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# bp-help

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 *   [Topics Started](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/topics/)
 *   [Replies Created](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/replies/)
 *   [Reviews Written](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/reviews/)
 *   [Topics Replied To](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/replied-to/)
 *   [Engagements](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/engagements/)
 *   [Favorites](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/favorites/)

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 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private Community For BP Lite] Unblock a group home page](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/unblock-a-group-home-page/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/unblock-a-group-home-page/#post-5062461)
 * The plugin is no longer offered or supported on WordPress.org and I have already
   requested that any instances of it be removed. Sorry for your inconvenience.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private Community For BP Lite] Site map](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/site-map-3/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/site-map-3/#post-5272171)
 * The plugin is no longer offered or supported on WordPress.org and I have already
   requested that any instances of it be removed. Sorry for your inconvenience.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private Community For BP Lite] Unblock child pages](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/unblock-child-pages/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/unblock-child-pages/#post-5279234)
 * The plugin is no longer offered or supported on WordPress.org and I have already
   requested that any instances of it be removed. Sorry for your inconvenience.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private Community For BP Lite] Shop being blocked](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shop-being-blocked/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shop-being-blocked/#post-5294262)
 * The plugin is no longer offered or supported on WordPress.org and I have already
   requested that any instances of it be removed. Sorry for your inconvenience.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private Community For BP Lite] settings menu not found](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/settings-menu-not-found/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/settings-menu-not-found/#post-5337277)
 * The plugin is no longer offered or supported on WordPress.org and I have already
   requested that any instances of it be removed. Sorry for your inconvenience.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private BP Pages] Block Buddypress Pages but Not BBPress Forum Please](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-buddypress-pages-but-not-bbpress-forum-please/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/block-buddypress-pages-but-not-bbpress-forum-please/#post-5298936)
 * [@reneeblundon](https://wordpress.org/support/users/reneeblundon/)
    Beginning
   at line 8 of private-bp-pages.php you would simply comment out this section:
 *     ```
       || bp_is_groups_component() || bp_is_group_forum() || bbp_is_single_forum() || bbp_is_single_topic() || bp_is_forums_component()
       ```
   
 * So that it appears like this:
 *     ```
       /*|| bp_is_groups_component() || bp_is_group_forum() || bbp_is_single_forum() || bbp_is_single_topic() || bp_is_forums_component()*/
       ```
   
 * That should unblock your forums as well as groups assuming you have groups. Let
   me know if that worked for you.
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private Community For BP Lite] Site map](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/site-map-3/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/site-map-3/#post-5271963)
 * It is going to block everything except the pages you set in the dashboard settings
   of the plugin. This plugin is meant to build private communities not make everything
   private but allow google to crawl all over the pages it protects because that
   would totally negate the reason for using the plugin and it would basically let
   people browsing your directory to see things they shouldn’t. Unless I am misunderstanding
   you please let me know.
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882215)
 * [@resistanceisfruitful](https://wordpress.org/support/users/resistanceisfruitful/)
   
   Your not a potential customer because you are a freeloader and I gave you the
   premium version of my plugin free of charge because all you do is whine about
   paying for plugins! Your good name lol your name is worth as much as the toilet
   paper that wiped your arse! Your a cheapskate loser period that thinks everything
   should be free. I am not the only developer that offers lite versions of plugins
   on the WordPress repository. That is mine and every other developers right to
   do and in your email you call that “sketchy” and “unscrupulous” seriously? Are
   you that much of a cheapskate pal? You obviously misread the plugin guide lines
   because according to this:
 * >  5.) Trialware is not allowed in the repository. It’s perfectly fine to attempt
   > to upsell the user on other products and features, but a) not in an annoying
   > manner and b) not by disabling functionality after some time period. Similarly,
   > you cannot “cripple” functionality in the plugin and then ask for payment or
   > provide a code to unlock the functionality. All code hosted by WordPress.org
   > servers must be free and fully-functional. If you want to sell advanced features
   > for a plugin (such as a “pro” version), then you must sell and serve that code
   > from your own site, we will not host it on our servers.
 * I am in full compliance because I don’t sell the premium version here. You are
   really just making yourself look like a complete uninformed cheapskate arse pal!
   I do hope others take note of what a true cheapskate jerk you really are that
   just wants a free ride in life! Your free ride is over with me pal because neither
   me or any other developer owes you nothing you condescending jerk! If your skin
   is so thin that you can’t take constructive criticism of your crummy cheapskate
   personality then don’t let the door slam your arse on the way out!
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882212)
 * This cheapskate sent me an email and this is an excerpt from it:
 * >  It also seems to me that you are using the WordPress free plugin repository
   > to promote your premium plugin, which is becoming more and more the case with
   > plugin developers here. But hey, I’m not responsible for how plugin developers
   > get to market their wares here… all I can do is point out what I see as sketchy,
   > if not unscrupulous claims about what is being offered on a free plugin repository.
   > You promote your plugin on a free repository, then castigate users for complaining
   > about abuse by premium plugin developers.
 * I sent this cheapskate the premium version of the plugin free of charge and didn’t
   even get a thank you. As you can tell his agenda is clear from the email as well
   as if you look back at his history of forum topics as well as replies. He hates
   paying for plugins so he is a total cheapskate and I advise everyone to avoid
   this guy! His reviews should all be deleted because they don’t count unless you
   give him what he wants for FREE. By the way cheapskate what makes you think anyone
   owes you anything just because they have plugins on the WordPress repo? Your 
   a cheapskate and my point is proven by your email. Goodbye cheapskate LOSER!
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882209)
 * You said
 * >  “My review of this plug-in was not hostile and those who follow will see what
   > kind of temperament they will have to deal with if they ever need support from
   > the developer. I’ve never resorted to ad hominem attacks to make my point.”
 * I hate to bring this up again but I noticed this statement and the problem YOU
   have here is the exact same thing I have told you from the start. YOU DIDN’T 
   ASK FOR SUPPORT PERIOD! You only gave a negative review. If you payed attention
   to the support forums I have a good track record of resolving issues without 
   any hostility. Just to reiterate that you totally approached the review the wrong
   way you should read this article: [https://pippinsplugins.com/how-to-leave-a-good-bad-review/](https://pippinsplugins.com/how-to-leave-a-good-bad-review/)
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882208)
 * [@resistanceisfruitful](https://wordpress.org/support/users/resistanceisfruitful/)
   
