# Contribute **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=485 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 486 --- ## [Composer appears when the topic is closed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-appears-when-the-topic-is-closed/75886)
**Author:** [@SidV](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SidV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-appears-when-the-topic-is-closed/75886 "2017-12-20T22:54:34Z")
Hello., I was reading about the new release: Discourse 1.9.0.beta16 Release Notes (:clap:) and I tried to post a new reply there… and found something strange. Try it now… if you press SHIFT + R to open the composer to … --- ## [Variable width using the Youtube Onebox, which is currently fixed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/variable-width-using-the-youtube-onebox-which-is-currently-fixed/23319)
**Author:** [@Moter8](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moter8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/variable-width-using-the-youtube-onebox-which-is-currently-fixed/23319 "2017-12-20T20:31:05Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to embed youtube (and other) videos?: Would be great to be able to set it per video or automatically-wide as the post. I could not find another Plugin that lets me do this. Example po… --- ## [Ability to only backup uploaded data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-only-backup-uploaded-data/76474)
**Author:** [@kyrias](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kyrias)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-only-backup-uploaded-data/76474 "2017-12-20T15:13:18Z")
To make backup management easier and more consistent with the rest of our infrastructure we’re using an external PostgreSQL instance. This server has automatic backups separately from Discourse’s own, and the server is … --- ## [\[API\] data loss caused by changed behaviour of custom user\_field update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-data-loss-caused-by-changed-behaviour-of-custom-user-field-update/74990)
**Author:** [@PhALDan.test](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PhALDan.test)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 8:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-data-loss-caused-by-changed-behaviour-of-custom-user-field-update/74990 "2017-12-20T08:35:47Z")
For example I have configured two custom user\_fields: 1 and 2 Executing the following request to update custom user\_field 2 clears the content of the custom user\_field 1: curl -X PUT -d 'user\_fields\[2\]=Lorem ipsum' htt… --- ## [DISCOURSE\_DB\_PASSWORD can not start with \`#\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-db-password-can-not-start-with/76409)
**Author:** [@SimonWu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SimonWu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 5:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-db-password-can-not-start-with/76409 "2017-12-20T05:58:09Z")
Even you quote the password as DISCOURSE\_DB\_PASSWORD=“#XXXXX”. You can pass db:rake. But you will meet with fe\_sendauth: no password supplied error when starting the discourse container. --- ## [Ability to set a topic reminder for someone else?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-set-a-topic-reminder-for-someone-else/76430)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-set-a-topic-reminder-for-someone-else/76430 "2017-12-20T03:55:11Z")
I just came across a situation where I wanted to be able to set a topic reminder for another moderator and was unable to do so. I realize this is likely to be be abused by delegation happy admins but I still think it mig… --- ## [Plugin howto self-announcement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-howto-self-announcement/76458)
**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2017, 3:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-howto-self-announcement/76458 "2017-12-20T03:06:00Z")
One of our customer’s sites gave me an idea earlier that was well-received by the team so I’d like to hear what the community thinks of it. Do you think it’d be pretty cool if plugins automatically injected a “how to u… --- ## [Amend "flag to re-open" to topic-is-closed posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amend-flag-to-re-open-to-topic-is-closed-posts/76459)
**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amend-flag-to-re-open-to-topic-is-closed-posts/76459 "2017-12-19T23:11:42Z")
Continuing the discussion from Contributor Interviews – Felix "fefrei" - #19 by vinothkannans This is a great idea, but it’s not quite as easily implemented as it may seem. Searching for closed in Customize → Text Con… --- ## [Tooltip undefined](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tooltip-undefined/76448)
**Author:** [@bombledmonk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bombledmonk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 9:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tooltip-undefined/76448 "2017-12-19T21:33:00Z")
Minor bug. See the following screenshot: --- ## [Access limitation on working hours](https://meta.discourse.org/t/access-limitation-on-working-hours/76350)
**Author:** [@terraboss](https://meta.discourse.org/u/terraboss)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 4:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/access-limitation-on-working-hours/76350 "2017-12-19T16:57:37Z")
Hi friends, I‘d like to suggest some „business feature“: It should be possible to set up working hours for specific user groups / members, so employees could work from everywhere, but only when they are allowed to. The… --- ## [Different counting methods for Likes Take II](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-counting-methods-for-likes-take-ii/76428)
