Like system per thread

[nicklarry]

Hey guys!

Would it be possible to have a plugin to enable the like system per thread instead of a global option? For example, a thread for posting video clips makes sense to have a like system whereas in other threads a like system may hinder the dialogue as many users will opt for a simple like instead of a proper reply. No to mention some users may feel ratioed if during an argument they have few likes compared to the ones they may argue with and that would also be something that may hinder further dialogue not to mention the ratioed users would probably feel bad and we don't want that.



Dunno if this request is feasible, just something to consider if anybody's willing to give it a try.

Cheers!

[Chris]

A bulletproof solution would require Proboards to add the feature from the backend themself.

A JavaScript or CSS code installed on the forum operates only within the user's browser, so it can be manipulated or overridden by anyone who is using the browser at that time if they have the proper knowledge. A plugin is simply an additional layer around a JavaScript, HTML, and/or CSS code that makes it easier to configure and use the code but is still just a code at heart.

It is also important to point out that no codes will affect mobile users since they are served their own smaller footprint pages that leave out many things, such as codes.

Coding & Development Rules said:

Plugins do not load on the mobile version of the forum.

This is so that plugins containing much more bandwidth-intensive material do not consume as much of the data available on users' mobile plans. If your forum is going to run in a way that is dependent on a plugin's functionality working during every post you may want to consider this before requesting that plugin's creation.

There is a workaround to this though it might not be received well

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Jul 10, 2018 11:48:32 GMT -8 Matej said:

New Admin Feature: Experiments

Moving onwards with the development of our software there will be times where certain features are not quite yet ready for everyone to use, are too limited in scope in such a way that not everyone can benefit from it, or simply come with some caveats. Generally we tend to avoid situations like these, but other times, these changes would be quite welcome by the community.

To get some of these super-powerful features in your hands sooner rather than later, we’re introducing Experiments. This section of the admin panel is visible only to the main admin. It includes certain features that we are still testing, or features that might break the experience in one way or another. Think of it as beta testing a very limited set of functionalities on your forum. These features might have a drastic effect on your forum, so think carefully before enabling them!

The very first feature to make an appearance in this section is one requested for a very long time.
We’ve finally made the necessary adjustments in our software that allow us to offer the ability to disable mobile mode in v5 and bring the desktop mode to everyone who visits your forum, regardless of their device.

I would like to urge everyone to exercise extreme caution using this feature. Most v5 themes are not designed to work on a very small screen and as a result, you might end up upsetting your users, rather than bringing new functionality to them.
There are many people who are extremely data-usage conscious. The mobile view uses far less data than the desktop mode and turning off the mobile view will force these users to reconsider how they spend their data allowances.

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What types of documents can I embed using the new Google Drive embedding?

Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations and Forms.

Who can access the Experiments section in the admin panel?

Only the main admin.

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The main admin can find “Experiments” in the top menu of the admin panel under “Upgrades”.

What about v6?

V6 is still a work in progress. We will have more information to share in the coming weeks.

A code to target specific threads would need to store data in order to remember (e.g., plugin keys, local storage), and those would become susceptible to attacks in addition to the otherwise well-known attack vectors.

With that caveat out of the way, it sounds like you could employ a drop-in javascript code that would disable the like system in any board header/footer to which you add it. Such a code would be easier and less prone to being circumvented since it would not have that many moving parts.


Give the following code a test install in a board header/footer where you do not want likes

See below for an updated plugin version that addresses search results pages not handled by the drop-in script

<script>

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/* Disable likes (Install in board or category header)*/
pb.data('proboards.post') && $( ()=>{
const no_likes_msg = "Likes have been disabled in this area. Please consider creating a reply to let your thoughts be heard";
function nolikes(){
//Kill UI
$('.item.post[id^="post-"]').each((i,e)=>{
$('.likes,.likes-button',e).hide()
.off('click').
on('click', v=>{
v.preventDefault();v.stopImmediatePropagation();
pb.window.alert(no_likes_msg)
}).remove()

});
}
//Kill AJAX
$(document).on('ajaxSend', ( event, request, settings )=>{
if(proboards.route("post_like") == settings.url || proboards.route('likes_of_post') === settings.url){
pb.window.alert(no_likes_msg);
request.abort();
}
})
nolikes(); pb.events.on('afterSearch', nolikes);
});

</script>

Edit:

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  • Updates:

    • v0.0.2 (7/13/2023, 9:49 PM) - Added a global component to the plugin to disable likes on posts that are not displayed in a board such as in a search result page. This closes a loophole and makes the plugin more functional than the script posted above.
      
      
    • v0.0.1 (7/12/2023, 7:37 PM) - Original Release
      
      
      
      
      

      Important!

      
      It is necessary to choose at least one board or category before the plugin can do anything
      
      
      

[nicklarry]

Many thx, I will try it and report back