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@brutalregime

https://buddypress.org/community/groups/bp-xtra-signup/ (for TOS, password strength meter, username availablity…)
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/welcome-pack/ (for welcome emails… might need updating though…)
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/buddypress-humanity/ (for arithmetic or alphabetic human check… simple and efficient)

@modemlooper

You mean, kinda like the Buddypress Badge plugin that seems to have died a slow death?

Just curious, what is the reason to use WP registration?

what theme did you switch to?

I created the buddypress share plugin and this is something on my roadmap for the plugin.

I’ve another question. Which is the repercussion of disabling Thickbox on the whole buddypress enviroment?

There is an epic thread on this that is worth a read – https://buddypress.org/community/groups/creating-extending/forum/topic/securing-components-from-non-logged-in-users/

That thread has lots of examples and discussion.

Here’s an example:

`
function restrict_access(){
global $bp, $bp_unfiltered_uri;

if (!is_user_logged_in() &&
(
BP_MEMBERS_SLUG == $bp_unfiltered_uri[0] ||
BP_GROUPS_SLUG == $bp->current_component ||
BP_BLOGS_SLUG == $bp->current_component ||
‘forums’ == $bp->current_component ||
is_page_template(‘private-page.php’)
)
) {

bp_core_redirect( get_option(‘home’) . “/private/” );

}
}

add_action( ‘wp’, ‘restrict_access’, 3 );
`

You can put that in bp-custom.php in the `wp-content/plugins/` directory. https://codex.buddypress.org/extending-buddypress/bp-custom-php/

Okay if reinstalling now were an option I would totally do it, but I’m working on a project that has come too far and MUST launch in a day. Funny enough, “fixing the broken buddypress forums” was the last item on a long list of to dos.
I’m not afraid to dive into the config file or the database to do what needs to be done.
thecoup mentioned that there might be another way. I would love to hear it.

solved the same issue with this https://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/faqs/specific-faqs/

@parufito add code to your active theme’s functions.php file. If your theme doesn’t have one, create functions.php and add the code between “, save and upload to your active theme.

@sciencebox.net, I’d still prefer to give this plugin the benefit of doubt. The developer has a good reputation here, if it stretches into more excuses of ‘one bug, new BP release, different licence…’ and so on though, I’d gladly help out with any solution you might have. PM me.

That’s the spirit. Perhaps ask core devs for some guidance to get it right from start.

My fix
https://buddypress.org/community/groups/how-to-and-troubleshooting/forum/topic/404-page-when-trying-to-create-a-group-forum/

#1. I see that you’ve installed WP 3.1 RC3. Unless you’re developing and/or interesting in debugging, you should install stable version of WP 3.0.4 which is what you’ll get in download here https://wordpress.org/download/. I recommend reinstall from scratch – clean database.

#2. Re Gallery plugin you installed – PhotoSmash Gallery plugin. I haven’t used the plugin and do not know whether it’s compatible with BuddyPress in terms of allowing users to upload media without going to the backend/dashboard i.e. uploading images in posts. There are free and paid Gallery plugins which are compatible with BuddyPress.
BP Album +: https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/bp-album/
BuddyPress Media Component with KalturaCE Suppor: http://wpveda.com/buddypress-kaltura-media-component/
BP Gallery (paid): http://buddydev.com/plugins/bp-gallery/

#3. How young are the kids you’re expecting to post in your site? In relation to that, won’t you need parental permission for kids to enter your site? Different laws for different states/countries.

#4. I suggest changing your admin username and password. Anyone can come in and mess around in your site – though I appreciate the pass since I saw right away what WP version you’re using and Gallery plugin you installed