**Author:** [@RonjaS](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RonjaS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 2:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-counting-methods-for-likes-take-ii/76428 "2017-12-19T14:14:14Z")
Hey there, our users complain about a problem with disappearing likes. I tried to grab the problem, but failed. So first of all (before I actually can say, what the bug is) it would be nice, to have some more informati… --- ## [Whatsup with meta logo...?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whatsup-with-meta-logo/76391)
**Author:** [@8BIT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/8BIT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whatsup-with-meta-logo/76391 "2017-12-19T14:32:54Z")
so fuzzy! --- ## [Launcher fails after latest commits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/launcher-fails-after-latest-commits/76423)
**Author:** [@Tzanko\_Matev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tzanko_Matev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 12:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/launcher-fails-after-latest-commits/76423 "2017-12-19T12:58:46Z")
When running ./launcher bootstrap app I get the following error message: I, \[2017-12-19T12:38:25.878582 #15\] INFO -- : \> cd /var/www/discourse && git fetch origin tests-passed From https://github.com/discourse/discours… --- ## [Searching for URLs doesn't work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-for-urls-doesnt-work/75978)
**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 5:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-for-urls-doesnt-work/75978 "2017-12-19T05:05:42Z")
This post includes the URL http://example.org/path#anchor Searching for the full URL gives no results: Search results for 'http://example.org/path#anchor' - Discourse Meta Same for the URL without the anchor: Searc… --- ## [Silenced accounts don't get leaderboard stats updated?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/silenced-accounts-dont-get-leaderboard-stats-updated/75247)
**Author:** [@Lilly\_S](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly_S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2017, 1:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/silenced-accounts-dont-get-leaderboard-stats-updated/75247 "2017-12-19T01:55:41Z")
Hi Discourse, I think the users on our Discourse forum have discovered a bug. One of our user’s accounts was silenced and their place in the Top Likes Received (daily) leaderboard (/u?period=daily) has not changed at al… --- ## [Can't set alternative reply by email address](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-set-alternative-reply-by-email-address/76353)
**Author:** [@notriddle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/notriddle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 10:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-set-alternative-reply-by-email-address/76353 "2017-12-18T22:45:39Z")
NameError: uninitialized constant AlternativeReplyByEmailAddressesValidator::ReplyByEmailAddressValidator Did you mean? ReplyByEmailEnabledValidator from /var/www/discourse/lib/validators/alternative\_reply\_by\_email\_addr… --- ## [Locking the Display Name](https://meta.discourse.org/t/locking-the-display-name/71596)
**Author:** [@arwen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/arwen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 8:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/locking-the-display-name/71596 "2017-12-18T20:13:14Z")
Hello, I have set up a discourse forum that is connected to an organization. Some of the users are not following the instructions to have the display name in a certain format. (e.g. we want John D versus a nickname like… --- ## [Adding an 'edit reason' to a post then clicking category dropdown causes page to go blank](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-an-edit-reason-to-a-post-then-clicking-category-dropdown-causes-page-to-go-blank/76300)
**Author:** [@simon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 11:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-an-edit-reason-to-a-post-then-clicking-category-dropdown-causes-page-to-go-blank/76300 "2017-12-18T11:27:39Z")
Adding an edit reason to a post and then clicking the category dropdown menu causes the page to go blank. The error in the console is Uncaught Error: infinite rendering invalidation detected. Tested on Google Chrome 62.… --- ## [Drafted whispers revert to non-whispers on page reload](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drafted-whispers-revert-to-non-whispers-on-page-reload/72202)
**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 10:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drafted-whispers-revert-to-non-whispers-on-page-reload/72202 "2017-12-18T10:32:49Z")
If a posting in whisper mode is started but the page is reloaded by some means, it will revert to a non-whisper. This can cause unintentional posting of information meant to be communicated only within a team since the … --- ## [Emojis are rendered outside the Emoji Box in Admin, Groups editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojis-are-rendered-outside-the-emoji-box-in-admin-groups-editor/76208)
**Author:** [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2017, 9:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojis-are-rendered-outside-the-emoji-box-in-admin-groups-editor/76208 "2017-12-18T09:40:47Z")
Hi! I’m Running latest Discourse \[v1.9.0.beta16 +71\] at the time of writing and the Issue persists in the About Group Input box in New Group Page. When the Emoji Button is clicked, it renders something like this: S… --- ## [Adding new emojis](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-new-emojis/76177)
