Limit guests to viewing 5 threads max.
 

This hack allows a guest to view 5 threads within the forums. After the 5th
thread, the hack will bring up the error_nopermission_loggedout template
to force them to register with the board.

This hack was requested by frozt and jjj0923.

Templates affected: 0
Files affected: showthread.php and admin/sessions.php
Tables affected: session

How to install this hack:

You need to alter the session table using the following command:

alter table session add visitcount smallint(5) unsigned DEFAULT 0;

The rest of the instructions are in the attached file.

Your comments will be greatly appreciated.

Thnxz man! its works great i think :-)

You're welcome. :)

does it re-direct them too register page... im gonna try installing now

They get sent to the screen that tells them they need to log in or register. :)

thank you - this is great.

- jeff

Can't he/she just clear the session and continue browsing!!

Yes, but I am sure it will get very annoying after a while. :)

Remi is right, it's only for the current session. :)

Unless your cookie times out, or you kill your browser, you won't be able to read another thread.