5.X


Thank you very much. I NEEDED this!

[louis_chypher]

Is the age inclusive or exclusive?

inclusive: I want the forums to be only access to those who are 18 or older I enter 18 as the age lock.

exclusive: I want the forums to be only access to those who are 18 or older I enter 17 as the age lock.

If using the exclusive scheme will someone who has turned 17 and two months old have access?

[HMBeaty]

Got a database error after installation trying to see if it worked or not, and it doesn't for me.....

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.0 Release Candidate 2:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM forum WHERE forumid='14';

MySQL Error : Table 'Redline.forum' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Tuesday, July 25th 2006 @ 11:25:06 AM
Script : http://www.redlinemotorsports.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14
Referrer : http://www.redlinemotorsports.org/forum/index.php
IP Address : XX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Username : XXXXXXX
Classname : XX_XXXXXXXX

[louis_chypher]

Got a database error after installation trying to see if it worked or not, and it doesn't for me.....

Database error in vBulletin 3.6.0 Release Candidate 2:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM forum WHERE forumid='14';

MySQL Error : Table 'Redline.forum' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Date : Tuesday, July 25th 2006 @ 11:25:06 AM
Script : http://www.redlinemotorsports.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14
Referrer : http://www.redlinemotorsports.org/forum/index.php
IP Address : XX.XXX.XXX.XXX
Username : XXXXXXX
Classname : XX_XXXXXXXX

See post number 18 on how to fix it.

In the plugin system | plugin manager | global_start hook edit Age Lock - Global Setup as per post 18 "To:". The "TABLE_PREFIX" was left off the query.

[HMBeaty]

Ok, next question....this.....
Older or Younger?
Should the user be older or younger. (Younger or Older)
The default value is '0', but what do you put to determine the 'Older' or 'Younger'?

[louis_chypher]

Ok, next question....this.....

The default value is '0', but what do you put to determine the 'Older' or 'Younger'?

Type in "Older" or "Younger"

[mattrix18]

Does this work on the new vBulletin version?

[Tyegurl]

yes it does

[webspider]

This is a pretty good hack but it would be nice to be able to set a global min age. I only allow users 16 and older to register then 18 and older to view certain forums.

[simon.]

Can I just lock off one forum,

Example:-

User who is 12.



She can see all the forums, but she cannot access adults chat, but can access Kids chat and not Teens, or will this hack lock out everything?

So can I set mulitple ages up;

Adults 18
Teens 13
Kids 12 and under

and if I lock it will it lock everything?

[louis_chypher]

Can I just lock off one forum,

Example:-

User who is 12.


Yes.


She can see all the forums, but she cannot access adults chat, but can access Kids chat and not Teens, or will this hack lock out everything?

Yes/No, depends on the choices you make.


So can I set mulitple ages up;

Adults 18
Teens 13
Kids 12 and under

Yes, on a per forum basis.


and if I lock it will it lock everything?
Yes/No, depends on the choices you make.

[ntl-guy]

Excellent product, Thankyou :)

[webspider]

What about a global age lock? No registrations under XX? Better yet let them register then lock them.

[Dilldogs]

Once off bata I will use.

[mrcrx]

FYI:

Age Lock - Global Setup

changed:


$agelock_qry = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM forum WHERE forumid='".$fid."'");

To:

$agelock_qry = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "forum WHERE forumid='".$fid."'");


The query in the global_start hook did not have the TABLE_PREFIX included in the query making the modification fail on my board. With the change as indicated above the modification now works. For Ver 3.5.X


Thank you very much. I NEEDED this!


What program do I use to edit an xml file?

Notepad worked.

[mrcrx]

ok, got it working. Great hack.

[JenniferK]

OK, I seem to be the only one having this problem, so I must be blind - but I'm not seeing where to set this up the way I want it after it is installed.....

