# Contribute **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=473 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 474 --- ## [Should replying cause full-width timeline to close?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-replying-cause-full-width-timeline-to-close/82566)
**Author:** [@Yuun](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yuun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2018, 12:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-replying-cause-full-width-timeline-to-close/82566 "2018-03-09T00:26:22Z")
When you’re using the timeline this way, for reference: Currently if you hit Reply on a post (or Shift+R) the reply dialog comes up underneath the full width timeline, and isn’t visible until you click somewhere else… --- ## [Add setting to disable hotlinking of large image files](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-setting-to-disable-hotlinking-of-large-image-files/67909)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Dean](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nathan_Dean)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-setting-to-disable-hotlinking-of-large-image-files/67909 "2018-03-08T23:17:09Z")
We just enabled HTTPS on our discourse instance, but are receiving mixed content warnings because a few of the images posted on our forum have http:// URLs. Checking the box for setting download remote images to local f… --- ## [After upgrade, unable to load categories.json with error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-upgrade-unable-to-load-categories-json-with-error/82540)
**Author:** [@Magnetidog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Magnetidog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 9:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-upgrade-unable-to-load-categories-json-with-error/82540 "2018-03-08T21:43:28Z")
We upgraded to the latest Discourse build; no major plugin installed, other than the fact we have a subdirectory install. The error I am seeing in the logs is the following: failed to handle exception in exception app … --- ## [Category that unlists topics by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-that-unlists-topics-by-default/82348)
**Author:** [@Daquantics](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Daquantics)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-that-unlists-topics-by-default/82348 "2018-03-08T14:59:16Z")
Does this plugin exist? We handle all our company’s support publicly, but I’m trying to set up an additional support category for a “VIP” group of customers who don’t want their posts displayed publicly, including to other… --- ## [Assign Nickname to slot, possible?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assign-nickname-to-slot-possible/82506)
**Author:** [@Madin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Madin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assign-nickname-to-slot-possible/82506 "2018-03-08T13:34:33Z")
Hi. Im searching for solution for my problem. I Have forum on Discourse for my “Arma 3” game clan, and we have system for reserving game slot. Is it possible for do it automatically? Something like click on "Soldie… --- ## [Switching a post between PUBLIC and PRIVATE](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switching-a-post-between-public-and-private/81947)
**Author:** [@Biscuit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Biscuit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 12:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switching-a-post-between-public-and-private/81947 "2018-03-08T12:33:57Z")
Steps to replicate: Create a topic in a category =\> Topic exists as expected. Choose “Make Personal Message” =\> Message becomes a PM as expected. Choose “Make Public” =\> Message becomes public again as expected. Choo… --- ## [Search usability and data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-usability-and-data/33149)
**Author:** [@charleswalter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charleswalter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 5:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-usability-and-data/33149 "2018-03-08T05:03:09Z")
Is there a way to get any info on how users are using search? What they are searching for? We have a lot of categories, so I thought the search would be used almost as a way of global navigation. I think the ability to… --- ## [Alternative subject for group pm email notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-subject-for-group-pm-email-notifications/57158)
**Author:** [@LeoMcA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LeoMcA)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 7:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-subject-for-group-pm-email-notifications/57158 "2018-03-07T19:03:39Z")
Continuing the discussion from Email Notification recipients unclear when PM is sent to multiple users: We’ve just hit this problem, after migrating an email alias to Discourse, and having a few users confused by the … --- ## [Regression in login behavior](https://meta.discourse.org/t/regression-in-login-behavior/81612)
**Author:** [@vikaskedia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vikaskedia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 5:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/regression-in-login-behavior/81612 "2018-03-07T17:46:20Z")
I just upgraded to the latest today. I run the system from http://www.example.com/discourse/ The system is set to only allow logged in users. When users go to http://www.example.com/discourse/ they are being redirecte… --- ## [Feature allowing a Private Category to be seen, but topics remain hidden](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-allowing-a-private-category-to-be-seen-but-topics-remain-hidden/21429)
