Question Private/Password Protected Discussions

Anyone have a general idea of how to make a box where you can select which users to allow access to a discussion (maybe with a list of CB connections?) when starting a new post? Password protection is also an option. My web site involves businesses working with clients and I would like them to have the option to make posts private. Any information is much appreciated. I'm also willing to pay for this option if someone out there wants to take on the job.

I would say that if you are serious about contracting work then contact one of the devs or post the job up at joomlancers.

For sure. That's definitely the next step. I was just looking for some general info on this, but posting a job is probably the best way to get that too.

If anyone else is interested in this functionality, let me know and maybe we can go in on a custom plugin together.