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

In showthread.php, look for the following:

if (!($forumperms & CANVIEWOTHERS) AND ($thread['postuserid'] != $bbuserinfo['userid'] OR $bbuserinfo['userid'] == 0))
{
	print_no_permission();
}

Below this, paste the following:

###DENY NOT LOGGED IN (USER 0) AND USERS AWAITING EMAIL CONFIRMATION (GROUP 3)###
if($bbuserinfo['userid']==0||$bbuserinfo['usergroupid']==3) print_no_permission();

[bigcurt]

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

[Princeton]

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

[Lionel]

The other hack works perfect

[cycopia]

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/

[biggkay]

Works nice...Installed

[Yama]

Dope hack, cycopia. Works for me.

[Soto]

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

Thanks for this

[yoyoyoyo]

excallent work- many thanks!

***clicks install***

[brent78]

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

[amykhar]

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