BuddyPress Profile Data Moderator GPL v1.0.3

BuddyPress Profile Data Moderator GPL Overview

The BuddyPress Profile Data Moderator plugin provides site administrators with the ability to moderate user profile field data in BuddyPress and BuddyBoss communities. It allows administrators to review and approve changes to specific profile fields before they are visible to other users. This ensures that the data entered by users meets community guidelines and prevents inappropriate content from appearing on the site.

What It Does

This plugin allows administrators to designate certain profile fields as “moderated.” When users update these fields or fill them out during registration, the data is sent to a moderation queue. The new data is visible only to the profile owner and the site administrator until it is approved. This helps ensure that user-generated content meets the site’s standards before being made publicly visible.

Features

1. Moderated Fields:
   • Site admins can mark one or more profile fields as moderated. These fields require approval before the data is displayed to other users.
   • Moderated fields are only visible to the user who submitted the data and the site administrator until approval.
2. Email Notifications:
   • Admins can configure email notifications for both themselves and the users whose profile data is being moderated.
   • Admins can receive notifications when a user updates a moderated field.
   • Site admins can control the content and delivery of the notification emails, including enabling or disabling them.
3. Action on Rejected Data:
   • Admins can choose to either keep the old data or delete the rejected data if the new submission is not approved.
4. Whitelist User Roles:
   • Admins can whitelist certain user roles to exempt them from profile data moderation. Profile updates from these roles will not be subject to moderation.
5. Exclusions:
   • Some fields are excluded from moderation by default, including:
     • Image fields
     • File fields
     • Single and multi-member type fields
     • From-To fields
   • Repeatable profile field groups in the BuddyBoss Platform are also excluded from moderation.
6. Moderation Queue:
   • When a user updates a moderated field, the new data is placed in a moderation queue. Admins can review and approve or reject the data from this queue.

Use Cases

• Ensuring Content Quality: For sites that require careful moderation of user-generated content, such as educational platforms, professional networks, or any community where inappropriate content could be a concern, this plugin offers an easy way to ensure data quality.
• Preventing Spam: This plugin helps prevent spam or inappropriate content from appearing on user profiles by allowing admins to review data before it is visible to others.
• Customizing Profile Data Approval Process: Site admins have complete control over which fields require moderation and how to handle rejected data, ensuring that the process fits the needs of the community.

Benefits

• Improved Content Control: Admins can ensure that only appropriate and approved data appears on user profiles, maintaining the integrity of the community.
• Customizable Notifications: With flexible email notification settings, admins can stay informed about moderated updates and keep users informed about the status of their profile data.
• Exemption for Trusted Users: By whitelisting certain roles, trusted users (e.g., moderators or admins) can bypass the moderation process, streamlining their experience.
• Prevention of Inappropriate Data: The moderation queue prevents any unwanted or inappropriate user data from being published until it has been reviewed and approved.

Conclusion

The BuddyPress Profile Data Moderator plugin is an essential tool for site administrators who want to maintain control over the data users enter into their BuddyPress or BuddyBoss profiles. By moderating profile fields, administrators can ensure that only appropriate and approved content is displayed on the site, improving the overall quality and safety of the community. With customizable email notifications, flexible moderation settings, and the ability to whitelist trusted users, this plugin offers a robust solution for managing user profile data.