Version: 2.1, by CyberRanger
Developer Last Online: Jan 2015
Category: Add-On Releases -
Version: 3.6.7
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Released: 11-06-2006
Last Update: 06-28-2007
Installs: 189
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Users can be restricted to a set number of posts and/or new threads per a defined time period. The settings can be global for all forums by usergroup and/or specific to certain usergroups by forum.
FAQ:
I don't understand!!! Why would I use this? Say, for example, you wanted to have a sub-forum where registered users could only post 2 messages a day but a premium group could post unlimited messages. This mod will let you configure that! Here's another example. You want registered users to be able to only create 1 thread per 6 hours in a sub-forum but they can have an unlimited number of replies in that sub-forum. This product will let you do that!
Do I have to configure every usergroup and forum combination?
Nope! By default, all usergroups (that normally can post or create threads) can create and unlimited amount of threads and posts. You have the option to create settings by usergroup that apply to all sub-forums for that usergroup. Plus, you can fine tune the settings on a usergroup/sub-forum basis.
I have a lot of forums and usergroups. How will I keep up with all my custom throttle settings? In the admincp, there is a feature that gives a summary of all settings by usergroup and forum. You can filter based on usergroup or forum and change the sort order.
What does the "-1" mean in the settings? "-1" indicates unlimited. So, a usergroup with a -1 setting for the time period means there is no time restriction.
Is this fully phrases? YES! 100% fully phrased including all admincp text!
Product will work with any version of vb 3.5.x and up (including 3.7.x).
Installation
1. Upload the contents of 'upload' to your forum directory
2. From the admincp, import the product file product-throttle_posts.xml
3. REFRESH your admincp page.
4. Change the usergroup setting for any usergroup you want to restrict.
5. OPTIONAL - To set per forum/usergroup settings, set "Activate per Forum/Usergroup Checking" (under Throttle Posts/Threads -> General Settings) to "Yes"
6. OPTIONAL - Set any forum/usergroup settings under Throttle Posts/Threads -> Per Forum/Usergroup Settings.
7. Done!
Special note: a new thread does NOT count as a post (for the purpose of this mod) but a new thread does count as a post!
Enjoy!
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Another good idea! I'll see if I can get it moved to the 3.7 area.
That would be great! A lot of coders are 'porting' their 3.6 working hacks into the 3.7 area. :up:
I see Mr Paul doing something great: he adds the "3.7" prefix on his hacks 'new' versions (followed by his 'real' version) so anyone will now that that specific hack is intended specifically for 3.7.x Great idea! :up:
Another good idea! I'll see if I can get it moved to the 3.7 area.
You can have a copy for vb3.6.x and vb3.7.x as well, you don't need to "move it" but you can copy it over or post a new thread announcing it for 3.7.x and keep this thread for 3.6.x users.
how to set thread n post restriction on all forums for usergroups instead setting one by one for each usergroup and forum...
What I want is, to limit specific usergroup users to post not more than 5 threads or posts in all forums...
Same here, it seems to have stopped working in 3.7.2
Probably because you were forced to revert templates with the new installation. Simply redo the template edits. Try reinstalling and redoing settings etc. I think from memory that the template edits are done automatically when you install the addon and not manually.
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07-22-2008, 01:13 PM
Great idea! :up:
