How to let users only edit or delete their posts?

Lokio27

Right now, how would I allow users to only edit or delete their own posts instead of other people's posts?

Adrian

@Lokio27

You want to add this to conf/config.php
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comments']['AllowSelfDelete'] = TRUE; // allow self-delete of comments.

As for edit, you can change that in the advanced settings under the Forum menu

Look for "Discussion & Comment Editing" -- and set it as you wish

I should add, the search here is really good for finding answers

Lokio27

@peregrine said:
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comments']['AllowSelfDelete'] = TRUE;

Do not allow deletion for roles in Dashboard as this applies globally to all user comments and discussions, the config statement is for self deletion of comments, there is no self deletion for discussions, as this could impact other user comments in the discussion.

this option was added as of 2.1b2 - if you look at changelogs you can see new features and bug fixes.

https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/commit/24b86b5a5b3be91b7298319d17cff4e72f455ae3

number 8 in list here

http://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/192021/#Comment_192021

@Adrian I literally just found my answer. Sorry. Anyway, thanks for the help

Lokio27

@Adrian Why are so many options missing from the dashboard?

Adrian

No worries

Edit:
The point of Vanilla is for simple experience without the dials and the knobs. And to be honest, you can find most of what you need in the dashboard. Nothing is missing, hidden might be the better word. You can look at config defaults file to see most of the other things. The goal of Vanilla is to not be another bloated forum. We give you what you need to get up and running and you can modify as you need.

Lokio27

@Adrian Ah, okay. I might just make something so that I can just edit some of those with settings in a "Super Advanced" tab.

Bleistivt

I actually have something you can use for that, on Github only:

https://github.com/bleistivt/EditConfig

Edit: Just noticed, they changed the syntax highlighting for strings again I just liked it the way it was before

hgtonight

@Bleistivt said:
I actually have something you can use for that, on Github only:

https://github.com/bleistivt/EditConfig

Edit: Just noticed, they changed the syntax highlighting for strings again I just liked it the way it was before

This is an AWESOME plugin!

Also, github's new syntax highlighting is very... blue.

timaldiss

I need some help. Whatever settings I change I can't seem to get the edit option in my discussions: http://vwlt.co.uk/forum/discussion/26/ael-engine-transplant Any ideas?

timaldiss

Bump. Can anyone help me find the edit button link? Ta

R_J

Please give more information to your problem.

Can you edit a discussion as when you are logged in as admin?
Which config settings have you tried?
Are you sure you have added them at the right place?

River

@timaldiss said:
Bump. Can anyone help me find the edit button link? Ta

if you are the super-admin role, you should be able to edit discussions regardless of time limit or author.
suggest you upgrade to vanilla 2.2.1 and start a new discussion after you have upgraded if you still have a problem after reading this.

potential reasons.

https://vanillaforums.org/discussion/27605/authors-can-not-edit-messages
https://vanillaforums.org/discussion/comment/221413#Comment_221413
https://vanillaforums.org/discussion/28470/gear-icons-not-working
https://vanillaforums.org/discussion/32432/problems-with-editing-signatures-adding-tags-editing-discussions-permissions-problems-yaga

potential testing...

test with default theme.
make sure there are no js errors.
disable all plugins, disable yaga, if installed.

set the timeout.

edit or add either of these in your conf/config.php after changing to default theme, and disabling plugins.

$Configuration['Garden']['EditContentTimeout'] = 3600;  // 1 hour edit privs

$Configuration['Garden']['EditContentTimeout'] = -1; // unlimited time to edit.

if you want a user to be able to delete their own COMMENTS.

You want to add this to conf/config.php
$Configuration['Vanilla']['Comments']['AllowSelfDelete'] = TRUE; // allow self-delete of comments.

then hover over a discussion or comment that you created and click on the gear icon to the right of each discussion.