diff --git a/inc/config.php b/inc/config.php
index 016b7f77..edbe7b2a 100644
--- a/inc/config.php
+++ b/inc/config.php
@@ -286,6 +286,9 @@
 	// Public and private key pair from https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin/create
 	$config['recaptcha_public'] = '6LcXTcUSAAAAAKBxyFWIt2SO8jwx4W7wcSMRoN3f';
 	$config['recaptcha_private'] = '6LcXTcUSAAAAAOGVbVdhmEM1_SyRF4xTKe8jbzf_';
+	
+	// Ability to lock a board for normal users and still allow mods to post.  Could also be useful for making an archive board
+	$config['board_locked'] = false;
 
 	/*
 	 * Custom filters detect certain posts and reject/ban accordingly. They are made up of a condition and an
diff --git a/post.php b/post.php
index 45fd021e..d1c963f5 100644
--- a/post.php
+++ b/post.php
@@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ if (get_magic_quotes_gpc()) {
 	$_POST = strip_array($_POST);
 }
 
+if (!$_POST['mod'] && $config['board_locked']) {
+    error("Board is locked");
+}
+
 if (isset($_POST['delete'])) {
 	// Delete