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ssneumann
Starting Member

1 Posts

Posted - 06 February 2007 : 21:54:37

I have used these forums many times since launching one of my forums a few years ago and happy to say I have never had to register and ask a question... until now.

I have searched for a resolution for quite some time and get results but not for exactly what I am trying to accomplish. I hope someone can help me.

I operate a forum/message board as a feature on one of my community portals. I have several groups or councils that I have set up private forum areas reserved just for them. The problem is that these groups would like to use their real names as their usernames, ie. JohnDoe.

To them, this is great because it's like wearing a name tag at a conference. Of course, I have suggested they not do this, but am determined to find them a solution.

What they don't want is obvious - their usernames showing up in the member list and being visible to any registered member. They would like them to only be visible from inside their own private forum.

I know that it can be done by ranking level if I make them all moderators. I also know I can completely remove access to the member list, but don't want to do that either.

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but I can't seem to figure out the best way to do this. Any ideas?

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Edited by - Shaggy on 07 February 2007 04:16:21

AnonJr
Moderator

United States
5768 Posts

Posted - 07 February 2007 : 09:05:46

To restrict the members list to just admins, I did this:
Note, I commented out the original function and added the part in red. If you checked for an mLev >= 3 it would allow moderators to see the member list too.

'if strDBNTUserName = "" then
'	Err_Msg = "<li>You must be logged in to view the Members List</li>"
'	Response.Write "<table width=""100%"" border=""0"">" & _
'	"<tr>" & _
'	"<td>" & _
'	"<a href=""" & strHomeURL & """>T & D Home</a>  »" & _
'	"  Member Information<hr width=""100%"" color=""#C0C0C0""></td>" & _
'	"</tr>" & _
'	"</table>" & _
'	"<p class=""hfs hlfc c"">There Was A Problem!</p>" & _
'	"<p class=""hlfc c"">You must be logged in to view this page</p>"& _
'	"<p class=""c""><a href=""JavaScript:history.go(-1)"">Back to Forum</a></p>" & _
'	"<br />"
'	Call WriteFooter
'	Response.End
'end if

If (mlev <> 4) Then
	Response.Redirect("default.asp")
End If

An alternate option would be to add the UserGroups MOD and restrict the members page to Admins, Mods, and a specific UserGroup. Its more coding in the long run, but you won't have to make people Mods who might not otherwise be granted those privs. I posted some code a couple weeks back for using the UserGroups MOD in a similar maner.<

campinmom03
Junior Member

USA
190 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 09:42:26

AnonJr hello.

This is something I would like to implement. However, I think I might of missed something. The code is to be added in members.asp or pop_profile.asp?

Wanted to ask so I don't create a mess.

Thanks in advance.<

Have a great day!
Terry

AnonJr
Moderator

United States
5768 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 10:01:04

It was added to members.asp since the original request was to make the members list visible to just admins.<

JJenson
Advanced Member

USA
2121 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 10:31:02

Just a thought here Anon but I might be off but I think they want the members list to show everyone on the bored for everyone but this specific group. So wouldn't they want to create a usergroup and in members.asp make it so that usergroup doesn't show up?<

campinmom03
Junior Member

USA
190 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 10:56:04

Ok, I haven't had much coffee today, so please bear with me.

Actually, I would like profiles to be viewed by anyone. Its just their personal info upon registration that I want private. (Name and Surname)?

Anyway to do this without adding usergroup mod as JJenson is suggesting?

Thank you. (Running for a cup of coffee)

Have a great day!
Terry

JJenson
Advanced Member

USA
2121 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 11:13:26

You could probably just do a mlev check on any areas that you don't want anyone that isn't a moderator or Admin depending on how you want to make that see it.<

JJenson
Advanced Member

USA
2121 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 11:17:56

Not sure if this would work cause I can't test right now but maybe something like this?

Find these lines in pop_profile.asp


if strFullName = "1" and (Trim(rs("M_FIRSTNAME")) <> "" or Trim(rs("M_LASTNAME")) <> "" ) then
            Response.Write "                    <tr>" & vbNewLine & _
                  "                      <td bgColor=""" & strPopUpTableColor & """ align=""right"" nowrap valign=""top""><b><font face=""" & strDefaultFontFace & """ size=""" & strDefaultFontSize & """>Real Name: </font></b></td>" & vbNewLine & _
                  "                      <td bgColor=""" & strPopUpTableColor & """><font face=""" & strDefaultFontFace & """ size=""" & strDefaultFontSize & """>" & ChkString(rs("M_FIRSTNAME"), "display") & " " & ChkString(rs("M_LASTNAME"), "display") & "</font></td>" & vbNewLine & _
                  "                    </tr>" & vbNewLine
         end if

and and insert something like this


if mlev=3 then
if strFullName = "1" and (Trim(rs("M_FIRSTNAME")) <> "" or Trim(rs("M_LASTNAME")) <> "" ) then
            Response.Write "                    <tr>" & vbNewLine & _
                  "                      <td bgColor=""" & strPopUpTableColor & """ align=""right"" nowrap valign=""top""><b><font face=""" & strDefaultFontFace & """ size=""" & strDefaultFontSize & """>Real Name: </font></b></td>" & vbNewLine & _
                  "                      <td bgColor=""" & strPopUpTableColor & """><font face=""" & strDefaultFontFace & """ size=""" & strDefaultFontSize & """>" & ChkString(rs("M_FIRSTNAME"), "display") & " " & ChkString(rs("M_LASTNAME"), "display") & "</font></td>" & vbNewLine & _
                  "                    </tr>" & vbNewLine
         end if
      end if

* edit to change some code<

Edited by - JJenson on 30 January 2008 11:24:59

AnonJr
Moderator

United States
5768 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 11:20:46

Given that its an old topic, and the OP never clarified what they wanted... I was assuming that the solution presented was acceptable and the only question was where to put it.

JJenson
Advanced Member

USA
2121 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 11:24:43

I didn't even notice the date on it

Just read and thought I would put my 2 cents in. Now I look at the date I look a little dumb

AnonJr
Moderator

United States
5768 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 11:54:02

Well, campinmom03 did the right thing and found close to what he wanted. I just assumed that barring any other points of clarification, he just needed to know where to put the code.

Since it seems he wants something a little different, I think you're on the right track. Its been a while since I played with the member details on pop_profile or members.asp.<

campinmom03
Junior Member

USA
190 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 13:27:00

JJenson, don't feel that way. It was my fault for using this old topic to reply.. I used search and this topic was about as close as I could get to find the info I am looking for.

If anyone can help me make a members Name and Surname private when any given member is viewing their profile I would appreciate it.

Although I am requiring members to submit that information upon registration, (without the additional code), and for members that do submit it, (which is required to be approved) I want to help protect their right to privacy.

Thank you in advance.

Have a great day!
Terry

JJenson
Advanced Member

USA
2121 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 15:25:59

Terry did you try adding the mlev code above?<

campinmom03
Junior Member

USA
190 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 15:36:21

JJenson, I just got in and have to run back out again. I have not tried it as of yet. Which file are you proposing that I try the code with? (pop_profile.asp or members.asp) Let me know and I'll test it when I get back in.

Thanks a bunch JJ. I sure appreciate it.<

Have a great day!
Terry

JJenson
Advanced Member

USA
2121 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 15:39:31

pop_profile.asp<

campinmom03
Junior Member

USA
190 Posts

Posted - 30 January 2008 : 16:40:12

Ooops sorry. I didn't see that just above the code box.

I told you I hadn't had much coffee today.