Implemented Create permission to allow forum thread titles to be viewed, but not thread content

[Paul B]

I would like an additional permission which allows users to click on a forum title and see the thread listing, but when clicking on a thread title, the usual message relating to lack of permissions is displayed.

So for example, this is what a guest would see when clicking on the Have You Seen forum, the same as a normal registered user: http://xenforo.com/community/forums/have-you-seen/
But that's as much as they can see, they can't actually read any of the threads.

I did a search to see if this had been suggested already but nothing came up.

 

[Deepmartini]

Has anyone tested this scientifically and proven that hiding posts from guests entices them to sign up? I would think it would tease them into it, but yeah I'm worried about Search Engines not getting in. Also it would affect advertising click throughs if that's your business model.

 

[Paul B]

It depends on the content and how badly they want to see it.

 

[Deepmartini]

This would be a great feature for a private forum or a paid membership forum, where search engine traffic doesn't matter but enticement to visitors does.

 

[Paul B]

This has been implemented in 1.1.

 

[jauburn]

I'm shocked this isn't available. Need it, too.

 

[Paul B]

I'm shocked this isn't available. Need it, too.

Have you read the post above, or noticed the thread prefix and which forum the thread is in?

 

[jauburn]

Have you read the post above, or noticed the thread prefix and which forum the thread is in?

I noticed that you said this was implemented in 1.1, but I have installed 1.1 and for the life of me I can't find out how to *show that a board exists to guests but not allow them to see its contents.* How do I do that? Thanks.

 

[jauburn]

Ah, I figured that out now. Thanks. It's perfect!

 

[jauburn]

Is it possible to open up certain threads to everyone's view when those threads are in a board in which only the titles can be seen?

 

[borbole]

Is it possible to open up certain threads to everyone's view when those threads are in a board in which only the titles can be seen?

Not by default. You will need a custom mod for that or make some manual changes to the Thread.php file inside the Library/Xenforo/Model/ folder.

 

[Morgain]

This has been implemented in 1.1.

The thread after this doesn't say how to do this. I also don't see how to do it in admincp.
Please share the secret!

 

[Paul B]

Permission: View thread content

 

[Morgain]

Would also like to add an icon to a forum defined like this. For now I'm putting (Members only) after the forum title to reassure members it's a private area.
So when it is set as a members only forum it automatically gets an icon after its forum title.
For once I am without inspiration on what kind of icon!

It would be cool to have this icon after the page title for threads or posts in such a forum. Or an extra border?
I think members need to be strongly reassured and reminded that they can speak more freely in such a private area.

 

[erich37]

Would also like to add an icon to a forum defined like this. For now I'm putting (Members only) after the forum title to reassure members it's a private area.
So when it is set as a members only forum it automatically gets an icon after its forum title.
For once I am without inspiration on what kind of icon!

It would be cool to have this icon after the page title for threads or posts in such a forum. Or an extra border?
I think members need to be strongly reassured and reminded that they can speak more freely in such a private area.

just use a "Notice" telling guests that that specific forum content is viewable for registered members only ?

 

[Morgain]

just use a "Notice" telling guests that that specific forum content is viewable for registered members only ?

Actually Erich I want this as a reassurance for members so they are reminded they are in a private area.