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Different Member Types

PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:07 pm
by jcocking
LotusElan.net has several different types of members. Each member type has different permissions and capabilities. The member roles are:
  • Guest
  • New Member
  • Member
  • Contributing Member
  • Moderator
Below is a quick overview of what the different roles can do.

Guest ? Individuals not logged in
  • Post and Reply: No
  • Private Message a member: No
  • Email a member: No
  • Location Information: Not visible
  • Member's profile information: Not Visible
  • Advertisements: 3 per page - 2 visible on top of page.
  • Viglink advertisements: Active
New Member ? Newly registered Members (Less than 2 posts)
  • Post and Reply: Yes, but each post must be approved. (Spam Prevention)
  • Private Message a member: No
  • Email a member: Yes
  • Location Information: Visible
  • Member's profile information: Visible
  • Advertisements: 3 per page - 1 visible on top of page
  • Viglink advertisements: Active
Member ? This is the default category.
  • Post and Reply: Yes
  • Private Message a member: Yes
  • Email a member: Yes
  • Location Information: Visible
  • Member's profile information: Visible
  • Advertisements: 3 per page - 1 visible on top of page
  • Viglink advertisements: Active
Contributing Member ? Individuals who financially contribute to LotusElan.net. See Footer
  • Post and Reply: Yes
  • Private Message a member: Yes
  • Email a member: Yes
  • Location Information: Visible
  • Member's profile information: Visible
  • Advertisements: 3 per page - No ads visible on top of page
  • Viglink advertisements: Removed
Moderator ? Must be a Contributing Member
  • Can move topics
  • Can approve new member posts.