Force Users to Read a Thread

[Abe1]

Force Users to Read a Thread


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About this hack:
This hack allows you to set a thread as 'must read' by your members. Right now, if you make a post and want all your members to read it, you have no way of enforcing it. This hack will give an error message similar to the one you get when you need to change you password, saying that the admins want you to read a certain thread before they continue using the forum.

Once a user reads a thread, they wont be bugged to read it again.

You can set all usergroups or just certain onces that must read a thread.

You can set to site wide or just some forums.

Option to Force Guests

This hack added one query to every page on your forum a member goes to.
Files edited: 0
Templates edited: 0
Files to upload: 3 (1 via ACP, 2 via FTP)
Time to install: 1 minuteUpdates:


Updates:
Version 2.10 (05/02/10):

First release of this hack for vb 4.0.
Added link in "Administrative" drop down on the showthread page to edit force read settings.

Please post your comments or suggestions for this hack. I read ALL posts.

MAKE SURE YOU CLICK INSTALL (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/vborg_miscactions.php?do=installhack&threadid=241754)!
You will get an email when a new version is released.


Pictures:
The error message.
The universal options.
Where you go to set the settings.
The list of forums that have force read settings.
The edit/add screen.

[tomshawk]

Tagged for future use.

This sounds awesome, Can't wait to check it out

[TimberFloorAu]

This hack added one query to every page on your forum a member goes to.

Is this the case, AFTER they have read the thread also ???

[Abe1]

Yes. It checks always if there is a thread that must be read.

[Khan_]

dosent works on 4.0.3.. i added the thread ID but it dosent works for any usergroups..

[Abe1]

What does it show? Are you sure you put in the write thread id? Maybe use the link in the thread.

[Khan_]

Nothing shows up ..no reaction and Link dosent works, nothing shows up after saving ( if i add link instead of ID )..

[Abe1]

Nothing shows up ..no reaction and Link dosent works, nothing shows up after saving ( if i add link instead of ID )..
Can you PM me your ACP login details?

[Khan_]

Sent ..

[Abe1]

Sent ..
I just PMed you that I found this hack working just as it should. You must have been on the thread and refreshed that page after you set the force read. Since you were on that page, it just got marked as viewed and never gave you the error screen.

[Khan_]

great .. let me reset again and test it ..

But you know what .. i logged in as different user too but it didn't worked ..

Anyways let me login and test now . i will get back to you if i have any issues .

Thanks for you help.:)

[uaewebmaster]

Thank you for this Excellent Hack, I have installed it, and it worked perfectly, I have vb 4.0.3 running.

I have attached an arabic translation for those who need it.

ملاحظة : الترجمة العربية فقط للاعدادات المهمة

ADDED : you can change the administration msg that appears to users by editing the phrase : forceusersreadthread_read_thread.

Thanks. and rated.

UAEWebMaster

[TimberFloorAu]

Yes. It checks always if there is a thread that must be read.

No I mean AFTER a user has READ the thread, does it still add One Query for that user to each thread they read?
i.e. is it constantly checking ?

[sulasno]

tagged for installation later
thanks

[Skyrider]

Ty! Installed and works perfectly! I've been waiting for this!

[KEKforce]

I got very strange error. When I add a topic to read (forced) the indexpage turns to archive stand.

Just like this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/archive/index.php/

When I disable the mod the indexpage of my forum is normal...
So this mods breaks the index of my forum. Please help?

[marshal_ramdev]

thanks ...

[Skyrider]

KEKforce, what version of vB you are using?

[lovevn]

I have tried it but when I add a forum id it and push "save" it said that it is saved but the setting is not saved. no forumid is added.

Edit: i solved the problem.

[Rahstyles]

Finally.. i been asking this for years.. man.. now you need to mmake it a post

[maidos]

this modhas been missed!
thanks alot for updating it

[KEKforce]

KEKforce, what version of vB you are using?

I Use VB 4.03

my url: http://www.alfaforum.nl

[Abe1]

No I mean AFTER a user has READ the thread, does it still add One Query for that user to each thread they read?
i.e. is it constantly checking ?

I'll repeat again,

Yes. It checks always if there is a thread that must be read.

[Abe1]

I got very strange error. When I add a topic to read (forced) the indexpage turns to archive stand.

Just like this: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/archive/index.php/

When I disable the mod the indexpage of my forum is normal...
So this mods breaks the index of my forum. Please help?

I need to see the page the errors.

[Hornstar]

Excellent and thanks for this. Tagged for when I upgrade.

[Asterix_ita]

Thanks for addon

italian language file here (http://www.collectiontricks.it/forum/showthread.php?t=1375)

:bai

[DjEddie]

Im using vb 4.02 at the moment and have installed correctly as per instructions.

Everything on the Admin side works fine it accepts the thread to be forced read with no errors. When refreshing the home/forum page .. I then get this error:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function fetch_online_status() in /home/******/public_html/******/includes/block/html.php(95) : eval()'d code on line 97

Any ideas?

Thanks

Eddie

[Veer]

Can you add an option to redirect automatically after X seconds?

[sticky]

This is brilliant, thank you!

[Fungsten]

Can you add an option to redirect automatically after X seconds?

Ditto!


Abe1,

Can you set a sticky thread to force read? I don't think one could do that with the old version.

[Dr.osamA]

thanxx for tis graet mod

I got very strange error. When I add a topic to read (forced) the indexpage turns to archive stand.

