Moderators Functions - Force Users to Read a Thread

vB 3.7 version of this hack here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=172155

Force Users to Read a Thread 2.0

About this hack:
This hack allows you to set a thread as 'must read' by your members. Right now, if you make a post and want all your members to read it, you have no way of enforcing it. This hack will give an error message similar to the one you get when you need to change you password, saying that the admins want you to read a certain thread before they continue using the forum.

Once a user reads a thread, they wont be bugged to read it again.

You can set all usergroups or just certain onces that must read a thread.

You can set to site wide or just some forums.

Option to Force Guests

This hack added one query to every page on your forum a member goes to.

• Files edited: 0
• Templates edited: 0
• Files to upload: 2 (1 via ACP, 2 via FTP)
• Time to install: 1 minute

Updates:

Version 2.0 (03/05/08):

• First Release of this Hack for vb3.7
• MAJOR update. Hack totally re-writen. You must uninstall old version before upgrading.
• Fixed just about all bugs. (like if you delete a thread...)
• No more template edit. Everything done in ACP.
• Permissions for by who ever has ACP access with threads and posts
• Force Guests to read a thread now.
• Works for BOTH vb3.6 AND vb3.7

Please post your comments or suggestions for this hack. I read ALL posts.

MAKE SURE YOU CLICK INSTALL!
You will get an email when a new version is released.

Pictures:

• The error message.
• The universal options.
• Where you go to set the settings.
• The list of forums that have force read settings.
• The edit/add screen.

[Abe1]

Originally Posted by Spermy

I would like to know this as well.
Thanks

I have to see what I can do. Maybe part of my next release they will force only if you hit parts of a forum.

Originally Posted by lisss001

Hi, this does NOT work with the latest version of Vbulletin

You got to give more info then that. Maybe it just doesn't work for YOU because you did something wrong.

Originally Posted by BBF

works on 3.6.8?

Yes, it works on 3.6.8

[lazydesis]

anyways that this cud be done withour the file edits?

nice hack by the way thanx

[xandizitxu]

Where are the phrase that I have to edit to translate the message to my language, serched but no success

[BBF]

Originally Posted by BBF

and, it's works in announcements?

[PoetJA-1975]

Originally Posted by bostton1

where do you place this code and what if anything do i have to remove?

thanks

Sorry just now seeing your question...
You Search in Phrases for forceusersreadthread_read_thread
Then as the English translation:

<img src=".../reminder1.gif" align="left" border="0" alt="" style="padding:7px;" /><strong>The JPiC Moderating Team is requiring each Member to view a special announcement thread before you continue browsing the Forum.</strong>
<br /><br />
<a href="showthread.php?t={1}"><strong>CLICK HERE</strong></a> to view the thread. Then you may continue with browsing and posting.
<br /><br />
Thank you for your patience and after reading the required thread we hope you enjoy your browsing experience here at JPiC Forum. Enjoy AND Happy posting!</strong>
<br><br>
<strong>The JPiC Moderating Team.</strong>

Simply customize the text to your Forum...

Jacquii.

[PoetJA-1975]

Interesting though - I just created a thread I wanted to have Members view...
Using this modification worked just fine - but recently upgraded to the 3.6.8 --- Was glitchy in both Opera and Internet Explorer... Using Inferno Shoutbox Pro - would load the entire page in the shoutbox :? --- then using vBAdvanced --- Couldn't even load the main frontpage http://jpicforum.info --- Forum is in the root directory...

Any advice?

Thanx,

Jacquii.

[Abe1]

Originally Posted by PoetJA-1975

Interesting though - I just created a thread I wanted to have Members view...
Using this modification worked just fine - but recently upgraded to the 3.6.8 --- Was glitchy in both Opera and Internet Explorer... Using Inferno Shoutbox Pro - would load the entire page in the shoutbox :? --- then using vBAdvanced --- Couldn't even load the main frontpage http://jpicforum.info --- Forum is in the root directory...

Any advice?

Thanx,

Jacquii.

It has to do with shoutbox being the first to see that you need to view a thread. In the next version coming out soon, you will be able to disable this hack for 3rd part pages as well as many standard vb pages.

[PoetJA-1975]

so in the meantime is there a work-around?
I just posted a thread soliciting donations for hosting fees and such - Would surely like to have everyone read the thread

Jacquii.

[almqdad]

Hello

will this plugin works with Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.5

[Abe1]

Originally Posted by almqdad

Hello

will this plugin works with Powered by vBulletin? Version 3.6.5

Yes, but you have to do an extra step. Read the main post.