New Posting Features - Welcome Thread Upon Registration

Welcome Thread Upon Registration

This mod creates a welcome thread when a new member registers.

Features controlled via the ACP (See screenshot)

- Thread Title
- Thread Message
- Forum Location
- Post Icon
- Which User Creates Thread
- Thread Placed In Moderation
- Create Thread Before/After Email Activation
- Have a Random Title
- Have Random Thread Content
- Post From a Random Member
- Post a Random Icon

When is the thread created?

You now have the choice via the ACP! A thread can be created as soon as a member registers, or if you use email activation on your board, you can have the thread created once they have activated their email.

Boards that require an admin to approve new users

This mod has an option to place new threads into moderation. Once the new user has been approved via an admin, you can then release the new thread.

New Features in Version 1.2

Does your welcome forum look a little bit "samey" like this?


Same old thread title, same old post icon, same old user posting the thread and when you go inside it has the same old content?

Well maybe I could interest you in the latest version of this mod!



You decide on four titles and the content of four threads! You can also select the UserID's of who you want the threads to be created by. You can also select to have random post icons! - All controlled via the ACP.

Its all random. Thread title one doesnt belong to thread content one and thread title two doesnt belong to thread content two. With this mod when a member registers, thread title one may be posted with the contents of thread content four and thread title three might be posted with thread content two etc. The same goes with the UserID's and the post icon.

Download
v1.1 = product-welcomethread280509updated
v1.2 = product-welcomethread300509
v1.2.1 = product-welcomethread030609
v1.2.2 = Fixed the issue of "Welcome Unregistered" showing if you have email activation on.

Installation
Import product via ACP
Edit settings via vbulletin options >> Welcome Thread Upon Registration

Upgrade
Import product via ACP, Click "yes" to allow overwrite.
Edit settings via vbulletin options >> Welcome Thread Upon Registration

Screenshots
The screenshots show the ACP in version 1.2. I was unable to fit it all into one image, so had to split the image in half.

Although I have marked this as supported im a very new coder and this is my first release. I have tested it by signing up over 100 users on my test board and as yet there have been no glitches.
If there are any errors, I will try my best to resolve them, however as being new im still learning the ropes.

Version History
v1.0 - First release 28/05/09 (98 d/l)
v1.1 - Thread creation after email activation added / Post Icon added 28/05/09
v1.2 - Random titles/UserID/Thread content/Post icons 30/05/2009 (49 d/l)
v1.2.1 - Allows you to have the members name created as a link to their profile (88 d/l)
v1.2.2 - Fixed the "unregistered" bug

[HappyFeet]

I've had this on my forum for a while now. It works great for 3-4 new members and then stops, nothing at all. I have to change settings, save, put settings back and re-save to get it working again. Whats up with that?

Obviously from the comments here, support is mute. It's sad, I liked this add-on.

[Saviour]

Word to the wise...

If a mod isn't supported...don't install it. Save yourself a lot of grief.

[inxolly]

Database error in vBulletin 3.8.4:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT userid
FROM useractivation
WHERE activationid = 'IRRELVANT';

MySQL Error : Table 'inxforum_live.useractivation' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Sunday, September 6th 2009 @ 06:23:51 PM
Error Date : Sunday, September 6th 2009 @ 06:23:51 PM
Script : http://www.inx-gaming.com/forum/regi...00&i=IRRELVANT
Referrer : IRRELVANT
IP Address : IRRELVANT
Username : Brett
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.1.28-rc-community-log

This happened on 3.8.1 - so updated to 3.8.4 and still the same, any help? If i disable this mod that goes away on activation.

[inxolly]

Ah just noticed no support

Mod should be dumped as it doesn't work for a lot of people.

[Itchy Nips]

luckily it still works for me

[Hi-Jack]

This mod breaks user activation by mail functionality... gosh... DO NOT USE!!
Cost me an hour to track it down to this module...

It's not supported on other 3.8.x versions except 3.8.2.
If a tool is not supported, dump it please...
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[Hi-Jack]

sorry... double post...

[Itchy Nips]

i used to use the activation by mail function and it worked fine for me. I guess I'm just lucky

[SᴩiDᴇЯ]

Nice mod thank you

[cpcmox]

I have installed it, and I like it so far.

I have not made the site live to the public yet, and I plan on using FB Connect. Will this also work with FB Connect, so when someone logs in with their FB account for the first time will it also add them to the welcome forum?