# Contribute **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=186 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 187 --- ## [Control the visibility of /faq and /about](https://meta.discourse.org/t/control-the-visibility-of-faq-and-about/158792)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/control-the-visibility-of-faq-and-about/158792 "2023-10-26T20:14:18Z")
Since the advent of Page Publishing, we now have amazing control of static pages in Discourse including the ability to make them public or not. However, in login-required instances the /faq and /about pages (which are hi… --- ## [Text selection is cancelled when the AI popup disappears](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-selection-is-cancelled-when-the-ai-popup-disappears/279897)
**Author:** [@kuaza](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kuaza)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 7:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-selection-is-cancelled-when-the-ai-popup-disappears/279897 "2023-10-26T19:23:15Z")
When we quickly edit a message, unwanted problems occur in the editor. For example, after selecting a word to make it bold, the selection is canceled when the mouse is hovered over the bold button. This applies to all bu… --- ## [Composer changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-changes/274156)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-changes/274156 "2023-10-26T14:49:46Z")
We’re trying out some changes to the composer positioning so that the sidebar can remain full height where possible. On normal width desktop the composer will overlap the sidebar halfway, so items remain visible and cli… --- ## ["Add User Note" no longer shown in "post admin options" menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-user-note-no-longer-shown-in-post-admin-options-menu/281957)
**Author:** [@per1234](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per1234)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 10:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-user-note-no-longer-shown-in-post-admin-options-menu/281957 "2023-10-26T10:12:10Z")
Priority/Severity: Medium Platform Operating System Windows 11 macOS Sonoma Browser Google Chrome 117.0.5938.150 (Official Build) (64-bit) Safari 17.0 (19616.1.27.211.1) Discourse e3e73a309185552fe70c3dce6def50665c7… --- ## [Chat message failed to send because of channel membership](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-message-failed-to-send-because-of-channel-membership/283510)
**Author:** [@Lhc\_fl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lhc_fl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 9:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-message-failed-to-send-because-of-channel-membership/283510 "2023-10-26T09:43:09Z")
Some time ago, we encountered a problem with Discourse-Automation where we could not send chat messages regularly. We use it to send weekly news in the chat channel. I noticed in the /logs that chat messages failed to se… --- ## ["Granted By" on badges not displaying the staff name](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granted-by-on-badges-not-displaying-the-staff-name/282286)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/granted-by-on-badges-not-displaying-the-staff-name/282286 "2023-10-26T05:18:18Z")
Hello everyone. Discourse version 3.2.0.beta2-dev (1a70817962) When manually issuing badges to our members via the admin pages, the “Granted By” staff name is not being displayed: Possibly related to: Grant badge r… --- ## [500 Error: There was an error moving posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-error-there-was-an-error-moving-posts/283387)
**Author:** [@Sky020](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sky020)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-error-there-was-an-error-moving-posts/283387 "2023-10-25T22:39:11Z")
Hello Discourse, When moving a post, this error appears: I have moved dozens of posts to this topic, and had no prior issues. Instance: https://forum.freecodecamp.org Original Topic: https://forum.freecodecamp.org… --- ## ["Have you tried the ❤ button?" text is irrelevant on topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-you-tried-the-button-text-is-irrelevant-on-topic/278626)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/have-you-tried-the-button-text-is-irrelevant-on-topic/278626 "2023-10-25T15:42:37Z")
When you make a topic and dont enter enough text, it shows the same text as replies. vs It’s the exact same thing, the topic one should use “Post must be at least 20 characters” instead. --- ## [Add webhook events for public group chat channels?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-webhook-events-for-public-group-chat-channels/283290)
**Author:** [@fbpbdmin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fbpbdmin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-webhook-events-for-public-group-chat-channels/283290 "2023-10-25T15:38:40Z")
(searched, did not find previous discussion on this…) currently the webhook events are for post/reply and other system actions. could dev team consider to add events to fire for public group chat channels? that will be… --- ## [Prompt to encourage users to post text instead of screenshots of code](https://meta.discourse.org/t/prompt-to-encourage-users-to-post-text-instead-of-screenshots-of-code/319266)