**Author:** [@8BIT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/8BIT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-new-emojis/76177 "2017-12-17T23:32:30Z")
can’t seem to add new emojis… was working fine before update. --- ## [Connecting with Android app doesn't work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connecting-with-android-app-doesnt-work/76251)
**Author:** [@gerhard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gerhard)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connecting-with-android-app-doesnt-work/76251 "2017-12-17T23:30:39Z")
Since the last update of the app I can’t connect to sites anymore. It looks like the app does not get the access token. I can see it in my user preferences, but the app still shows the “Connect” button after pressing “Au… --- ## [Discourse linkback between different discourse instances](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-linkback-between-different-discourse-instances/76257)
**Author:** [@mofosyne](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mofosyne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-linkback-between-different-discourse-instances/76257 "2017-12-17T14:32:56Z")
What would be interesting is if different discourse instances can inform other discourse instances that a link was used. This is similar to the linkback protocol, but restricted to a whitelist and to discourse instances… --- ## [Paste Image not working on Microsoft Edge after latest Update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paste-image-not-working-on-microsoft-edge-after-latest-update/76246)
**Author:** [@Learner](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Learner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2017, 7:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paste-image-not-working-on-microsoft-edge-after-latest-update/76246 "2017-12-17T07:05:18Z")
After latest update v1.9.0.beta16 I am unable to past Images from clipboard. However I am able to upload images using the tool bar button. Image Pasting working fine with FireFox. problem is only with Microsoft Edge. … --- ## [Category settings should scroll to top when changing tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-settings-should-scroll-to-top-when-changing-tab/76133)
**Author:** [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-settings-should-scroll-to-top-when-changing-tab/76133 "2017-12-16T20:17:11Z")
Whenever you change the window, the new window should display from the beginning, not from the middle or from the bottom otherwise some windows (security and tags) are displayed blank even if they are not. The only wi… --- ## [\`Staff-counter\` div remains always visible on user profiles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-counter-div-remains-always-visible-on-user-profiles/76204)
**Author:** [@hotlips](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hotlips)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-counter-div-remains-always-visible-on-user-profiles/76204 "2017-12-16T12:16:50Z")
Hi there, I recently signed up and while I was about to set up my profile page I noticed this black top bar above the timeline cover picture. I believe this is not supposed to be there and wanted to bring it to your att… --- ## [Undelete function not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/undelete-function-not-working/76196)
**Author:** [@hotlips](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hotlips)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/undelete-function-not-working/76196 "2017-12-16T12:04:53Z")
Hi there, I was just about to complete the advanced user tutorial when I encountered an error. I am not sure whether this has been addressed before or might be related to a browser plugin I use. But it appears to me as… --- ## [Managing multiple tags seems be tricky](https://meta.discourse.org/t/managing-multiple-tags-seems-be-tricky/76097)
**Author:** [@nesnera](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nesnera)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2017, 8:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/managing-multiple-tags-seems-be-tricky/76097 "2017-12-16T08:32:26Z")
Have a post with five tags e.g. first-tag, second-tag, third-tag, fourth-tag, fifth-tag, and try to remove “second-tag”. Do I really need to remove the last few tags first? v1.9.0.beta16 +42 --- ## [When backup fails, delete the useless backup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-backup-fails-delete-the-useless-backup/66953)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-backup-fails-delete-the-useless-backup/66953 "2017-12-15T13:22:21Z")
If a site backup fails due to disk space when it’s gzipping the backup, the .tar file is left. Discourse can’t see it or use the tar file. On one hand, a decent sysadmin would be alarmed enough at a failed backup and imm… --- ## [New Topic button shows as enabled when you add a tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-button-shows-as-enabled-when-you-add-a-tag/75966)
**Author:** [@Lilly\_S](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly_S)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2017, 6:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-button-shows-as-enabled-when-you-add-a-tag/75966 "2017-12-15T18:43:47Z")
Hi team, A user mistakenly posted in the wrong category in our forums as he had read-only access to the category he wanted to post in, but he swore that when he navigated to the category and subcategory, the New Topic b… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=484) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/208.md?page=486)