# Community Building **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/community-building/65.md?page=15 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [Just a thank you](https://meta.discourse.org/t/just-a-thank-you/308190)
**Author:** [@fuse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fuse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 1:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/just-a-thank-you/308190 "2024-05-16T01:13:17Z")
As I tend to about once a year, my discourse update took an unexpected turn. I love that I can update the app from my phone browser and it just works. So when the 3.3.0.beta3-dev update failed, my site was down. I cal… --- ## [Forum Data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-data/308142)
**Author:** [@baronesh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/baronesh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-data/308142 "2024-05-15T22:57:46Z")
Hello, I need the forum’s data since the beginning of 2024. How can I access this information? Interaction, number of posts, number of members, number of likes, etc. --- ## [Querying Survey fields and responses](https://meta.discourse.org/t/querying-survey-fields-and-responses/308112)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 6:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/querying-survey-fields-and-responses/308112 "2024-05-15T18:46:46Z")
I’m using this Discourse Surveys plugin: GitHub - discourse/discourse-surveys · GitHub Upon submitting surveys, I see that radio buttons, checkboxes, and dropdowns seem to register as NULL in the database. It also seems… --- ## [Is it possible to artificially inflate the number of topic views?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-artificially-inflate-the-number-of-topic-views/189459)
**Author:** [@gl1001](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gl1001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-artificially-inflate-the-number-of-topic-views/189459 "2024-05-07T05:01:03Z")
Hey everyone, I’m new to Discourse and I apologise if this question is inappropriate or in the wrong section. My forum is up and running and our engagement is slowly increasing. However, we only get a new post once a d… --- ## [User-posted code blocks in a category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-posted-code-blocks-in-a-category/307712)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-posted-code-blocks-in-a-category/307712 "2024-05-13T17:58:49Z")
We sometimes have requirements from other internal teams to search for certain information. This query came in handy for us to find what we needed. -- \[params\] -- user\_id :user -- int\_list :category\_ids = 0 SELECT … --- ## [Any recommendations on an optimal configuration for managing issues using Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-recommendations-on-an-optimal-configuration-for-managing-issues-using-discourse/307704)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/any-recommendations-on-an-optimal-configuration-for-managing-issues-using-discourse/307704 "2024-05-13T12:42:40Z")
Today, the most unkempt portion of our community is the way we manage issues in our community. For context, we run a product-led community of users of products built by our company. Issues of course could mean bugs, feat… --- ## [1 month with own instance](https://meta.discourse.org/t/1-month-with-own-instance/307530)
**Author:** [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/1-month-with-own-instance/307530 "2024-05-10T10:29:17Z")
I use this cms since 2020 when I became a member at comunidade.tecnoblog.net and that days was a good sandbox to understand all functions as a member and today I’ve my own instance installed 1 month and 2 days and my re… --- ## [Dashboard Report - User Visits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-report-user-visits/294620)
**Author:** [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-report-user-visits/294620 "2024-02-08T00:44:12Z")
This is an SQL version of the Dashboard Report for User Visits and User Visits (Mobile). This dashboard report provides insights into user engagement by tracking daily user visits. Admins can filter the data based on da… --- ## [Find Links in Topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-links-in-topics/307181)
**Author:** [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-links-in-topics/307181 "2024-05-07T23:13:37Z")
This Data Explorer SQL query is designed to extract and count links from posts within public topics over a specified date range. It also allows for optional searching of links based on a specified URL pattern. This quer… --- ## [What would you tell your younger self? (New Discourse Install)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-would-you-tell-your-younger-self-new-discourse-install/306585)
**Author:** [@bhetto](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bhetto)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-would-you-tell-your-younger-self-new-discourse-install/306585 "2024-05-07T15:42:22Z")
I’m about to embark on the journey of installing Discourse on my own server (DigitalOcean droplet). My plan Type of community: Invite only community Type of installation: Simple cloud install as mentioned here Server:… --- ## [I need assistance to set up a new forum. I am time poor and lack the knowledge to set it up, but looking for assistance please](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-need-assistance-to-set-up-a-new-forum-i-am-time-poor-and-lack-the-knowledge-to-set-it-up-but-looking-for-assistance-please/306870)
