Force Users to Read a Thread

[boomer_ie]

This mod is not working for me either on vb 3.8.0, instructions followed, not showing anything in edit tools nor does the add new thread through admincp work it reports saved successfully but does not actually save!

[flup]

Exactly what I need :)

[rainyleaves]

I have installed the hack succesfull but they dont works..
My board is 3.8.0 Gold

I add New thread and I saved it in order display.
Works fine.
but nothing display on forum pages.

[Frank Sinatra]

thankss works perfect :p
installed :up:

[SimpleFTA]

Hi Abe, glad to see you're still supporting this mod.

This is a very useful hack, thanks. Is it possible to add an option to customize text instead of just using "The administrators want you to view a thread before you continue to browse the forum."?? If I could customize the message and edit font style this would be perfect mod for what I need.

-James

[KelliH]

Installed in vB 3.7.3 Patch Level 1

In "Threads and Posts" drop down menu in Admin cp there is no "Force Thread" link

However, I can access it by typing the url
mywebsite.net/admincp/force_read_thread.php

Any idea why this is happening or how to fix it? Thanks.

[Frank Sinatra]

still working perfect here, but..
there's a way to make it work with vbadvanced? if i have my forum in other folder, the url is:
http://www.xxxx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3225
and vbadvanced show this:
http://www.xxxx.com/showthread.php?t=3225
geting error 404

thanks for any help :p

[puertoblack2003]

not working for 3.8 when saving setting.It doesn't save at all

[davidan]

Any chance this will get updated to work with 3.8.x? This is probably the most useful mod ever, and Miss it. The thing quit working when I upgraded to 3.8.0 and I had to remove it.

[BlackJacket]

Please get this working for 3.8.x

Much needed!

[HossMon]

Hey Abe could you read my post here plz
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1723433&postcount=602

I'm running 3.6.9 and I think I may have found the issue...
Ok here's Query
SELECT *
FROM thread AS thread
LEFT JOIN force_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '1')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1233786721') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-6-%') AND (force_read_forums = '') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC


But then I notice this for the force_read_users table...

1 SIMPLE force_read_users eq_ref PRIMARY PRIMARY 8 const,bst_db.thread.threadid 1 Using where; Using index; Not exists

Using where; Using index; Not exists

I believe that is what is driving MySQL nuts

[jayzy1]

working fine on my v3.81

Get Through Guides (http://www.getthroughguides.co.uk/forum/index.php)

[2L8]

works gread also on 3.8.1 thx installed

[crouzmind]

sir can i use this mod on VBULLETIN 3.8.1 ????

[habanero68]

please explain how I use it in 3.8.1. I am not working, needs to be done. please

[mrtroybaker]

Is there going to be an upgrade for Vbullite 3.8.x? I installed this version and everything works fine until after save. It says everyting saved but nothing shows up under "display order" Im guessing this is due to the different versions. Please help. This is one of the most useful hacks I have found.

[HaS?R]

Thanks.Looks Nice.

[BlueNinjaGo]

Installed and works great once you learn to use it correctly. Great job.

[fr3akstar]

I have installed this on 3.8.1 but I don't get the option and I can't see the option to enable/diable per usergroup, its enabled in the products/plugins menu. Do you have to do something else after install?

[Raptor]

yep works just fine on 3.8.1 PL1. If you are having problems then your board isn't right.

[fr3akstar]

Thats a useful post Raptor. The board is a virgin 3.8.1 install. Thanks for your input though... not.

[BlueNinjaGo]

I have installed this on 3.8.1 but I don't get the option and I can't see the option to enable/diable per usergroup, its enabled in the products/plugins menu. Do you have to do something else after install?

Can we get a screen shot perhaps? Might help us get a better idea of the issue you're facing.

[fr3akstar]

Right it is working to an to an extent, the option does appear within the AdminCP to set a thread to Force Read. However I was under the impression that you also received an option within the Thread Tools for each thread. A friend is using version 1.1 of this mod and it works that way... Is that just not part of this mod anymore?

[fr3akstar]

I don't have any options within USergroups to enable or disable the ability to set a thread to force read either, but from the screenshots I'm beginning to think this mod doesn't offer these options...

[creative-friend]

Not working.....

[BlueNinjaGo]

From what is provided, and from what I experienced when using it, only admins can say which threads are forced read. No one else.

And you can only set it in the ACP, not in the thread...

