UBB.threads PHP Forum Software Community Forums Thread Like Summary - Default Group(s) for New Members

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

Nothing as long as you leave them in the user group and not move them to the NOVICE group.
If you are that concerned about the spammers I would also make the novice group have moderated posts.