[JenniferK]

OK, nevermind, I found it (by going into the forum edit) - but I have a new question:

I have a forum for teens and have it set so that users should be younger than 20. When I try to test it, if not logged in the forum shows and gives the appropriate message when the forum is clicked. But when I log in as my test user, the forum does not display at all. Further, when I log in as my teen test user (which should have access) the forum still does not display. Can anyone tell me what I might be missing?

[Lionsault]

I've got a little question.

I installed this hack, but I have people who have posted in previous threads in the locked forum who are able to maintain their posting. They can't post in anything else, but can post in this thread that they've been posting in for a while.

Any way to fix that?

[murdo]

I have the same question as someone else, how do you determine wether the lock should be for older or younger? default value is 0 ...

[Daky]

Heya
I just installed this hack on my vbulletin 3.6.1 it works, but i have a problem.

What actually happens is that registered users under age of 16 actually are able to access the page from "navbars" link "NEW POSTS", or even from a dirrect link., otherwise script works if underage users try to access directly from index page.

Any1 else having the same problem?

If someone knows how to fix this, please share with me.

Thank you

[Hollanda]

I've got the same problem, also can the people that have already posted still see their post's.
Heya
I just installed this hack on my vbulletin 3.6.1 it works, but i have a problem.

What actually happens is that registered users under age of 16 actually are able to access the page from "navbars" link "NEW POSTS", or even from a dirrect link., otherwise script works if underage users try to access directly from index page.

Any1 else having the same problem?

If someone knows how to fix this, please share with me.

Thank you

[Daky]

Well lets hope we are going to see fix some time soon! :confused:

Idea of hack is nice, just if it was working properly :)

[meera]

It work nice,.

[shavedaccord]

does not work on 3.6.2

[cavyspirit]

I actually want anyone to be able to view the posts, I just want to limit one forum to 21 or over to create or edit posts. Is this possible?

[noonespecial]

The forum lock works - however if a user clicks the "last post" - from the forum home page they can view that thread.

[Scormen]

Great idea, I would like to use it. But is it possible to update this hack to the last version of VB (at this moment: 3.6.4)?

Thanks,
Kris

[Yukino_AE]

it works on vb 3.6.4, i have it, the only problem i'm finding is what was being said before that "if a user clicks the "last post" - from the forum home page they can view that thread."

once this is resolved this would be an awesome hack. also if anyone has a problem with the hack not reading the vb table prefix refer to post 18, tells you how to fix it. ^_^

[mugz]

it works on vb 3.6.4, i have it, the only problem i'm finding is what was being said before that "if a user clicks the "last post" - from the forum home page they can view that thread."

once this is resolved this would be an awesome hack. also if anyone has a problem with the hack not reading the vb table prefix refer to post 18, tells you how to fix it. ^_^


installed this mo and its great this is my only problem as well with it :cool:

[Eq4bits]

I installed, did the template changes and started getting vb database errors immediately
that the table *******_****.forum didn't exist,
uninstalled and everything is fine now
is there a manual fix to a d/b table that I can do via phpMyAdmin as I'd really like to use this.
running vb3.6.4

[unforsaken]

Eq4bits....yes read the 2nd page its in there

[Rickeo]

Great mod thanks so much just what I needed however I need 1 thats for male and female restictions as well :)

~Rick~

[KBV]

What exactly does this mod lock? Because I can't for the life of me keep people out of an area restricted to 18+. I've removed the ability to search these forums as well as added an exclude code directly to threadbit so that they don't show up on new posts. But yet, people get inn...