[fr3akstar]

Ok well as I said I am a member of a site where they used the version 1.1 of this mod and it does have that capability which makes me wonder why this mod is now less capable than its predecessor.

[creative-friend]

wel i tired to do it but its no working...

[fr3akstar]

Its in the AdminCP at the bottom of the threads section like this:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/03/17.jpg

[c.oper]

Installed! Working fine in 3.8.1 PL1

[creative-friend]

Its in the AdminCP at the bottom of the threads section like this:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/03/17.jpg

yeah i know i did everything but when i made any thread for force nothing happend
check the Screenshot

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/04/26.jpg

[Kobra Khan]

gr8 stuff but most of the time this doesn't work right for my members or my self
getting 404 error msg , using v 3.8.0
anyone know how to fix this, plz let me know.....thanks

[geni57]

clicking uninstall. . does not work

[StuRed]

Not working here on 3.8.1.

I did have it running on an older version.

[Vitaly]

Abe1, lack of indexes seriously f@#kup mysql server when you have "forced" threads.

ALTER TABLE `thread` ADD INDEX `force_read` ( `force_read` , `force_read_expire_date` ) Test your mods with slow queries log option "log_queries_not_using_indexes" :)


It's also possible to optimize queries. Instead of checking forced threads at each page loads, status can be cached in sessions table. For example, to check only once per hour.

[HossMon]

Abe1, lack of indexes seriously f@#kup mysql server when you have "forced" threads.

ALTER TABLE `thread` ADD INDEX `force_read` ( `force_read` , `force_read_expire_date` ) Test your mods with slow queries log option "log_queries_not_using_indexes" :)


It's also possible to optimize queries. Instead of checking forced threads at each page loads, status can be cached in sessions table. For example, to check only once per hour.


I believe this is exactly what I pointed out in this post.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1735383&postcount=261

Question is why does it seem to only affect some of us?

[Vitaly]

Question is why does it seem to only affect some of us?

I guess, that affects everybody :) . There are no reasons to guess - just make your sql-server log queries without indexes, and you will see almost all suspitious hacks.

Add that index and you'll be very surprised with server load. Don't forget to compare results :)

I like Abe1's modifications and his coding style. But I'm very surprised with DB design "holes". Have published fixes for Thanks & Groan hacks in apropriate threads.

[mtlcore]

does this work on the latest?

[lille L]

Installed! Working fine in 3.8.1 PL1

How?
I've innstalled it, and can make messages, but It dosent work out in the forum. No one is forced to anything... :D :D

[BlueNinjaGo]

Did you go to the Admin CP -> Threads and post -> Force read ...?

[HossMon]

Vitaly I hope you don't mind, but I sent you a PM regarding this issue.

[HossMon]

Thank you again Vitaly!
As for the rest of you who have this installed...
I highly recommend you run Vitaly's query on your database and create the needed index. I ran it on mine, re-enabled this hack, and walla no more high server loads or errors.

I used phpMyAdmin to run the query, which worked just fine. However, I would recommend you turn off your board prior to running it, Or do so during a period of light board use.

[HossMon]

How?
I've installed it, and can make messages, but It dosent work out in the forum. No one is forced to anything... :D :D

lille, one thing that is not explained very well...
When you create/add a new thread to be force read, in the box for thread ID, do not enter the complete link to the thread, enter only it's ID number.

For example, if you were going to 'force' this thread. You would enter ID number 172155
As for working in v3.8x, I cannot speak to that as I am running an older version.

[tikichick]

Cannot install... I get "Invalid File". Any suggestions?

update: nevermind, I was trying to install the file in the xml folder. When I added the new product using the other xml file (not in the ftp folders) it worked like a charm.

Thanks for the mod!

[Farman]

Thanks 4 sharing....I installed it on my vb 3.8.1, configured it, but nothing happen at the main page. I mean the Message is not appearing on the page for visiting the force thread. Any one tried it on 3.8.x?

[trucker01]

well i think most if not all running the latest have the same problem with this hack. :(

it installs fine you can enter message and thread id but it doesnt save it meaning it isnt showing up as saved as shown in the Pics provided. btw these are the same Pics he used in the earlier version of this hack.

Developer Last Online: Mar 2009
and seeing that he has been last online in march i wonder if there will be any support at all in the future



i think i found what i did wrong here.

use an ftp programme and upload the folders, to the cpanel not the files within them

you would upload them to publichtml and allow overwrite


dont use the inbuild upload application

it worked for me :D

[mariocaz]

Is this will be updated ??? also is not working for me in my 3.7.5 I can?t save the threads that I want to my users force to read. :(

It is an awesome hack so please help us!!!

