Version: 2.5 PB, by stuie_b
Developer Last Online: Aug 2018
Category: Miscellaneous Hacks -
Version: 3.6.7
Rating:
Released: 06-12-2006
Last Update: 08-18-2009
Installs: 104
DB Changes Uses Plugins Template Edits
Is in Beta Stage
No support by the author.
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Whats it all about?
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Age Lock is an all-in-one Forum locking facility that works off the users age instead of there permissions
It gives you the ability to keep those Under 18's out of your adult section
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please Make sure you uninstall any currently installed versions prior to
installing this version!! THIS IS A MUST DUE TO MAJOR CODE CHANGES!
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Installaiton?
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- Log into you Admin Control Panel -
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1.) Find Plugin System
2.) Click Manage Products
3.) Click [Add/Import Product]
4.) Under Import Product
5.) Select the Product-AgeLock.xml file
6.) Make sure Allow Overwrite is turned OFF!
7.) Press Import
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Supported versions (tested versions! may be compatible with other versions):
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Stable Builds: 3.5.1, 3.5.4, 3.7.x,3.8.x
Beta Builds: 3.6.0 Beta 2, 3.6.7, 3.6.7 PL1
Total Template edits: 0
Total File Modifications: 0
Total Plugins: 1
Total Hooks Used: 7
Total extra sql querys: 0
Make sure to read the txt files before installing!!!
limited support will be provided!
enjoy and dont forget to click install
Stuie B
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This modification may not be copied, reproduced or published elsewhere without author's permission.
Well as an admin, your the one who owns or controls the forum. If you decide to have an 18+ forum then that is your responsibility to deal with. This mod is an age lock; it is supposed to stop those underage from entering the forum, its not a mod to "hide" the forums, I agree with Stuie, there is no point to that. Just put your members straight dont be bullied by those under 18. Its simple your forum says "over 18's" only. Plus its obviously 18+ for a reason most likely involving the law, so really there is no arguement.
Its like going into a porn shop under 18 and complaining to the shopkeeper you can't buy anything. You can see the shop and what it is, but are under age to purchase; tough luck. You wouldnt go inside kicking up a fuss now lol
Ive had great success with this mod, my forum says clearly its 18+ for a reason and ive had no complaints or "drama". The ironic thing is; most of my members are under 18 anyway
My forum places great importance on users being honest, due to the sensitive nature of the topics we deal with.
Therefore, encouraging <18 year old visitors to lie about their age when they sign up just so they can access the 'adult' forum is a bad thing. Not only does it encourage them towards bad ways, but it also undermines the culture of honesty which I am proud of on my forum.
Can I use this hack to disallow all under-age members to view any forum? I know I can do this by editing all 190 forums one by one, but I am not going to do that. Is there a global way to cut under-aged members off from viewing all forums?
My forum places great importance on users being honest, due to the sensitive nature of the topics we deal with.
Therefore, encouraging <18 year old visitors to lie about their age when they sign up just so they can access the 'adult' forum is a bad thing. Not only does it encourage them towards bad ways, but it also undermines the culture of honesty which I am proud of on my forum.
Yes, and there is only one chance to register, not two. If they get it wrong first time, then I wouldnt be inclined to call it an honest forum. You never know who lies about their age out there, and still as the admin or an admin of the forum you are responsible of trusting your users and ensuring the over 18 forums are as censored as much as possible.
I can see where you come from regarding hiding the forums, but then again you could hide those adult forums from guest view anyhow in addition to the age lock. If they lie at registeration then they can access the offending forum whether hidden or restricted to under 18s like this mod. However they are less likely to lie for the specific reason of wanting to access adult content.
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08-20-2007, 06:03 PM