When I disable the mod the indexpage of my forum is normal...
So this mods breaks the index of my forum. Please help?

same error

after user read topic get this error

installed + translate to Arabic

[Abe1]

Im using vb 4.02 at the moment and have installed correctly as per instructions.

Everything on the Admin side works fine it accepts the thread to be forced read with no errors. When refreshing the home/forum page .. I then get this error:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function fetch_online_status() in /home/******/public_html/******/includes/block/html.php(95) : eval()'d code on line 97

Any ideas?

Thanks

Eddie
I dont have code that goes anywhere near this. I dont know why you would get it. Are u sure it is this hack? I would have to check your acp
Can you add an option to redirect automatically after X seconds?
I'll look into it.

Abe1,

Can you set a sticky thread to force read? I don't think one could do that with the old version.
Why not? It is a regular thread. You can't do an announcement.

[Skyrider]

Abe1, can you add a feature to force users to read a thread as well? So you can choose users & usergroups.

EG:


ThreadID:
Force Read Order:
Expire:
Expire Date:
Usergroups:
UserID:
Location:


UserID = My idea which I think would be awesome to add! :)

[Abe1]

Abe1, can you add a feature to force users to read a thread as well? So you can choose users & usergroups.

EG:



UserID = My idea which I think would be awesome to add! :)
I dont think so. If you have 1 user that you want a thread to read by, just PM him.

[Dr.osamA]

as you ignored my post man :confused:

[Abe1]

as you ignored my post man :confused:
My answer is the same as I gave the other person.

[Skyrider]

I dont think so. If you have 1 user that you want a thread to read by, just PM him.
People can choose to refuse PM's, forcing a specific person would be a great addition to this plugin. Especially if you have a mod forum and you want a specific team member or members to check out a thread without selecting the whole usergroup. Not everyone likes to be forced. And I've had complaints about a few users before about them being forced. Hence the idea to force ID's as an option.

[dxds]

I cant figure out were the option is to force read... www.aogamers.com

[Skyrider]

I cant figure out were the option is to force read... www.aogamers.com
Go to your AdminCP --> Threads & Posts --> Force Thread Read

[xTa`]

Hey,

I'm reporting a big problem for users who uses many db servers.. it crashed my servers several times :

the problem is :

Last_SQL_Error: Error 'Duplicate entry '238346-282075' for key 'PRIMARY'' on query. Default database: 'xTaZe_6'. Query: 'INSERT INTO v7_force_read_users
(force_read_userid, force_read_threadid)
VALUES
('238346', '282075')'
1 row in set (0.00 sec)

for users who got the same problem add the following to your mysql configuration files, this will ensure replication continues even when there is a duplicate record .

slave-skip-errors = 1146
slave-skip-errors = 1062

[smp3000]

nothing for 3.8.x?

[CharlieDelta]

tagged and will use this shortly. Great mod!

[ChopSuey]

nothing for 3.8.x?

Its already been made, check the Developers profile.

[Samish]

Added this and well, I grabbed the thread id from url and it all was good. I saved it and nothing appeared in the threads that I've forced members to see?

[rajubd]

excellent mate working nice

[Tyran1]

Hab die vB3 und bekomme ständig eine info das eine Neue Version da ist was nicht stimmt bitte ändere das!

[Abe1]

Added this and well, I grabbed the thread id from url and it all was good. I saved it and nothing appeared in the threads that I've forced members to see?
If you are on the thread already, you wont get forced to read it if you are on it.

[InTeNsE-HuMoR]

Not working on 4.0.3 PL1. When I add a thread to be force viewed, it doesn't show up in the Admin CP.

[Skyrider]

Not working on 4.0.3 PL1. When I add a thread to be force viewed, it doesn't show up in the Admin CP.
Does for me, it just won't effect the usergroup on the forums, they are not getting any force read message. Can anyone confirm this is working on the latest 4.0.3 PL1?

[BrightStar]

I've got it working on latest 4.0.3 PL1...no issues at all.

[InTeNsE-HuMoR]

Well, when I add a thread to be force viewed, once I click the OK button in the Admin CP, it doesn't seem to add it to the list of threads that are to be force viewed. If that makes any sense. Unless I'm doing something wrong.

[BrightStar]

Are you putting the thread id right??

[InTeNsE-HuMoR]

How do I get the thread ID if threads don't display an ID? I have advanced friendly URL's enabled.

[Trek]

Works good, thanks!

[lucky_hacker]

not working for 4.0.4

[maidos]

not working for 4.0.4

confirmed and not working for 4.0.5

[CharlieDelta]

not working for 4.0.4

Got it working.

[General of the]

looks nice, might try it near in the future :P

[acezakj]

I'm getting a error message when i try to make a thread forced. Proof in image:

[Arae]

Thanks. :)

[max2008]

Installed , thanks for the MOD , working on VB 4.0.4

[surfer2124]

EDIT: Scratch this my zip file didn't extract correctly and I missed a file upload

This doesn't appear after the install

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=116614

I do see the option in the thread under the Admin drop down though and once set it does work.

Any suggestions?

[X I Am Lethal X]

I am having a little trouble. I keep hitting save and it saves but does not show up. I am not exactly show what I am suppose to put in the thread ID column?

Also where do you get the thread ID from on your boards?

[Welshy2008]

Is this working on vBs 4.0.5 and 4.0.6 please?

