# Community Building **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/community-building/65.md?page=72 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 73 --- ## [Replied to topics in a certain category, but exclude replies to own topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replied-to-topics-in-a-certain-category-but-exclude-replies-to-own-topics/276724)
**Author:** [@nstemp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nstemp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2015, 11:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replied-to-topics-in-a-certain-category-but-exclude-replies-to-own-topics/276724 "2015-10-28T11:36:56Z")
Hello! I want to create a badge for those who help in the forums, so I want to give it to the people who have replied X times to ANY thread inside the category ‘Help’. Of course this has to avoid replies in your own top… --- ## [Thank you very much](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thank-you-very-much/34479)
**Author:** [@david.hetherington](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david.hetherington)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2015, 4:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thank-you-very-much/34479 "2015-10-14T04:17:08Z")
Hello, I like to say a huge thank you to the Discourse development team for creating this wonderful forum stack. I use it on my tiny new \[forum\]\[1\]. I am loving the speed and the simplicity of this software. \[1\]: http:… --- ## [Add anti-troll language in guidelines](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-anti-troll-language-in-guidelines/34147)
**Author:** [@AlexAB](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AlexAB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-anti-troll-language-in-guidelines/34147 "2015-10-06T14:12:13Z")
I want to add more anti-troll language to my guidelines because many “trolls” on my forum ask very leading questions to cause arguments and general statements rather than asking a specific question for help. It’s all ver… --- ## [Love the new search! - Thanks Guys](https://meta.discourse.org/t/love-the-new-search-thanks-guys/32008)
**Author:** [@BCHK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BCHK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2015, 10:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/love-the-new-search-thanks-guys/32008 "2015-09-18T10:44:38Z")
Just recently upgraded and did a search - love the new full page search results. Thanks! Keep up the great work. --- ## [We built a static blog with Discourse as the backend](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-built-a-static-blog-with-discourse-as-the-backend/33020)
**Author:** [@pm5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pm5)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2015, 4:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-built-a-static-blog-with-discourse-as-the-backend/33020 "2015-09-11T04:25:34Z")
We run a Discourse forum for a community of writers for a while. After some time they got motivated enough and would like to do collaborative blogging. Since they are already quite familiar with Discourse, we decided t… --- ## [Deep Appreciation and Gratitude](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deep-appreciation-and-gratitude/32886)
**Author:** [@Capacitron](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Capacitron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deep-appreciation-and-gratitude/32886 "2015-09-03T20:41:41Z")
I have to say, this has been some of the best web software I have ever encountered. So well considered and thought out, simple and elegant. Excellent job, please keep up the great work. I’m now an official, loyal support… --- ## [Thanks Discourse Team - Search Working Really Well Now!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thanks-discourse-team-search-working-really-well-now/32793)
**Author:** [@BCHK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BCHK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thanks-discourse-team-search-working-really-well-now/32793 "2015-09-01T16:31:12Z")
Just a quick note of Thanks to the Discourse team. The search function is really usable and functional how. I really appreciate the work that has gone into it. I can find things so much better now - with the full page… --- ## [Badge for replies in a specific category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-for-replies-in-a-specific-category/276730)
**Author:** [@Stephen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stephen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2015, 12:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-for-replies-in-a-specific-category/276730 "2015-08-28T12:20:53Z")
I’m looking for something similar, a badge awarded when replying to posts in a particular category. --- ## [Badge based on link stats?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-based-on-link-stats/29018)
**Author:** [@jesselperry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jesselperry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-based-on-link-stats/29018 "2015-08-27T16:55:25Z")
Would there be any way to run a badge query on number of clicks on a link? I find that users will click a link and it will be really popular, but the topic originator never gets any likes to the post (or far less than th… --- ## [A sign of how much our users are enjoying discourse is when they create tutorials for others](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-sign-of-how-much-our-users-are-enjoying-discourse-is-when-they-create-tutorials-for-others/32321)
