Possible to allow users only to reply to threads? (General)

by Laurence @, Thursday, April 23, 2009, 19:35 (5485 days ago)

Hello

I would like to use MLF as a consultation platform, where the Administrator can start topics and users can reply. For that to work it must be set up that only the Administrator can start topics, while users can reply.

Is this possible? Any help much appreciated & well done on a fantastic piece of software!

Possible to allow users only to reply to threads?

by Laurence @, Monday, April 27, 2009, 08:37 (5481 days ago) @ Laurence

This is the only feature which is preventing me from deciding to go with MLF. I know it's not a normal feature, but if someone has the expertise I would really appreciated any ideas!

Possible to allow users only to reply to threads?

by Laurence @, Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 13:52 (5480 days ago) @ Laurence

Would it be sufficient to remove the 'New Topic' button from the forum front page?

I suspect not, because users who know how MLF works could enter the correct URL to add a new topic. Is there a way around this?

Any ideas, please let me know :-)

Possible to allow users only to reply to threads?

by Auge, Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 13:41 (5479 days ago) @ Laurence

Would it be sufficient to remove the 'New Topic' button from the forum front page?

No.

I suspect not, because users who know how MLF works could enter the correct URL to add a new topic.

Yes, this is the problem.

Is there a way around this?

IMHO: Not without a bunch of code changes. (but I'm not the programmer)

Any ideas, please let me know :-)

If I interpret your wishes correct, a blog system will fitting your needs.

Tschö, Auge

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