Subject Check 1.1.0

Some forums have problems with new users constantly posting topics similar to others that already exist on the forum. This could be prevented if the new users used the forum's search engine before posting, but most of them won't. Maybe they don't know how, don't think to search, or whatever.

To help these users and lessen your moderation tasks, Subject Check can perform a search when someone attempts to post a new topic. The search will look for other topics containing the words in the new topic's subject. If similar topics are found, the user is prompted to look at these and post in one if their message fits there.

Features

• Checks titles of new topics to see if a topic with a similar title already exists. If similar topics are found, a message recommends that the poster add their message to one of them instead of posting a new topic.
• The message can still be posted as a new topic, in case none of the similar topics are a close fit. A "Strict Mode," to prevent the posting of the new topic, is included.
• Can be turned on and off for each forum.
• Can be restricted to members with low post counts.
• Options to turn subject checking off for moderators and administrators.

Support Development

Developing and maintaining modifications can consume a great deal of time and effort. If you find this project useful and would like to express your appreciation through a donation, that generosity would be appreciated. Any amount is helpful.