Message Request Layer for Sngine (LinkedIn-Style DM Approval)

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LinkedIn-Style Message Request Layer adds a professional, consent-based private messaging system to Sngine.

Just like LinkedIn, users cannot directly message new people.
They must first send a message request, and messaging unlocks only after approval.

This dramatically reduces spam, unwanted DMs, and harassment — while keeping conversations meaningful and controlled.

How It Works

• First-time message opens a Message Request modal
• Sender must write a valid reason
• Recipient can:
  • ✅ Accept (chat unlocked)
  • ❌ Decline (optional cooldown)
  • 🚫 Block (no future requests)
• Until accepted:
  • No messages
  • No typing
  • No bypass via old chats

Key Features

1. LinkedIn-style message approval system
2. Consent-based private messaging
3. Mandatory request reason with validation
4. Blocks links, emails & phone numbers
5. Daily request limits & cooldown control
6. Spam detection & user flagging
7. Admin moderation & spam dashboard
8. Notification system for all actions
9. No core file edits (plugin-based)

Admin Controls

• Enable / disable message request system
• Set request limits & cooldown rules
• View all message requests
• Moderate requests (Accept / Decline / Block)
• Monitor spam activity
• Ban users directly from admin panel

Perfect For

• Professional networks
• Dating & social platforms
• Community forums
• Creator marketplaces
• Business-focused Sngine websites

Changelog: v2.0

• Fully compatible with Sngine 4.3
• Updated plugin management path from /admincp/plugins to /admincp/helptor to prevent conflicts with plugins from other authors
• Introduced auto-update functionality for easier and more efficient plugin updates
• Fix Text Error