Thread Display For Nonregistered Users (Limit Characters, Display Message) 2.0.5

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[high]Changelog:[/high]
2-26-06
* Specify which forums in which you'd like this hack to take effect

[high]Changelog:[/high]
2-25-06
* Individual settings for first posts and other posts
* Apply hack for posts other than first
* Different message for all other posts
* Different character limit for posts other than first

What does this do?
Have the ability to limit the amount of characters that nonregistered members can see in a thread.
Also have the ability to display a message after the post in order to let them know what they can
do to view the whole thread.

What does this hack add to?

• Limit characters that nonregistered users can see in a thread
• Display a message to users who are nonregistered and viewing that thread.

What does this hack require?
Products Imported: 1

[high]3 Easy Steps[/high]
Step 1. Import the following product: product-thread_nonregister.xml
Step 2. Make sure you edit the newly added settings in vbulletin options >> Thread Display Options (showthread)
Step 3. ENJOY THE HACK

[high]F.A.Q[/high]
Q. Will this hack effect how spiderbots view my threads?
A. Not if you use this hack

Enjoy the hack.


Don't forget to click INSTALL

[HIGH]As always, feel free to make a donation to:[/HIGH]
gio@dopegfx.com

[funkmeister]

Originally Posted by gio~logist

If you set the number of characters for first post to "0", then it will only show message from admincp.

If you set the number of characters for other posts to "0", then it will only show message from admincp.

Ok, thanks for the clarification

How does it work when a post has attachments? The unregistered users are unable to download them, right? It's based off the permissions of that usergroup, right? They can see the thumbnails and/or links, but when clicked on, they get the regular vB 'permission denied' dialog box, right?

[Gio~Logist]

Originally Posted by funkmeister

Ok, thanks for the clarification

How does it work when a post has attachments? The unregistered users are unable to download them, right? It's based off the permissions of that usergroup, right? They can see the thumbnails and/or links, but when clicked on, they get the regular vB 'permission denied' dialog box, right?

The attachments part is not touched by this hack, so it will still be just as it was before.

[bashy]

Cheers m8...this is working perfectly now even with GARS
Thanks again...excellent hack m8, well done

[Bellinis]

Very nice hack!
But a good thing to keep in mind is that also spiderbots will only see the cutt-off version

[Gio~Logist]

Originally Posted by bashy

Cheers m8...this is working perfectly now even with GARS
Thanks again...excellent hack m8, well done

May i ask how you got it to work with gars, this way i can add that feature. I would figure it out myself, however, i do not have GARS installed.

[Gio~Logist]

Originally Posted by Bellinis

Very nice hack!
But a good thing to keep in mind is that also spiderbots will only see the cutt-off version

Hm. I suppose there is no way to avoid this... unless i make it somehow so that it allows spiderbots to see full thread by doing an extra if command. However, i just need to figure out if there's already a variable used to detect bots, then i'll adjust it as so.

Also, feel free to click INSTALL if you like/or installed the hack

[bashy]

Not if you use the hack that makes them members

Originally Posted by Bellinis

Very nice hack!
But a good thing to keep in mind is that also spiderbots will only see the cutt-off version

[bashy]

You fixed it m8

I did your latest upgrade and voila

Originally Posted by gio~logist

May i ask how you got it to work with gars, this way i can add that feature. I would figure it out myself, however, i do not have GARS installed.

[Gio~Logist]

Originally Posted by bashy

You fixed it m8

I did your latest upgrade and voila

Ah yes. It must be because gars uses a postcount number other than 1 Glad to see that you have it working.

[Gio~Logist]

Originally Posted by bashy

Not if you use the hack that makes them members

Good idea.