[OzzModz] Register To Reply Button For Guests
 

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This mod will allow you to have a register to reply button for guests in the postbit.

It is a simple installation, just import the product XML, ozzmodz_register_reply

You can edit the options under the settings, [OzzModz] Register To Reply Button For Guests Settings

Complete Feature List

• Option to disable the mod completely.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Q. Why do I need such a thing, you ask?

A. Some admins might like to have this to help drive up registration rates.

Q. Does this work with Postbit Collapser/Arranger as some mods don't?

A. Yes it will work with that mod.

Q. I am using Rename register.php by BOP5 to rename my registration page, will this redirect them to the proper page?

A. Yes it will redirect your users to the right registration page.

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What does 'Marking As Installed' do ?

* It helps you to stay on top of updates - members who have installed modifications will be notified whenever new updates are available.

* For security issues - vbulletin.org will contact all members who have installed a modification whenever a security issue is brought to their attention.

* Marking a modification as installed also helps me know how many people are using my work, giving me extra incentive to provide more features and new modifications.

I appreciate the support!
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* History (Changelog) *
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v1.0.0 (November 2, 2014)
- Initial public release.

Reserved.

Just a suggestion could it be made to use the "reply" and when unregistered users click it it takes them to the registration screen?

That is what it does when you click on the Register To Reply it takes the guest to the registration page.

Nice mod, marked as installed.

Glad you like it, and thanks for marking as installed. :)

Excellent idea. :up:

Only thing that's missing in my opinion is that after user completes registration he isn't redirected (or have option to be redirected) to thread where he clicked on button.

I guess that users would click on a button in just right places, where they want to write their answer. After they complete registration, they need to find from start place where they wanted to write their answer.

If it would be possible that users have at least option to get back to place where they clicked on a button, it would be perfect.

Also, I use register redirect mod, which redirects users to certain links of my choosing after registration. If there could be way to provide exact link for users to return to place where they clicked on a button for registration it would make much better and user friendlier experience for users.

I hope it could be done, saving exact link to post where they clicked on a button and afterward giving them option to follow it back to answer that exact post.

I do not see a viable way to do it, as there is to many variables to consider to get them back, as well if they need to verify the email before posting. Just way to many headaches to jump through.

Also there are mods that require you to read a thread before doing anything once you are active, and mods that do the same for PM's, so there is just to many variables to take into account, and screwing up everything.

I know that this is something possibly impossible :D

But one hopes.

I thought something in a way of using cookies to store and retrieve this information after registration. Maybe special new cookie created from this mod, that this mod searches and offers user stored link if it finds it somewhere in navbar, or somewhere else.

Anyway, if you get idea how to make this possible, it really would be great.

If I ever do find a easy way, I will look into implementing it.

Capture the referring link possibly, then get a redirect to that after submit?

Yes, but the issue become, where/how to store it, then if the site needs email verification to validate the user. Then the issue comes in with mods, that redirect users to certain places, or forces them to read a post or pm before continuing doing anything.

Just way to many variables and hurdles to try and overcome to get them back to the post.

Look at it this way, as vBulletin stock setup, if I am reading a post as a guest, then decide to reply to it, I need to register. Once I do I need to find that post again. I am sure if there was a easy way to do it, it would be in the core software already.

I get it now, because if a guest clicks on "reply" in showthread, he gets the "no permission please login" form instead, which has a option to register.

All you're doing here is making that the register form instead, saving them a click. It's more elegant than the standard redirect.

Right, it is a simple redirect That is more prevelant on the pages due to it being on each post. :)

Thanks ozzy i have a similar system but a dirty way with template edited.I'll use your clean way :p

Glad you like it, and thanks for marking as installed. :)

Nice mod, Ozzy. Thanks.

Glad you like it, and thanks for marking as installed. :)

Of course, you need a way to store link. Maybe in database (new table, just for this mod, that would populate first info about link where the button was and next userid, after registration process. With internal (this mod's) userid, so mod knows who is who), or in cookies (so browser knows link).

As how to present this link, maybe to create something like notice, with info that user started registration (clicked on the button) at this link (i.e. link to original post). Here could be explained that user must complete registration process first (with confirming email if board asks for it) and after that user could go to that post to reply.

There should also be option to remove this link, if user wants so. Removing link would delete DB record, or remove cookie.

I'm just thinking aloud... :) As I said, this would affect user experience in a good way.

I will think as I go along and see if I can come up with a way to do it at some point.

Very useful, thanks

Don't forget to mark as installed.

Can you fix mod? It mean visitors don't redirect to register.php and and they will see form login
I will mark as installed for you

They do to redirect to the registration page, if it is not for you, disable your other mods and see if one is conflicting with this.

If you help me, i will install this mod
Sorry, i can't mark as installed when it don't fix
Sorry, if you don't like 'fix' word, you should think i am talking 'upgrade' word
Don't hate me, i want to your mod better
Thank you very much!

It mean, i want they see
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2014/11/37.png

So you installed it, and clicking on the Register To Reply button takes you to the login screen? Does this happen with all other mods disabled?

Mark as Installed

I want you upgrade in fastest time, i see this mod will perfect if you upgrade

Upgrade what, the mod was released two days ago. Do as I suggested above.

It mean i don't want they redirect to register page and only want to the see form ask login

It mean, i want you release mod "Login To Reply"

What would be the purpose of that? So if I am a guest, I click on that button, then get redirected to the log in form, I don't have a account, so I then need to go to the registration page anyway.

Can you understand?
Althought you don't release but i still installed, this is good mod, thank you very much!

I can see about changing it to what you want, and attach it to a post here maybe tomorrow. I doubt I will release it as a official mod though.

Ex: I am member, last year i registered, but i logout, now, i search on google, i want reply, i don't want register because i registered
Can you understand?
If you don't release. i still installed
Thank

I appreciate for your action
Thank you very much!

Ok here you go.

Thank you very much!
Good luck for you

Not a problem. :)