Guests can see forums and threads, but must register to read threads.
 

In showthread.php, look for the following:

Below this, paste the following:

does this exclude search bots?

is there any way to have this allow guests to view X number of threads before this message appears?

I think this mod was released before... never the less thanks :)

this is much much more simpler that the other mode (can view contents) which can be implemented on a per forum basis

i posted this request just the other day... awesome

Hmm, nothing changes for me. I've made the changes in showthread.php, ten I've logged out, and I can see forums, but not threads.. Anyone else the same?

nothing changed for me either! :ermm:

no change occurred for me too...

Glad it wasn't just me. Any thoughts on why we dont seem to see any difference?

Because it's doing the same thing maybe?

Does this change for ANYONE...I like this hack but I do not want to install if it does not work.

This would not work because users can PRINT and/or read the ARCHIVES to view thread. There is no way around it but to add PERMISSIONS per usergroup.

Here's a hack that does exactly what you want:
Allow Group to Read Titles / Not Content

The other hack works perfect

The intended purpose of this mod is to allow users to see the front page of your site (forums and the thread titles that have been posted), but not read threads. They are prompted to login if they aren't logged in. It is true that you can printthread.php, etc... this is not intended as a security measure, just a means to get more users.

Please reference http://www.revenuesource.com/

Works nice...Installed

Dope hack, cycopia. Works for me.

Excellent, does what it says on the tin, easy install and works a treat.

Thanks for this :)

excallent work- many thanks!

***clicks install***

Great hack. I plan on installing, but with a quick modification. I want spiders to be able to read the posts :)

I wonder, wouldn't a template conditional in showthread that shows a message to unregistered guests instead of showing the thread contents work as well?

Amy

They do...in the archives.

This is what I was looking for. Thanx for sharing.
Installed at VB 3.0.6 and it works.

will this work wit 3.0.7

Yes it works with 3.0.7

Worked great! Thanks

don't see what the problem is.....hack does just what it says and works great!!!!

Hi there, sounds good for me but I have just one forum for guests to post etc. that can't log in or need support.

could this still work and have an exception for one forum?

Wonderful mod but....how can you edit the Archive's to make it so people can't read it without being logged in or how do you remove the Archive? Also is this mod safe from hackers? Like is it a well coded and secure mod?

Hack works perfect, Thanks. :)

Works nicely. Added the same code in ARCHIVE.PHP, and PRINTTHREAD.php :)
thanks alot

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Were may ARCHIVE.PHP be located at? And what do you add and where?