Automatically Start a Welcome Thread in the Forum of Your Choice

This little mod will start a new thread in the forum of your choice when somebody registers.

The thread message is contained in a template, and easily customizeable on your part.

This version posts the thread when the user registers - but before he activates his email address.

Thanks to flypaper for providing a bugfix.

Installation Instructions: Import the product. Change the welcome_thread template to suit your needs. Change the setup variables in the welcome thread plugin to suit your needs.

Amy

[amykhar]

Originally Posted by southernlady

Amy, I'm having trouble making it go to my intro forum. I know I should put in my version of this: <a href="http://www.eaforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23"> which for me is: <a href="http://mysouthernlady.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21"> and yet, I ended up with it in a PRIVATE board when I tested it. Liz

I'd need to see the code in acion to see what's going on. What forumid is it trying to send them to? If you paste the code of the whole template within code tags, I'll try to see if I can spot your error.

Amy

[southernlady]

<p>Welcome $username!</p>
<p>Southernlady's Forum's is a very diverse place. There is a lot to do here - the trick is just knowing where to look.
    
First, introduce yourself. We're a friendly bunch and we welcome newcomers to the <a href="http://mysouthernlady.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21"><strong>Welcome to Southernlady's Forum</strong></a>.</p>
<p>Also please read the Rules of the Mansion: <a href="http://mysouthernlady.com/forum/showthread.php?t=145"><strong>Rules of the Mansion</strong></a></p>
<p>We have a "Welcome to the Parlor (Daily Board)". It's usually the first place we stop in the mornings to catch up with each other. <a href="http://mysouthernlady.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7"><strong>Welcome to the Parlor (Daily Board)</strong></a>.</p>
<p>We talk about pop culture, hobbies, raising kids, getting ahead at work, and just about anything else friends talk about around a Parlor or Kitchen Table.</p>
<p> So, if you are trapped in a cubicle at work or if you are a stay at home mom looking for something to do while the kids nap or you are just looking for some company and some fun, this is the place for you.

Here you go, Amy, this is the one on my default, Liz

[southernlady]

Amy, did we ever figure out this problem or should I just give in? Liz

[amykhar]

Originally Posted by southernlady

Amy, did we ever figure out this problem or should I just give in? Liz

Sorry. I got sidetracked.

When I check the code, I'm having trouble with the daily board url. You have it set to go to forum 7. If I manually go to forum 7 (not using the code you posted) I get an error message about functions.php (which isn't changed in this mod) and am shown a no-permission page.

The issue seems to be with that forum, not this plugin.

[southernlady]

Amy, this was the one I was having problems with...it won't go there: http://mysouthernlady.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 And that is my Welcome board and not the Daily Board.

Right now, it's going to a Private forum where NO one has access without specific approval.

I understand the Daily board isn't accessable uuntil you are registered, but once a person is creating this thread, they will see that board. Liz

[amykhar]

Originally Posted by southernlady

Amy, this was the one I was having problems with...it won't go there: http://mysouthernlady.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=21 And that is my Welcome board and not the Daily Board.

Right now, it's going to a Private forum where NO one has access without specific approval.

I understand the Daily board isn't accessable uuntil you are registered, but once a person is creating this thread, they will see that board. Liz

It goes to forum 21 for me with no problems using the code you posted.

Amy

[amykhar]

Gang,
In Beta 4, the threads are going to the moderation queue. I'm going to figure out how to fix that, and then update the plugin code.

[amykhar]

OK. I upgraded the new plugins for both versions of this mod. The changes I made won't hurt Beta 3; so if you are running an earlier version of Vbulletin, it should still work for you - but I don't guarantee it.

[Cloudrunner]

Originally Posted by amykhar

OK. I upgraded the new plugins for both versions of this mod. The changes I made won't hurt Beta 3; so if you are running an earlier version of Vbulletin, it should still work for you - but I don't guarantee it.

Kewl!

One question though, where's the update zip?

[Bro_Joey_Gowdy]

Nice!

*Rowdy clicks install, then downloads and installs*

[P.Jackson]

my threads are being put in moderation queue any ideas?

[amykhar]

Which version are you using? Before or after activation?

[P.Jackson]

before

[amykhar]

Ah. That explains it. Let me update that baby with some changes I made in the other. Back in about 15 minutes with a new before version.

Amy

[amykhar]

OK. I updated the welcomethread.zip. I made it a PRODUCT this time, not a plugin. So, if you have data in your welcome_thread template, copy it to a safe spot so you can restore it once the product is installed.

Amy