# Contribute

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=484

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## [Oneboxing of PDFs and other attachments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/oneboxing-of-pdfs-and-other-attachments/55972)

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**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/oneboxing-of-pdfs-and-other-attachments/55972 "2017-12-28T00:41:41Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Custom visualization for specific attachment types: Putting this out there as a feature request. I’d love to see the ability to onebox PDFs and other attachments along the lines of google …

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## [Indication of disabled badges in admin overview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/indication-of-disabled-badges-in-admin-overview/75609)

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**Author:** [@Bas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bas)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2017, 12:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/indication-of-disabled-badges-in-admin-overview/75609 "2017-12-28T00:26:14Z")

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I’ve disabled and replaced most of the default badges. In my admin-badge overview, there is no indication which are disabled; this makes it hard to find the one you’re looking for. A visual indication of status would b…

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## [Custom emoji overrides](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-emoji-overrides/76741)

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**Author:** [@brianhicks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/brianhicks)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-emoji-overrides/76741 "2017-12-27T18:07:17Z")

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Prior related thread: https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-emoji-set-s/27957 I’d like a way to override certain builtin emoji with my own. Specifically, I’d like to use Mutant Standard instead of the default emoji set. T…

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## [PNG silent upload fail on jpg conversion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/png-silent-upload-fail-on-jpg-conversion/75291)

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**Author:** [@fearlessfrog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fearlessfrog)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/png-silent-upload-fail-on-jpg-conversion/75291 "2017-12-27T15:34:38Z")

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Hi! We’ve had quite a few reports on PNG’s failing image uploads on our install at v1.9.0.beta15 +27. It seems to only be certain PNG’s and not just based on size. It is particularly unfortunate for us because it now fa…

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## [Moderation History](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderation-history/76684)

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**Author:** [@Mittineague](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mittineague)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderation-history/76684 "2017-12-26T22:14:09Z")

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We’re considering granting Trust Level 4 “Leader” to some members that are not in the Staff group. During testing, (last upgraded a few days ago) I noticed a missing translation for “moderation\_history” in the TL4 wrenc…

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## [Search shows incorrect number of results until scrolled to bottom](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-shows-incorrect-number-of-results-until-scrolled-to-bottom/76037)

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**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-shows-incorrect-number-of-results-until-scrolled-to-bottom/76037 "2017-12-26T14:21:23Z")

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Search first shows a smaller number of results, updates when you actually scrolled to the bottom. Example: First shows: 50 results for Did you remote debug the problem on the device already?" When scrolled all the w…

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## [Upload button grayed out](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upload-button-grayed-out/76729)

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**Author:** [@Pravi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pravi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upload-button-grayed-out/76729 "2017-12-26T10:29:09Z")

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Hi guys.. I was trying to upload an image for facebook open graph via upload option in customize, but the upload button is grayed out. I am unable to upload the image. It seems like a bug to me. Any idea? Thanks

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## [No translation: composer.options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-translation-composer-options/76709)

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**Author:** [@Stranik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stranik)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 25, 2017, 7:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-translation-composer-options/76709 "2017-12-25T07:36:20Z")

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There is no translation, I think in all languages composer.options

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## [Preventing malicious linking](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-malicious-linking/37982)

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**Author:** [@john\_mardlin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/john_mardlin)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-malicious-linking/37982 "2017-12-24T12:58:52Z")

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Continuing the discussion from How Coinbase Uses Discourse to Educate Customers and Improve SEO: If I understand, that warning would be shown to anyone who clicks on a link posted by a TL0 user? What if a TL0 users po…

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## [Silence user doesn't show silenced by username](https://meta.discourse.org/t/silence-user-doesnt-show-silenced-by-username/76688)

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**Author:** [@schungx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/schungx)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 6:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/silence-user-doesnt-show-silenced-by-username/76688 "2017-12-24T06:49:53Z")

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A small issue. Repo: To to Admin-Users Pick a user Press Silence Pick Forever and Type in a Reason Observe that your username does not appear next to Silenced by Refresh the page and the username appears Caveats: I …

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## [Staff should have the ability to edit poll results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-should-have-the-ability-to-edit-poll-results/76650)

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**Author:** [@Biscuit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Biscuit)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-should-have-the-ability-to-edit-poll-results/76650 "2017-12-24T05:35:01Z")

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It appears that Moderators are unable to correct poll results. This means an important forum poll can easily be compromised by one or more forum members using inappropriate accounts to vote. It’s frustrating to know wit…

