Restrict global chat to authenticated users

[ossftw]

This pull request prevents users without accounts from chatting in the global chat.

• cuts down on spam and throwaway messages from anonymous users
• makes moderation significantly easier since every message is tied to an account...
• improves accountability, so users are less likely to abuse global chat
• keeps global chat more stable and usable for actual interaction

[PizzaTowerFanGD]

iirc most nwots dont use uvias

[ossftw]

iirc most nwots dont use uvias

if(location == "global" && accountSystem == "uvias") {

[PizzaTowerFanGD]

i think you could just check for realUsername? idk im not sure

[ossftw]

Yeah, you're right. That would be simpler.

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[ossftw]

Everything works as intended on my end.

[ossftw]

• per-world option to enable/disable anonymous chats
• admin-panel switch for Global chat allowing anonymous chats