Password Forums all Users

Works on VB3 Beta5 - VB 3.7++

Credit:
Many users and DEV members

Features:
All users must enter a password to a forum that has a password.


Story:
The default install of the forums works on a group access.

Admin = god, can see all do all - no PW on priv areas.
Super Mod = Forum god, do all go every were- no PW on priv areas.


With this bit of code a PW must be entered from all groups and users that wish to enter a forum with a password.

Open:
includes/functions.php


Search:

if (!$password OR ($permissions['adminpermissions'] & CANCONTROLPANEL) OR ($permissions['adminpermissions'] & ISMODERATOR) OR can_moderate($forumid))


Change to: 

if (!$password)



Re upload

Note:
3.0.0 Gamma users goto http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/bugs....iew&bugid=1321 for Template fix.

[MindTrix]

But vB3 has password protected forums :s Care to explain some more mate, or put me straight? Thanks

[Boofo]

I'm sorry, I donm't agree with you on this. I like the ideas of not having to enter a password every time I go into a protected forum on my site. Although, I might like to have it be able to be turned off for the SuperMods if I want to.

[Oblivion Knight]

In that case Boofo, I think you'd change it to:

if (!$password OR ($permissions['adminpermissions'] & CANCONTROLPANEL))

[Boofo]

Thank you, sir.

I think they should make it an option to turn it off for the SuperMods.

[Oblivion Knight]

Originally Posted by Boofo

Thank you, sir.

I think they should make it an option to turn it off for the SuperMods.

No problem.!

That gives me an idea for a nice little mod to work on when I upgrade to vB3 myself, unless of course someone beats me to it..

[Boofo]

I'll be your beta tester, lust like ol' times.

I've got a couple of ideas for you, if you are interested. If so, log onto my board and make an account and I will fill you in.

[Zachariah]

Originally Posted by Boofo

I'm sorry, I donm't agree with you on this. I like the ideas of not having to enter a password every time I go into a protected forum on my site. Although, I might like to have it be able to be turned off for the SuperMods if I want to.

I understand your outlook. (as an admin you want to take controle of your forums) It fits my needs. I host some forums for game clans that wish to have a PW protected forum. I have Admins and super mods (multi-clan mixture) that help run the forums. I don't need wondering eyes in places that they do not belong.

Note: I also have an issue telling someone that they have a privet area that requires a password, and it not be true. IMO, if you place a PW on something, you need a PW to access it.

[high]* Zachariah shrugs[/high]

[Boofo]

Originally Posted by HarryButt

I understand your outlook. (as an admin you want to take controle of your forums) It fits my needs. I host some forums for game clans that wish to have a PW protected forum. I have Admins and super mods (multi-clan mixture) that help run the forums. I don't need wondering eyes in places that they do not belong.

Note: I also have an issue telling someone that they have a priv area that requiers a password, and it not be true. IMO, if you place a PW on something, you need a PW to access it.

[high]* HarryButt shrugs[/high]

True, by all rights, I really should have to enter a password every time I enter. But I go in and out of that forum too much to be bogged down with having to type on the keyboard every time I need to go in there for just a second or two. And besides, I am the only Admin on my site and will ALWAYS be the only Admin. That's what they gave us the Super Moderator group for.

[Zachery]

Originally Posted by Boofo

True, by all rights, I really should have to enter a password every time I enter. But I go in and out of that forum too much to be bogged down with having to type on the keyboard every time I need to go in there for just a second or two. And besides, I am the only Admin on my site and will ALWAYS be the only Admin. That's what they gave us the Super Moderator group for.

and respectlivy admin permissions now ;D