[creative-friend]

no 1 even helping me....

[HossMon]

mariocaz, did you read this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1786603&postcount=293 and enter only the thread ID number after creating/posting the desired thread on your board?

creative-friend, I'd be happy to help with what I can. But your going to need to give us some more detailed information regarding what your issues are?

[mariocaz]

Hi HossMon, thank you for answer me!!!

Yes only I am putting the ID of the thread and I clicked on Save but is not saving nothing, I am using 3.7.6, which version are u using ??

[creative-friend]

mariocaz, did you read this https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=1786603&postcount=293 and enter only the thread ID number after creating/posting the desired thread on your board?

creative-friend, I'd be happy to help with what I can. But your going to need to give us some more detailed information regarding what your issues are?

When I select some thread it dont come like this
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/04/26.jpg

its just like that nothing happens what ever i do...
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/04/26.jpg

[masterme]

Same here, added only forum ID, for testing chosen the admingroup only and forumwide, did the hookup adding as writen in the instructions txt, but same as above. I run 3.6.5

[mariocaz]

Help us please!!!!

[speedway]

Same here. Was working fine on 3.7.5, upgrade to 3.8.2 an nothing. Even uninstalled and reinstalled with no luck. Help would be appreciated.

[GSeybold]

Hello
We tried this but still not working. No threads are saved. Says "Saved Successfully" but no threads apear.


lille, one thing that is not explained very well...
When you create/add a new thread to be force read, in the box for thread ID, do not enter the complete link to the thread, enter only it's ID number.

For example, if you were going to 'force' this thread. You would enter ID number 172155
As for working in v3.8x, I cannot speak to that as I am running an older version.

[speedway]

When I select some thread it dont come like this
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=76757&d=1204721719

its just like that nothing happens what ever i do...
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2009/04/26.jpg

Same here. Was working fine on 3.7.5, upgrade to 3.8.2 an nothing. Even uninstalled and reinstalled with no luck. Help would be appreciated.
Ok, all you guys having the same problem as me, a question...

Are you putting in the Thread ID or the Post ID? I am running VBSEO on my site and inadvertently put the POST id from the url and it didn't work (as above). Found the THREAD id and it DID WORK.

Moral of the story is make sure you are entering the Thread ID, not the Post ID.

Cheers

[mariocaz]

I am entering the thread ID I am very sure, because this mod was working perfectly a few time ago, but now nothing.

Please help us!!

[creative-friend]

Its Working Now...thanks

[mariocaz]

But how ??

[The Realist]

This does work.

Just add the thread ID and you then need to highlight what group has permission to view the forced thread and also highlight the post in questions section.

Once this has been done the hack works.

Regards

[Bluefin221]

This also doesn't work for me, it does not save any option or indeed show up as any of the graphics.

[BlueNinjaGo]

It worked for me w/o any edits

[SVTCobraLTD]

Installed on 3.6.11 but it does not seem to be working. The one that is supposed to be forced to be read is still saved in the admincp but it is not forcing me to read it.

[Dan Clement]

I can see this coming in handy in future. Thanks a lot! :D

[SVTCobraLTD]

Installed on 3.6.11 but it does not seem to be working. The one that is supposed to be forced to be read is still saved in the admincp but it is not forcing me to read it.

Anyone?

[HabboLan]

It's not allowing me to save the thread I am trying to force readers to view.

It says "Saved Successfully", but then doesn't work.

[vithorius]

:eek: I have this situation on 3.6.11:


The hack works, but NEVER stops bugging me...


I mean, once I read the thread, it should be ok, but then... It gives me again the message that "the administrator wants me to read a thread..." and again, and again, and again...

Well... just what is happening? :confused:

[kjdj]

I imported the xml through the admin panel, and then I went to FTP the files over, but I get an sql error, and I can't access the adminpanel or the site forums either.

Is there some way to reverse what I have done, or should we restore the latest backup (which is fairly old)

I guess what happened is the xml executed before the 2 folders were uploaded by FTP, so it didn't quite complete itself.

Is there a way to make the xml run again?

Thx

[Total666]

I imported the xml through the admin panel, and then I went to FTP the files over, but I get an sql error, and I can't access the adminpanel or the site forums either.

