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I'd like to open my WP based blog to the general public so they can contribute, so I'm trying to lock-down my WP install.

In particular I would like them to be unable to:

  • edit the slug or assign tags

  • send trackbacks

  • add custom fields

  • enable/disable comments

  • add an excerpt

  • see the Tools section

  • see the Comments section

What's the best way to go about these customizations? Should I roll my own theme or is there some plugin out there that can suit me?

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Check Out the Role Scoper plugin: http://agapetry.net/news/introducing-role-scoper/

Role Scoper is a comprehensive enrichment for capability enforcement and administration in WordPress. Assign reading, editing or administration roles to users or groups on a page-specific, category-specific or other content-specific basis.

Update From your comment, I dug a little further. This article explains adding custom roles and abilities: http://www.wphardcore.com/2010/ultimate-guide-to-roles-and-capabilities/. Seems very useful.

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looks like it could be a useful plugin for such a public site but not for solving the things I was mentioning – L. De Leo Nov 12 '10 at 15:38
Updated with another link – kevtrout Nov 12 '10 at 16:33
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http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/ucan-post/ ? Maybe with some more customizations on it ?

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