# Contribute **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=426 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 427 --- ## [2.2.0beta8 visual glitch in IE11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/2-2-0beta8-visual-glitch-in-ie11/106972)
**Author:** [@ssvenn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ssvenn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 6:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/2-2-0beta8-visual-glitch-in-ie11/106972 "2019-01-22T06:39:27Z")
We got a small layout problem after upgrading to beta8, the default dual column category view “categories and latest topics” isn’t actually displayed as two columns. The latest activity ends up underneath the category… --- ## [Vacation autoresponder for users who are away?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/vacation-autoresponder-for-users-who-are-away/107044)
**Author:** [@adopilot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/adopilot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 6:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/vacation-autoresponder-for-users-who-are-away/107044 "2019-01-22T06:35:46Z")
First apologies if this discussed before. We have need some time for users to set up auto response. For our users during vocation or longer missing from job we setting up auto response on email server. So when someone … --- ## [Badge DB seed is broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-db-seed-is-broken/107062)
**Author:** [@sau226](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sau226)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-db-seed-is-broken/107062 "2019-01-21T20:24:50Z")
Badge DB seed doesn’t appear to work properly. Steps to repro: Get Ubuntu Server 18.04 and add Git PPA to APT per linked instructions Follow the official install guide to install a copy of Discourse. Ensure that the c… --- ## [Date picker arrows almost invisible in dark theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/date-picker-arrows-almost-invisible-in-dark-theme/107029)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/date-picker-arrows-almost-invisible-in-dark-theme/107029 "2019-01-21T19:55:57Z")
Hi everyone, Can anything be done about the colour of the ‘previous’ and ‘next’ arrow buttons on the date picker for admin reports? On the dark theme they are practically invisible :confused: Other arrows elsewhere on… --- ## [Flair color not respected in topic map](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-color-not-respected-in-topic-map/106824)
**Author:** [@jtbayly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jtbayly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-color-not-respected-in-topic-map/106824 "2019-01-21T17:42:30Z")
Font-awesome icons used as flair with a particular color assigned loses its color (becomes gray) in the topic map. Screenshot of icons in topic map that are actually supposed to be black and green: --- ## [We're increasing the default font size by 1px](https://meta.discourse.org/t/were-increasing-the-default-font-size-by-1px/106828)
**Author:** [@awesomerobot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awesomerobot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2019, 7:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/were-increasing-the-default-font-size-by-1px/106828 "2019-01-21T07:00:44Z")
Our old default was 14px, now it’s 15px. All text will look slightly larger. Why? There’s some evidence that larger font sizes increase readability, and larger font sizes are generally becoming more common across the w… --- ## [Opening the category in the topic-list on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opening-the-category-in-the-topic-list-on-mobile/106998)
**Author:** [@Steven](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 1:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opening-the-category-in-the-topic-list-on-mobile/106998 "2019-01-20T13:17:19Z")
Something was bugging me for a long time and I didn’t really try to check on this, on topic-list on mobile, I noticed it was sometimes hard to click on the category below the topic-title. 90% of the time, I opened the to… --- ## [Adding a privacy policy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-privacy-policy/107002)
**Author:** [@Killian1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Killian1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 7:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-privacy-policy/107002 "2019-01-20T07:21:41Z")
There needs to be a terms of use or a privacy policy you have to agree to when joining discourse. Allow me to explain my position. Also, please excuse me for putting this in the wrong category, if I did, please change it… --- ## [Better Discourse Lightbox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-discourse-lightbox/106993)
**Author:** [@rootsh3ll](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rootsh3ll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 3:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-discourse-lightbox/106993 "2019-01-20T03:34:54Z")
I was trying to hack the discourse lightbox using fluidbox that medium.com / imgur.com uses as their lightboxed images. I think the fluidbox experience is much better because it’s Intuitive … --- ## [Japanese translations are broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/japanese-translations-are-broken/93226)
**Author:** [@neil](https://meta.discourse.org/u/neil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/japanese-translations-are-broken/93226 "2019-01-19T23:00:21Z")
Some invalid unicode has been added to translations in Transifex to Japanese core/server.yml file. new\_user\_of\_the\_month: name: "一ヶ月の新規ユーザー" description: "最初の一ヶ月間の功績\\uD83D\\uDC4C" See the new\_user\_of\_the\_month… --- ## [Possible to send whispers to Slack?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-send-whispers-to-slack/106957)