[Sicilian]

Anyone able to confirm that this works with 4.06?

[DeathRS]

No answer where to find the thread ID?

I have 4.0.5 and it's not working!

[Falcon Capt]

Is there a way to get rid of the "Force Read Thread" text link on the editors? (it is appearing down by the "Show your signature" and "Close this thread" checkboxes on the Quick Reply Editor)

I don't think that it is really necessary to have this option all over the place. This hack will probably be used for an occassional message, at which time setting it up in the AdminCP is sufficient. Adding that extra phrase on every editor doesn't look good and takes away from an otherwise very nice hack.

[Falcon Capt]

Is there a way to get rid of the "Force Read Thread" text link on the editors? (it is appearing down by the "Show your signature" and "Close this thread" checkboxes on the Quick Reply Editor)

I don't think that it is really necessary to have this option all over the place. This hack will probably be used for an occassional message, at which time setting it up in the AdminCP is sufficient. Adding that extra phrase on every editor doesn't look good and takes away from an otherwise very nice hack.

Figured it out, removed this code from the XML file and it seemed to do the trick.

<phpcode><![CDATA[require_once(DIR . '/includes/adminfunctions.php');

if (can_administer('canadminthreads'))
{
$vbulletin->templatecache['SHOWTHREAD'] = str_replace('if ($show[\'openclose\'])', '$final_rendered .= \'<li><a href="\' . $vbulletin->config[\'Misc\'][\'admincpdir\'] . \'/force_read_thread.php?\' . $session[\'sessionurl\'] . \'do=edit&amp;threadid=\' . $threadid . \'" target="_blank">\' . vB_Template_Runtime::parsePhrase("force_read_thread") . \'</a></li>\'; if ($show[\'openclose\'])', $vbulletin->templatecache['SHOWTHREAD']);
}]]></phpcode>

[thr45h3r]

Anyone able to confirm that this works with 4.06?

Just installed it in 4.0.6 and yes it seems to be working just fine :up:

[Falcon Capt]

Anyone able to confirm that this works with 4.06?I am also using it sucessfully on vB 4.0.6. I did implement the mod I mentioned a couple posts earlier. The links it was installing just didn't format nicely and were really unnecessary.

[Footman]

Is there a way to force a particular group to ALWAYS read a thread when they login? For example I have a free membership group and would like them to always see a certain thread/or sales page after they login.

[Footman]

No answer where to find the thread ID?

I have 4.0.5 and it's not working!

You'll see the forum id in the address bar of the thread. In the example below 63 is the thread ID.

domainname.com/forum/showthread.php?63-thread title

[biggeorge]

Installed and running perfectly on 4.0.6

Thank you!

[SpankMe]

Good idea for a mod, but found that it adds too many extra database queries to every page load, resulting in a large jump in server usage while I had it enabled.

[badawidollah]

installed...

[g33k4u]

Thanks, Installed :D

[steve71]

I am having a little trouble. I keep hitting save and it saves but does not show up. I am not exactly show what I am suppose to put in the thread ID column?

Also where do you get the thread ID from on your boards?


I am having the same problem even after entering the proper thread ID. I have used the previous version.

[steve71]

I am having the same problem even after entering the proper thread ID. I have used the previous version.

Uninstalled. Deleted all uploaded files. Reinstalled and it worked.

[pcmwebmaster]

Hi
i installed but in Usergroups option , i can not see my Unregistered/not logged Group
why?

[Spika]

Installed! Works perfectly!

Only a note to users who are using tapatalk mobile app (iphone, android, etc):

Tapatalk don´t support redirecting, if a user login by tapatalk and this mode is active with some thread, the user will receive an login error, and the app will hang.

[My Dark Tower]

Works good here too on 4.0.7

[Trevor Matthews]

Excellent, just what I needed.

[reSh]

Yeah,

it works fine in 4.0.6PL1

thx reSh

[literatestylish]

Anyone else's threads getting messed up when you turn the plugin on?

[ramta]

dont works on 4.1.0 :down:

[ShadeDL]

dont works on 4.1.0 :down:

Works just fine on 4.1. Maybe you should uninstall and reinstall it.

[bulldog51981]

Not working here

4.1.0PL2

Installed, set force read thread, shows on list just fine, no force read msg on forum. Not in the thread when I create the "force read". Anyone?

[Mist Viper]

Hi, I have VB 4.1 PL2 installed, and have no idea where to set which thread users need to read.

[mitch84]

work fine on vb4.1.0pl2, thx
Hi, I have VB 4.1 PL2 installed, and have no idea where to set which thread users need to read.

1- you create a topic, post it and after look the adress and the number 'http://www.XXX/showthread.php?23763

now goto acp> threads & posts=> force read thread
create a new thread and in Thread ID insert 23763
set others fills;)

[el-Turki]

It works fine technically, but it shows as if the archive was active and not the default template. After clicking on "here" to see the thread the template is normal again. On occasion the "bug" does not appear and i see the message "The administrators want you to view a thread before you continue to browse the forum. You can view the thread here.." in my normal template. But mostly it looks like this (see attachment):

[DAMINK]

Installed and working perfectly.
Thanks for this mod. Very practical and for me Very usable.

[Dirks]

Hey guys, how do you change the message that appears on the notification page?

