General Suggestions Thread

TCM · 2025-10-04T18:33:25-0500

i like this place. feels like getting in early on bitcoin :blessed:

some day, that 502 gateway is gonna be permanent. probably soon :mjlol:

bnew · 2025-10-04T18:36:57-0500

I can't rate threads.

bnew · 2025-10-04T18:38:59-0500

@thaKEAF

please disable attachments completely. they make saving content difficult and isa barrier to guests viewing content.

thaKEAF · 2025-10-04T18:41:06-0500

bnew said:
@thaKEAF

please disable attachments completely. they make saving content difficult and isa barrier to guests viewing content.

Check that and the tagging now.

bnew · 2025-10-04T18:43:53-0500

thaKEAF said:
Check that and the tagging now.

attachments are disabled but tagging is still unavailable

thaKEAF · 2025-10-04T18:54:20-0500

bnew said:
attachments are disabled but tagging is still unavailable

Back to the drawing board :francis:

bnew · 2025-10-04T18:58:00-0500

thaKEAF said:
Back to the drawing board

reddit comments urls aren't working to embed properly.

https://old.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ny4urs/not_a_cop/nhs41ay/

the reddit thread id in the url above is "1ny4urs" and thats what keeps loading instead of the comment id "nhs41ay"

https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ny4urs/not_a_cop

this is what the site automatically changes a comment url to stripping out the comment id.

[MEDIA=reddit]funny/comments/1ny4urs/not_a_cop[/MEDIA]

this bbcode and url format code works to properly embed the comment url:

[media=reddit]https://old.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ny4urs/not_a_cop/nhs41ay/[/media]

thaKEAF · 2025-10-04T18:58:39-0500

bnew said:
reddit comments urls aren't working to embed properly.

https://old.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ny4urs/not_a_cop/nhs41ay/

the reddit thread id in the url above is "1ny4urs" and thats what keeps loading instead of the comment id "nhs41ay"

https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/1ny4urs/not_a_cop

Thanks

Check the tagging one more time

bnew · 2025-10-04T19:06:46-0500

thaKEAF said:
Thanks

Check the tagging one more time

tagging works

bnew · 2025-10-04T19:20:37-0500

@thaKEAF

when you disabled uploading attachments, you also blocked users from seeing previously uploaded attachments. I think these instructions might help to resolve that.

a.i generated(copilot):

Here’s a comprehensive guide to configure XenForo so that users cannot upload new attachments via the “Attach files” button but can still view existing attachments:

🛠 Comprehensive Configuration Guide

Step 1: Access the Admin Control Panel (ACP)

Log in to your XenForo site as an administrator.
Navigate to the Admin Control Panel.

Step 2: Modify User Group Permissions

Go to:
ACP → Groups & permissions → User group permissions

For each relevant user group (e.g., Registered Users):

Search for “Attachment” permissions.
Set the following:
- Upload attachments to posts → No or Never
- View attachments → Yes

This disables the “Attach files” button while allowing users to view/download existing attachments.

Step 3: Verify with a Test Account

Create or use a test user in the affected group:

Try posting a new thread or reply → Confirm “Attach files” is hidden or disabled.
Visit threads with attachments → Confirm attachments are visible and downloadable.

🗂 Step 4: Check Node-Level Permissions

Go to:
ACP → Forums → [Select a forum] → Permissions

Ensure that node-specific permissions do not override the global group settings.
Specifically:
- Upload attachments to posts → Should be Not Set or Never
- View attachments → Should be Yes

Step 5: Review Theme and Template Overrides

If you use custom themes or templates:

Go to ACP → Appearance → Templates
Search for templates like editor or message_macros that might include the “Attach files” button.
Ensure no custom logic is re-enabling the button for restricted groups.

Step 6: Audit Add-ons

Check for any installed add-ons that:

Modify attachment behavior.
Override permission logic.
Reintroduce upload options.

Disable or reconfigure them if they conflict with your intent.

Step 7: Notify Users

Use Notices or a pinned thread to inform users:

Why attachment uploads are disabled.
That existing attachments remain accessible.

Go to:
ACP → Communication → Notices
Create a notice visible to affected groups on post pages.

Optional: Monitor Logs and Behavior

Use ACP → Tools → Logs to monitor permission errors or unexpected behavior.
Periodically test with different user groups and forums.

