Security Updates - notice

I have done some major security updates, especially to the classifieds and PM sections:

Before I thought I had limited new users to PM until they had posted a few times. It did not work, so as some of you know bastard scammers were still contacting via PM. Non VIP members will probably notice they are now in a group called "Basic". Now when a new user registers, they are not allowed to use PM system or see phone number, or contact classifieds members in any way. After the new user registers, they will remain in the "Registered "user group until they have been a member for 5 days and until they have posted 5 posts. Once this criteria is met, they will be auto migrated to the "Basic" group, where they can use the PM system and see the classifieds ad phone number.

I tested it all and its working. BUT please let me know if you see anything odd.

I hope this keeps those scammers away!
Oh and feel free to upgrade to VIP to help pay me for my time,. I spend hours on all this.

Cheers
Jerry

...there's and expression in Australia - "tightarses"
It probably translates well to both sides of the big ditch?
Cheers

Do you guys think 5 posts and registration for 5 days before new users can use PM or contact classified ads members is too strict? Perhaps I should change it to 3?

(VIP). Bypasses all of this!

Jerry Doe said:

Do you guys think 5 posts and registration for 5 days before new users can use PM or contact classified ads members is too strict? Perhaps I should change it to 3?

(VIP). Bypasses all of this!

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No - I think 5 is not too strict at all!

I'd agree, stick to 5. I'm admin on a forum and we use that, and have very few complaints or problems.

Jerry Doe said:

Do you guys think 5 posts and registration for 5 days before new users can use PM or contact classified ads members is too strict? Perhaps I should change it to 3?

(VIP). Bypasses all of this!

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Not too strict at all. A needed screen.