Is there some way to reverse what I have done, or should we restore the latest backup (which is fairly old)

I guess what happened is the xml executed before the 2 folders were uploaded by FTP, so it didn't quite complete itself.

Is there a way to make the xml run again?

Thx

Do this

disable all plugins.

in includes / config.php

Note: To temporarily disable the plugin system, edit config.php and add this line right under <?php

define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

then you can disable the force thread in plug in manager ..

then remove the define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

[kjdj]

Well its totally hosed now, gonna need a re-install

[kjdj]

Well it came back for a few minutes, I got back in with no plugins working.
I disabled this plugin, (removed the disable plugins code ) then I get a database error, then I just get a blank page when going to the forum page.

Any idea what file will still have remnants of the botched install?

Thanks

[Total666]

Well it came back for a few minutes, I got back in with no plugins working.
I disabled this plugin, (removed the disable plugins code ) then I get a database error, then I just get a blank page when going to the forum page.

Any idea what file will still have remnants of the botched install?

Thanks

disable all the plugins ( with the code ) . then uninstall the force thread from the plug in manager ..

then re-enable the plugins (with the code )

then start again ..

[Total666]

I imported the xml through the admin panel, and then I went to FTP the files over, but I get an sql error, and I can't access the adminpanel or the site forums either.

Is there some way to reverse what I have done, or should we restore the latest backup (which is fairly old)

I guess what happened is the xml executed before the 2 folders were uploaded by FTP, so it didn't quite complete itself.

Is there a way to make the xml run again?

Thx



you should of ftped the files FIRST , then run the xml ...

[HossMon]

It may have altered a table and currupted it on uninstall,
SSH into your server and run

mysqladmin flush-hosts
mysqladmin flush-tables
mysqladmin flush-threads

Then Stop mysqld
/etc/rc.d/init.d/mysql stop (may not be same on your server)

CD to your database dir
cd /var/lib/mysql/(yourdb)

And run
myisamchk -m *.MYI

Repair any tables that need so
myisamchk -B -r force_read_users.MYI

[ExtremeDarkness]

I need a 3.8.2 version of this please, since this won't work on my forum's version.

[yamahapaul]

I need a 3.8.2 version of this please, since this won't work on my forum's version.

me too please :up: :)

[marshal_ramdev]

awesome :)

[SVTCobraLTD]

Had this installed on 3.6.11 but members could no longer log into the site. Some could login but most could not. Anyone else have this issue?

[GraphiX2004]

is this mod going to be updated for 3.8.1 or 3.8.2, it really anoys me how such a feature is an essential one but is not built into the stock build already

we have to now hope and wait the coder updates this otherwise it's useless from what i see
on a v3.8 board, what do these people at vbulletin think when they are designing it at all..

"i know lets add an option to the stock files where the admin's can make someone
read an important post from another admin before they continue great this sound like common sense, i know since this is a great idea and should be included but for the hell of it we wont that is just making it too easy for our customers and actually adding value to the cost of the licence for once.

Please can we have an update on this we got over 1,000 + members coming back
to our new forums and i now find out i can't make em read the new thread about changes.

[Kobra Khan]

i have seen it on one site working on 3.8.2 version
wondering wut he did to make it work ??

[Loki12]

i have seen it on one site working on 3.8.2 version
wondering wut he did to make it work ??

It works on my 3.8.1.

[RichieBoy67]

I am upgrading a 3.6.8 version of this mod--Will a simple product overwrite upgrade this or will it cause problems?

Thanks

[adamskiii]

not working for 3.8.2. Does not save the thread you specify.

[Bro_Joey_Gowdy]

This needs updated to 3.8.x with an added feature "force users to read and reply to a thread".

[captainbohica]

I imported the xml through the admin panel, and then I went to FTP the files over, but I get an sql error, and I can't access the adminpanel or the site forums either.

Is there some way to reverse what I have done, or should we restore the latest backup (which is fairly old)

I guess what happened is the xml executed before the 2 folders were uploaded by FTP, so it didn't quite complete itself.

Is there a way to make the xml run again?

Thx

Do this

disable all plugins.

in includes / config.php

Note: To temporarily disable the plugin system, edit config.php and add this line right under <?php

define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

then you can disable the force thread in plug in manager ..

then remove the define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);

Well it came back for a few minutes, I got back in with no plugins working.
I disabled this plugin, (removed the disable plugins code ) then I get a database error, then I just get a blank page when going to the forum page.

