Forbid the use of some symbols in USERNAME

Hi all...
It came to my mind to put a code to forbid the use of some characters & symbols in members' usernames when they first register at my forums..

Sometimes usage of these characters & symbols leads to usernames like: .:*#juggler#*:. and so..

this code simply allow users to just register with Letters, Numbers and Space..

share your opinion

Salam..

[ghroob]

thanx all for ur comments,,
and for any suggestions or updates im here

[-=Sniper=-]

excellent, thanks

[cpzhao]

Thank you! this is exactly what I need. I would remove the space by default if I were you, though

[gldtn]

Originally Posted by cpzhao

Thank you! this is exactly what I need. I would remove the space by default if I were you, though

does this work with vb3.5.1? I cannot find Phrase type Error Messages

Thanks in advance

[Acido]

Originally Posted by gldtn

does this work with vb3.5.1? I cannot find Phrase type Error Messages

Thanks in advance

Search Front-End Errors Messages

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I'm using this hack. But it show a error message for each character wrong in the nickname. If user enter 3 symbols, then he will see this:

Username may only contain Letters, Numbers and Space
Username may only contain Letters, Numbers and Space
Username may only contain Letters, Numbers and Space

Is it a bug?
Ideas to solve it?

[Marco van Herwaarden]

Originally Posted by Acido

Search Front-End Errors Messages

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I'm using this hack. But it show a error message for each character wrong in the nickname. If user enter 3 symbols, then he will see this:

Username may only contain Letters, Numbers and Space
Username may only contain Letters, Numbers and Space
Username may only contain Letters, Numbers and Space

Is it a bug?
Ideas to solve it?

In the plugin, find:

PHP Code:

  $userdata->error('forbiddenusername'); 


Add under:

PHP Code:

break; 


(Not tested)

[-=Sniper=-]

that fixed it! thanks

[Ghanem]

thank you for the hack..
how can I implement on Arabic charcters and space only..

[icemann]

This is great for the lazy people like me, thanks & worked perfect.

*clicks install*

[quanvo81]

This is a cool hack, not install it rite now , but I will look forward to it.