Cyb - Prevent Newbies from Posting to Wrong Forum
 

Info:
Members of selected usergroups will need to confirm destination forum for the new thread if their post count is less than the number you choose. If member is not in the correct forum, he will be able to choose a different one from a drop-down menu, then continue with posting.


Installation:
1. Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]


To set options:
Go to AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Cyb Prevent Newbies from Posting to Wrong Forum


Versions:
v1.0 - Apr 29. 2006.
-First Release
v1.5 - May 10. 2006.
-Fixed few bugs
-Improved functionality and compatibility
-Now users with custom styles can use hack regularly (read installation step #2)
-Added option to choose affected usergroups (view updated screenshots)
-Please uninstall old version before installing new one
v1.6 - Aug 04. 2006.
-Release of this hack for vB v3.6
v1.7 - Aug 05. 2006.
-Uncached template bug fix
v1.8 - Sep 29. 2006.
-Several improvements:
*three templates removed
*javascript code improved
*phrases used instead of settings
*added links to phrases to settings page for easier customizations/translations
*confirmation dialog look improved
*easier usergroup selection (thanks to Andreas)
-Added Product Version Checking
v1.9 - Nov 11. 2006.
-Updated javascript code to improve compatibility with some browsers
-Fixed error which maked code not Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional
v2.0 - Nov 12. 2006.
-Forum description for selected destination forum shown (automatically hidden if description field is blank)
-Option to disable new function above
v2.1 - Jul 27. 2007.
-Fixed bug (WYSIWYG editor locked in Firefox after destination forum confirmation)
-Improved group membership checking (works now for supplementary usergroups too)
-General code cleanup and optimization
v2.2 - May 03. 2008.
-Compatible with vBulletin 3.7
-Minor bugs fixed
v2.2.1 - May 04. 2008.
-Fixed bug with "affected usergroups" setting


If you like this hack please click INSTALL.

Very nice idea!

Installed ++++ing sweet

I've installed this on 3.7 Gold...in the settings page the radio buttons do not remain checked...I hit the save button, and when it refreshes there are no groups chosen, so I logged out and logged in with a regular test account and I was able to post normally.

Same problem here. :(

This is sweet! I force the new members to my community to make their first post as an introduction. Is there any way to force them to make their post in a specific forum?

v2.2.1 - May 04. 2008.
-Fixed bug with "affected usergroups" setting

To upgrade: Import XML, allow overwrite.

Nice (and very fast) job Cyb!
Thank you very much!
Maur?cio

good work

Thank you. :up:

Better now. The text is pretty small. How can I make it bold and pusht the entire box down a little bit to make it stand out more? It would also be beneficial to make the box smaller. My forum's style is fluid and it looks pretty ugly on a widescreen monitor.

Nice and easy mod, thanks

installed!

Edit: My forums are not showing up in the pulldown when the user is asked to confirm. Could this be because of vbSEO?

Thank's and installed.

I have unistalled because if I have a hidden category is impossible to select the valid category.. Thanks for this hack ;)

ı attached turkish translate..

This is great. I wish we had exactly the same for thread prefixes.
Please consider to add this function for prefixes as well. Either on this confirmation page or as a second step of this hack

I have this problem

I have a problem :

On my 3.7.2, the forum's choice starts before the user posts... and there are no name appearing in the list !

A solution?

Just installed this, think I need it :o lol.

But when I go to the options, and affected usergroups, not all of my usergroups are showing up - registered users isn't showing :confused:

installed but all its the same and i get no image like this :

see att

thx

Same problem here... i'm running a 3.7.2 Vbulletin with a custom skin and Vbseo plus some other mods...but after installing and setting up this mod everithing is as before (i can't see the dialog box asking confirmation about right category for new thread)...any suggestion pls?.-

Grat idea!
Thanks!

First class as usual Cyb.
Great work. thanks

This is a real interesting hack and close to what I would like on my forum, is it possible to adapt this to post on 2 forums at the same time by selecting two forums, this would be great because I am creating a forum for football fans, where they can pick 2 teams/forums and have a chat between themselves its called banter in the UK ? ;)

I installed it but when a user creates a new thread from the drop down there isn't any names :S

Please help

Installed and so far working 100%

Great work once again....THANKS!

Any plans for vb 3.8.2?

Me too. I was searching for a selectable forum dropdown menu like this and finally found it. Would love to know if this is compatible with 3.8.x.

Thanks!

Found the 3.8.x version here

...or for vb 4.0?

Released for vBulletin 4, here:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=236718

Will it work vB 3.8.7 ?
Thanks.

Updated:
Hard to find the update. Finally, got it here [https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=201295]