Any idea what file will still have remnants of the botched install?

Thanks

disable all the plugins ( with the code ) . then uninstall the force thread from the plug in manager ..

then re-enable the plugins (with the code )

then start again ..

I had a similar error and was able to disable the plugins through the config file, disabled/uninstalled the force read plugin....

but when I logged in again, im back to square one with my error msg:

Warning: Unknown([path]/madp/detection.php): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in [path]/includes/functions_login.php(185) : eval()'d code on line 3

any other ideas how I can fix this?

[captainbohica]

It may have altered a table and currupted it on uninstall,
SSH into your server and run

mysqladmin flush-hosts
mysqladmin flush-tables
mysqladmin flush-threads

Then Stop mysqld
/etc/rc.d/init.d/mysql stop (may not be same on your server)

CD to your database dir
cd /var/lib/mysql/(yourdb)

And run
myisamchk -m *.MYI

Repair any tables that need so
myisamchk -B -r force_read_users.MYI

help a n00b out.. what does all this mean ? lol

[The Donkey Farm]

Works great for me in 3.8.1! Didn't work at first till I read replies made here and then made sure to enter in the thread ID. I was entering the post ID before. For any still having trouble make sure to just mouse over the thread title in your subforum and then use the last set of numbers shown in the url to enter into the first field of the force read then make sure to have your usergroups plus location highlighted then click save.

[spillage]

Can you use an Announcement ID in place of a Thread ID for the Force Read?

[ruger]

Had to remove since it was interfering with AWC Donations system.

[bluej]

another great mod with no support, what a shame :(

[turbosatan]

i have a strange issue.

i want all users to be forced to read a thread when they join.

so i added this and it seems to work fine most of the time. however if someone clicks on the link through to VBadvanced link directory then it just goes to that page. after that the user cannot login unless i reset the password.

Any ideas?

[TheInsaneManiac]

Just got this email:
Invalid SQL:

INSERT INTO vb_force_read_users
(force_read_userid, force_read_threadid)
VALUES
('19096', '7639');

MySQL Error : Duplicate entry '19096-7639' for key 1
Error Number : 1062
Request Date : Saturday, August 22nd 2009 @ 03:48:47 AM
Error Date : Saturday, August 22nd 2009 @ 03:48:47 AM
Script :
Referrer :
IP Address :
Username : hellsingdeath
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version :

[pablete]

can i force to read my forum rules before to continuo reading th forum?

what i have tu put in the AdCP that or i have to create a new thead with the rules and after i put the id of this thread?

Thank's

[bluej]

can i force to read my forum rules before to continuo reading th forum?

what i have tu put in the AdCP that or i have to create a new thead with the rules and after i put the id of this thread?

Thank's

you could try this
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=177559

[timberball]

can i use this for a 3.8.x forum?

[MikeWarner]

Great hack - I'll be using it soon as we are implementing new classifieds ads rules.

[sat2006]

this products no working on vb3.8.3
why?

[Nokia Tech]

Hi, Many thanks for this, Its great. Just installed and works perfect.

I have a small query, i am hoping you could help me with,
When you get the prompt saying you have to read the thread, i have noticed that its showing my older forum name, Would you possibly know where i can change this title.

I have searched through the ACP but cant find anything, Below is a pic of the problem.

Thanks for your help.
http://www.crazynokia.co.uk/AA.jpg

[aleinside]

thanks you. it works fine for me with 3.8.4

[goshalim]

This is an exellent mod !!!! I was waiting for that for a long time.

I have only one question .

Making someone to read something is very good , but do you thing that there is a option to force someone to accept or reject the post that he is reading ?

Like for exable o force someone to read one of my posts. But after reaning the post i give him the opriton like when he is first registering to accept it.