**Author:** [@cori](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cori)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-send-whispers-to-slack/106957 "2019-01-19T14:07:17Z")
We send all activity from our Discourse site into a private channel in our Slack workspace. Internal discussions about some topics range between whispers in Discourse and messages in Slack and it would be nice to be able… --- ## [Rake users:merge fails to delete user with small posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rake-users-merge-fails-to-delete-user-with-small-posts/106827)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rake-users-merge-fails-to-delete-user-with-small-posts/106827 "2019-01-19T12:44:17Z")
When attempting to merge users accounts, twice now the merge has failed to complete properly as the user has small posts which are not deleted. In both cases I’ve encountered the small posts were invites in an email, mea… --- ## [Embed Discourse comments with on-page commenting?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embed-discourse-comments-with-on-page-commenting/61609)
**Author:** [@robypez](https://meta.discourse.org/u/robypez)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embed-discourse-comments-with-on-page-commenting/61609 "2019-01-19T00:49:54Z")
Do you think is possible to add the opportunity to reply comments directly on the page using api’s? I need to trash my comment system and I don’t want Disqus :frowning: --- ## [Users reporting lots of 502 errors when attempting to post due to "max consecutive replies" check](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-reporting-lots-of-502-errors-when-attempting-to-post-due-to-max-consecutive-replies-check/104921)
**Author:** [@clay](https://meta.discourse.org/u/clay)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 10:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-reporting-lots-of-502-errors-when-attempting-to-post-due-to-max-consecutive-replies-check/104921 "2019-01-18T22:33:18Z")
Over at the Quarter to Three forum, we have a number of users that report troubles with posting to various topics. When attempting to post, they are told that there was a 502 error. It’s being discussed in this topic. I’… --- ## [Clicking Discourse Icon no longer reloads when category page is the default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-discourse-icon-no-longer-reloads-when-category-page-is-the-default/106609)
**Author:** [@Jose\_C\_Gomez](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jose_C_Gomez)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 6:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-discourse-icon-no-longer-reloads-when-category-page-is-the-default/106609 "2019-01-18T18:38:14Z")
Click the discourse Icon on our forum no longer reloads the screen (on the home page) is this on purpose? --- ## [Flags Status - Totals for sample - undefined](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flags-status-totals-for-sample-undefined/106081)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flags-status-totals-for-sample-undefined/106081 "2019-01-18T16:07:22Z")
Running Discourse v2.2.0.beta7 +85 When viewing the “Flags Status” report, I’m not sure this is correct: --- ## [Twitter onebox video not going full screen on iOS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/twitter-onebox-video-not-going-full-screen-on-ios/106858)
**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/twitter-onebox-video-not-going-full-screen-on-ios/106858 "2019-01-18T15:38:48Z")
Continuing the discussion from Twitter Onebox prevents video from going full screen: I think this issue has recurred. When I click the full screen button, the icon changes but the video stays the same size: iPhone X… --- ## [Ceph alternative to S3 for uploads/backups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ceph-alternative-to-s3-for-uploads-backups/106783)
**Author:** [@troubled](https://meta.discourse.org/u/troubled)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 12:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ceph-alternative-to-s3-for-uploads-backups/106783 "2019-01-18T12:56:23Z")
Greetings! I was just curious, but has there been any testing or discussion with regards to using a local, S3 compatible, Ceph RGW for things like image uploads and backups? --- ## [Permanent referral link for user invitations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/permanent-referral-link-for-user-invitations/106682)
**Author:** [@WorldIsMine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WorldIsMine)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 9:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/permanent-referral-link-for-user-invitations/106682 "2019-01-18T09:34:57Z")
Currently developing a referral plugin that pays for sign-ups. We’ve noticed that there is no option for members to generate a permanent referral (signup) link. The only way is to do it individually via adding an email. … --- ## [Search for categories in the composer (not English)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-for-categories-in-the-composer-not-english/93957)
**Author:** [@Stranik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stranik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-for-categories-in-the-composer-not-english/93957 "2019-01-18T07:39:43Z")
If you go into the category and choose - create a topic, but make a mistake in the categories, and try to change it (via search), this function does not work, because the search does not search for categories (not in English). … --- ## [Allow customization of Referrer-Policy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-customization-of-referrer-policy/106832)