**Author:** [@George\_White](https://meta.discourse.org/u/George_White)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/prompt-to-encourage-users-to-post-text-instead-of-screenshots-of-code/319266 "2023-10-25T14:32:41Z")
This works for people attempting to post text, but there are many new users posting screen captures or pictures taken with a portable device. Maybe first image posts should trigger an explanation of the benefits of post… --- ## [Real names not showing up in email notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/real-names-not-showing-up-in-email-notifications/15563)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/real-names-not-showing-up-in-email-notifications/15563 "2023-10-25T14:19:25Z")
Real names are not showing up in email notifications. Instead it shows the username of the user who wrote the post. This seems to be a bug since elsewhere in discourse it displays the real name when that feature is turne… --- ## [Can we allow a non-staffer to reply to its own whispered post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-allow-a-non-staffer-to-reply-to-its-own-whispered-post/282627)
**Author:** [@omppatil](https://meta.discourse.org/u/omppatil)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-allow-a-non-staffer-to-reply-to-its-own-whispered-post/282627 "2023-10-25T11:16:29Z")
Can we allow a non-staffer to reply to their own whispered post? Currently, my user who posts on a topic or replies to a post is able to see their post being whispered by the staffers (admin/moderators). Now, my concern … --- ## [Saving multiple draft topics at the same time and hidden topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saving-multiple-draft-topics-at-the-same-time-and-hidden-topics/281143)
**Author:** [@PrettyGirl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PrettyGirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saving-multiple-draft-topics-at-the-same-time-and-hidden-topics/281143 "2023-10-25T01:22:42Z")
1. Saving Multiple Drafts While crafting a lengthy post, I found myself needing to create multiple entries for the purpose of linking them together. One half of my content was designed for the first post, and the rest w… --- ## [Chat rules/guidelines and moderation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-rules-guidelines-and-moderation/282930)
**Author:** [@xomiamoore](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xomiamoore)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-rules-guidelines-and-moderation/282930 "2023-10-24T16:47:15Z")
I would love to be able to link to our own rules/guidelines around using Discourse Chat when someone first uses the feature. In our case, we really encourage folks to use Topics for technical questions so there’s more s… --- ## [Minor typo in subscriptions plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minor-typo-in-subscriptions-plugin/283218)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minor-typo-in-subscriptions-plugin/283218 "2023-10-24T16:31:16Z")
cutomers :rofl: --- ## [Play music on topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/play-music-on-topic/89053)
**Author:** [@barreeeiroo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barreeeiroo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/play-music-on-topic/89053 "2023-10-24T04:36:49Z")
Is there a working method to play music in the background of a topic? The idea is that, when users enter on a topic they will hear a song playing in the background I saw a plugin, but it’s no longer working For examp… --- ## [Post reactions are being lost when moving the post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-reactions-are-being-lost-when-moving-the-post/280146)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 3:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-reactions-are-being-lost-when-moving-the-post/280146 "2023-10-24T03:38:19Z")
Hi everyone, We seem to have an issue with reactions getting lost when moving posts. 3.2.0.beta2-dev (83621ccbe7) Before moving, the post had three reactions (one of which was a Like/Heart): After the move, the … --- ## [New PM to GPT bot issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-pm-to-gpt-bot-issue/282806)
**Author:** [@tpetrov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tpetrov)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-pm-to-gpt-bot-issue/282806 "2023-10-23T23:40:40Z")
If I try to send a new PM to GPT bot (instead of using the bot button in the nav) It’s not possible to enter message title and select a role: --- ## [Respect the visibility settings of all automatic groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/respect-the-visibility-settings-of-all-automatic-groups/280998)
**Author:** [@mdoggydog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mdoggydog)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/respect-the-visibility-settings-of-all-automatic-groups/280998 "2023-10-23T17:17:45Z")
(One person’s feature request is another person’s bug report… :upside\_down\_face:) The “Groups” index page (e.g., /groups or /g), should respect the visibility settings of the automatic groups, and display them according… --- ## [First Notification background style](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-notification-background-style/249825)
**Author:** [@ozkn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ozkn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2022, 11:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-notification-background-style/249825 "2022-12-25T11:53:02Z")
After the first notification the background is no longer black. Just notification. As before, I can black screen until users read the first notification? I want it to be like the screenshot I posted above. If you cou… --- ## [Top featured works emoji bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/top-featured-works-emoji-bug/283013)
