Posting restrictions for new users

[crzylee]

I have seen this on other forums, but didn't know how to search for it exactly here. I am wanting to restrict new members (under 5 posts) from posting in our classified section. It can be moderated if need be, but would rather not. I would like for them to be able to see these forums, just not post in them until they have 5 posts.

Thanks!

[crzylee]

Is there a way to do this with Promotions? If I do use promotions, how do I make it where all new registrations go to that usergroup and not Registered Members? Or would I have to move all my current members to a new group and use restrictions on registered members?

[Lynne]

I think there is a mod that does something like this, but you may also do it with promotions.

Go to Usergroup Manager > Add New Usergroup
Create Usergroup Based On - Registered Usergroup > Go
Give it a new name - Reg Users with 5 posts
Create Permissions Based off of Usergroup > Registered Usergroup
Save

Now make a Promotion (Usergroups > Promotions)
Add New
Usergroup - Registered Users
Posts - 5
Promotion Strategy - Posts
Type - Primary
Move to - Reg Users with 5 posts
Save

Forum Permissions > find this new forum
Make sure Registered Users can NOT see it and the Reg Users with 5 posts users CAN

[crzylee]

Thanks Lynne,

I will try that and post up the results.


- Lee

--------------- Added [DATE]1249525534[/DATE] at [TIME]1249525534[/TIME] ---------------

Works like a charm!!! Thanks Lynne. I changed the User Promotions scheduled task to run every 30 minutes so they wouldn't have to wait till the top of the hour before they could post.