The discussion explores whether the Subscription plugin can be used to restrict topic creation in a specific category to subscribers. long wants to limit posting in a “Marketplace” category to users with a paid subscription, while allowing all users to read and reply. Moin confirms this is possible, explaining that the plugin adds subscribers to a designated group, which can then be used in category permissions to allow only that group to create new topics while permitting others to read and reply. Further details on group and permission settings are available here.
Is it possible to create user groups, or permissions, and enabled them via a “Subscription” using that plugin and then requiring that group/permission to post new threads in a certain category?
This is what I am trying to accomplish…
Have a “Marketplace” category, that requires a subscription in order to post new threads (stuff for sale) – but allow anyone to be able to join the discussion on any marketplace listing posts. I want to limit those who can post things for sale (requiring a paid membership) while allowing anyone to reply to the listing posts to ask questions etc.