# Contribute

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## [Adding a "spectrogram" poll type](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-spectrogram-poll-type/29828)

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**Author:** [@jqnatividad](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jqnatividad)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-a-spectrogram-poll-type/29828 "2017-11-30T16:48:41Z")

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What about a spectrogram poll type? \[poll type=spectrogram\]\[/poll\] And behind the scenes, having something like the number poll type with a min of -100 and a max of 100? Here’s a description of a Spectrogram as discus…

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## [Multiple User Select ( Similar to Post / Topic )](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-user-select-similar-to-post-topic/75077)

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**Author:** [@dimu001](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dimu001)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2017, 3:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-user-select-similar-to-post-topic/75077 "2017-11-30T15:47:54Z")

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Hi , Currently If we want to start Group PM , we would have to enter their names on recipients area with auto fill-in option, but if it can be filled with users selection option as implemented in ( Post or Topic ) it wo…

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## [Move hide preview button to line between composer and preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-hide-preview-button-to-line-between-composer-and-preview/75048)

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**Author:** [@barryvan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barryvan)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-hide-preview-button-to-line-between-composer-and-preview/75048 "2017-11-29T22:35:11Z")

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I wonder if the “hide preview” text could actually be hidden entirely, in favour of a tall thin button between the composer and the preview; something like this, perhaps?

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## [Image hash code in description of forum topic shared on Facebook/Twitter](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-hash-code-in-description-of-forum-topic-shared-on-facebook-twitter/74382)

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**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 8:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-hash-code-in-description-of-forum-topic-shared-on-facebook-twitter/74382 "2017-11-29T20:44:49Z")

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Image hash codes are appearing in og:description and twitter:description tags. \<meta property="og:description" content="\[58C86A72-CC43-4B36-A8C7-2F360BBA228E\] One Tree Hill, Honor Oak 🎉 Welcome to Lewisham ..." /\>…

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## [Topic "popular links" panel domain extraction doesn't handle country TLDs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-popular-links-panel-domain-extraction-doesnt-handle-country-tlds/60156)

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**Author:** [@barryvan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barryvan)\
**Replies:** 33\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-popular-links-panel-domain-extraction-doesnt-handle-country-tlds/60156 "2017-11-29T13:55:41Z")

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It looks as though the domain extraction logic doesn’t understand country TLDs in domains – so it’s considering .com.au as a domain, rather than the more-appropriate seqta.com.au that the link uses. This is, of cours…

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## [\[API\] Inconsistent error message when deleting a tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-inconsistent-error-message-when-deleting-a-tag/70729)

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**Author:** [@jack2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jack2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-inconsistent-error-message-when-deleting-a-tag/70729 "2017-11-29T04:04:43Z")

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When trying to delete a non-existent topic with the API, I get this (somewhat) understandable error: status=403 content={"errors":\["You are not permitted to view the requested resource."\], "error\_type":"invalid\_acc…

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## [Default logo on dark theme is not visible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-logo-on-dark-theme-is-not-visible/74991)

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**Author:** [@coderberry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/coderberry)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-logo-on-dark-theme-is-not-visible/74991 "2017-11-29T02:09:03Z")

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After a new install, if the dark theme is selected and no logo is uploaded, the transparent Discourse logo is displayed. This is not legible. I suggest that the logo defaults to a dark-theme friendly version when dark t…

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## [Feature request: Add "includes image" to the Advanced search options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-add-includes-image-to-the-advanced-search-options/54103)

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**Author:** [@JagWaugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JagWaugh)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-add-includes-image-to-the-advanced-search-options/54103 "2017-11-29T02:00:54Z")

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Perhaps in the “Only return topics/posts that…” section?