Thanks,

Dirks

[horussjr]

go to admincp -> languages & phrases -> search in phrases -> write in the box the administrators want you to and enter. and it gives you the message

[keithyboy1]

Hi mate,installed it but it doesn't save the any of the details..any idea what im doing wrong?

under the thread id/thread title/etc it's blank etc the two buttons save display order add new thread

many thanks

[LVGgebruiker]

Hi mate,installed it but it doesn't save the any of the details..any idea what im doing wrong?

under the thread id/thread title/etc it's blank etc the two buttons save display order add new thread

many thanks

We have the same problem here to.

Does anyone use it on 4.1.1?

[Vowgaming]

I got stumped a bit here as well guys you dont add this as you create the thread, you go into your admincp and in post/threads section you choose what thread you want to force people to read

Using it on 4.1.1 and wqrks fine

[LVGgebruiker]

Ok thank for letting me know it works on 4.1.1 now i can look futher.

[sweetpotato]

I also have it works fine on 4.1.1. Thank you,

[RK KINGKONG]

i have this on 4.1.1 and i got no install errors , no error messages but how can i test cause i did so with another account where i forced a thread but when i logged in it didnt take me to that thread or tell me i had to

here is a pic im pretty sure i set it up right , also i held control key n picked more than 1 group that i want to be forced to read this thread

[RK KINGKONG]

how can it be working for you , im stumped now . cause i did it to the t . i dont get any errors but i tried different browsers n still it doesnt force me to read nothing ? please look at my other post i even put up a picture showing i did it right , please help I got stumped a bit here as well guys you dont add this as you create the thread, you go into your admincp and in post/threads section you choose what thread you want to force people to read

Using it on 4.1.1 and wqrks fine

[RK KINGKONG]

i got this to work but the only way is i cant pick a specific thread location , i USE SITE WIDE for everything , for mulitple user groups just hold down the ctrl key n select an many user groups as you want . this is only for any noobs like me that dont know much . I try , as you can see lol . fail to me and THANK YOU TO THE CODER

[zacs2k]

im running 4.1.0 and when I used another account to log in it didnt force me to read either??

[zacs2k]

i got this to work but the only way is i cant pick a specific thread location , i USE SITE WIDE for everything , for mulitple user groups just hold down the ctrl key n select an many user groups as you want . this is only for any noobs like me that dont know much . I try , as you can see lol . fail to me and THANK YOU TO THE CODER

THIS!, It works when you select site wide. Thanks!!

[rajubd]

not working after upgraded to 4.1.2

[vwdforum]

works for me on 4.1.2 , I suggest you reinstall when you upgrade and then reset the each of your force page reads

[venom2124]

Installed

[payman]

next version , if you want update your mod , pls edit thread id to link
because many people use vbseo and froum link not default , and dont have thread id

tnx

[Defkalion]

It works fine technically, but it shows as if the archive was active and not the default template. After clicking on "here" to see the thread the template is normal again. On occasion the "bug" does not appear and i see the message "The administrators want you to view a thread before you continue to browse the forum. You can view the thread here.." in my normal template. But mostly it looks like this (see attachment):

same problem here, but only when enabling force read thread for GUESTS.

Any ideas?

[FTDave]

This is a great tool. It seems like when I post an announcement or notice people don't see it. They don't have any choice with this.
Thank you.

[GeorgeEcuador]

not work 4.0.3...

[mitch84]

not work 4.0.3...
strange, work fine on vb4.1.2

[GeorgeEcuador]

strange, work fine on vb4.1.2

not actived mod in v 4.0.3

[Dr.osamA]

hello

when i enabeld this option "Enable This Hack for Guests?" i got whait hompage this destroed style

any help plzz
vb v. 4.1.3

[Internetcafe]

Working well on 4.1.2 :up:

[mitch84]

Working well on 4.1.2 :up:and 4.1.3 suite too:)

[fabianlim]

Yes, I confirm this mod works on 4.1.3 suite.

AWESOME mod!

Just make sure you FTP the required files to the correct directories...

... THEN ONLY add the Product XML via Plugins & Products > Manage Products > Add/Import Product

[EasyEazy]

tested on v4.1.1 and it works fine

Nice mod

[Mo HaRbI]

installed thank you

[raj4x]

Thanks, excellent tool. :)

Installed.

[ehsan2]

Hi
I tried to install this hack, but after install I see this message in admincp:

Database error in vBulletin 3.8.5:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT *
FROM thread AS thread
WHERE force_read = 1
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : Unknown column 'force_read' in 'where clause'
Error Number : 1054
Request Date : Thursday, May 26th 2011 @ 10:56:55 AM
Error Date : Thursday, May 26th 2011 @ 10:56:55 AM
Script : http://******/admincp/force_read_thread.php
Referrer : http://*****/admincp/index.php?do=nav
IP Address : 94.****
Username : P***
Classname : v_Database
MySQL Version : 5.0.91-community

what is wrong with that? what should I do?
my vB version: 3.8.5

[Welshy2008]

Hi
I tried to install this hack, but after install I see this message in admincp:



what is wrong with that? what should I do?
my vB version: 3.8.5

This one is for vB Version 4.

There is a version for vB3.7 which I used upto 3.8.6 so it should work for you.

You can find it here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=172155

[ehsan2]

This one is for vB Version 4.

There is a version for vB3.7 which I used upto 3.8.6 so it should work for you.

You can find it here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=172155

thanks
I used this link and installed version 2.
unfortunately I faced the same error!! It seems that some thing wrong with Mysql: MySQL Error : Unknown column 'force_read' in 'where clause'

what can do now?

