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 Biggles

Abe, I tried uploading just the amended admincp file but it hasn't fixed the problem. Should I uninstall again and try yet another new install - or just give up?

Biggles

I just tried again but it seems like you took the permission away.

[BigDog56]

Just updated, checked it, seems to work just fine. Thank you!

[Sierra Oscar]

Thanks for the update Abe1 - will install later.

[mariocaz]

Originally Posted by mariocaz

Wow thank you for the update!!

and the update works in 3.6.8 pl2 ??

also how can I uninstall the mod ???, to update to the new version.

Thank you in advance!

Mario

Please.

[rob4448585]

works fine now, i uploaded the two files again

then uninstalled the product and then installed the newer version again

works fine with 3.6.8

thanks abe

great mod!!!

[Biggles]

Originally Posted by Abe1

I just tried again but it seems like you took the permission away.

Sorry Abe. I thought you had finished. I am resetting your username as I speak.

Biggles

[360junkie]

Originally Posted by Digital Jedi

Yes, there's quite a few warnings in this thread that warn not to delete Force Read threads.

Well i still need help

[Abe1]

Originally Posted by 360junkie

Well i still need help

What do you mean need help?

There in no more a threat to delete threads in the latest version.

[360junkie]

Originally Posted by Abe1

What do you mean need help?

There in no more a threat to delete threads in the latest version.

ok how do i make people have 2 look at it on the new one

[Abe1]

Originally Posted by 360junkie

ok how do i make people have 2 look at it on the new one

In your ACP, under threads and posts.