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## ["Can't Delete Category" display issue on dark theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-delete-category-display-issue-on-dark-theme/73361)

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**Author:** [@eviltrout](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eviltrout)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-delete-category-display-issue-on-dark-theme/73361 "2017-11-29T01:42:13Z")

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One of our customers pointed this out and I thought I’d log it so that someone can fix when they have time! When using the Dark theme, the “You can’t delete this category” notification is… pretty hard to read:

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## [Hosting podcast(s) in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosting-podcast-s-in-discourse/74859)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosting-podcast-s-in-discourse/74859 "2017-11-28T23:26:32Z")

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I can see two different ways on how a Discourse instance can be used for podcast hosting: One topic = podcast channel Have a topic setting that activates the “podcast” mode for the topic. Every post authored by the …

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## [Interface language selection](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interface-language-selection/74952)

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**Author:** [@outofthebox](https://meta.discourse.org/u/outofthebox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interface-language-selection/74952 "2017-11-28T16:00:51Z")

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Hi, I think it would be nice if the interface language selector had more than the two letter shorthand. But, in each language, the name of each language. “Español”, “Le français”, etc.

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## [How do I create a popular topic sub banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-create-a-popular-topic-sub-banner/74904)

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**Author:** [@Carsten\_Pleiser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Carsten_Pleiser)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 12:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-create-a-popular-topic-sub-banner/74904 "2017-11-28T12:35:46Z")

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I’ve seen this a couple of times but can’t figure out where to set this up. I looked at category settings and then under featured box but it doesn’t do anything. Or is this only possible with custom css? Any pointers…

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## [Message counter hidden behind avatar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/message-counter-hidden-behind-avatar/74781)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/message-counter-hidden-behind-avatar/74781 "2017-11-28T01:38:30Z")

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As it can be seen, when the toolbar is collapsed, the message counter is hidden behind the avatar. Hope I’m not duplicating an existing UX issue report.

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## [Wrong account avatar after upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-account-avatar-after-upgrade/74886)

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**Author:** [@Fouad\_Farah](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fouad_Farah)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-account-avatar-after-upgrade/74886 "2017-11-28T01:03:30Z")

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Hello, I just upgraded to 1.9.0.beta14 (I had to rebuild app) After upgrading I enabled https by editing the app.yaml and rebuilt app again (Let’s Encrypt) Now I have this weird bug, one of the account’s avatar’s is s…

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## [Likes not being displayed for top topics on user summary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-not-being-displayed-for-top-topics-on-user-summary/74800)

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**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-not-being-displayed-for-top-topics-on-user-summary/74800 "2017-11-27T22:42:44Z")

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it seems that likes number for the best topics of each users, are not shown in their profile page anymore (though it’d been a good indicator). meanwhile, in our forum at some profile pages number of likes of best topics…

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## [Bug in security tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-in-security-tab/74882)

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**Author:** [@schungx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/schungx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-in-security-tab/74882 "2017-11-27T20:17:47Z")

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Repo: Open category Edit-Security Assuming everyone: Create/Reply/See Press Edit permissions DELETE everyone leaving permission blank Bug #1: Notice that everyone does not show up in the drop-down box Select admin in d…

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## [IOTA as a currency for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iota-as-a-currency-for-discourse/66086)

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**Author:** [@Krischan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Krischan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 5:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iota-as-a-currency-for-discourse/66086 "2017-09-20T05:31:55Z")

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Read a lot about IOTA recently, a new distributed ledger technology that - compared to blockchain - has zero transaction fees, scalability and speed: Would be cool to build a currency for Discourse with - to tip users,…

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## [Notification dropdown drawn off screen on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-dropdown-drawn-off-screen-on-mobile/74752)

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**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-dropdown-drawn-off-screen-on-mobile/74752 "2017-11-27T14:05:24Z")

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This is what I’m seeing in Chrome on Android (Motorola G5)

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## [Users should be notified when a post they replied to is deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-should-be-notified-when-a-post-they-replied-to-is-deleted/74817)

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**Author:** [@Drew\_Warwick](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Drew_Warwick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 9:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-should-be-notified-when-a-post-they-replied-to-is-deleted/74817 "2017-11-27T09:01:13Z")

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On multiple occasions on our forum, we’ve had someone post something that has already been addressed/answered, and another user responds to them. For instance: “You can re-open tabs on Chrome by pressing Ctrl+Shift+T” …

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## [Impossible to quote from closed topic on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impossible-to-quote-from-closed-topic-on-mobile/74790)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impossible-to-quote-from-closed-topic-on-mobile/74790 "2017-11-26T23:09:52Z")