[KBV]

Got it to work. Copied the content of the "Age Check - Forum Display" plugin over to "Age Lock - Show Thread"

[wobbly]

Well done mate, that works a treat on 3.6.5

[Bounce]

Nothing, it works on the basis that you trust your members. it's impossible for you to prevent people signing up with a fake bday unless you required proff of there D.O.B, however as Neal-UK points out it helps to cover your back by providing a service which attempts to prevent underage viewing of adult material.


thanks

Stuie B

Fair comments :)

We would get users signing up with over age b/day but if they never knew or sussed this out then they might not be none the wiser, so can the phrases in the vbulletin message be changed just to show a no permission phrase:rolleyes:

[wolfe]

just what i was after thx m8 :P

[wolfe]

m8 in the plugin Age Lock - Global Setup your missing " . TABLE_PREFIX . "

was


function agelock_check($fid){
global $db, $vbulletin;
$agelock_qry = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM forum WHERE forumid='".$fid."'");
$agelock_ret['locked'] = $agelock_qry['agelock'];
$agelock_ret['method'] = $agelock_qry['agelock_method'];
$agelock_ret['age'] = $agelock_qry['agelock_age'];
$pre_year=date("Y");
$pre_month=date("m");
$pre_day=date("d");
$bday = explode("-", $vbulletin->userinfo['birthday']);

if($pre_month>$bday[0] || ($bday[0]==$pre_month && $pre_day>=$bday[1]) ){
$j = $pre_year-$bday[2];
}else{
$j = $pre_year-$bday[2]-1;
}
$agelock_ret['userage'] = $j;
return $agelock_ret;
}


so it should be


function agelock_check($fid){
global $db, $vbulletin;
$agelock_qry = $db->query_first("SELECT * FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "forum WHERE forumid='".$fid."'");
$agelock_ret['locked'] = $agelock_qry['agelock'];
$agelock_ret['method'] = $agelock_qry['agelock_method'];
$agelock_ret['age'] = $agelock_qry['agelock_age'];
$pre_year=date("Y");
$pre_month=date("m");
$pre_day=date("d");
$bday = explode("-", $vbulletin->userinfo['birthday']);

if($pre_month>$bday[0] || ($bday[0]==$pre_month && $pre_day>=$bday[1]) ){
$j = $pre_year-$bday[2];
}else{
$j = $pre_year-$bday[2]-1;
}
$agelock_ret['userage'] = $j;
return $agelock_ret;
}

[wobbly]

Got another problem with this now. I am getting constant mails from people complaining that they cant see the locked forums, I check their user account to see that the DOB is missing. I then correct it and every time they edit their user account the DOB dissappears and I have to edit the account again.

Has anyone got a clue as to what is happening here?

[cajunboy2208]

I would like to have my guests be able to view my adult section, that way they can look and see what we have to offer and then sign up. Any way this is possible?

[tester987654]

basically what it is doing is,
when we try to view a forum, its checking for age restiction but when we try to view a single thread, its not checking at all,

may be developer will come with a solution for it.

[stuie_b]

Sorry for the long long delay in updating and fixing bugs,

Notice: This mod has been re-written and cant be used as an update! A full reinstall is required!!

1. Remove currently installed mod
2. Download the package and install again

Stuie

[unforsaken]

great update stuie...just had to uninstall it earlier as i lost all ability to view threads with a db error...excellent timing...excelent work all around, you seem to have fixed all issues i have ever had with this...I'm def not

[dope15gd]

this seems like an awesome mod. I'm gonna check it out some time soon.

thanks

[Eladesor]

Excellent addon for my forum - just what I need :)

(now to figure out how to prevent user from changing their age via their CP once they have registered ;) ) .

[G0F0RBR0KE]

<font color="red">Reserved</font>

[stuie_b]

Excellent addon for my forum - just what I need :)

(now to figure out how to prevent user from changing their age via their CP once they have registered ;) ) .


Do the template edit provided, that should remove the bday options from the usercp but not register.


Stuie

[Andyucs]

i get this in 3.6.8

%1$s, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

any ideas the bold part is the problem

[AngelBlue]

Good mod, however :
1) If I set up an "Over 18s" forum, it STILL shows in the forum list to under 18s. This is not good. It makes them curious :(
2) When setting things in the vBulletin control panel, you should use a drop down menu (defaulting to "older") rather than a text entry field.