**Author:** [@Gab](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gab)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 5:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-need-assistance-to-set-up-a-new-forum-i-am-time-poor-and-lack-the-knowledge-to-set-it-up-but-looking-for-assistance-please/306870 "2024-05-06T17:07:28Z")
We would like to start a Discourse Forum for our membership of 800+ people. We are a not-for-profit based in Australia and have been using Yammer for many years, however Microsoft no longer supports this platform. We h… --- ## [To @ or not to @](https://meta.discourse.org/t/to-or-not-to/306479)
**Author:** [@pamelay](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pamelay)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/to-or-not-to/306479 "2024-05-06T06:56:05Z")
When replying to someone, is it good practice to also @ the person in the reply message or is that redundant? On one hand, I can see how @ them makes it more personal and shows intention, but on the other hand I can see… --- ## [Average Staff Response Times to Topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/average-staff-response-times-to-topics/306528)
**Author:** [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 5:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/average-staff-response-times-to-topics/306528 "2024-05-03T05:37:59Z")
This Data Explorer report is designed to analyze the average response times of staff members (admins and moderators) to topics created within a specified date range and category. This report can help with understanding … --- ## [Replying with an audio recording instead of text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-with-an-audio-recording-instead-of-text/305181)
**Author:** [@jenmck](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jenmck)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 8:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-with-an-audio-recording-instead-of-text/305181 "2024-04-30T08:56:27Z")
We have a user who has started posting their replies via an audio recording instead of writing out their reply. They’re doing this out of convenience, not an accessibility issue. Our moderators and admins have started di… --- ## [SaaS product looking to leverage discourse as an embedded community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saas-product-looking-to-leverage-discourse-as-an-embedded-community/306091)
**Author:** [@jwau](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jwau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 5:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saas-product-looking-to-leverage-discourse-as-an-embedded-community/306091 "2024-04-30T05:29:22Z")
Hello, I am a Product Manager at an eLearning startup, currently exploring solutions to address the increasing demand from our customers for a community/discussion section within their LMS organisation. During my resear… --- ## [How can I tell if my Discourse instance is hosted by you or deployed on my own server?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-tell-if-my-discourse-instance-is-hosted-by-you-or-deployed-on-my-own-server/305774)
**Author:** [@mikeguo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mikeguo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-tell-if-my-discourse-instance-is-hosted-by-you-or-deployed-on-my-own-server/305774 "2024-04-29T16:35:57Z")
I forgot whether my instance is deployed on my own server or not. --- ## [Webby Awards: Vote for Discourse for Best Community! 🎉](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webby-awards-vote-for-discourse-for-best-community/302247)
**Author:** [@stella](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stella)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 9:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webby-awards-vote-for-discourse-for-best-community/302247 "2024-04-29T09:51:51Z")
:mega: We have exciting news to share! We’ve been nominated for The Webby Awards community category! To help us win a Webby award, vote for Discourse here. --- ## [Badge based on when user was promoted to moderator first time?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-based-on-when-user-was-promoted-to-moderator-first-time/303035)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 10:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-based-on-when-user-was-promoted-to-moderator-first-time/303035 "2024-04-24T10:23:39Z")
Hey guys! I tried search, but could not find anything. Is there any way to assign a badge based on how long a user has been a moderator? In our case, we have mods who have been an essential part of the team for many ye… --- ## [Can we create the Consolidated Page View Chart without Admins?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-create-the-consolidated-page-view-chart-without-admins/304941)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-create-the-consolidated-page-view-chart-without-admins/304941 "2024-04-23T04:37:44Z")
We are a small community (about 200 members) and our numbers are relatively low. And it seems that admins are counted in the logged in user views, even for the admin pages. So if I am running reports for a monthly repo… --- ## [Can you get more detail on the "Top Traffic Sources"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-get-more-detail-on-the-top-traffic-sources/304930)
**Author:** [@AaronW](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AaronW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 6:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-get-more-detail-on-the-top-traffic-sources/304930 "2024-04-22T18:28:10Z")
We are a relatively small community and every once in awhile we can get a very large spike in views. When going to the Top Traffic Sources, we will get the domain (www.google.com, t.co, etc.). Is there anyway to get mo… --- ## [Badge query for each time posting on a new topic in a category?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-query-for-each-time-posting-on-a-new-topic-in-a-category/301325)
