[bullet07]

haha.. was just looking for this thanks.

[AzzidReign]

Originally Posted by Ted S

Please don't use your statistics to get into whether or not this mod is good, everything is dependant on what works best for the individual site/ community and one can find sites far bigger using this mod, or non-forums using the same type of approach but that's meaningless if it's not right for your site.

In any event, this mod exists because people requested it, use it and keep using it. Why?

Because while you're correct that it may get empty users, many sites, including the largest communities on the web, have found that when you get someone to sign up you can get them active much more easily than if they simply visit and disappear. Whether it's through email or simply not having a barrier for the user down the road, a member is able to participate and many do. In the few a/b test I've run on this that's been supported -- not in ratios that change the world but enough to be statistically valid and prove that there's a conversion benefit to registration and overall growth.

Initially this mod didn't allow people to block threads from being viewed entirely but that was requested, and added for those that want it. I've never recommended blocking threads at 0 views as I agree, few people will register without seeing any content. Instead I suggest that people allow guests to view many threads targeting just the most active guests who have a much better reason to join. Similarly the register bug message which was the original point of this mod does nothing to stop viewing of content but instead reminds people that they can register -- if you survey forum visitors you discover many don't immediately see the ability to participate or get the value, being able to message them helps.

Of course no one should expect 100% of their members to participate as an active contributor nor would that necessarily be a good thing. Lurkers are a part of the online space but for every person you bring in you have many opportunities to engage them and whether they post down the road or simply return to visit it's adding to the utility of the community.

If this mod doesn't need your forum's needs I certainly wouldn't suggest using it, as with everything here, it's an option for those that want it.

I'm sorry, but from what I've seen on sites, they don't use the feature to bug people to register...they block people from viewing the content and force the user to register. But if you are using it to say, "Hey, look here, you can register, free blah blah blah...." then cool...but as I said, if forcing a user to register is your tactic, then I feel you are turning a lot of people away from the site. Yeah, you might get cool looking registration stats, but the threads and post counts are on a hideous ratio to the number of users register. I can point out examples if you'd like...but if that's not how you think this product should be used, then I agree with you.

tl;dr if you use this to let the user know there is a register option and the benefits to it, then cool. If you use it to make people register after a few pageviews, then your community will not be a quality community (IMHO I guess you can say...I say it due to the sites that I've seen use this).

[denman75]

i got total database error ,

Block Disabled:      (Update License Status)
Suspended or Unlicensed Members Cannot View Code.

have no clue whats wrong
i used this mod in my previous vb so i sticked to your upgrade install faq
but no luck

[Ted S]

Originally Posted by gyaronn

works perfect thanks allot man :-) say if i write 0 in the amount so that ppl have to register emedeatly and they can see any thread will it work?

This module is not recommended for 0 settings. If you want to hide your forums from guests use the permissions system which will truly lock them out.

[Ted S]

Originally Posted by denman75

i got total database error ,

Block Disabled:      (Update License Status)
Suspended or Unlicensed Members Cannot View Code.

have no clue whats wrong
i used this mod in my previous vb so i sticked to your upgrade install faq
but no luck

What you've copied here is the friendly error - to help you solve this I need the full issue.

Please check your email for the full error (or right click on the page and view the source).

Thanks!

[denman75]

thank your for the fast replay
really apriciate it

this is my code i get

Block Disabled:      (Update License Status)
Suspended or Unlicensed Members Cannot View Code.

[Ted S]

Interesting. That error has nothing to do with this mod that I can see... when you turn it off does this go away immediately?

[denman75]

yes its gone if i disable or remove the plug in

its really strange it looks like its conflicting with something or so
i really have no clue

ps sorry for my late replay ,since i am online here
but i use translator ,my English is not that good
sorry

[Ted S]

what settings are you using for this modification (in your admin cp --> settings --> limited guest viewing system)

[denman75]

here its it

[img=http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/2696106/220/2696106.jpg]

[Ted S]

And what other mods are you running?

[denman75]

Add additional css to your style 1.0 This just adds a new additional_css.css template to your pages for custom css

Add Default Stylevars 1.0 Adds default stylevars directly under Styles & Templates

AME 3 3.0.0 Beta 2a Autom Media Embedder and Video Extender disabled

BBR - Google Analytics Addon 1.02 Adds Google analytics code before the</body> tag.

BBR - Resize Images with lytebox v3.22 1.0 Will resize images posted with [img] and images in signatures

BBR - Welcome Thread On Register 2.0 Creates a welcome thread when a new user registers

DesiHearts Latest Posters 1.1.0 Displays Latest Posts on Forumhome

Forum Icons 1.0 New option when editing a forum to include an icon.

Limited Guest Viewing 2.0.5 Limit guests to view a set number of threads before being locked out.

Members who have Visited 4.0.3 Display members who have visited the forum.

Separate Sticky and Normal Threads 4.0.1 Separate Sticky and Normal Threads

vBH - Add new tabs 1.1 1.1 This plugin adds new tabs to the main navbar

vBSEO 3.5.0 RC1 PL1 vBulletin SEO

vbStopForumSpam 0.61 This plugin allows you to check new registrations against www.StopForumSpam.com

vBulletin Blog 4.0.0 Personal web log, integrated with vBulletin.

vBulletin CMS

[Alibass]

Ted S

I have run your mod before on earlier versions and thank you for updating it to vb4.

I seem to be having a issue with the cron routine. When I run the lgv_cleardb as run now, it does not clear the db nor does it make a log entry when I check the scheduled task log. I have the enable db logging on [yes].

The mod is working properly for the number of posts to read. I just cant manully clear the db.

Any suggestions?

Alibass

[Ted S]

Originally Posted by Alibass

Ted S

I have run your mod before on earlier versions and thank you for updating it to vb4.

I seem to be having a issue with the cron routine. When I run the lgv_cleardb as run now, it does not clear the db nor does it make a log entry when I check the scheduled task log. I have the enable db logging on [yes].

The mod is working properly for the number of posts to read. I just cant manully clear the db.

Any suggestions?

Alibass

Shoot! I need to post the updated version of this file. Look for it shortly.

[Ted S]

Small bug fix released as 2.0.6. There is no need to update unless you had problems installing.