[ehsan2]

Dose not anybody have idea about this problem?

[Stefan118]

Too bad the developer of this mod hasn't been online anymore since june 2010.

There would be some good changes possible for this mod.

[goc-forum.de]

Hi,

i am getting an error message! The main messge "You must read THIS" can i see! But above the header there is this error message too:

Warnung: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/functions.php(7038) : eval()'d code (Zeile 10)

Warnung: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/functions.php(7038) : eval()'d code (Zeile 61)

What wrong?





I am using the vBSEO addon too!


Can anybody help me! This hack is very good for our forum so i want to use it fine...

[ehsan2]

I may caused by damaged file. if You upgrade your vB with the same or higher version, this problem will be solved.


Hi,

i am getting an error message! The main messge "You must read THIS" can i see! But above the header there is this error message too:

Warnung: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/functions.php(7038) : eval()'d code (Zeile 10)

Warnung: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/functions.php(7038) : eval()'d code (Zeile 61)

What wrong?





I am using the vBSEO addon too!


Can anybody help me! This hack is very good for our forum so i want to use it fine...

[Ichigo88]

hi!
is possible to upgrade this plug becouse with vbadvanced the style is damage! please help

[XiTCLUB]

noty working for me.. i have installed goto Threads and posts and ad a new thread save.. but it again showing no thread saved.. not adding new thread for force...

[pantani]

Works fine here 4.1.4, thanks
Installed

[LoudBox]

Plugin works great, good job!

Just noticed though that it didn't work with forum runner. You get the message, but when clicking you get logged out each time. Could you take a look at this?

[archet1337]

Working great on 4.1.4. Thanks for sharing.

Would be nice though if we could make the users read announcements as well as threads. :)

[ThePhoneGuy]

Breaks 4.1.5 all skins.

[ClemsonJeeper]

Plugin works great, good job!

Just noticed though that it didn't work with forum runner. You get the message, but when clicking you get logged out each time. Could you take a look at this?

Looks like there is an easy way to fix this.

Go ahead and go into vBulletin Settings->Force Users to Read a Thread

for the setting "Disable Hack via Filename" add

request.php

to the end of the list on its own line.

Should fix it up. I'll modify Forum Runner so that it automatically disables this when you import its XML file, but to get yourself working right now, that's the way to do it!

Kudos on making this easy!

[maryx]

I love this mod, but it wrecked my site when I upgraded to 4.15

Anyone have a solution for this?

[oldinc]

Thanks - that is a perfect mod and very useful. I appreciate it.

[Feechen]

Hi,

Does not work with Firefox and vB 4.1.5. But it is working fine with IE and vB 4.1.5.

Is there anything I can do in order to have it work in both browsers?

Thanks,
Feechen

[blankpage]

I have vbulletin 4.1.4 and if I enable this hack for guests the forum appear without graphic.

I attach you a picture.

Why?

Thank you! :)

[DrSlump]

Does anybody has noticed performance issues with this hack?

I had to disable it because it made some queries really slow and consuming, and my database was loaded as hell ... :/

Since I did it, CPU usage has gone down from 95% to almost 10% ...
Read_rnd_next in mysql went from 1.2M to barely 1k ...

[egdevilboy]

I love this mod but I have a small request...

Is it possible to Force Users to Read Forum? I want to force my new users to go to my Introduction Forum and make a post...

Other than that, LOVE the MOD!

[DrSlump]

Does anybody has noticed performance issues with this hack?

I had to disable it because it made some queries really slow and consuming, and my database was loaded as hell ... :/

Since I did it, CPU usage has gone down from 95% to almost 10% ...
Read_rnd_next in mysql went from 1.2M to barely 1k ...

I reply to myself ... I think I fixed it by adding an index to the thread table:

create force_read_idx ON thread (force_read);

[FTDave]

This has been a great help with users who need a little encouragement to read something.

[Dennis B]

Anybody using this mod and the default facebook app at the same time...?
Everything was fine until I recently activated the facebook app in my forum and database errors started popping with queries related to this mod.

[Hippy]

I reply to myself ... I think I fixed it by adding an index to the thread table:

create force_read_idx ON thread (force_read);


this work out ??

thanks

[sticky]

Needs an update for 4.1.7

[TenaciousD]

Needs an update for 4.1.7

Yes. As it now stands, it only returns a 404 error.

Anything similar to this out there?

[DAC]

this does not work for me.
i install it in 4.1.7 and nothing changes, ihave no option to force users to read a thread

[CharlieDelta]

Well considering the coder has not logged in since June 2010 I doubt this will be updated for 4.1.7.
Hopefully someone will take over or make something similar.

[Hippy]

works with 4.1.7

if there is a installing problem?

[DAC]

you can use it with 1.1.7?

[sticky]

you can use it with 1.1.7?
I doubt it, been a long time since VB 1.

[DAC]

:D

Sorry i have a mistake.

you can use this mod with 4.1.7 ?

[inigo]

I can`t. After updating to 4.1.7. the users see the thread, but it repeat to see it again, and another time,... so I had to disabled it.

No sql errors, but not working properly,

[AliMadkour]

thanks ...
but sometimes I got that errors

Invalid SQL:

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 = '150409')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1320959203') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-72-%' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-70-%') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : MySQL server has gone away
Error Number : 2006
Request Date : Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 11:06:43 PM
Error Date : Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 11:07:21 PM??

