Close Thread with Reply

This very simple hack will show a checkbox in the options area (with show signature, email notification, etc.) of the Reply
to Topic screen that allows you to close the thread at the same time as posting your reply to the thread. The checkbox will
only show to those that have permission to close the thread.

Tested by me on 2.2.1. Compatibility with earlier versions is likely but not proven.

This hack was requested by Freestyler here.

EDIT: This hack has been updated; the attachment is now in Post #9.

[Rose]

Great hack, JJR. I installed the new, updated version at The Smallville Torch and it works like a charm.

I also installed the previously updated version at my board at Simpsons board. What are the differences? I seem to have no problems with the hack at SB as is. But, if I need to reinstall, please let me know.

[JJR512]

Without knowing which exact version you have, I couldn't really tell you what the difference is...you can find which version you have in the instructions.txt file, there's a version history at the top. That also tells you what the differences are.

Basically, the C and D releases are fine (D is just fixes a poorly-written instruction as pointed out by Mystics). In all the earlier versions, a thread would get closed even if someone who had checked the box just hit the Preview button, and this might not be desirable operation. In the original version, there was also a small security hole that could allow anyone to close any thread if they knew how to manipulate forms data and tried it. Functionally, every version has done the basic idea of what this hack is, but I would use at least version C.

[Rose]

Originally posted by JJR512
Without knowing which exact version you have, I couldn't really tell you what the difference is...you can find which version you have in the instructions.txt file, there's a version history at the top. That also tells you what the differences are.

Basically, the C and D releases are fine (D is just fixes a poorly-written instruction as pointed out by Mystics). In all the earlier versions, a thread would get closed even if someone who had checked the box just hit the Preview button, and this might not be desirable operation. In the original version, there was also a small security hole that could allow anyone to close any thread if they knew how to manipulate forms data and tried it. Functionally, every version has done the basic idea of what this hack is, but I would use at least version C.

I'm using vbulletin version 2.2.1. I'll reinstall the first hack (at simpsonsboard) with the new hack. Thanks for the update and great work! :s On a side note, I still haven't messed with the locationbit, but it's no biggie. *lol* Thanks again

[Hooper]

JJR,

Any chance you might attatch a fully updated file to your first post. This thread is full of updates and changes. Would be nice to have a completed hack to grab from post one.

Just a thought.

[JJR512]

The current release is in Post #15; this is the link to the attachment: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...&postid=210636

What I don't like about having the attachment stay in the first post is that for some other hacks, especially popular ones that spawn multi-page threads, as I read through the thread and see various problems and issues brought up, discussed, solved, etc., I'm left wondering, did the attachment get updated with the fixes? So I thought that instead of doing it that way, I would post a new attachment in any thread where I announce an update, and delete the previous attachment...but each time, make sure to specify where the attachment was. The post numbers are great for this. Also, this method makes it so that someone can't just look at the first post in the thread, read the original description of the hack and just download it without actually going through the thread to read about the various nuances and tricks. Granted, this particular hack is very simple, but another of mine isn't.

[djr]

Despite Firefly's security update normal users can still close a thread although they did not started the thread themselves.
Our board has for all registered users configured 'can open/close own threads' set to 'yes'. With this option set, every user is able to use 'Close Thread with Reply' and thus closing the thread. When the option 'can open/close own threads' is set to 'no', the 'Close Thread with Reply' option disappears.

Even tough the hack check for permissions, it checks for the wrong permission, more specific for the permission 'can open/close own threads'. I couldn't find an option 'can open/close threads other threads' anywhere.

Just to let you know. Alas, I can't use the hack right now :-(

[Lucky]

Good job DJR,

I never even noticed that.

[Joshua Clinard]

Please fix this.

[Alex]

Thank you for this usefull little hack. Very easy to install and it works

[Alex]

ups, something isn't right. I, as an admin, see the checkbox an can use it. My Mods doesn't see it, but can open/close threads in their forums on the normal way.

What is wrong?