Usergroups Can't Send PMs by BOP5

[BirdOPrey5]

This is a simple mod per a request. The request was for a mod to block certain usergroups from sending PMs, but they could still receive them.

Version History
1.0: Initial Release
1.1: Added options to disable for primary usergroups only and for specific users.
1.2 Added White-list Option- Can White-list Usergroups to never block those users.

This mod provides for the following:

Block primary or secondary usergroups from making new PMs.
Optionally block the same usergroups from replying to PMs.

Therefore it is possible with this mod to not allow sending PMs at all OR to only allow users to respond to PMs you (or someone) sends them via quick-reply.

The mod contains 2 plugins and 1 new phrase which is the error message shown when someone attempts to create a new PM who is not allowed to send one.

This has been tested on VB 4.1.5 and VB 3.8.7 and should work on at least all VB 3.7 through 4.2.x.

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[BirdOPrey5]

Reserved.

[Sunka]

Thank you.
Installed & Nominated!

As I wrote here (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=268659)...



Yes please if you can do it.

To choose usergroup and/or just some of users (User ID).

If still be possible to evolute MOD that blocked usergroups can send to staff PM's only?

And please give option to act only Primary group.

Thank you BirdOprey5, thank you very much!

[BirdOPrey5]

Will work on that. Userids and primary usergroups will be no problem Sending only to staff will be tricky- not going to happen today.

[BirdOPrey5]

Updated.

[Sunka]

Userids and primary usergroups will be no problem

Thank you!

Sending only to staff will be tricky- not going to happen today.

If you can it will be awesome.
If you can not, or have not time, it is OK...

[JAFRI]

yes, itis good., if Sending only to staff member. not send other usergroups a new member.

[BirdOPrey5]

Although it's a work-around, not a solution, if you have your forum set to send a "welcome PM" to every new member from your admin account you can set this mod to allow replies and new people will be able to reply to you but not send PMs to anyone else.

[Sunka]

Uhhhhh...
I have rebellion on my forum.

One thing to add if possible, till then I have to stop MOD to work.

Is it possible to this MOD act like vanilla vBulletin permission setup?
I mean, if I disable default usergroup to send PM, and then they join to some Public (joinable) custom usergroups which can send PM, this YES permission must be stronger than NO permission.

By default on my forum new users can not send PM's, but after they join to some other group (additional group) which can send PM, is it possible that this "yes" permission is stronger then "no" permission?

Deafault usergroup: can not send PM
Additional usergrop: can send PM
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Conclusion: User can send PM because YES is stronger then NO

[BirdOPrey5]

I can add a whitelist of usergroups not blocked by this mod.

[Sunka]

Isn't it easier to follow default vBulletin permission rules (YES is stronger then NO)?

[BirdOPrey5]

Isn't it easier to follow default vBulletin permission rules (YES is stronger then NO)?

OK- you code the change. It's re-usable code. :D

[Sunka]

OK- you code the change. It's re-usable code. :D

LOL

:D

[BirdOPrey5]

Updated to version 1.2 - Added the Whitelist option.

Any usergroups placed in the whitelist will override any usergroups on the block list of usergroups. The whitelist works on primary or secondary usergroups.

The usergroup whitelist will NOT override specific userids that are blocked.

Whitelisted users will follow whatever standard PM rules you have set in vBulletin.

[Sunka]

Stars shine on this moment just for you.

Thank you my friend... let see is it working like I think it should. Rebellion on my forum is strong enough to use whip again... lol

[Lord. Dela]

Dont Work for me.

Error: Error XML: syntax error en la línea 1

[BirdOPrey5]

Dont Work for me.

Error: Error XML: syntax error en la l?nea 1

Maybe try downloading again- from a different browser if possible.

Have you ever been able to install other mods?

[FReeSTER]

It will be nice to add an option for usergroup cant send PMs until have so many posts.
:D

[BirdOPrey5]

It will be nice to add an option for usergroup cant send PMs until have so many posts.
:D

Good idea for a future version. :up:

[denman75]

oh this is one cool mod ,thank you !!

[my123world]

Whats The Use Of This Mod When You Can Simply Disable PMs for the usergroup via Usergroup Settings? Please Can You Add A Feature Of "PM To Staff Only". That Would be The Best! :)

[BirdOPrey5]

Whats The Use Of This Mod When You Can Simply Disable PMs for the usergroup via Usergroup Settings? Please Can You Add A Feature Of "PM To Staff Only". That Would be The Best! :)

If you disable the PMs via the Usergroup Manager the user can't receive PMs either. This way they can receive AND respond to PMs they receive without being able to PM everyone.

To allow the user to send PMs to staff only please look at this mod (not one of mine):
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233979]

It has that and many other useful options.

[my123world]

Thanks Alot... :)

[BirdOPrey5]

Thanks Alot... :)

You're welcome, please mark this as installed if you are using t. :up:

[OldSchoolDSL]

Oh such a wonderful tool :D

Installed and working 4.1.8

[Seductor]

Block replies off stopped working for me :(

[BirdOPrey5]

What changed? VB upgrade?

Please mark as installed.

[Valerio]

I would like just to let you know a misspelled "wathelist" instead of Whitelist.

by the way great mod, thank you.

[goycarden]

Does it work with 4.2.x ?

[BirdOPrey5]

Yes