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I know Nickman has a similar plugin but it creates a new table and uses usergroups to determine PM permissions. I needed something simplier that didn't add as much load or any extra queries. This is VERY basic in that it simply adds one extra setting under "Private Messages" in admincp settings. It's default at 10 but of course you make it whatever you want after activation. It's my opinion that if you have it set to 10 then you will prevent new user PM spam. Your staff and regular members shouldn't have less than 10 posts so having settings for each usergroup is probably a bit of overkill. Most don't allow guest PM's either.

License is GNU/GPL.

Plugin Name: Min Posts PM
Plugin Author: Jesse Labrocca
Plugin Website: http://www.MybbCentral.com
Plugin Version: 1.0
Plugin Mybb Compatibility: 1.2x
Plugin File Edits: None
Plugin File Uploads: 1
Plugin Description: This provides an extra setting in admincp under "Private Messsages" to set a minimum post count to send a PM. This can help prevent spam and PM abuse. The default setting is 10 but you can certainly alter it.

Installation

1. Upload the file from the zip

root/inc/plugins/min_posts_pm.php

2. Login to your admincp and ACTIVATE the plugin (Min Posts PM) in the plugin manager.

DEMO: http://www.hackforums.net

Download Link

Enjoy.

Thank you.

This is a nice mod,

Any chance you can expand it so you can restrict users from posting a link until they have made "x" posts as well? As i get some spam bots sign up then post links advertising etc

/bump

It's not the same thing really. They involve very different methods. Sorry. I do advise something like the akismet module if you are having that type of a spam problem.

Plan on updating this for 1.4? I don't like the idea of 0 post users spamming people with PMs.