**Author:** [@Goorman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Goorman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 10:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/top-featured-works-emoji-bug/283013 "2023-10-23T10:05:41Z")
Hey there, Sergey on the line :slight\_smile: It’s a bit of an old bug, but anyway: When surfing on Blenderartists forum, I found myself a little bug: there’s a section at the top of the website, where you are able to s… --- ## [Can’t scroll a form template on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-scroll-a-form-template-on-mobile/283064)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 8:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-scroll-a-form-template-on-mobile/283064 "2023-10-23T08:31:19Z")
Awesome new feature! I have run into an issue using the demo template. On my Mobile LG G8 ThinQ. I cannot scroll template to press create topic. On my Tablet there is enough vertical real estate to be able to press i… --- ## [Suggested Unread Topics showing Ignored Users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggested-unread-topics-showing-ignored-users/282892)
**Author:** [@AlexMa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AlexMa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggested-unread-topics-showing-ignored-users/282892 "2023-10-23T04:19:05Z")
Hello Discoursians! Long time user, first time bug reporter. I’ve recently “Ignored” (soft blocked?) a few annoying users on my home instance. Now their replies are auto-hidden. Yay! :partying\_face: Unfortunately, this… --- ## [Is it possible to remove down-voting in the OP?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-down-voting-in-the-op/282861)
**Author:** [@PrettyGirl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PrettyGirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 12:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-remove-down-voting-in-the-op/282861 "2023-10-22T12:02:53Z")
Is it possible to disable the “downvoting” feature for the original post in a thread, while retaining the “upvoting” feature? I aim to prevent “downvote brigading” or “downvote trolling”. However, I would still like to… --- ## [Allow to clear penalty history after a suspension as ended](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-to-clear-penalty-history-after-a-suspension-as-ended/280510)
**Author:** [@sdpiowa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sdpiowa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 8:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-to-clear-penalty-history-after-a-suspension-as-ended/280510 "2023-10-22T08:52:37Z")
Is there a way we could keep the “clear penalty history” option available even if a user’s suspension has run its course? Right now it only displays if a suspension or silence is actively in effect (at least, it looks th… --- ## ['Per-Category' anonymous mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/per-category-anonymous-mode/261735)
**Author:** [@kiefferr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kiefferr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 8:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/per-category-anonymous-mode/261735 "2023-10-22T08:50:53Z")
Discourse has an out-of-the-box anonymous mode whereby users can manually enter and exit from anonymous mode, but what we really need for our community (and had on our previous phpBB-based forum) is the ability to force … --- ## [Jump to profile shortcut](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jump-to-profile-shortcut/174458)
**Author:** [@mentalstring](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mentalstring)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jump-to-profile-shortcut/174458 "2023-10-21T20:58:22Z")
When clicking on someone’s avatar, one is taken to /u/:username which lands on the Summary tab. This seems logical to me. But the g,p (jump to profile) goes to the Activity tab instead… Is this by design? I expected the… --- ## [Discourse won't delete attachment after period hours](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-wont-delete-attachment-after-period-hours/282866)
**Author:** [@Tee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 6:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-wont-delete-attachment-after-period-hours/282866 "2023-10-20T06:33:23Z")
Version: 3.2.0.beta3-dev in docker self host. Settings: I set clean orphan uploads grace period hours to 1 hour. What i want Rename the attachment after i uploaded. 1.txt and 2.txt is the same file but different file … --- ## [Uploaded profile pic keeps getting over-ridden by gravatar (DiscourseConnect)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploaded-profile-pic-keeps-getting-over-ridden-by-gravatar-discourseconnect/184689)
**Author:** [@Soohian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Soohian)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploaded-profile-pic-keeps-getting-over-ridden-by-gravatar-discourseconnect/184689 "2023-10-21T14:27:24Z")
Hi, I’m using SSO for users to log in. I noticed that we can upload a custom profile pic and choose an option to use it, but after logging out and logging in again, our profile pic is auto-replaced by the Gravatars. Is… --- ## [DiscoTOC not showing in composer after latest component update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discotoc-not-showing-in-composer-after-latest-component-update/282315)
**Author:** [@cmdntd](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cmdntd)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 5:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discotoc-not-showing-in-composer-after-latest-component-update/282315 "2023-10-21T05:07:25Z")
I can not see it on discourse editor any more in lastest upgrade Could you check this? [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=185) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=187)