[DAC]

so i cant install this in 4.1.7

Very sad, this is a very great hack

[HMBeaty]

thanks ...
but sometimes I got that errors

Invalid SQL:

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 = '150409')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1320959203') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-72-%' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-70-%') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : MySQL server has gone away
Error Number : 2006
Request Date : Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 11:06:43 PM
Error Date : Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 11:07:21 PM??
That's an issue with your host, not vBulletin. Contact your host with that error

[FReeSTER]

so i cant install this in 4.1.7

Very sad, this is a very great hack

yes it is sad, maybe later they will update :o:(

[Killer Squirrel]

So I am guessing it hasnt been updated for v4.1.8 either. :(

[AdrianH]

So I am guessing it hasnt been updated for v4.1.8 either. :(


Developer Last Online: Jun 2010 ......... Abe1 gave up vbulletin.

[Killer Squirrel]

Developer Last Online: Jun 2010 ......... Abe1 gave up vbulletin.

:erm:

[Successfulsteps]

thanks ...
but sometimes I got that errors

Invalid SQL:

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 = '150409')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1320959203') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-72-%' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-70-%') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : MySQL server has gone away
Error Number : 2006
Request Date : Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 11:06:43 PM
Error Date : Thursday, November 10th 2011 @ 11:07:21 PM??

I was getting same error after installing 4.1.9. It is on the host. I had my wait_timeout: set way too low. It's set at 120 now, but the default goes as high as 28800 on my host. I'd contact them. It caused me to have all kinds of db errors in a lot of mods. I don't know why with this upgrade there was such an issue, but after raising that, no more db errors at all, just like before 4.1.9. I hate upgrading due to all the problems it causes. Had I not installed vbseo and checked their specs, I would have never known. I had everything I needed except that one setting needing to be raised slightly. I don't know if I would have had ever figured it out with those specs though. It sure had me going nuts for awhile. I was not at all used to db errors. I am now db error free again and kept my mods too.

[Silver740]

Anyone confirm this working with 4.1.9?

[Hippy]

working

[mitch84]

don't work with vb4.1.10

[kisanjong]

Please update for v4.1.10 Thanks

[Filgga]

Abe1 (Last Online: Jun 2010)

Expect no response!

Someone should think of reproducing this

[pportuese]

This should be a standard feature in vb4

[BlueCheri]

Excellent, works fine.

Installed, many thanx.

[mitch84]

Excellent, works fine.

Installed, many thanx.
which version vb ?

[Bulbucan]

Whats the name of addon you use "add setting" etc?

[OcR Envy]

This works fine on vB 4.1.10 those who say it wasn't working with 4.1.7 must be doing something wrong.

[Cromags21]

I have a question, I have usergroups on my forums. The leaders of the usergroups would like to use this feature as well. Right now I can only see admin of our forums having the rights to use this awesome feature.

Is there away to give the usergroup leader the ability to use this feature as well?

now without making them an admin of the site

[damien3877]

This doesn't work for me, no idea what I'm doing wrong. Version: 4.1.10 and the option shows up but when I try to add it and click "save", nothing happens.

Can anyone like make a video on exactly how to do this?

[DAMINK]

This mod worked ok for me until 4.1.10
It still worked even then but prevented the finalization of the registration process and ultimately no one could register.
Had to uninstall on my forum anyway.

[Hippy]

This mod worked ok for me until 4.1.10
It still worked even then but prevented the finalization of the registration process and ultimately no one could register.
Had to uninstall on my forum anyway.

remove all files from this mod .. check the zip archive to make sure you get them all then go to product manager and on the right side select remove / uninstall

[DAMINK]

I think you misunderstood what i said Hippy.
I already removed it.
I was just letting people know it appeared to work on 4.1.10 for me and did work actually but it prevented finalisation of registration for new members ultimately preventing anyone from registering. Thats why i uninstalled it.
It could be related to some other mods i have on my forum i am not sure but this mod certainly prevented registrations for me.

[Hippy]

yes I read it fast and though because of the un install .. this was preventing the prevented finalisation of registration

thanks for the heads up..

[Hippy]

DAMINK
I tested this is every way shape and form.. I can register with this mod on with vb4.1.10
I can register with it off ..
All emails go out and the usual moderation taken place to verify email accounts..
so this is mod is still working 100% with the current vb..
try to uninstall and re-install see if that helps you ..

[DAMINK]

Thanks for confirming that Hippy. It must be my setup causing it.

[Hippy]

np hope you figure it out..

[too_cool_3]

Does anyone know if this hack allows to force a thread read in a specified forum only when a user clicks the Post New Thread button?

Much appreciated,

Marc

[killerford]

I've added this and uploaded the folders, gone onto the settings and clicked enabled but still no settings on what message to put and where? Have I done something wrong

[kylek]

Just did a fresh install of this on vb 4.1.1, works great.

[Mickie D]

This Add's 0.3 of a second to all pages nearly.

I cannot say for 100% its 0.3 of a second (infact I know that would be different for all sites) but that is what it does on my site!

My Main Page loads at around 0.3 - 0.4

with this on it loads at around 0.6 - 0.7

Turn it off and its back to 0.3

Such a great hack too... but I cannot justify a 50% php load increase.

Regards
Mick

[howarde]

Anyone know how to remove "Force Read Thread" from the bottom of the Quick Reply box?

