... but allow for specific user group. In this case "Subscribed" members only.
I've read a lot about denying email to all users but this is different. My subbed members need to be able to email each other but I don't want any random person registering and having the same functionality (without paying for a sub).
Currently guests and registered users can browse the boards but cannot post/reply. (at least they can see what they are missing) I'd like registered users to be able to contact admins and mods but not other users.
Any suggestions?
It's fairly easy to set things up so that only members in one particular group can email each other - this can be handled by permissions.
However, the "users can only email moderators or admins" thing is a bit tricky and would require modifying the code.
Ok, I'll take fairly easy for $0 Alex!
Sorry if this is an obvious permission thing but I've been all over them (new admin here) and can't find where or how that would be accomplished.
Can you point me in the right direction? (Yes, I've read the online manual smartypants ;) )
I hide all emails from all members. Figure if anyone wants to exchange email address they can do it via PM.
Then you know at least both members agreed to the exchange before it happened.
Arantor was kind enough to help me set it up so members could not email other members through our forum. I would have to search through my old post here to recall just how it was done.
I could still use a helping hand with the permissions required. My subscribed users do need to be able to email one another without an additional exchange.
Thanks in advance!
What's wrong with using the private message system?
Nothing, except it doesn't support attachments... if it did, that would be an option.
http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?action=search;basic_search=pm+attachments
Thank you Arantor, I do remember seeing that mod in my travels of late but it wasn't really what my users are looking for so I passed it over.
I'll propose this as an alternative and see if it has wings. I'm doubtful but I'll mark this thread as resolved. Still wish I could simply hide the icon from normal members...
Thanks for your help.