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RickyG · #1 02-16-2008, 07:41 PM

Hello,
Is there a way that a new member must have to make a intro post before being allowed to post in main forum? Is this possible and how?
Thank you,
RickyG
www.blackberryboards.com

Dismounted · #2 02-17-2008, 01:39 AM

See Usergroup Promotions.

Videx · #3 02-19-2008, 12:51 AM

Yes, you can jump through hoops with Promotions, but this isn't going to force them to do anything.

I think it's a really bad idea, and if I went to a forum that tried to force me to post an intro, I'd either promptly leave or just post nonsense.

saf-t scissors · #4 02-19-2008, 01:15 AM

You could always have them complete a "bio" field or something in their profile on registration, then use the text from that field to populate a new thread when their registration is complete.

There are a couple of mods that accomplish this functionality in one way or another.

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