Minimum Post Count

[gallitin]

I'm trying to find a mod/need a mod that will allow me to make certain boards require a minimum post count to enter.  I still would like the uses to be able to see that the board exists, but then when clicked on to enter it would take to a page/popup that would say that they cannot enter due to their post count not meeting the requirement of 25 to enter.

[kat]

Won't that just encourage people to post total crap, to gain access?

[gallitin]

I'm not quite sure, but I have 5k members now and not much posting but everyone is always viewing the forums.  I thought it would be worth a try to have the most popular board by views to be locked and see how that goes for 90 days or so.  If at that point it is an issue I can always go back.  I have a mod team that can try to keep the spamming to a minimum.

[kat]

I must have asked this question a million times, here...

Which version of SMF are you using?

[kat]

Any of these do the job?

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2309

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=610

[gallitin]

SMF 1.1.11

[gallitin]

I'm not sure, I'll give them a try now.

[gallitin]

Any of these do the job?

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=2309

http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=610

The first one looks as though it would, but getting this error:
The package you are trying to download or install is either corrupt or not compatible with this version of SMF.

The second option, no doesn't do what I need it to.

[kat]

Yeah, that's why I asked what version you're using. That mod's for v2.x.

Looks like you need to ask for the mod to be adapted for v1.1.11, I'm afraid.

[gallitin]

Yes, or upgrade to 2.x looks like the quicker solution.

[kat]

That's not recommended for a "live" site.

Loads of people DO use it, though, so it's your call.

BACKUP FIRST!!!

[gallitin]

Yeah, I just read that, worth a try on dev site I guess.  Thanks for the help.

[kat]

No problem!

Make sure you backup the database, because there's no way to go back to v1.1.11 unless you do.

[gallitin]

Well, just finished updating, and still the same error with that mod...any suggestions?

[TheListener]

Can you please do the following.

1. Let us know what the error is

[kat]

As I assume you're using RC3 and that mod is for RC2, you'll need "Emulation mode", when you install it.

[gallitin]

Ah, ok, I'm not familiar with that, how would I install in emulation mode?

[gallitin]

Actually, I have found that part, but if I change from SMF 2.0 RC3 to SMF 2.0 RC2 will that make my other packages that are written for RC3 not work?

[TheListener]

You don't.

Below the list of the mods on the right hand side is a link which says advanced.

Click on there

they will still work as once you have finished installing the mod then hopefully you will remember to change it back to RC3.

[gallitin]

Ok, installed, but didn't work correctly and crashed the forums, uninstalled and back to normal now.  Anyone have any other mods that might do this minimum post count thing I need?