Summary

Feature	Setting
Upload attachments to posts	No / Never
View attachments	Yes
Node-level override	Not Set / Never (Upload)
Theme/template edits	Ensure no override
Add-ons	Audit for conflicts

by Perplexity:

Here is a comprehensive guide for configuring a XenForo forum so users cannot post new attachments via the "attach files" button, but can still view previously uploaded attachments.xenforo+3

Step 1: Access the Admin Control Panel

Log in to your XenForo site's Admin Control Panel.bikegremlin

Step 2: Navigate to User Group Permissions

Go to Groups & permissions and select User group permissions.xenforo+1
Choose the user group(s) whose members should be restricted from uploading new attachments (e.g., Registered, Unregistered or custom roles).bikegremlin

Step 3: Modify Attachment Upload Permission

Locate the Forum permissions section for the selected user group.xenforo
Set Upload attachments to posts to “No” (or “Never” for stricter enforcement, especially for moderator groups).xenforo+1
- “No” removes the "attach files" button and prevents normal users from uploading attachments in posts.
- For moderator groups or any group with overlapping permissions, use “Never” to override inherited permissions.xenforo

Step 4: Ensure Attachment Viewing Remains Enabled

In the same Forum permissions area, confirm that View attachments to posts remains set to “Yes”.xenforo+1
- This maintains members’ ability to view and download attachments uploaded previously.

Step 5: Check Node-Specific Permissions (if Applicable)

If your forum uses custom node-level permissions, repeat steps above for node permissions, ensuring Upload attachments is “No” but View attachments is “Yes” for each relevant forum section.xenforo

Step 6: Test Configuration

Use the Analyze permissions tool in Groups & permissions to confirm your changes are working as intended for selected user roles.xenforo
Log out or use a test account in each role to verify:
- “Attach files” button is hidden/disallowed.xenforo
- Previously uploaded attachments are visible and downloadable.bikegremlin

Step 7: Optional – Additional Appearance Tweaks

No additional CSS or add-ons are required; permissions control the button and upload capability.
However, if desired, you can further visually hide the "attach files" button with a CSS snippet in Appearance > Templates > extra.less. This is not recommended since permission settings are more secure.xenforo

This approach ensures site users can only view, not upload, attachments, while moderators and administrators retain control via permissions. Changes are immediately effective and reversible from the Admin Control Panel.xenforo+3

Stir Fry · 2025-10-04T20:28:30-0500

thaKEAF said:
Figured out custom reaction..just gotta resize

This is amazing :russ:

Thanks for putting in this work, breh. :salute:

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🛠 Comprehensive Configuration Guide​

Step 1: Access the Admin Control Panel (ACP)​

Step 2: Modify User Group Permissions​

For each relevant user group (e.g., Registered Users):​

Step 3: Verify with a Test Account​

🗂 Step 4: Check Node-Level Permissions​

Step 5: Review Theme and Template Overrides​

Step 6: Audit Add-ons​

Step 7: Notify Users​

Optional: Monitor Logs and Behavior​

Summary​

Step 1: Access the Admin Control Panel​

Step 2: Navigate to User Group Permissions​

Step 3: Modify Attachment Upload Permission​

Step 4: Ensure Attachment Viewing Remains Enabled​

Step 5: Check Node-Specific Permissions (if Applicable)​

Step 6: Test Configuration​

Step 7: Optional – Additional Appearance Tweaks​

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🛠 Comprehensive Configuration Guide

Step 1: Access the Admin Control Panel (ACP)

Step 2: Modify User Group Permissions

For each relevant user group (e.g., Registered Users):

Step 3: Verify with a Test Account

🗂 Step 4: Check Node-Level Permissions

Step 5: Review Theme and Template Overrides

Step 6: Audit Add-ons

Step 7: Notify Users

Optional: Monitor Logs and Behavior

Summary

Step 1: Access the Admin Control Panel

Step 2: Navigate to User Group Permissions

Step 3: Modify Attachment Upload Permission

Step 4: Ensure Attachment Viewing Remains Enabled

Step 5: Check Node-Specific Permissions (if Applicable)

Step 6: Test Configuration

Step 7: Optional – Additional Appearance Tweaks