Limit guests to viewing 5 threads max.

This hack allows a guest to view 5 threads within the forums. After the 5th
thread, the hack will bring up the error_nopermission_loggedout template
to force them to register with the board.

This hack was requested by frozt and jjj0923.

Templates affected: 0
Files affected: showthread.php and admin/sessions.php
Tables affected: session

How to install this hack:

You need to alter the session table using the following command:

alter table session add visitcount smallint(5) unsigned DEFAULT 0;

The rest of the instructions are in the attached file.

Your comments will be greatly appreciated.

[frozt]

Thnxz man! its works great i think :-)

[Zzed]

You're welcome.

[E]

does it re-direct them too register page... im gonna try installing now

[Zzed]

They get sent to the screen that tells them they need to log in or register.

[jjj0923]

thank you - this is great.

- jeff

[Remi]

Can't he/she just clear the session and continue browsing!!

[Zzed]

Originally posted by Remi
Can't he/she just clear the session and continue browsing!!

Yes, but I am sure it will get very annoying after a while.

[Admin]

Remi is right, it's only for the current session.

[Zzed]

Unless your cookie times out, or you kill your browser, you won't be able to read another thread.