**Author:** [@charleswalter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charleswalter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2015, 3:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-sign-of-how-much-our-users-are-enjoying-discourse-is-when-they-create-tutorials-for-others/32321 "2015-08-20T03:08:23Z")
Our audience is really enjoying Discourse. Wanted to share the first tutorial I’ve found that they created - on using the bookmarks (marcadores) functionality. http://www.helloforos.com/t/video-tutorial-marcadores-en-he… --- ## [The sun never sets on Discourse support](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-sun-never-sets-on-discourse-support/32245)
**Author:** [@watchmanmonitor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/watchmanmonitor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 12:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-sun-never-sets-on-discourse-support/32245 "2015-08-18T12:41:58Z")
Just a quick note to say thanks for all the hard work.. adding features, answering questions, fixing bugs. Discourse is a pretty amazing platform, and the rate of development makes me smile. --- ## [Have been following closely for a long time, finally getting a community started](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-been-following-closely-for-a-long-time-finally-getting-a-community-started/32009)
**Author:** [@sdaugherty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sdaugherty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 4:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-been-following-closely-for-a-long-time-finally-getting-a-community-started/32009 "2015-08-12T04:39:22Z")
I’ve been following Discourse closely since it was first announced, and a friend asked me for advice on what software to build a new community with. Having participated in a few of the early communities including How To … --- ## [Manage multiple Discourse instances from one place only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/manage-multiple-discourse-instances-from-one-place-only/31946)
**Author:** [@iamntz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iamntz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 1:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/manage-multiple-discourse-instances-from-one-place-only/31946 "2015-08-10T13:13:08Z")
If you manage multiple Discourse forums (I’m taking care of two), you often find yourself doing repetitive work: upgrading core/plugins, various settings & styling and so on. If I’d have one more forum to manage i’ll pro… --- ## [Badge for total posts, and attendence](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-for-total-posts-and-attendence/276727)
**Author:** [@alefattorini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alefattorini)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 12:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-for-total-posts-and-attendence/276727 "2015-08-07T12:41:35Z")
How can I create badges that count totally posts of someone? And a badge for days attendance (not consecutive) Any idea? --- ## [Badges for reading \[ ⚠ intensive\]](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-for-reading-intensive/276681)
**Author:** [@PJH](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PJH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 11:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-for-reading-intensive/276681 "2015-08-07T11:11:00Z")
\#badges for reading! SELECT pt.user\_id, count(\*) c, CURRENT\_DATE as granted\_at FROM post\_timings pt WHERE :backfill GROUP BY pt.user\_id HAVING count(\*) \>= pow(3, 9) AND count(\*) \< pow(3, 10) /\* Change the 9 and … --- ## [Some common badge queries](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-common-badge-queries/31859)
**Author:** [@techAPJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/techAPJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2015, 7:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-common-badge-queries/31859 "2015-08-07T07:20:03Z")
:warning: Enabling Badge SQL entails security and performance risks so it is not available by default. For more information, see: Enable Badge SQL Here are some common badge queries which you can use to create your … --- ## [New convert to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-convert-to-discourse/23204)
**Author:** [@Jeremy\_Kossen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jeremy_Kossen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 3:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-convert-to-discourse/23204 "2014-12-17T03:28:44Z")
Just wanted to give props to @codinghorror for taking discussion from 1999 to 2014! Great work!!! We’re using Discourse to build out our consumer-facing community for http://divorcebuddy.co (trello meets rocket lawyer fo… --- ## [The more I use Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-more-i-use-discourse/30538)
**Author:** [@holden](https://meta.discourse.org/u/holden)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 4:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-more-i-use-discourse/30538 "2015-06-27T16:21:01Z")
The more I love it. Truly brilliant software. I keep discovering new things that set it apart from ‘the old standard’ (xenforo, ips, etc.). Truly next gen. Thank you! --- ## [Creating awareness about a forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-awareness-about-a-forum/30371)
**Author:** [@streetlife](https://meta.discourse.org/u/streetlife)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-awareness-about-a-forum/30371 "2015-06-23T14:04:18Z")
I want to create awareness for my forum. Marketing is hard, I know. I am thinking do running a competition to get users to my site. The user who generates the most activity, preferably signup and comments via referrals. … --- ## [New mobile UI for listing chooser](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-mobile-ui-for-listing-chooser/30322)