**Author:** [@E20](https://meta.discourse.org/u/E20)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-allowing-a-private-category-to-be-seen-but-topics-remain-hidden/21429 "2018-03-07T15:40:05Z")
Hello, We have setup a brilliant new forum for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20. We love the software and I am pioneering many local organisations to run through it as ‘private’ sub-groups. I want to make them… --- ## [Group/inbox messages not updated for new posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-inbox-messages-not-updated-for-new-posts/38189)
**Author:** [@carlokok](https://meta.discourse.org/u/carlokok)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 3:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-inbox-messages-not-updated-for-new-posts/38189 "2018-03-07T15:04:12Z")
The front page listing shows when new posts are available, but nothing like that happen for group and private messages when in say : /users/ck/messages/group/mygroup --- ## [Topic list tabs for user-customizeable saved filters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-tabs-for-user-customizeable-saved-filters/40953)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 5:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-tabs-for-user-customizeable-saved-filters/40953 "2018-03-07T05:47:54Z")
On some forums with a large variety of content, users will be most interested in topics that fall into a subset of the categories or tags available. When this becomes the rule, rather than the exception, forum admins c… --- ## [Disable the "Backup completed successfully" automatic PMs?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-the-backup-completed-successfully-automatic-pms/61784)
**Author:** [@dmitry\_fedyuk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dmitry_fedyuk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-the-backup-completed-successfully-automatic-pms/61784 "2018-03-07T01:11:53Z")
Other words, I want an option to disable this line: --- ## [Layout issue when you click on @mention within a user card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/layout-issue-when-you-click-on-mention-within-a-user-card/82121)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/layout-issue-when-you-click-on-mention-within-a-user-card/82121 "2018-03-06T15:41:45Z")
Total edge case, but one I came across today. I work closely with one other person, so I added their name to my user card to help folks find them when I’m not available. But if your user card info includes a @mention o… --- ## [Plugin page for discourse saml?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-page-for-discourse-saml/78087)
**Author:** [@watchmanmonitor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/watchmanmonitor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-page-for-discourse-saml/78087 "2018-03-06T13:56:07Z")
I submitted a PR to expand the discourse saml plugin, and was going to add a link to its post on meta. I don’t see it here: https://meta.discourse.org/tags/c/plugin/official What would it take to add one? --- ## [Better detection of "cookies deleted" in the application](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-detection-of-cookies-deleted-in-the-application/78800)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 7:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-detection-of-cookies-deleted-in-the-application/78800 "2018-03-06T07:48:29Z")
Occasionally users may delete all cookies or in self hosted situations (which do not have auth token set via env) junk redis. When this happens behaviour is kind of odd. It looks like you are logged in: If you are … --- ## [Removing oneself from private messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-oneself-from-private-messages/56170)
**Author:** [@charleswalter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charleswalter)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 7:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-oneself-from-private-messages/56170 "2018-03-06T07:38:58Z")
Our users are unable to remove themselves from private messages. I was under the impression that all users had this option. Is it only available for admins? Is there a related option in the control panel? Here is a scre… --- ## [Search does not find a particular post (except when searching within topic)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-does-not-find-a-particular-post-except-when-searching-within-topic/76941)
**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 6:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-does-not-find-a-particular-post-except-when-searching-within-topic/76941 "2018-03-06T06:26:48Z")
Nut sure if this is a bug, so I’m filing it as UX for the time being: Consider this search: Search results for 'hubic' - Duplicati The expected result is that the following post would at least be somewhere among the se… --- ## [Restrict domain name autolinking so M.Sc and B.Sc are not auto linked](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-domain-name-autolinking-so-m-sc-and-b-sc-are-not-auto-linked/75837)
**Author:** [@RonjaS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RonjaS)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 6:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-domain-name-autolinking-so-m-sc-and-b-sc-are-not-auto-linked/75837 "2018-03-06T06:21:52Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: Is it possible to “unlink” a link via something like an escape-sequence? Cause: for example the university graduations M.Sc and B.Sc (master/bachelor of science) are automatically linked. I suspect “.… --- ## [Two Factor local login proposal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-factor-local-login-proposal/76689)
**Author:** [@featheredtoast](https://meta.discourse.org/u/featheredtoast)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-factor-local-login-proposal/76689 "2018-03-06T06:12:02Z")
Continuing the discussion from Two-factor local login option: Hey everyone, I’m planning to look into tackling two factor authentication very soon. This would allow a user to secure a discourse account by requiring a on… --- ## [Mute topic temporarily](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mute-topic-temporarily/82179)