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## [Suppress category but keep topic for OP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suppress-category-but-keep-topic-for-op/76615)

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**Author:** [@Anshul\_TM](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anshul_TM)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 24, 2017, 1:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suppress-category-but-keep-topic-for-op/76615 "2017-12-24T01:23:24Z")

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Hello, My forum has a category which is relevant to OP and staff only. I’d like to suppress all posts by others in the category, but keep my posts visible on homepage. Even better if we can not suppress for staff memb…

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## [Disallow setting 'enable\_sso' without SOMETHING in 'sso\_url'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disallow-setting-enable-sso-without-something-in-sso-url/76607)

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**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 8:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disallow-setting-enable-sso-without-something-in-sso-url/76607 "2017-12-23T08:05:19Z")

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We should not allow Discourse admins to wedge themselves into this corner (or at least give them a warning?) where: SiteSetting.enable\_sso == true SiteSetting.sso\_url == ""

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## [Custom flag not showing text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-flag-not-showing-text/76244)

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**Author:** [@Chris\_S](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Chris_S)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-flag-not-showing-text/76244 "2017-12-23T01:03:28Z")

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Received flag does not show user entered text reason. This makes it difficult to moderate posts as moderators have to Pm the user to see why the flag was submitted. Steps to Reproduce: User flags a post. Flag is sent …

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## [Discourse throws "ember:19818 Error: Assertion Failed: calling set on destroyed object"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-throws-ember-19818-error-assertion-failed-calling-set-on-destroyed-object/76536)

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**Author:** [@Sudaraka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sudaraka)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-throws-ember-19818-error-assertion-failed-calling-set-on-destroyed-object/76536 "2017-12-22T19:58:36Z")

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When I add a reply to a post stream in my local discourse instance, this error is thrown in the console although the new post is added to the post stream perfectly. The error is thrown only if we submit the post befo…

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## [Hide Anonymous Users from Users/Pending Review](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-anonymous-users-from-users-pending-review/28670)

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**Author:** [@KazWolfe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KazWolfe)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 1:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-anonymous-users-from-users-pending-review/28670 "2017-12-22T13:03:19Z")

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A minor UI issue that is slightly bothering… Anonymous users automatically show up in the “Pending Users” queue after being created, like so: Is there a way to make it so anons don’t appear here? There’s no reason t…

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## [Broken image in discobot certificate with no logo\_small\_url](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-image-in-discobot-certificate-with-no-logo-small-url/76594)

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**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-image-in-discobot-certificate-with-no-logo-small-url/76594 "2017-12-22T01:37:55Z")

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With logo\_small\_url set to '' (which is valid) you get a broken image at the bottom of the Discobot certificate: https://try.discourse.org/discobot/certificate.svg?date=Jul+20+1969&amp;user\_id=-2 also, because I …

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## [How to get the numbers of users watching/tracking a topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-get-the-numbers-of-users-watching-tracking-a-topic/76570)

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**Author:** [@Sowmay](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sowmay)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 5:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-get-the-numbers-of-users-watching-tracking-a-topic/76570 "2017-12-21T17:46:15Z")

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Just wondering if it’s possible to calculate that how many users are watching or tracking a particular topic? Also, if it’s possible to get their details (like emails)?

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## [Tooltip \`\[en.undefined\]\` for Flags -\> Flagged Posts -\> Agree and Delete](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tooltip-en-undefined-for-flags-flagged-posts-agree-and-delete/76354)

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**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tooltip-en-undefined-for-flags-flagged-posts-agree-and-delete/76354 "2017-12-21T16:34:36Z")

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(my mouse cursor would be hovering on “Agree”) Appears on hosted community https://forum.ionicframework.com/

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## [Watched categories not displayed in user preferences](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-categories-not-displayed-in-user-preferences/76563)

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**Author:** [@Guillaume\_Smet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Guillaume_Smet)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 2:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-categories-not-displayed-in-user-preferences/76563 "2017-12-21T14:55:34Z")

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Hi! I went to Preferences / Notifications / Categories . Then chose a few categories in the Watched field. Finally I clicked Save. When I go back to Preferences / Notifications / Categories, the selected categories a…

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## [Share a webpage link in mobile app?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/share-a-webpage-link-in-mobile-app/76559)