**Author:** [@Shauny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shauny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 8:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-query-for-each-time-posting-on-a-new-topic-in-a-category/301325 "2024-04-21T08:10:01Z")
I have a badge that my members can earn multiple times, it is a “Book Club” badge - they are awarded it for discussing the book of the month. Each month, a new topic is created about the next book, and everyone replying… --- ## [Craziest Discourse Modifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/craziest-discourse-modifications/274476)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/craziest-discourse-modifications/274476 "2024-04-19T20:22:25Z")
Hello :waving\_hand: I am incredibly curious to discover the most extraordinary modifications you have managed to achieve with your Discourse platform. I know that many individuals use the default themes, plugins but I a… --- ## [How do I view total views on the forum?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-view-total-views-on-the-forum/304554)
**Author:** [@Prospleforum](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Prospleforum)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 6:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-view-total-views-on-the-forum/304554 "2024-04-19T06:43:56Z")
Is there a way to see the total number of views on the forum? I want to track the total views, but it seems like I can only see the number of views for each individual topic, and it is tedious to manually add up. --- ## [Handling phone numbers and email addresses within public posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/handling-phone-numbers-and-email-addresses-within-public-posts/304160)
**Author:** [@ked](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ked)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 2:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/handling-phone-numbers-and-email-addresses-within-public-posts/304160 "2024-04-17T14:48:08Z")
I have a continual problem with people putting phone numbers and email addresses within posts. (My crowd would not be considered very tech or “forum” savvy, thus I guess this is not surprising.) Might I inquire as to h… --- ## [Retornar apenas resultados para o usuário atual](https://meta.discourse.org/t/only-return-results-for-the-current-user/304187)
**Author:** [@davidkingham](https://meta.discourse.org/u/davidkingham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/only-return-results-for-the-current-user/304187 "2024-04-16T23:52:11Z")
I’m attempting to create a query that will be public to our users, but I want it to only return the results for the current user, not everyone. Below is the private query for the moderators that returns all the users sta… --- ## [Utilising email support for reporting from grafana](https://meta.discourse.org/t/utilising-email-support-for-reporting-from-grafana/294504)
**Author:** [@aidanheerdegen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aidanheerdegen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/utilising-email-support-for-reporting-from-grafana/294504 "2024-02-07T06:54:32Z")
Background and Aims I have a grafana instance hosted on grafana.com/products/cloud/. I want to share some dashboards from grafana to our hosted discourse in an automatic manner. There are security issues with some of t… --- ## [Big difference between Discourse and Matomo pageviews](https://meta.discourse.org/t/big-difference-between-discourse-and-matomo-pageviews/303672)
**Author:** [@P\_O](https://meta.discourse.org/u/P_O)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 8:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/big-difference-between-discourse-and-matomo-pageviews/303672 "2024-04-15T20:24:35Z")
Can someone explain why Discourse built-in anonymous pageviews are 30x larger than Matomo pageviews for any given day? --- ## [MMORPG forum project, I would like to hear your thoughts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mmorpg-forum-project-i-would-like-to-hear-your-thoughts/303751)
**Author:** [@ogulcan1787](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ogulcan1787)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2024, 12:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mmorpg-forum-project-i-would-like-to-hear-your-thoughts/303751 "2024-04-15T12:56:05Z")
Hi everyone, I have almost completed everything. Many of you have contributed to this site, thank you to those who helped. https://pvpfarm.com/ If there are things that are missing or that you think should not be ther… --- ## [Is it a community? A forum? Both? Neither?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-a-community-a-forum-both-neither/303289)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 6:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-a-community-a-forum-both-neither/303289 "2024-04-11T18:05:46Z")
Continuing the discussion from Maybe just remove the "Community" header in the sidebar? (A plea!): I saw this quote as I’ve just switched to have community as the subdomain of my forum and also been debating how to ref… --- ## [Seeking Feedback On My New Site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-feedback-on-my-new-site/302518)
**Author:** [@45thj5ej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/45thj5ej)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-feedback-on-my-new-site/302518 "2024-04-10T21:41:35Z")
Not sure how to post this without it coming off as an advertisement, but I am looking for brutally-honest feedback/critiques on the site that I have been working on 18hrs/day for the past 11 days. I want it to be the be… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/community-building/65.md?page=14) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/community-building/65.md?page=16)