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Two related bugs (on mobile, in case it matters): It’s impossible to quote a topic that is closed. Pressing the quote button will correctly create a new topic with the usual “continuing discussion from…” notice but the…

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## [Composer Messages Exception](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-messages-exception/74829)

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**Author:** [@angus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-messages-exception/74829 "2017-11-26T22:44:05Z")

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Steps to repro: On a vanilla instance with a new user, start to compose your first message. The education.new\_topic composer message will appear. Dismiss it. Write until the draft process is triggered and the dr…

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## [Split topics don't get "read" styling in list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-topics-dont-get-read-styling-in-list/60515)

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**Author:** [@barryvan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barryvan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-topics-dont-get-read-styling-in-list/60515 "2017-11-25T20:26:26Z")

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I believe this is related to: The topic doesn’t show up in my “unread” list, but it doesn’t get the “read” styling in the list – that is, its title is still displayed in black, rather than the expected light grey. It…

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## [Adding favicon, site description and publish date to oneboxes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-favicon-site-description-and-publish-date-to-oneboxes/74011)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-favicon-site-description-and-publish-date-to-oneboxes/74011 "2017-11-25T16:47:08Z")

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One thing I noticed in the “slack” version of onebox is that it has a bunch of info on onebox generic that we do not. vs Relevant og/html tags: \<link rel="icon" href="http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.huffingtonp…

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## [Clearer wording for "reply-by-email" function to avoid mishaps](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clearer-wording-for-reply-by-email-function-to-avoid-mishaps/57501)

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**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clearer-wording-for-reply-by-email-function-to-avoid-mishaps/57501 "2017-11-25T12:31:37Z")

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In the last few days, two separate members of my forum have commented at their shock when their reply to a notification email was posted publicly on the forum. To them, it wasn’t at all clear this would happen - they tho…

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## [Menu with huge buttons as in Microsoft Office products](https://meta.discourse.org/t/menu-with-huge-buttons-as-in-microsoft-office-products/74780)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 6:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/menu-with-huge-buttons-as-in-microsoft-office-products/74780 "2017-11-25T06:55:46Z")

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Anyone ever customized Discourse menu, hopefully with CSS only, so that it looks more like a Ribbon Menu in Microsoft products? Something like this (especially the left half): or this: The idea is to have huge bu…

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## [How to translate the Markdown tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-translate-the-markdown-tutorial/74775)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 3:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-translate-the-markdown-tutorial/74775 "2017-11-25T03:38:03Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Feedback on our interactive Markdown tutorial: I’d like to translate the tutorial to Russian language and link to it from our User Guide category. Is it in Transifex? If not, can we put t…

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## [Reply as new topic in mobile UI?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-as-new-topic-in-mobile-ui/74770)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-as-new-topic-in-mobile-ui/74770 "2017-11-25T02:15:40Z")

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While I agree that the location of the “reply as new topic” button is not very intuitive, I do miss it in the mobile UI now that the :link: button no longer triggers a modal but Android’s Share menu. Am I missing someth…

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## [Setting to only let staff upload media/attachments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-to-only-let-staff-upload-media-attachments/26301)

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**Author:** [@Maestra\_Powers](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Maestra_Powers)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 9:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-to-only-let-staff-upload-media-attachments/26301 "2017-11-24T21:46:15Z")

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Is it possible yet to allow only staff or moderators to upload pictures? If not, it should be done. I have 20Gb free space on my server, for big community it’s like a month or two to fill. Especially if there’s gonna be 3…

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## [Spanish frontend and English backend](https://meta.discourse.org/t/spanish-frontend-and-english-backend/74587)

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**Author:** [@phillipe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/phillipe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/spanish-frontend-and-english-backend/74587 "2017-11-24T16:34:58Z")

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Hi all, I’m new to Discourse and so far so good however for us it’s important that the backend/admin is in English but that the frontend (for the users) is in Spanish (or Eng/Esp selectable). Is this possible in Discour…

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## [Site settings bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-settings-bug/74734)

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**Author:** [@appcomq](https://meta.discourse.org/u/appcomq)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-settings-bug/74734 "2017-11-24T11:26:23Z")

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Some settings Button is always displayed.

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