Awaiting for ideas please

[s810car]

Just some friendly developer advice, you can chose to look at this and implement or not, but I would suggest either following what I did or the developer may have a better solution I didn't think of. I ran an EXPLAIN query on this SELECT query since it showed up in my slow queries log
$force_thread = $db->query_first("
SELECT *
FROM " . TABLE_PREFIX . "thread AS thread
LEFT JOIN " . TABLE_PREFIX . "force_read_users AS force_read_users ON (thread.threadid = force_read_users.force_read_threadid AND force_read_users.force_read_userid = '".$vbulletin->userinfo['userid']."')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '".TIMENOW."') AND (". implode(' OR ', $where_usergroups) .") AND (". implode(' OR ', $where_forums) .") AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC
");

Obviously I entered in some values into it to make the variables work in phpMyAdmin. Here's what i found with my relatively small forum:
id select_type table type possible_keys key key_len ref rows Extra
1 SIMPLE thread ALL NULL NULL NULL NULL 11877 Using where; Using filesort
1 SIMPLE force_read_users eq_ref PRIMARY PRIMARY 8 const,temp1.thread.threadid 1 Using where; Using index; Not exists

I added a index to the 'thread.force_read' row (since its boolean and a super small length) and heres the improvement

id select_type table type possible_keys key key_len ref rows Extra
1 SIMPLE thread ref force_read force_read 1 const 18 Using where; Using filesort
1 SIMPLE force_read_users eq_ref PRIMARY PRIMARY 8 const,temp1.thread.threadid 1 Using where; Using index; Not exists

Should give you a MUCH more efficient query, I only have a few threads in my forum that we use the force read for (like for new rules), so I would think a site that uses this all the time with a lot more threads would see a substantial improvement

PS apologize for the terrible formatting of the exlpain query, never could line up columns easy on vbulletin :(

[socalsoccer]

3.8.1 error XML Error: Empty document at Line 1 when importing product.

[JohnBee]

I found the original message could be a little dry.

[Alisa Lindsay]

Downloaded, but not used yet. Looks like a great mod though.

[RomainVL]

DL and in use now. It works perfectly on 3.8.4 ;)

[griffinzx10]

does anyone know if this will also work on version 3.8.3?

[griffinzx10]

DL and in use now. It works perfectly on 3.8.4 ;)

does anyone know if this will also work on version 3.8.3?

never mind, saw the last post...

[griffinzx10]

ok just installed and it isnt working, when i put the info in the fields, and it says saving, the list that should show the threads i want to be viewed keeps showing as empty. Not sure what i did wrong, any help would be appreciated.

[griffinzx10]

nevermind again, got it working, great hack, thanks

[bluej]

nevermind again, got it working, great hack, thanks

i am having the same problem, do you mind sharing what you did to fix it?

[bluej]

i am having the same problem, do you mind sharing what you did to fix it?

ok, got it, only need to enter the thread ID number and not the whole link to it :o

[Dr.LoVe]

Does it work with 3.8.X Versions ??

[taffy056]

This hack works with 3.8.x and happily it works with 4.0 also

[Wired1]

Any ideas what would cause this ??

http://www.extremetesting.tv/weird.gif

Just figured out what it was and fixed it. It's an issue with the foreach loops that pulls the usergroup and location data. It doesn't clear out the temp array between loops, so it repeats the information from the preceding loops.

The database appears to be fine, although it was causing odd looping issues for me which I can't explain, but either way it works just fine for me now!

To fix it, you'll need to edit admincp\force_read_thread.php.

FIND:
print_cells_row($cell);


AFTER add:
unset($usergroups);
unset($forums);

[MikeWarner]

Am I missing something - a setting maybe? I've had this installed for a few months and used it for the first time today, but I'm having a problem with it.

It all appeared to work fine, but it keeps telling people to read the thread over and over, instead of only asking people once.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

[Wired1]

Try my fix right above your post. Fixed the problem for me, although it really shouldn't have.

[Fungsten]

Other suggestion- Instructions are not clear, I think some people may be taking an entire thread URL and pasting it into the thread ID box. What goes there is only the number of the thread, nothing else. That's why some of you do not see the thread. Try just he thread id number...

:up: Thank you!!

[Fungsten]

:(

Any ideas?

[Leo Brazil]

This hack works with 3.8.x and happily it works with 4.0 also

I've been using this one from a long time and I can confirm it works perfectly on 3.8.4

But are you sure this one can work good on 4.0 ? That would be great !!

[absy]

was working tillthe upgrade 4.0.1 :(

[SemperFideles]

was working tillthe upgrade 4.0.1 :(

Ditto.

[absy]

Can anyone fix ?

[absy]

Is anyone working to update this mid it is really useful for my forum

[Covert-OPs_]

Damn this was one of my favorite apps...it sucks that it isn't working anymore.

[Forum Lover]

Ah.. I am gonna miss it. :(

[scahoy]

Can some one tell me where to find how to install this ? I am really new at this.
cheers

[Jdm Ej1 Coupe]

working on 4.0.1 removed it all previous downloaded it again and installed with no issues!

