[Python] My Discord Bot Won't Work Or Engage if a Member Doesn't Have Admin Permissions

I'm new to coding and currently a student. I recently completed the code for a Discord bot designed for profession crafting commands related to World of Warcraft. The bot works perfectly as intended, except for one issue: it only responds to users with administrator privileges and doesn't function for anyone else.

I have double-checked the discord member privileges, I've redone my bot's token, double-checked my server ID, reworked my code completely in regards to allowing all permissions for any individual using it, etc...nothing has worked and it still only works for Officers, the GM, and Administrators. I've attached my code here for you to review/reference. Please help!

import os
import random
import dotenv
import discord
from discord.ext import commands
from discord import app_commands

dotenv.load_dotenv()


token = os.getenv("DISCORD_TOKEN")
guild_id = os.getenv("GUILD_ID")

if not token:
raise ValueError("DISCORD_TOKEN is not set in the .env file.")
if not guild_id:
raise ValueError("GUILD_ID is not set in the .env file.")


intents = discord.Intents.default()
intents.message_content = True
bot = commands.Bot(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)


professions = {}
requests_data = {}


character_names = [
"Thrall", "Jaina Proudmoore", "Sylvanas Windrunner", "Illidan Stormrage", "Arthas Menethil",
"Tyrande Whisperwind", "Anduin Wrynn", "Vol'jin", "Bolvar Fordragon", "Kael'thas Sunstrider",
"Malfurion Stormrage", "Gul'dan", "Medivh", "Rexxar", "Kel'Thuzad", "Varian Wrynn",
"Grommash Hellscream", "Saurfang", "Baine Bloodhoof", "Lor'themar Theron", "Velen",
"Alexstrasza", "Ysera", "Nozdormu", "Deathwing", "Chromie", "Khadgar", "Turalyon",
"Alleria Windrunner", "Teron'khan", "Garrosh Hellscream", "Magni Bronzebeard",
"Gelbin Mekkatorque", "Moira Thaurissan", "Anub'arak", "Lady Vashj", "Archimonde",
"Kil'jaeden", "Cairne Bloodhoof", "Uther the Lightbringer", "Bolvar Fordragon",
"Darion Mograine", "Liadrin", "Kael'thas Sunstrider", "Valeera Sanguinar",
"Chen Stormstout", "Murozond", "Algalon the Observer", "Freya", "Thorim", "Hodir",
"Mimiron", "Loken", "Yogg-Saron", "C'Thun", "N'Zoth", "Argus the Unmaker",
"Mannoroth", "Ner'zhul", "Zul'jin", "Cho'gall", "Varok Saurfang", "Thassarian",
"Draka", "Durotan", "Nazgrim", "Aggra", "Eitrigg", "Fenris Wolfbrother",
"Halduron Brightwing", "Lady Liadrin", "Loramus Thalipedes", "Thal'kiel",
"Anveena Teague", "Tichondrius", "Xal'atath", "Zul", "Bwonsamdi", "Zul'jin",
"Arugal", "Dar'khan Drathir", "Halford Wyrmbane", "Lilian Voss", "Rhonin",
"Modgud", "Thoras Trollbane", "Aegwynn", "Med'an", "Drustvar", "Ashvane",
"Jastor Gallywix", "Gallywix", "Lord Godfrey", "Queen Azshara", "Helya",
"Ner'zhul", "Cho'gall", "Balnazzar", "Onyxia", "Ragnaros", "Shandris Feathermoon",
"Maraad", "Ner'zhul", "Archmage Vargoth", "Yrel", "Farseer Nobundo",
"Prince Erazmin", "Sky Admiral Rogers", "Benedictus", "Elisande",
"Blackhand", "Kilrogg Deadeye", "Frostwolf", "Vanessa VanCleef",
"Edwin VanCleef", "Valeera Sanguinar", "Hogger", "Loken", "Mimiron",
"Thorim", "Vol'jin", "Zul the Prophet", "Bwonsamdi", "Rokhan", "Akama",
"Nefarian", "Sinestra", "Deathbringer Saurfang", "Razorgore",
"Broxigar", "Talanji", "Draka", "Durotan", "Gazlowe"
]

def generate_request_id():
return random.choice(character_names)

@bot.event
async def on_ready():
print(f"We have logged in as {bot.user}")
try:
await bot.tree.sync()
print("Global slash commands synced.")
except Exception as e:
print(f"Error syncing commands: {e}")


@bot.tree.command(name="myprofessions", description="See all registered professions.")
async def my_professions(interaction: discord.Interaction):
user_id = interaction.user.id
if user_id in professions and professions[user_id]:
profession_list = [prof.capitalize() for prof in professions[user_id]]
response = "**Your Registered Professions:** " + ", ".join(profession_list)
else:
response = "You have not registered any professions yet. Use `/registerprofession` to register one."
await interaction.response.send_message(response, ephemeral=True)

