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!

[Wajdan]

I have checked, this mod does not work at vb 4 installations. Tested on 4.0.5

[Wajdan]

Sorry for above post.

Works on vb 4.0.5 . How can we change minutes to hours and days?

[The Mrs]

This mod was downloaded to our forum eons ago, but sat unused mostly. Just recently started using it, and it works fine in our 3.8.0 forum, even after several upgrades to the forum. Thanks!

[Fra VB]

Originally Posted by 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!

I am searching for this too

[Fra VB]

more... i need to add threads in moderation queue

[acorndomains.co]

This has been working fine but I want to use ForumRunner on my site http://www.forumrunner.net/

When I try this, you get the message:
"you have reached the maximum number of posts () allowed in an XX minuteperiod for the forum".

Any ideas for a fix please?

Thanks

[pransis]

The concept is good. This should have been part of VB 4.x features. Has anyone tested this on 4.1.3?

[james7zt]

test on vb4.1.4 L2 did not work. it's missing Throttle Posts/Threads -> Per Forum/Usergroup Settings

I only found the Throttle Posts under admincp settings/ options. but could not find forum/usergroup settings under Throttle Posts/Threads -> Per Forum/Usergroup Settings ... so sad. please upgrade your newer version that make it work with vb4.1.4 that would be much appreciate. thank you for your share.

[SledgeHead]

Originally Posted by acorndomains.co

This has been working fine but I want to use ForumRunner on my site http://www.forumrunner.net/

When I try this, you get the message:
"you have reached the maximum number of posts () allowed in an XX minuteperiod for the forum".

Any ideas for a fix please?

Thanks

Same here. A fix would be nice.

[TROLL]

The theory behind this mod is great as you can see by all the different ways people want to use it.

It could be useful for limiting 'bumps' in a user's own FS thread to 1 per day, or one per week, etc. if it was configured that way which would be popular.

I would personally like to use it to throttle the number of FS threads that can be posted over X months, up to 1 year's time. For example, 1 thread every 2 months, or 5 threads every 12 months - for my "for sale" forum only.

If it is possible to further tweak this modification to be able to do this that would be fantastic. I am using vB 3.8.7 and I know many others are still using vB3 as well as 4.

Thanks for your contribution!