HOw can I hie the New Thread icon is members aren't allow to post

[perfphysio]

Hi all,

I have s ection on my forum where people cannot post new threads but can reply to existing ones. This all works fine but the registered members still see the "New Thread" icon on that section and can click on it. When they do they are of course told that they don't have permission to post.

Is there a way to hide that icon from the registered users when they are viewing that section? That way they won't have anything to click on and won't become confused or disappointed.

Many thanks for any direction on this