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parsers/users.py

@@ -22,11 +22,11 @@ Passwords are only ever stored as hashes using the standard Django functions.
 todo = """  
 - Not fully tested, needs experience
 
-- Need to write to BierBook for signups
-
 - Need to check/register with lists.wookware.org for email
 """
 
+SUPER_USERS = ["philip-sargent"] # list of userids who get the same rights as "expoadmin" i.e. the Django control panel
+
 USERS_FILE = "users.json"
 ENCRYPTED_DIR = "encrypted"
 
@@ -54,8 +54,13 @@ def register_user(u, email, password=None, pwhash=None, fullname=""):
             # user.set_password(None)  # use Django special setting for invalid password, but then FAILS to send password reset email
             user.set_password("secret")  # Why is the Django logic broken. Hmph.
             print(f" # setting INVALID password for user {u}, must be reset by password_reset")
-        user.is_staff = False
-        user.is_superuser = False
+        if u in SUPER_USERS:
+            user.is_staff = True
+            user.is_superuser = True
+            print(f"** {u} is SUPER and can access everything on the Django control panel")
+        else:
+           user.is_staff = False
+           user.is_superuser = False
         user.save()
         print(f" - receated and reset user '{user}'")
     except Exception as e: