XF2 Addons [FateKid] Resource Manager Restrictions v1.0.2

Require users to react, comment, and/or review resources before downloading them.

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Developed in-house by FateKid at NullForums, RMRestrictions™ is a lightweight yet powerful add-on that allows you to require users to react, comment, and/or review resources before downloading them. Boost engagement, increase reactions, and generate more discussion on your XenForo resource pages.

Features​

• Reaction Requirement: Require users to react to a resource before downloading
• Comment Requirement: Require users to comment on a resource before downloading
• Rating Requirement: Require users to rate/review a resource before downloading
• Combined Requirements: Require reactions, comments, and ratings for maximum engagement
• Per-Category Settings: Configure requirements individually for each resource category
• Resource Owner Exemption: Resource owners are automatically exempt from restrictions
• Simple Administration: Easy to configure via category settings in Admin CP
• Clean User Experience: Clear, helpful messages guide users when requirements aren't met

Why Use This Add-on?​

• Increase Engagement: Encourage users to actively participate rather than just download and leave
• Improve Resource Rankings: More reactions help quality resources stand out
• Generate Valuable Feedback: Gain insights from user comments
• Reduce Silent Downloads: Convert passive downloaders into active community members
• Customizable Experience: Configure different requirements for different types of resources

Installation & Setup​

1. Upload the files to your server
2. Install the add-on via the Admin CP
3. Navigate to Resource Manager > Categories
4. Edit any category to enable the download restrictions
5. Choose to require reactions, comments, or both

Configuration Options​

Each resource category has three simple checkboxes in its edit form:

• Require reaction before download: Users must react to the resource before downloading
• Require comment before download: Users must comment on the resource before downloading
• Require rating before download: Users must review the resource before downloading

User Experience​

When users attempt to download a resource without meeting the requirements, they'll see one of these messages:

• "You must react to, comment on, and rate this resource before you can download it."
• "You must react to this resource before you can download it."
• "You must comment on this resource before you can download it."
• "You must rate this resource before you can download it."

Once they fulfill the requirements, downloads will be immediately available.

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Compatibility​

• XenForo 2.2.0+
• Resource Manager (XFRM) add-on
• PHP 7.3+

License​

This add-on is released under the MIT License, making it free to use on any number of sites.

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