Add-On Releases - Throttle Posts/Threads (restrict number of posts/threads by usergroup/forum by time)

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:

1. 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!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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!

[Collectors]

Product will work with any version of vb 3.5.x and up (including 3.7.x).

Does it work with vBulletin 3.8.0?

[xlguy]

+1 for that question... I'd love to get this on 3.8

[mahakala]

hi,
using it (latest version) on vb 3.6.4 with the following settings, it doesn't work:

Global:
Throttle Post 1440
Throttle Thread 1440
Activate Yes

Usergroup-Settings (Global):
Usegroup X Limit: -1 / -1

Limit:
Board Y: Usergroup X: 1 / -1 / 1 / -1 (1/1440 (Default)) (1/1440(Default))

Usergroup X can post unlimited on Board Y

Why? They should only be allowed to do one post/thread by day on board Y

edit: doesn't even work when limiting the usergroup to 1/1 in user settings.

$dlremaining = ($permissions['throttle_postspermissions']) - ($tempmax1['dlcount']);
$dlremaining = 1-0 while trying to reply in limited thread - it's the 7th reply, so i think your counter doesn't work for me
["dlcount"]=> string(1) "0"

seems to be a "bad" sql query.

regards,
thomas

[Pegaso]

Hi,

does anyone know if this is working for 3.8.x? or there will be an update for that version?

Thanks.

[NetRover]

Originally Posted by Pegaso

Hi,

does anyone know if this is working for 3.8.x? or there will be an update for that version?

Thanks.

I had this working on all 3.7 versions.

I got an email about your post and thought I better test it as I upgraded to 3.8.1

I am disappointed to say that it is not working now.

hopefully it will be updated as my free usergroup can run riot posting for the hell of it now.

[EWGF]

Got it working nicely on 3.8.1 PL1

[vithorius]

Dear CyberRanger: How about being able to set the throttle by THREAD?

Could you please consider this option?

Once again, thank you so very much for your time!

[rizvihot]

Originally Posted by vithorius

Dear CyberRanger: How about being able to set the throttle by THREAD?

Could you please consider this option?


Once again, thank you so very much for your time!

yes am also waiting for this

[vithorius]

Originally Posted by vithorius

Dear CyberRanger: How about being able to set the throttle by THREAD?

Could you please consider this option?


Once again, thank you so very much for your time!

This hack would turn PERFECT with this functionality on it...! :up: :up:

[JohorBahru]

could I set for my registered user group but only for the first rank?
the following ranks will be free from the restricted posting amount