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!

[Joey Link]

Is there a way to set the time to indefinite, so it will always limit the number of open threads in a section based on usergroup, and differentiate between open and closed threads?

I need the software to be able to differentiate between open and closed threads, since when a user closes a thread it needs to allow them to post a new one. This needs to happen for an indefinite duration.

Thanks!

[Peter_Rosado]

In VB4 if this is enabled the Search Queue Updates won't work.

[Mum]

Originally Posted by xlguy

Can anyone confirm earlier reports that this doesn't work if you're trying something high like 30 days?

Would love to know also, am wanting 30 days too

[Mum]

Have installed this on 3.8.0 and appears not to work at all. No errors, it just doesn't work.

[TheLastSuperman]

Originally Posted by Mum

Have installed this on 3.8.0 and appears not to work at all. No errors, it just doesn't work.

Three possible causes:

1. You did not upload all of the files
2. You did not configure it properly
3. Another Modification is conflicting (I doubt this is the case here)

ALSO, this works on vBulletin 4 just fine without any edits of any kind.

Installed and tested on a 4.0.3 PL1 Forum 6.5.2010

[Mum]

Works awesome.

I have some forums where I use a form to submit to the forum. On these ones, it doesn't work. Is there anyway i can make it work?

[ARSamo]

thnx coder

[Wajdan]

I would be nice to have it for vbulletin 4. I badly need it.

[seandan]

Where do I go to edit the message that users see? I would like to change the hours to days.

[Trevor Hannant]

Works on a 4.0.7 test forum of mine.

Just to clarify (as I don't see it here and I haven't fully tested), is the timeframe a rolling one rather than, say, "you've posted the limited number of thread - now you have to wait x minutes"?

Would like to see the ability to make this work on calendar months - user can only post x times per month and resets at month end