#5738 - Restrict recommend addon by default to reduce spam

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Identifier #5738
Issue type Feature request or suggestion
Title Restrict recommend addon by default to reduce spam
Status Completed
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Roadmap: v11 (custom)

Type: Security (custom)

Type: Spam (custom)

Handling member PDStig
Addon recommend
Description Create a new privilege defining which groups are allowed to send a custom message when using the recommended feature. Those who do not have the privilege cannot send a custom message; only the default built-in message will be used.

By default, this privilege is enabled for everyone except guests and members on probation.
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Additional information On Compo.sr, spammers are heavily trying to abuse the recommend addon to send spam links to people's e-mails. This will aid in reducing that.
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