**Author:** [@msheiny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/msheiny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-customization-of-referrer-policy/106832 "2019-01-18T01:02:52Z")
I was researching on how to customize the Referrer-Policy header and came across a previous feature request Harden Referrer-Policy Header. That didn’t really address allowing the discourse administrator to customize it t… --- ## [Moderator flags as inappropriate should hide post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderator-flags-as-inappropriate-should-hide-post/90048)
**Author:** [@anon61128213](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon61128213)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 10:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderator-flags-as-inappropriate-should-hide-post/90048 "2019-01-17T22:47:56Z")
Just like with spam posts inappropriate posts should be hidden immediately if a moderator flags it. If I flag a post as inappropriate, but don’t take further actions yet it’s because I think the post has no place in our… --- ## [On iPad avatar is sometimes only partially visible in topic header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-ipad-avatar-is-sometimes-only-partially-visible-in-topic-header/106840)
**Author:** [@gerhard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gerhard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-ipad-avatar-is-sometimes-only-partially-visible-in-topic-header/106840 "2019-01-17T21:13:11Z")
This issue has been around for a few weeks. I think it was introduced by the new mobile header. I guess it might have something to do with the topic title length. When I scroll down, the avatar shifts to the right. --- ## [Tapping the bookmark icon next to a topic title on mobile does not work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tapping-the-bookmark-icon-next-to-a-topic-title-on-mobile-does-not-work/106712)
**Author:** [@Merlls\_Rizzini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Merlls_Rizzini)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tapping-the-bookmark-icon-next-to-a-topic-title-on-mobile-does-not-work/106712 "2019-01-17T03:40:19Z")
I tested here on Meta Discourse. When I click in bookmark icon it shows the first post on the topic. --- ## [Public registration disabled flag semi ignored](https://meta.discourse.org/t/public-registration-disabled-flag-semi-ignored/106437)
**Author:** [@DNSTARS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DNSTARS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 3:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/public-registration-disabled-flag-semi-ignored/106437 "2019-01-17T03:13:25Z")
Currently on v2.2.0.beta7 +51 Small issue but thought I’d share. “Public registration is disabled, all new users must be explicitly invited by staff.”, where this is checked it is superceded by “Max invites per day” se… --- ## [Default to whisper?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-to-whisper/34818)
**Author:** [@lisajill](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lisajill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-to-whisper/34818 "2019-01-16T22:37:28Z")
We use our forums for technical support and are utilizing whispers heavily for coordinating those responses. Is there any way to make it so that all staff replies are whispers by default? If there is not: is there exte… --- ## [Can't scroll "Watching/Tracking/etc." menu on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-scroll-watching-tracking-etc-menu-on-mobile/105860)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-scroll-watching-tracking-etc-menu-on-mobile/105860 "2019-01-16T16:42:12Z")
On mobile when you click the “XXX/YYY” (number of posts) text to open up the menu, you can also set your watching status by clicking the circle icon. However, with the recent change that allows you to swipe down to close… --- ## [Future Social Authentication Improvements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/future-social-authentication-improvements/94691)
**Author:** [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/future-social-authentication-improvements/94691 "2019-01-16T14:00:39Z")
Discourse now has the ability to connect and disconnect different authentication providers to your account. This is good, but there is still more we can do. These are things I intended to do with my last round of improve… --- ## [Incorrect description in site setting trust level dropdown for tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-description-in-site-setting-trust-level-dropdown-for-tags/106615)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-description-in-site-setting-trust-level-dropdown-for-tags/106615 "2019-01-16T12:04:54Z")
When selecting a trust level for min trust to create tag and min trust level to tag topics, the dropdown includes staff and admin. Both have a description of “new user”, which is not correct. --- ## [Watching First Post does not send push notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watching-first-post-does-not-send-push-notifications/105124)
**Author:** [@angus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watching-first-post-does-not-send-push-notifications/105124 "2019-01-16T11:49:46Z")
Steps to reproduce Enable browser push notifications for User A. Set User A’s notification level for Category A to “Watching First Post”. Log in as User B (in incognito) and post in Category A (Post A) Expected: User … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=425) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=427)