Moderate only OP (newthread) by Usergroup - Possible?

[juzz86]

Hello Folks,

I am attempting to introduce a hook in functions_newpost.php on a vB 4.2.1 forum to allow us to moderate a particular usergroup's threads, not posts, for a subset of forums.

I found an old post for some vB 3.8 code by another user here that seems a good fit, however I think the parameters to point vB to check the usergroup ($vbulletin->userinfo) may be incorrect for vB 4.x:

else
{
$dataman->set('visible', 1);
$post['visible'] = 1;
}

and add below that:

if ($type == 'thread')
{
if ($foruminfo['forumid'] == X AND is_member_of($vbulletin->userinfo, 
Y))
{
$dataman->set('visible', 1);
$post['visible'] = 1;
}
}

The 'visible' and 'thread' params check out, is anyone able to help me with finding the vB 4.x equivalent of $vbulletin->userinfo please? I would much rather try and have a crack at getting this going than introduce a sitewide thread moderation policy on our sale forums.

Thanks in advance!

Justin