   You are totally missing the point. The point is you should ALWAYS request support
   first on the support forum before leaving a negative review because you are not
   even giving developers the chance to help you out before you show negativity.
   I am not being hostile towards you either I am simply stating you show a pattern
   of wanting things for free and showing negativity in many support threads when
   it involves premium plugins instead of giving someone a chance to help because
   you expect it all for free. I don’t have anything to do with WordPress or BuddyPress
   core development just so you know that my premium plugins is the only source 
   of income I have so if it seems like I have thin skin I am sure you can understand
   why now. Just this one time I am going to give you the premium plugin for free
   just because I feel you really need to think about your review process and hopefully
   my generosity will persuade you to ALWAYS ask for support first before posting
   a negative review. Contact me via my site here: [http://bphelpblog.wordpress.com/submit-comments-tips-or-tricks-or-job-inqueries/](http://bphelpblog.wordpress.com/submit-comments-tips-or-tricks-or-job-inqueries/)
   And I will gladly send the premium version of the plugin this one time free of
   charge so that maybe you will think a bit before posting negative reviews in 
   the future before at least giving a developer a chance by asking for support 
   in the first place. The bottom line is your review was not fair and no matter
   how you try to justify it you was wrong to approach it that way. Cheers!
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882198)
 * [@resistanceisfruitful](https://wordpress.org/support/users/resistanceisfruitful/)
   
   Furthermore I noticed on several other plugin threads that you constantly complain
   about paying for premium versions of plugins so it makes you appear to be a troll
   as well as a cheapskate. When it comes to premium plugins what makes you think
   you are entitled to test out a plugin before paying for it when others have purchased
   it? I hate to be the bearer of bad news but it doesn’t work that way when it 
   comes to software. I hope the moderators take notice of the consistent negative
   behavior you display in not just reviews but other plugin forums because I personally
   think you should lose your privilege to post reviews until you open a support
   thread first. Lesson here is it is ALWAYS the best policy to open a support thread
   first before posting a negative review.
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882196)
 * [@resistanceisfruitful](https://wordpress.org/support/users/resistanceisfruitful/)
   
   A nasty troll writes negative reviews before opening a support thread and getting
   help. If your that incapable of changing a single line of code via copy and paste
   to make it suit your needs then you need to just stop using WordPress/BuddyPress
   for a while and learn how to write code because nothing will ever be to your 
   satisfaction because you don’t even have the skills necessary to modify a single
   line of code via copy and paste which is nothing but you being lazy. It is very
   discouraging for developers that provide the community a free product when you
   give negative reviews first before giving the developer a chance to help you 
   out. Why not just test it and if it doesn’t work for your situation then move
   on. You are now banished to the Hall of Shame as a negative review troll so good
   luck getting future support!
 *   Forum: [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/reviews/)
    In reply to:
   [[Private Community For BP Lite] Can't use it.](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/cant-use-it-1/#post-7882190)
 * [@resistanceisfruitful](https://wordpress.org/support/users/resistanceisfruitful/)
   
   Before giving negative reviews you should have asked for support on the support
   forum first because it makes you look like a negative troll. If you had asked
   me there I would have pointed you to the below support thread in which [@shirleyl](https://wordpress.org/support/users/shirleyl/)
   provided a work around for unblocking the home page without having to buy the
   plugin. Either way I hope this helps. Good luck! [http://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-pages-unblocked-bp-bbpress-blocked](http://wordpress.org/support/topic/wordpress-pages-unblocked-bp-bbpress-blocked)
 *   Forum: [Plugins](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/plugins-and-hacks/)
    In
   reply to: [[Private BP Pages] Fatel error after disabled bbPress](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatel-error-after-disabled-bbpress/)
 *  Plugin Author [bp-help](https://wordpress.org/support/users/bphelp/)
 * (@bphelp)
 * [11 years, 8 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/fatel-error-after-disabled-bbpress/#post-5236876)
 * [@toraji](https://wordpress.org/support/users/toraji/)
    This is exactly why on
   the plugins description it says to read the F.A.Q. if you read it you will see
   how to resolve your issue. Good luck!

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