[Supramania]

working on 4.0.1 removed it all previous downloaded it again and installed with no issues!

Same here - this works on 4.0.1

[karnevil]

Is there an update for 3.8 at all?

The option of force read does not appear in Threads & Post tab in ACP

[KevinGupta]

waiting for vB 4.0.x version :D

[Supramania]

Same here - this works on 4.0.1

I take that back - I had to disable it - it works 100% fine on the forum, but it makes the CMS have a "white page" error.

I hope someone takes this on for 4.0.X - it's a valuable tool for us and we really miss it.

Edit: Here's what shows (anonymized) in the error log when this plugin is enabled in 4.0.1 and you try to access the main content.php page if it helps at all:

[Sat Feb 13 11:43:37 2010] [error] [client xx.xx.xx.xx] PHP Fatal error: Call to a member function query_first() on a non-object in /path/to/my/site/htdocs/forums/packages/vbcms/controller/content.php(256) : eval()'d code on line 61

[RedHacker]

Can be update to the version 4....?

[Reef Man]

Does this work with Version 4.0.2?

[tiengnhat]

Hello
Can you update this mod to VBB 4.x?
Thanks you!

[Supramania]

Guys, if you look at everything in Abe's sig, everything he's done is version 3.

I suspect he's not running 4 on his board - once he does I'm sure we'll get a 4.x version.

[mgurain]

This need to be ported to 3.8.x right ?

[Supramania]

It ran fine on 3.8 for me. I need one that works on 4.0.2pl1

[LifeAndDoctrine]

Anyone using it on 4.0.2. pl 1 and getting it working ?

[Freddy BdV]

We run the vBulletin V 3.7.3 together with "Force a user to read a thread" V2.0

I can't find any possibilty in the ACP for editing the text of the announcement. This is really needed because we run a German forum and users need to understand the content.

Any useful hint is welcome. TXS in advance.

[Supramania]

We run the vBulletin V 3.7.3 together with "Force a user to read a thread" V2.0

I can't find any possibilty in the ACP for editing the text of the announcement. This is really needed because we run a German forum and users need to understand the content.

Any useful hint is welcome. TXS in advance.

It's a phrase - you can find it in the ACP, or you can just edit the product-abe1_forceusersreadthread.xml and reupload it (and check overwrite):


- <phrase name="forceusersreadthread_read_thread" date="1204605671" username="Abe" version="">
- <![CDATA[
The administrators want you to view a thread before you continue to browse the forum.<br />
<br />
You can view the thread <a href="showthread.php?t={1}">here</a>.

]]>
</phrase>

[Supramania]

Update: I just turned this back on in 4.0.2 and it's working fine. Both blogs & articles seem to work now.

[maidos]

using 4.0.2 aswell but members are having issues of constantly being force read the same thread over and over again

[Leo Brazil]

It cracks down vBCMS when it's on. On forums works fine.

[LifeAndDoctrine]

Working on 4.0.2 well, so far.

[Covert-OPs_]

Update: I just turned this back on in 4.0.2 and it's working fine. Both blogs & articles seem to work now.
The blog does work but it DOES NOT work with CMS.

[Supramania]

The blog does work but it DOES NOT work with CMS.

The built in CMS? Do you mean it doesn't function? I actually like that it doesn't execute on the front page.

Or are you saying you get the CMS white screen error?

If so, you might want to try disabling all of your mods except this one, and then start turning them on one at a time until your CMS fails. If you're getting the white screen it's likely an incompatibility with another modification.

It works on my system with all 5 of my themes and the 37 other mods I have installed on my site.

[Covert-OPs_]

The built in CMS? Do you mean it doesn't function? I actually like that it doesn't execute on the front page.

Or are you saying you get the CMS white screen error?

If so, you might want to try disabling all of your mods except this one, and then start turning them on one at a time until your CMS fails. If you're getting the white screen it's likely an incompatibility with another modification.

It works on my system with all 5 of my themes and the 37 other mods I have installed on my site.

I get a white screen error, if I disable the force read mod then the CMS works again. I'm curious how you got it to work did you do anything differently then in the instructions? Also what version of VB are you running?

[Supramania]

I get a white screen error, if I disable the force read mod then the CMS works again.

Like I said above, try disabling your other mods. It's likely a conflict with another mod on your site.

I'm curious how you got it to work did you do anything differently then in the instructions?

Nothing special.

