Technical Details

Forum version : #PunBB
Position : Founder
Concerned browser(s) : Other
Screenshot of problem :
Who the problem concerns : All members
When the problem appeared :
Forum link : http://www.graphicballoon.com/

Description of problem

Hello everyone,
I have added a script to my site, which disables the right click option for everyone. However, it is rather bothersome for the members, so I'd like to ask if it was possible to add a code that disables the right click option only for guests and members are free to continue using it.

The code I'm using now:

Thanks in advance for any help!

To be honest, disabling right click / context menu achieves nothing but annoying your users. You can just disable JavaScript or open the devtools and take the code, image, etc.. From one developer to another ; You cannot protect your source code, images, etc.. on the internet. If it's out there and they want it, they'll find a way to get it.

That being said.. if you're really hellbent on barring people ( well, guests ) from their context menus, the following script should work just fine.

Code:

(function() {
  window.fa_alert_msg = 'Ask before you take something. :)';

  document.oncontextmenu = function() {
    alert(fa_alert_msg);
    return false;
  };
 
  $(function() {
    // remove event handler for members
    if (_userdata.session_logged_in) {
      document.oncontextmenu = null;
    }
  });
 
}());

Personally, I'd recommend making the topics or forum unviewable to guests if you really want to stop them from looking at / taking content, as the prior solution is a controversial one and really only achieves a false sense of security ; they'll still be able to take your content if they really want it.

Anytime

It'll most likely stop some, but I figured I'd let you ( and anyone else ) know that it's not a sure-fire way.

Anyway, have a good day.