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**Author:** [@Ivan\_Rapekas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ivan_Rapekas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 2:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/share-a-webpage-link-in-mobile-app/76559 "2017-12-21T14:33:33Z")

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Before announcing mobile application for our customers I’ve performed some tests. I found that sharing a webpage URL :mega: using app is a tricky action. Native browser has a share button, the application does not. Every…

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## [Staff color applies to quoted message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-color-applies-to-quoted-message/55774)

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**Author:** [@Silvanus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Silvanus)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 9:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-color-applies-to-quoted-message/55774 "2017-12-21T09:46:00Z")

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A post was written by staff member. The post is a response to another post (by non-staff member) and has the “in response to X” symbol at the top right corner. (As it happens, the message is the one right above it.) Clic…

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## [Google doesn't show snippets of Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-doesnt-show-snippets-of-meta/76491)

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**Author:** [@Bas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bas)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 9:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-doesnt-show-snippets-of-meta/76491 "2017-12-21T09:08:57Z")

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Hiya, are you guys aware that Google seems to have issues indexing the site? For the past week at least, I’ve seen multiple “No information is available for this page.” messages, with a non-useful Learn Why link. Just …

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## [😿 Emoji's in title shown as code on initial load of a topic page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/crying-cat-face-emojis-in-title-shown-as-code-on-initial-load-of-a-topic-page/71930)

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**Author:** [@schungx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/schungx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 4:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/crying-cat-face-emojis-in-title-shown-as-code-on-initial-load-of-a-topic-page/71930 "2017-12-21T04:25:50Z")

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Steps to Reproduce Load meta.discourse.org (Refresh) Click on any topic with an emoji in the title Look at the tab title – emoji as code Note: Reloading content via XHR sets the emoji correctly. It is only wi…

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## [Composer shortcut should be disabled if user isn't allowed to post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-shortcut-should-be-disabled-if-user-isnt-allowed-to-post/76495)

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**Author:** [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 2:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-shortcut-should-be-disabled-if-user-isnt-allowed-to-post/76495 "2017-12-21T02:52:22Z")

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In cases where a member isn’t allowed to post, the composer should not open under any circumstances. Currently if TL settings are set so that TL0 isn’t allowed to post, hitting C opens the composer window.

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## [Archiving post should remove item from all notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/archiving-post-should-remove-item-from-all-notifications/38321)

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**Author:** [@carlokok](https://meta.discourse.org/u/carlokok)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 2:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/archiving-post-should-remove-item-from-all-notifications/38321 "2017-12-21T02:12:05Z")

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It would be really cool if archiving a post would remove it from the notification list others have. As far as I know archiving pretty much makes it done. But other users still have a notification for it. Usecase: group …

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## [Open external links in new tab not working when link is within a quote block](https://meta.discourse.org/t/open-external-links-in-new-tab-not-working-when-link-is-within-a-quote-block/68502)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 2:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/open-external-links-in-new-tab-not-working-when-link-is-within-a-quote-block/68502 "2017-12-21T02:01:06Z")

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I’ve noticed for a while that links are not opening in new tabs. I thought it was my imagination. I’ve finally managed to replicate it. I most recently noticed it here: Set up Zulip notifications using the chat integrat…

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## [Developer Access](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developer-access/76162)

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**Author:** [@outofthebox](https://meta.discourse.org/u/outofthebox)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 1:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developer-access/76162 "2017-12-21T01:49:02Z")

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Hi, I’d like to propose a permissions level called “Developer”. It would give full access to the administrative backend of a Discourse site without giving any access to the categories and discussions that the user does …

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## [Making "search messages" less prevalent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-search-messages-less-prevalent/37705)

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**Author:** [@erlend\_sh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erlend_sh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2017, 1:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-search-messages-less-prevalent/37705 "2017-12-21T01:31:32Z")

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Continuing the discussion from How do you search Your Private Messages?: Searching messages exists now (I honestly don’t know since when). There’s no “in:messages” directive yet though. But I think it’s a bit too preva…

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## [Only option shown for Flag \> Flagged Posts -\> Agree is "Agree and Keep post"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/only-option-shown-for-flag-flagged-posts-agree-is-agree-and-keep-post/76355)

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**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/only-option-shown-for-flag-flagged-posts-agree-is-agree-and-keep-post/76355 "2017-12-20T23:32:27Z")

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Does this make sense that the only thing I can do as a moderator is to agree, but keep the post unchanged? Appears on hosted community https://forum.ionicframework.com/

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