@bot.tree.command(name="registerprofession", description="Register your WoW profession (e.g., Alchemy, Blacksmithing).")
async def register_profession(interaction: discord.Interaction, profession: str):
user_id = interaction.user.id
profession = profession.lower()
if user_id not in professions:
professions[user_id] = []
if profession in professions[user_id]:
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"You are already registered for the profession **{profession.capitalize()}**.", ephemeral=True
)
return
professions[user_id].append(profession)
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"The profession **{profession.capitalize()}** has been registered for you.", ephemeral=True
)

@bot.tree.command(name="createrequest", description="Create a new WoW profession request.")
async def create_request(interaction: discord.Interaction, profession: str, details: str):
user_id = interaction.user.id
if user_id not in professions or not professions[user_id]:
await interaction.response.send_message(
"You need to register at least one profession before creating a request. Use `/registerprofession`.",
ephemeral=True
)
return
request_id = generate_request_id()
requests_data[request_id] = {
"creator": user_id,
"profession": profession.lower(),
"details": details,
"status": "OPEN",
"accepted_by": None,
}
target_channel_id = 1332989603358969897 # Replace with your channel ID
target_channel = bot.get_channel(target_channel_id)
if not target_channel:
await interaction.response.send_message("Target channel not found.", ephemeral=True)
return
await target_channel.send(
f"**New Crafting Request Created!**\n"
f"Request ID: **{request_id}**\n"
f"Creator: <@{user_id}>\n"
f"Profession: **{profession.capitalize()}**\n"
f"Details: {details}\n"
f"Status: **OPEN**"
)
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"Your request has been created and posted in the <#{target_channel_id}> channel.", ephemeral=True
)


@bot.tree.command(name="acceptrequest", description="Accept a profession request by ID.")
async def accept_request(interaction: discord.Interaction, request_id: str):
if request_id not in requests_data:
await interaction.response.send_message("Request not found.", ephemeral=True)
return
request_info = requests_data[request_id]
user_id = interaction.user.id
if user_id not in professions or request_info["profession"] not in professions[user_id]:
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"You do not have the required profession **{request_info['profession'].capitalize()}** to accept this request.",
ephemeral=True
)
return
if request_info["status"] != "OPEN":
await interaction.response.send_message(f"Request **{request_id}** is not open.", ephemeral=True)
return
request_info["status"] = "ACCEPTED"
request_info["accepted_by"] = user_id
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"You have accepted request **{request_id}**. Please coordinate with <@{request_info['creator']}>!"
)

@bot.tree.command(name="closerequest", description="Close a profession request by ID.")
async def close_request(interaction: discord.Interaction, request_id: str):
if request_id not in requests_data:
await interaction.response.send_message("Request not found.", ephemeral=True)
return
request_info = requests_data[request_id]
user_id = interaction.user.id
if user_id not in [request_info["creator"], request_info["accepted_by"]]:
await interaction.response.send_message(
"You are not authorized to close this request.", ephemeral=True
)
return
request_info["status"] = "CLOSED"
target_channel_id = 1332989603358969897 # Replace with your channel ID
target_channel = bot.get_channel(target_channel_id)
if target_channel:
await target_channel.send(
f"**Crafting Request Closed!**\n"
f"Request ID: **{request_id}**\n"
f"Creator: <@{request_info['creator']}>\n"
f"Profession: **{request_info['profession'].capitalize()}**\n"
f"Details: {request_info['details']}\n"
f"Status: **CLOSED**"
)
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"Request **{request_id}** has been closed and updated in the <#{target_channel_id}> channel.", ephemeral=True
)


@bot.tree.command(
name="registerprofessionfor",
description="Register a WoW profession for another user (Admin Only)."
)
@app_commands.describe(
user="The user to register the profession for.",
profession="The profession to register for the user."
)
async def register_profession_for(interaction: discord.Interaction, user: discord.User, profession: str):
if not interaction.user.guild_permissions.administrator:
await interaction.response.send_message(
"You must be an Administrator to register professions for others.", ephemeral=True
)
return
if user.id not in professions:
professions[user.id] = []
if profession.lower() in professions[user.id]:
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"{user.mention} is already registered for the profession **{profession.capitalize()}**.",
ephemeral=True
)
return
professions[user.id].append(profession.lower())
await interaction.response.send_message(
f"The profession **{profession.capitalize()}** has been registered for {user.mention}.", ephemeral=False
)



bot.run(token)

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