better_messages_before_new_thread

REQUIREMENTS

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Compatibility

This action compatible with Better Messages 2.0.64 or higher

This action allows to prevent new conversation start based on custom conditions.

add_action( 'better_messages_before_new_thread', 'custom_restrict_new_thread', 10, 2 );
function custom_restrict_new_thread( &$args, &$errors ){
    // User who creating thread
    $user_id = get_current_user_id();

    // Get array with recipients user ids, which user trying to start conversation with
    $recipients = $args['recipients'];

    /**
     * Your logic to determine if this user can create thread
     */
    $can_create_thread = false;


    if( ! $can_create_thread ){
        /**
         *  Adding error which will be shown to user
         */
        $errors['uniqueErrorSlug'] = 'You cant start new thread now.';
    }
}