**Author:** [@erlend\_sh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erlend_sh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mute-topic-temporarily/82179 "2018-03-06T02:39:29Z")
I’ve come to realize that I rarely - perhaps never - actually want to mute a topic forever. My main reason for muting a topic is because it got a little bit too noisy for me, but topic noise practically always blows over… --- ## [Discourse Presence no longer showing in composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-presence-no-longer-showing-in-composer/82233)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-presence-no-longer-showing-in-composer/82233 "2018-03-05T17:52:20Z")
Discourse Presence - “Who is writing” appears to have a regression - users who are typing no longer appear in the composer. In the image below @supermathie appears at the bottom of the topic, but does not appear in the t… --- ## [A «Title can't have more than 1 emoji» false positive](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-title-cant-have-more-than-1-emoji-false-positive/82204)
**Author:** [@dmitry\_fedyuk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dmitry_fedyuk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-title-cant-have-more-than-1-emoji-false-positive/82204 "2018-03-05T14:49:06Z")
The title is «What is the difference between Mage::getSingleton() and Mage::getModel() in Magento?» --- ## [Clicking new topic on advanced search page doesn’t use search term](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-new-topic-on-advanced-search-page-doesn-t-use-search-term/81975)
**Author:** [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 9:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-new-topic-on-advanced-search-page-doesn-t-use-search-term/81975 "2018-03-05T09:59:23Z")
Search results for 'test' - Discourse Meta click “New Topic” composer title field should be filled with “test” --- ## [Tagging on mobile isn’t working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tagging-on-mobile-isn-t-working/82155)
**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tagging-on-mobile-isn-t-working/82155 "2018-03-05T09:55:48Z")
When trying to add a tag, I find that the keyboard doesn’t pop up, and the drop-down is too wide for the screen so doesn’t show any tags: iOS 11, Safari, iPhone X --- ## [Inviting a group to a message does not trigger a notification mail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inviting-a-group-to-a-message-does-not-trigger-a-notification-mail/50509)
**Author:** [@fefrei](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fefrei)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 6:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inviting-a-group-to-a-message-does-not-trigger-a-notification-mail/50509 "2018-03-05T06:14:00Z")
When inviting a group to a message, the confirmation message states that the group has been asked to participate. However, even when group members watch the group inbox, no notification mail is sent. --- ## [Notifications not received for private messages I'm invited to](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-not-received-for-private-messages-im-invited-to/71577)
**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2018, 5:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-not-received-for-private-messages-im-invited-to/71577 "2018-03-05T05:40:19Z")
I was recently invited to a PM conversation involving a moderator and member of my site. This turned into quite an important conversation because the member was discussing paying for advertising on my forum (and had jus… --- ## [Issue adding tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-adding-tags/81355)
**Author:** [@8BIT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/8BIT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2018, 10:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-adding-tags/81355 "2018-03-03T10:44:14Z")
has happened a few times… trying to add a 3-character tag and i can’t seem to do it. the “create new tag” doesn’t always show up. --- ## [Making it so other users can't "invite" you to a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-it-so-other-users-cant-invite-you-to-a-topic/63311)
**Author:** [@ossia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ossia)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-it-so-other-users-cant-invite-you-to-a-topic/63311 "2018-03-03T04:39:57Z")
One of our more popular forum members is getting “invited” to a lot of topics. It’s making her notifications noisy, and she wants to be able to turn this feature off. Is this an option Discourse could include on the use… --- ## [Alternative reply by email addresses doesn't allow addresses without reply\_key](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-reply-by-email-addresses-doesnt-allow-addresses-without-reply-key/78255)
**Author:** [@ravor-org](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ravor-org)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 4:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-reply-by-email-addresses-doesnt-allow-addresses-without-reply-key/78255 "2018-03-02T16:54:05Z")
Hey there, I tried to configure a mailing-list mirror for several categories. It works fine with the first mail address if find related post with key is disabled but all alternative mail-addresses do require a key. Is i… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=472) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=474)