Edit: Nevermind. Found it.

[poita]

Have installed this on vbulletin 4.1.10 but have had to disable it immediately.

The hack ruins all the formatting of the website and stops tapatalk access to my site.

I will post up pictures to show you what I mean

[poita]

Before and after the hack is applied

[JetLee]

I get database errors with the hack enabled on vb4.2.0 along with slower page load times.

[JetLee]

I get the following error:

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.0:

Invalid SQL:

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 = '6867')
WHERE thread.force_read = '1' AND (thread.force_read_expire_date = '0' OR thread.force_read_expire_date > '1339088689') AND (force_read_usergroups = '' OR force_read_usergroups LIKE '%-2-%') AND (force_read_forums = '' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-10-%' OR force_read_forums LIKE '%-36-%') AND force_read_users.force_read_userid IS NULL
ORDER BY force_read_order ASC;

MySQL Error : MySQL server has gone away
Error Number : 2006
Request Date : Thursday, June 7th 2012 @ 11:04:49 AM
Error Date : Thursday, June 7th 2012 @ 11:06:53 AM
Script : http://buellridersonline.com/forum/blast/
Referrer : http://buellridersonline.com/forum/modifications/index5.html
IP Address : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Username : xxxxxxxx
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version :
.

Help please?

I don't have the formatting issues that others are having, but this error generates with every new user.

[carloscuevas]

any update to 4.2.0??

[Hippy]

abe1 has not been here for 2 years
there will be no updates .. but this is working
if it will not install change the min max version in the xml

[carloscuevas]

abe1 has not been here for 2 years
there will be no updates .. but this is working
if it will not install change the min max version in the xml

Thanks bro!!! Working Good on 4.2.0

[JetLee]

abe1 has not been here for 2 years
there will be no updates .. but this is working
if it will not install change the min max version in the xml

So what's not working on mine? It's just a simple, straightforward 4.2 install.

[khc196]

can you make it so this will work with the modCP to please, works great for admins but we have ranks in our large guild and Sgt's are supermoderators but they only have access to the ModCP so we need them to be able to use this hack '

thanks

[LgsOfChampions]

Installed on 4.2, so far no issues!! I have also tested it and again so far no issues!!

[LgsOfChampions]

Anyone know how to remove "Force Read Thread" from the bottom of the Quick Reply box?

Edit: Nevermind. Found it.

how where u able to remove it from quick reply?

[Sforums]

Is there a way to allow moderators to initiate force read thread? At the moment only Admins can do this if I am not mistaken.

[LouiseWilson]

how where u able to remove it from quick reply?

I've been looking for this also, cannot find it anywhere atm

[K!nG]

Since the coder of this mod Abe1 didn't come on from past 2 years.... isn't there a way that any other coder can modify this or if someone can update this for 4.2 ??? I think it will be appreciated by a lot of users :)
Thanks

[afrizal]

is this work for vB 4.2.0?
thx

[Hippy]

I have this installed on a few sites I work on and they are all running vb4.2
whats not working

[K!nG]

I installed this mod and when i go for settings & i save them i don't see anything and when i log in as a user or admins i don't see any message forcing me to read the thread i added in the settings. Not sure where i am doing something wrong. Thanks for the help in advance :)

[Hippy]

did you set a thread to force read
thats all I can think of ..
weird

[K!nG]

Yes i put in the thread id (that's what it says to put in thread id) unless i have to put in the complete link for the thread ???

[K!nG]

Weird but i re-installed to see if it works or not and it finally did :)

[patracy]

Anyone have any problem adding a new thread to view? I wanted to make the moderated user group have to re-read the rules again, but every time I click save, I'm transported back to the main page where only my two original force thread views are shown.

[valedumi]

This doesn't work for me, no idea what I'm doing wrong. Version: 4.1.10 and the option shows up but when I try to add it and click "save", nothing happens.

Can anyone like make a video on exactly how to do this?

I had the same issue, I was entering a wrong post ID. Put a correct post ID and it will work.

[Pure Dope]

There should be a checkbox on every thread that you can just check if you want everyone to read it.

[LgsOfChampions]

yea does not work on 4.2 p2 either. I've had this on many sites and worked perfectly. Hopefully we can get this revived!

[ProFifaLeagues]

yea does not work on 4.2 p2 either. I've had this on many sites and worked perfectly. Hopefully we can get this revived!



Speak to hippy mate above as it 100% works fine

[JetLee]

Installed on 4.2, so far no issues!! I have also tested it and again so far no issues!!

yea does not work on 4.2 p2 either. I've had this on many sites and worked perfectly. Hopefully we can get this revived!

You had it working, what happened?

if it will not install change the min max version in the xml

I'm don't know what min/max version values I'm looking for, to change.

It still doesn't work on my 4.2 PL2.

[Hippy]

Just checked there is no min max version.. the <dependencies>
</dependencies>
is blank so it will not check the version of your forum
should just install

and yes works with the latest vb

[Paul.]

You had it working, what happened?



I'm don't know what min/max version values I'm looking for, to change.

It still doesn't work on my 4.2 PL2.

Working fine for me on 4.2.0 PL2

[LgsOfChampions]

Yea I finally got it working lol. I was putting in the wrong forum post number. So make sure you are using the right post number.

Works w/ 4.2 p2

thanks.

[kofjan]

I installed it on my forum
But it did not work for me
Vbulletin version 4.1.11

[Krusty1231]

A little custom style problem.

