14 thoughts on “BuddyPress Block Activity Stream Types”

1. hi, im trying to block all group activity (updates and comments) from my main site-wide activity, can this plugin rectify this problem? thanks in advance !

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   • Yes, but requires a little work. (Also, this blocks from saving to the database)

     You’ll need to use this filter

     apply_filters( 'etivite_bp_activity_block_denied_activity_type_check', in_array( $type, apply_filters( 'etivite_bp_activity_block_denied_activity_types', $types ) ), $type, $item_id, $secondary_item_id, $user_id, $component );

     and check the component for groups and/or item_id for the group_id – return true if you want to block that specific activity item.

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2. Can you exclude some blog posts from certain categories. By using something like new_blog_post_category_id?

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   • Yes, it is possible with a little bit of work.

     A filter is passed during the check

     apply_filters( 'etivite_bp_activity_block_denied_activity_type_check', in_array( $type, apply_filters( 'etivite_bp_activity_block_denied_activity_types', $types ) ), $type, $item_id, $secondary_item_id, $user_id, $component )

     When a new blog post is recorded , these values are set

     'item_id'           => $blog_id,
     'secondary_item_id' => $post_id,
     

     So you would need get the post (via the post_id) and then find out category information. If on MS install – the switch to blog function would need to be used (via blog_id)

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3. I am having trouble getting this to work. I have installed/activated/configured the types that I want to block, but they are still posting to the activity stream. i am trying to block new members, buddypress likes, forum updates, etc. Basically, I only want for status updates and blog posts to post on the activity stream. I’m using WordPress 3.2.1 and Buddypress 1.5.1. Has anyone else had this issue?

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   • I can block them on my production/local dev install. What version of PHP? If you’re comfortable – open up bp-activity-block.php and look at line 48. There is a check for a php version and and uses a different function for the filter. Maybe remove that and try it manually to see which one works. (report back if you find something)

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     • Thanks for the quick reply. I will check on this tonight when I get home, and I’ll report back to you what I find.

     • I was able to find out that I’m running PHP 5.2.17

     • I tried this suggestion but no luck. I did think of something though. I changed the prefixes on my php for security reasons. If my activity database is abc_bp_activity instead of bp_activity, would that break the plugin? If so, how can I fix this?

     • no, this plugin does not access the database directory – only via the BuddyPress activity class

     • Ok.. I figured out my problem: I’m an idiot.

       “Seperate types with commas.”

       When selecting the types, I put them each on their own line, with no commas.

       So, if anyone else out there is having this problem, read the instructions and don’t be an idiot. It’s working good now!!! Thanks for your help!

     • Thanks for letting me know On my ‘one day’ todo list of adding an admin multiple selection list instead of manually adding each type.

4. Is it possible to block replies on published comments in the activity tab? (why i want this: if replying is possible, it surpasses the groupforum, makes a sort of second forum)

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   • use the Activity Stream Extras plugin to remove the ability to reply to activity comments
     http://etivite.com/wordpress-plugins/buddypress-activity-stream-extras/

     if you block the activity_comment type – this will cause problems within buddypress

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