I've had to uninstall this mod because my teen users were complaining that there were forums they could not see. I've installed this mod (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=136097) instead. I do think that Age Lock is a better mod, however, it lacks the ability to hide forums from the forum list. If it had that feature I'd definately use it instead.

[stuie_b]

Good mod, however :
1) If I set up an "Over 18s" forum, it STILL shows in the forum list to under 18s. This is not good. It makes them curious :(
2) When setting things in the vBulletin control panel, you should use a drop down menu (defaulting to "older") rather than a text entry field.

I've had to uninstall this mod because my teen users were complaining that there were forums they could not see. I've installed this mod (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=136097) instead. I do think that Age Lock is a better mod, however, it lacks the ability to hide forums from the forum list. If it had that feature I'd definately use it instead.

Hi AngelBlue,
thanks for the comments,

however i dont see the advantage of hiding forums from visitors, maybe this is just me but i want my visitors too see what they can get?? i know in most cases if they see an adult section they will make a new account old enough to gain access but that's the choice of the user, it also passes any legal implacations onto them and off you

that said the next update will (hopefully :) ) include this feature as an extra option for those who do wish to hide them.

On another note any feature request would be greatful.

Thanks

Stuie

[Alfa1]

Does this work smoothly with 3.6.8?
Is there an ETA for the stable release? I see this is still in Beta stage.

A feature request: if the template modification for this hack is more than one line, then please add a Template Modification System (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=152931) XML.

[AngelBlue]

however i dont see the advantage of hiding forums from visitors

When I made my first 18+ forum, I got a bunch of drama on my forums. Teens were complaining about there being an 18+ forum that they couldn't go to.

Forums can generate enough drama as is. No reason to encourage people to generate more.

Plus, it helps to cut down the forum display list when you have a big forum with lots of sub-forums.

[m002.p]

Well as an admin, your the one who owns or controls the forum. If you decide to have an 18+ forum then that is your responsibility to deal with. This mod is an age lock; it is supposed to stop those underage from entering the forum, its not a mod to "hide" the forums, I agree with Stuie, there is no point to that. Just put your members straight dont be bullied by those under 18. Its simple your forum says "over 18's" only. Plus its obviously 18+ for a reason most likely involving the law, so really there is no arguement.

Its like going into a porn shop under 18 and complaining to the shopkeeper you can't buy anything. You can see the shop and what it is, but are under age to purchase; tough luck. You wouldnt go inside kicking up a fuss now lol

Ive had great success with this mod, my forum says clearly its 18+ for a reason and ive had no complaints or "drama". The ironic thing is; most of my members are under 18 anyway ;)

[AngelBlue]

My forum places great importance on users being honest, due to the sensitive nature of the topics we deal with.

Therefore, encouraging <18 year old visitors to lie about their age when they sign up just so they can access the 'adult' forum is a bad thing. Not only does it encourage them towards bad ways, but it also undermines the culture of honesty which I am proud of on my forum.

[Alfa1]

Can I use this hack to disallow all under-age members to view any forum? I know I can do this by editing all 190 forums one by one, but I am not going to do that. Is there a global way to cut under-aged members off from viewing all forums?

[m002.p]

My forum places great importance on users being honest, due to the sensitive nature of the topics we deal with.

Therefore, encouraging <18 year old visitors to lie about their age when they sign up just so they can access the 'adult' forum is a bad thing. Not only does it encourage them towards bad ways, but it also undermines the culture of honesty which I am proud of on my forum.

Yes, and there is only one chance to register, not two. If they get it wrong first time, then I wouldnt be inclined to call it an honest forum. You never know who lies about their age out there, and still as the admin or an admin of the forum you are responsible of trusting your users and ensuring the over 18 forums are as censored as much as possible.

I can see where you come from regarding hiding the forums, but then again you could hide those adult forums from guest view anyhow in addition to the age lock. If they lie at registeration then they can access the offending forum whether hidden or restricted to under 18s like this mod. However they are less likely to lie for the specific reason of wanting to access adult content.

I really cant see the difference....