**Author:** [@downey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/downey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-mobile-ui-for-listing-chooser/30322 "2015-06-22T15:15:57Z")
This looks fantastic. So much cleaner on mobile. Thanks to @sam. --- ## [What does the "Top Referrers" table mean?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-does-the-top-referrers-table-mean/30300)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 2:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-does-the-top-referrers-table-mean/30300 "2015-06-22T02:30:44Z")
Can’t get my head around the “Top Referrers” table with Clicks and Topics columns. Could someone explain what this table exactly means? Is this about number of clicks made by visitors on inter-links to navigate to a dif… --- ## [A child could set up wordpress integration :)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-child-could-set-up-wordpress-integration/30164)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Newsom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tom_Newsom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 1:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-child-could-set-up-wordpress-integration/30164 "2015-06-18T13:04:36Z")
It really is that easy! Thanks for making this so painless. --- ## [First impressions of Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-impressions-of-discourse/30046)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 2:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-impressions-of-discourse/30046 "2015-06-15T14:43:28Z")
I’ve been keeping an eye on Discourse since it was announced and I’ve always liked it. It was even in my shortlist for the last forum I launched. Unfortunately I think at the time it just didn’t have the features that my… --- ## [Thank you Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thank-you-discourse/28667)
**Author:** [@samnazarko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/samnazarko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thank-you-discourse/28667 "2015-05-12T00:20:45Z")
Just wanted to write and say thanks, as I don’t imagine this happens a lot. Our open source project is thriving and the new forums are much improved over MyBB. Cheers @codinghorror for your support in the past. S --- ## [Discourse support is amazing!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-support-is-amazing/28399)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Manger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Erik_Manger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2015, 8:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-support-is-amazing/28399 "2015-05-06T20:24:46Z")
Hey everyone, I just wanted to give a main shout out to all of you who help members like myself with Discourse customization issues, support questions, etc. It is greatly appreciated. Don’t think it goes un-noticed … --- ## [Where can I ask non-technical questions around here?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-can-i-ask-non-technical-questions-around-here/28162)
**Author:** [@john\_mardlin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/john_mardlin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-can-i-ask-non-technical-questions-around-here/28162 "2015-05-26T13:31:00Z")
Community management oriented stuff like: “What works for building communities” “How do you usually handle a situation such as X” “What are some ways to engage your best users” This is the softer than software stuff t… --- ## [Article commenting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/article-commenting/29096)
**Author:** [@Ophelie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ophelie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2015, 3:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/article-commenting/29096 "2015-05-22T03:37:09Z")
Hey guys, This post reminded me that I should give you a heads-up. We’ve also moved back to using Disqus for commenting on sitepoint.com articles. We’d still love to use Discourse to power our comments, and tie the com… --- ## [Handling an Intellectual Bully](https://meta.discourse.org/t/handling-an-intellectual-bully/28313)
**Author:** [@AlexAB](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AlexAB)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 12:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/handling-an-intellectual-bully/28313 "2015-05-07T00:51:02Z")
Hey everyone, I was wondering how some of you may have “dealt” with a user who is an intellectual bully? We are a software company and have a forum for people to get support, ask questions and connect with other users. T… --- ## [I SO get it! This thing rocks :)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-so-get-it-this-thing-rocks/13345)
**Author:** [@gingerling](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gingerling)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-so-get-it-this-thing-rocks/13345 "2015-04-17T14:48:22Z")
Hi, just wanted to say that I really really get this - I was reading the about page and was like, hey! this is my life right now! :smile: So I got a fab job as a community manager for phpList, but I was shocked to find … --- ## [A badge awarded to posts that contain attachments?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-badge-awarded-to-posts-that-contain-attachments/276676)
**Author:** [@mochabcha](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mochabcha)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-badge-awarded-to-posts-that-contain-attachments/276676 "2015-04-10T17:59:58Z")
How about a badge awarded to posts that contain attachments? What sql query would accomplish that? [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/community-building/65.md?page=71) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/community-building/65.md?page=73)