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Staff can Post hidden Posts · **Released**: 05-07-2004

If you have installed that Hack by Chen, you will already know what this Hack does.
If not i'll shortly explain: If you install this hack, your staff will be able to post hidden posts, which are just visible by other staffmembers. This can be usefull, if you are not sure, what to do with a thread, and want feedback by the other mods.

I have to say, that this is not an easy hack, so do not install it, if you are not familar with vB hacking, as i won't give much support.
I have put the basic instructions into the Installfile, which does everything needed.
The instructions in the advanced install file, are for those who have already installed this hack, and want to get some more features (like number of new hidden posts in the navbar and such things).

Have fun, we always have

assassingod · #12 05-08-2004, 06:19 AM

Thanks Stefan. I can use this on my forum

@Boofo;
Try adding

Code:

<if condition="can_see_hidden()"><br /><label for="cb_hidepost"><input type="checkbox" name="hidepost" value="1" id="cb_hidepost" />Hide Post?.</label></if>

In the Quick Reply template. Not tested though.

Boofo · #13 05-08-2004, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by assassingod

Thanks Stefan. I can use this on my forum

@Boofo;
Try adding

Code:

<if condition="can_see_hidden()"><br /><label for="cb_hidepost"><input type="checkbox" name="hidepost" value="1" id="cb_hidepost" />Hide Post?.</label></if>

In the Quick Reply template. Not tested though.

That might work for the checkbox but how do I keep it from quoting a hidden post when you click the quick reply button?

Logician · #14 05-08-2004, 06:52 AM

For people who are not familiar with this hack, I can say that this hack is VERY useful. Especially if you have a large staff. This is definetely one of my favorites hack and IMO a must to have.

assassingod · #15 05-08-2004, 06:57 AM

It's even better with the Search Feature *coughstefandoitcough*

Boofo · #16 05-08-2004, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Logician

For people who are not familiar with this hack, I can say that this hack is VERY useful. Especially if you have a large staff. This is definetely one of my favorites hack and IMO a must to have.

It's indespensable on any board, I think. If I can get the quick reply problem fixed and get it to work in the editpost like it does here, it will be perfect.

insanctus · #17 05-08-2004, 07:38 AM

I tested it , admins like how did you do that, lmao......

I have to admit be very useful.

Tony G · #18 05-08-2004, 09:05 AM

Have to agree with you there. It's perfect for any large-scale forum. Even small-scale ones could benefit.

Xenon · #19 05-08-2004, 10:12 AM

I'm glad you all like it.

I may release an more complex addon sometime in the nearer future, sharing more features of this hack, which we have on vb.org, but this would bloat the basic version too much

Boofo · #20 05-08-2004, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenon

I'm glad you all like it.

I may release an more complex addon sometime in the nearer future, sharing more features of this hack, which we have on vb.org, but this would bloat the basic version too much

Bring it on! I'd like to see that version.

msimplay · #21 05-08-2004, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boofo

Bring it on! I'd like to see that version.

me too the basic idea is good but needs a few more features like quick the ability to do it via quick reply

rather than bloat i would say complete

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