[l3it3r]

Works beautifully!

[FoxSmith]

Testing...thanks....

[Pacman15]

Why aren't my moderators and/or administrators immune to the Age lock??

[davewmack]

is there a 3.7 version of this?

[ales2cv]

on 3.7 too

[tirol07]

Its great hack, because it doesnt work in 3.7!!!!

[binal0072003]

i have imported the file but i can't find any link access this feature

[inciarco]

One thing to be Careful with this Mod, and perhaps one Bug for the Developper to Consider (perhaps a different code for the Template Edit):

When making the Template Edit, if you Disable the Mod then the Registration Form wont show the Fields for users to introduce the Date of Birth so the Form will show them that those Fields are missing and wont allow them to introduce those values and also not to Register in your Boards. This happened to me and when I noticed this I realized that was the Template Edits and the Mod being Disabled (Turned Off) was was causing that Problem. :confused:

I Hope the Developper can offer a Solution for the Mod being Disabled without affecting the Registration Form and Process.

My Best Regards.

:)

[stuie_b]

Apologies to all after vb suport update and bug fixes, iv been working on another project

All updates will be done asap so keep watching

[music legend]

can you upgrade this to work with 3.8

only reason i really ask is because i cant uninstall this on my 3.8 board because new members cant register. im stuck with the 2.0 Beta 2 release and cant upgrade because my forum is now running VB3.8

[stuie_b]

well i finally have time to answer your queries, so here we go...


One thing to be Careful with this Mod, and perhaps one Bug for the Developper to Consider (perhaps a different code for the Template Edit):

When making the Template Edit, if you Disable the Mod then the Registration Form wont show the Fields for users to introduce the Date of Birth so the Form will show them that those Fields are missing and wont allow them to introduce those values and also not to Register in your Boards. This happened to me and when I noticed this I realized that was the Template Edits and the Mod being Disabled (Turned Off) was was causing that Problem. :confused:

I Hope the Developper can offer a Solution for the Mod being Disabled without affecting the Registration Form and Process.

My Best Regards.

:)

Thanks for the heads up there.. it's one of those things i didnt even thing about... As of v2.5 Final there are no template edits, it's been moved into the profile_complete hook and as a result will disable when plugin is remove/disabled..


can you upgrade this to work with 3.8

only reason i really ask is because i cant uninstall this on my 3.8 board because new members cant register. im stuck with the 2.0 Beta 2 release and cant upgrade because my forum is now running VB3.8

Age lock works fine with vb3.8.x, the only changes between v2.0 and 2.5 was optimization and bug fixes...
Why cant new members register? is that a board choice or a result of agelock?? if you would like my assistance on installing this mod please feel free to contact me (via email).

However you may wish to try 2.5 *FINAL* before doing this.. (Attached to this post)

V2.5 is now considered in it's FINAL, and development has now stopped on this version and moved on to v3.0 as a result only Bug Fixes will now be released!

Stuie

[music legend]

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/3406/111zqc.jpg (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/111zqc.jpg/)


thats what i get when i try to install it

[stuie_b]

That error has occured because you have previously installed Agelock or have AgeLock currently installed you will need to uninstall any prev. versions via the products page and then install the latest version, if Agelock is NOT listed on the products page you will need to manually remove the database entries via phpmyadmin.

If you do not know how to remove the db entries using phpmyadmin please use the attached dummy product... import and usual and this should remove the database mods you can then uninstall the dummy product as normal...

Stuie

[music legend]

k thanks

i got it all worked out

[m3rl1nuk]

great mod be super if in new version it also restricted downloading attachments in the 18 areas

[AWJunkies]

Any news on 3.0v and working with vB4.0 as it doesn't work as of now for it.

[stuie_b]

V3.0 had be put on hold until vb4 was released..

I'm currently ironing out the few problems there is with the new layout but it's almost complete

Stuie

[stuie_b]

Age Lock V3 is now available

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=235780

Stuie