New Posting Features - Cyb - Prevent Newbies from Posting to Wrong Forum

vB 3.7 VERSION HERE:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=177952

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Info:
Members of selected usergroups will need to confirm destination forum for the new thread if their post count is less than the number you choose. If member is not in the correct forum, he will be able to choose a different one from a drop-down menu, then continue with posting.


Installation:
1. Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]


To set options:
Go to AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Cyb Prevent Newbies from Posting to Wrong Forum


Versions:
v1.0 - Apr 29. 2006.
-First Release
v1.5 - May 10. 2006.
-Fixed few bugs
-Improved functionality and compatibility
-Now users with custom styles can use hack regularly (read installation step #2)
-Added option to choose affected usergroups (view updated screenshots)
-Please uninstall old version before installing new one
v1.6 - Aug 04. 2006.
-Release of this hack for vB v3.6
v1.7 - Aug 05. 2006.
-Uncached template bug fix
v1.8 - Sep 29. 2006.
-Several improvements:
*three templates removed
*javascript code improved
*phrases used instead of settings
*added links to phrases to settings page for easier customizations/translations
*confirmation dialog look improved
*easier usergroup selection (thanks to Andreas)
-Added Product Version Checking
v1.9 - Nov 11. 2006.
-Updated javascript code to improve compatibility with some browsers
-Fixed error which maked code not Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional
v2.0 - Nov 12. 2006.
-Forum description for selected destination forum shown (automatically hidden if description field is blank)
-Option to disable new function above
v2.1 - Jul 27. 2007.
-Fixed bug (WYSIWYG editor locked in Firefox after destination forum confirmation)
-Improved group membership checking (works now for supplementary usergroups too)
-General code cleanup and optimization


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[r5e]

Excellent hack. I just one small suggestion.

I'm concerned that users may simply not read what they are presented with and head straight over to the continue button. After all - this mod is supposed to stop the hasty user who is about to post in the first area he can see.

Would it be possible to make the default choice something "Please select", so the user is forced to open the drop down menu and read the choices? If they were to simply hit continue without paying attention then they would get an error message that they need to select the correct forum?

Thanks again for an excellent mod

[kafi]

Problem with FF is present ever since 3.5x version of this nice add-on. After trying 3.6 version I have disabled this one too

[kafi]

Originally Posted by r5e

Excellent hack. I just one small suggestion.

I'm concerned that users may simply not read what they are presented with and head straight over to the continue button. After all - this mod is supposed to stop the hasty user who is about to post in the first area he can see.

Would it be possible to make the default choice something "Please select", so the user is forced to open the drop down menu and read the choices? If they were to simply hit continue without paying attention then they would get an error message that they need to select the correct forum?

Thanks again for an excellent mod

This is a valid point I requested in 3.5 version too... :-/

[Neutral Singh]

Wow Thanks!! this can also be used as a tool to control automated spam messages in forums. Big Thanks!!

[daddygrim]

how does this work? this is confusing..I installed it..but all this extra stufff is to confusing.

[mfyvie]

Sorry - I also had to disable this one. I'm running 2.0 but since all new users who use firefox can't post I had no choice but to disable it. About 20% of my userbase uses firefox.

I'm not sure if this mod is being supported anymore. Shame - it was a great little mod.

[Valter]

Originally Posted by mfyvie

Sorry - I also had to disable this one. I'm running 2.0 but since all new users who use firefox can't post I had no choice but to disable it. About 20% of my userbase uses firefox.

I'm not sure if this mod is being supported anymore. Shame - it was a great little mod.

There is a problem only for users with WYSIWYG editor.

I don't know if this is vBulletin or Firefox problem but atm i see no way to fix it.

[mfyvie]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

There is a problem only for users with WYSIWYG editor.

I don't know if this is vBulletin or Firefox problem but atm i see no way to fix it.

Sure, but the WYSIWYG editor is default on my forums

I think this problem must be somehow related to this mod because the problem goes away as soon as the mod is disabled or the poster has enough posts not to be presented with the mod.

I don't have a clue either - but if you want to look at it more closely I'd be happy to help you with testing. I was really sad to have to disable this mod - it was one of the most useful ones on my forum.

[Valter]

Here is a problem... this uses javascript to switches two div blocks. One with forum chooser is loaded first and when button is clicked second one opens. Second one contains newthread form and is untouched by hack. In both, IE and FF, all works fine with simple and standard editors. Wysiwyg works fine in IE but not in Firefox. I guess something is not fully loaded in editor when div block which contains it is not visible on page load. I tried to find what causes this but with no luck. Tried also to change the way javascript switches blocks but no luck again...

I think I'll ask someone from vB to help here...

[adwade]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

v2.0 - Nov 12. 2006.

I found a novel use for this MOD along with the Auto-Moderation of Spammer Keywords modification. It allows me to insure users are warned of an inability to post Advertisements or Links within their first few posts.

Thanxx for making it so f-l-e-x-i-b-l-e Cybernetec, great idea & superb implementation.