Hi,

Our forum is version 7.5.5 and its old with 12000+ members
Basic members are USER group
upgraded Premium members are in group USERS + PREMIUM

We have had trouble with scammers in USER group that send malicious links in PM's to other members.

what if I create a new Default Group(s) for New Members
and name it for example "NOVICE"
If I keep same rights as the USER group but disable PM's for that group and then set a value of "5" posts before they become USER with PM rights?

If I do this what will happen with existing USERs that have not yet posted 5 times?



PS I am all ears of other suggestions

thanks


Morgan Johansson
BritBike Forum
https://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php