Also what version of VB are you running?

4.0.2pl1

[Covert-OPs_]

Like I said above, try disabling your other mods. It's likely a conflict with another mod on your site.


You might have skipped over where I said that it only crashes when I enable the Force Read mod. I believe the issue is that I'm not 4.0.2 yet. We just did a host migration and apparently I updated the old host site...doing now to test on the live server.

[Supramania]

You might have skipped over where I said that it only crashes when I enable the Force Read mod. I believe the issue is that I'm not 4.0.2 yet. We just did a host migration and apparently I updated the old host site...doing now to test on the live server.

Ah, ok in this case I'm sure that's it. On 4.0.1 I had problems. 4.0.2 fixed it.

However what I was saying is valid - in many cases I've found that it's two mods combined that cause a problem. In this case that's not it, but keep it in mind. I'm running a lot of mods plus a bunch of custom code - how things fit together in this 4 series isn't always intuitive or obvious.

Due to the SQL injection exploits in 4.0.1, you really need 4.0.2pl1 anyway.

[Covert-OPs_]

Ah, ok in this case I'm sure that's it. On 4.0.1 I had problems. 4.0.2 fixed it.

However what I was saying is valid - in many cases I've found that it's two mods combined that cause a problem. In this case that's not it, but keep it in mind. I'm running a lot of mods plus a bunch of custom code - how things fit together in this 4 series isn't always intuitive or obvious.

Due to the SQL injection exploits in 4.0.1, you really need 4.0.2pl1 anyway.

Gotcha, I understand what you were saying now. I just finished the upgrade to 4.0.2 and everything is perfect, thanks again for your help!

[we_lol]

<font size="2">hello..
this hack is probably working good, but the (Enable This Hack for Guests) Option not work. please help.</font>

[Front Range 4x4]

A new install in 4.0.2 is not working, for those with it working was it installed prior to the upgrade?

[mikem164]

Same here Ranger, Fresh install on 4.0.2 is not working...

[tafreeh]

any update on this mod? does it still works for vb4.03?

[Abe1]

New version added here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=241754

[Daisyboo]

sorry post not needed :)

[maxie]

nice hack..

have one question

i want to change the notice info

Administrator want you to read thread.. so on and so fort

to my on language

possible to change it ? edit that text ?

[maxie]

i want to edit this part on this hack

The administrators want you to view a thread before you continue to browse the forum.

You can view the thread here.

i want to change it to my own language

how could i do that ?

[Onefast1]

Go to your the force read thread settings and add vbadvaced to the list there.

Im using version 3.7.1 with vbadvanced 3.0.1, everything installed properly and looks to be correct but when I add a thread to be forced nothing happens. Tried logging out, logging in and doesn't force the thread to be viewed. I found this reference to vbadvanced but don't know where this needs to be added in the edit settings dialog? or does it just not work at all with vbadvanced?

Thanks for any help or direction.

[Artes_Marciales]

Amazing Mod!!

[TitanJeff]

Love this mod but hadn't used it in a while until today.

When I add a thread, it is no longer showing up on the list where the others are.

I'm using 3.8.6 p1. I too am using vBadvanced.

[mito22]

Does it work on 3.8.6 LP2?

[Cromags21]

A member on my site asked me if there was away to send force rad message to his usergroup, Now this member doesn't have any admin right on our forums. But he is in charge of this one usergroup.

Is there away to let him have the ability to use the force read thread to send a message to that 1 usergroup without being an Admin?

Like adding force read thread in the Tool drop down?

So usergroup leaders can use it as well.

[LordNinja]

Love this mod but hadn't used it in a while until today.

When I add a thread, it is no longer showing up on the list where the others are.

I'm using 3.8.6 p1. I too am using vBadvanced.

same here I use vB 3.8.7 any solution for this?

[tehPARADOX]

Thanks.

[Midohash]

Great mod ... Installed ... Thank you

What Force Read Order 10 refers to? ... How can I align center the error message?

[Midohash]

Does it work on 3.8.6 LP2?

Working well on 3.8.4

[elwizard]

Is there a v 4.x version of this hack? Sorry for the inconveniences. Greetings ;)

[dakotart.com]

wanted to clarify this also works on vb 3.8.7.

[farsgsm]

does it works on 3.8.7?

[yeuay]

does it works on 3.8.x ?

[ArcadeSyndicate]

yes it does, i used it a couple of years ago too when i was on 3.8