Allow/disallow style selection based on usergroup membership

[CTXMedia]

I'd like to suggest a link between styles and usergroups so we can selectively revoke style choices for guests, or allow premium members access to specific styles, etc.

In particular I want to present a non-responsive only style to guests (no ability to select alternative styles), whilst at the same time allow registered members to use a responsive style if they wish.

At present all 'active' styles are selectable regardless of usergroup / guest status.

Thanks,
Shaun

 

[Lisa]

I have to say I would like to be able to limit styles to specific usergroups, that would be a nice addition.

 

[Jeremy]

This is similar (if not a duplicate):
http://xenforo.com/community/threads/suggestion-style-permissions.17450/

 

[md_5]

Bump. Would be nice as a core feature, not addon.

 

[Hareon]

Style permissions would be a nice core feature. is perfect to combo with Account Upgrades for the Forum and I think that is an additional incentive to upgrade.

Please upvote this >3

 

[Mr Lucky]

In particular I want to present a non-responsive only style to guests

I think this is a very bad idea if you want guests to engage and register.

 

[Old Nick]

Yes, you might as well present your forum its best day to flirt with the guests!

And then how could he imagine that the site would be more attractive once registered? With a notice... indicating that as a guest you are considered... little... or not.

 

[Lee]

I can't understand the logic behind this either.

You want your website to be its most attractive to users who aren't registered, so we can entice them in.

 

[Mr Lucky]

Yes, you might as well present your forum its best day to flirt with the guests!

You want your website to be its most attractive to users who aren't registered, so we can entice them

Not necessarily. I have permission based styles on my site so paying subscribers can choose some different styles.

All I meant was it’s not a good idea to prevent guest (who on mobile) from viewing a mobile version as it 100% likely to put them off.

 

[cwe]

Choice is good.

 

[Old Nick]

But maybe @CTXMedia has changed his mind since 2013...

 

[Mr Lucky]

But maybe @CTXMedia has changed his mind since 2013...

I certainly have in regard to responsive for guests, but still like the suggestion for permission based styles.

 

[Mr Lucky]

This is what I do currently:

 

[Hareon]

This is what I do currently:

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This is very useful. Xenforo need to do it in core.

 

[Lee]

Not necessarily. I have permission based styles on my site so paying subscribers can choose some different styles.

All I meant was it’s not a good idea to prevent guest (who on mobile) from viewing a mobile version as it 100% likely to put them off.

I agree with offering colour choices.

I still stand by my statement - it is always logical to present your best design to the guest to entice them in.