Any pointers appreciated.

Where might I locate the needed changes to the attached pictures.

In picture 1 - there is no underline or indicator of where to click to go to the thread. (One of my older members was choked because he could not locate where to go)

To save future problems I'd like to have the initial screen look like picture 2. (It only shows like this with a mouse hover - otherwise it looks like picture 1.)

Any help?

[Hippy]

change the Link Text Decoration
in your stylevar for your style under global

you can change the Link Color, Link Text Decoration, Link Hover Color , Link Hover Text Decoration ,
set it bold
make it blink etc..
so they will notice it..

[peril]

Hi Folks,

Just installed the hack. Every thing went smooth. However when I clicked on Threads & Posts ==> Force Read Thread, I get

Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Doesn't look like an error from the mod it self but I have no clue. Can someone please help me to fix this. Thanks.

version: 4.2 PL2

[Hippy]

I can peek..if you still did not fix it
and see what I come up with ..
pm me details

[AK47-]

Love this to be updated to vb4.2.0 to fix bugs. ETC it works for like a day or two then begins to redirect people to a random url because of VBSEO. Please look at the issues and resolve please OP

[Popa Andrei]

Installed on vbulletin 4.2 and works like a charm.

[Nirjonadda]

How to remove "Force Read Thread" from the bottom of the Quick Reply box?

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=137778&d=1334452990

[Popa Andrei]

I would like to know that to.

[r00028304]

Need some help here,

When i install this mod, everything works fine but if i use another browser it seems the mod screws up my forum css and just shows everything without the style..

Everything back to normal when i disable.

Using vb 4.2 PL2

Any help appreciated.

[cjwinternet]

Can this be used to force users to read the FAQ?

[tanzeelniazi]

Working Perfect in 4.2.9
But idk how to remove in Quick Reply
Like this post
How to remove "Force Read Thread" from the bottom of the Quick Reply box?
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=137778&d=1334452990

[MAME]

Thanks! Works great!

[elfenny]

I popped this message ...

Security Alert

The file you are trying upload was rejected by the server.
Probably contains viruses or Trojans that can damage your website.

Do not attempt to upload it again, because its IP address may be blocked.

[ITDarasgah]

Thanks i like it & its working perfectly. :)

[M.C.]

have this issue with this hack on 4.2:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/09/22.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

[VTXCafe.com]

Need some help here,

When i install this mod, everything works fine but if i use another browser it seems the mod screws up my forum css and just shows everything without the style..

Everything back to normal when i disable.

Using vb 4.2 PL2

Any help appreciated.

Same here, in Firefox it works great, in Safari, or Chrome it's all screwed up.

[SirtLann]

Edit SirtLan

[CAG CheechDogg]

Just to let you guys know, this mod will not allow talpatalk to work if you have it installed. I had to uninstall this mod so that tapatalk worked again. Bummer!

[SirtLann]

Translation into Turkish language by Sirtlan

[thetard]

what is force read order?

[M.C.]

Just to let you guys know, this mod will not allow talpatalk to work if you have it installed. I had to uninstall this mod so that tapatalk worked again. Bummer!
This mode also have conflict with vBSEO Sitemap - you need to desable it if you want to log into vBSEO Sitemap config....
Sad that developer do not support it :(

[Pure Dope]

this mod needs to be optimized. its very bad the thread query. it gets called every single time.

i disabled it.

[CAG CheechDogg]

this mod needs to be optimized. its very bad the thread query. it gets called every single time.

i disabled it.

Yeah , it's a very good idea but unfortunately it just doesn't work for everyone.

[craigvm]

great mod but i noticed that it adds some adverts so i uninstalled it as i dont have any adverts on my site so not putting some on for free

[littlebigdunc]

Thanks for this :)

[Glenn379]

Looking good! I can't find where to change the phrase for force_read_thread

If you could tell me where that is it'd be perfect! =D

[Markco]

have this issue with this hack on 4.2:


The dysfunction is caused by "Enable This Hack for Guests?" Yes.

@+

[RRunner316]

This sounds like exactly what we are looking for! Can you force it to read and reply to one thread and then a second one right after it?

[DirtRider]

I have installed this mod and it does nothing. I have the setting as you have them in your screen shots!

[kavi2005]

I am having some issue with 4.2 , when i click the force thread under thread and post it shoing me not found page .

[Nelson58]

It didn't work with my site using VB 4.2 PL3.

I went to the "Add Thread" screen, added the thread and the usergroups, saved it, and it wasn't on the list of saved threads.

No good.

[elfenny]

This plugin harm my database, my forum was offline for a few hours
I think it has serious problems, not recommended

[mitch84]

It didn't work with my site using VB 4.2 PL3.

I went to the "Add Thread" screen, added the thread and the usergroups, saved it, and it wasn't on the list of saved threads.

No good.
it work fine on my vb4.2.0.pl3, I think you've another problem
This plugin harm my database, my forum was offline for a few hours
I think it has serious problems, not recommended
not for me, are you sure this hack?

[raagaswaram]

i have a problem that i have 2domain name for a website.
example: old and new

currently in new if i force any thread the users are directed to old website url.how to fix this?.

i tried deleting and reinstall plugin but still couldnt fix it

[optimus.prime]

It doesnt work on 4.2

[Expat]

Ditto...failed to work on 4.2.1....uninstalled