I want to create a forum where only the poster and the staff can view each of the thread for accepting staff applications purposes. Is there any way to create such a forum? It's like a private chat forum between a user and the staff. :X
You can do this with forum permissions;
For example, if you want to make a forum as private and restrict "Registered" user group to see only there own threads within that specific forum, then Go to : ACP > Forums and Management > Select Forum > Edit > Permissions > and "Check" and "Un-check" the options below;
Permissions: for Registered User Group
Can view forum? [Ckecked]
Can view threads within forum? [Ckecked]
Can only view own threads? [Ckecked]
Can download attachments? [Ckecked]
Permissions: for Admin's and Mods
Can view forum? [Ckecked]
Can view threads within forum? [Ckecked]
Can only view own threads? [Un-Ckecked]
Can download attachments? [Ckecked]
+ Here Admins and Mods are those User Group who can see every one's thread / posts.
+ Here Registered are those User Group who can only there own created threads / posts.
Thanks for this! I'll test it soon and let you know if everything's good.
Hey how can I make it so that users can still view a stickied thread in the forum posted by the admin/mod?
Easiest thing to do is block guests from viewing your forum