# Bug

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/bug/1.md?page=40

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## [The "button" HTML5 tag renders in the editor previewer, but not rendered posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-button-html5-tag-renders-in-the-editor-previewer-but-not-rendered-posts/358811)

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**Author:** [@roke\_julian\_lockhart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/roke_julian_lockhart)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-button-html5-tag-renders-in-the-editor-previewer-but-not-rendered-posts/358811 "2025-03-26T10:09:12Z")

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Problem After saving the content of the post, it renders for approximately 4 ms in the rendered post, before a loading circle appears for 2 ms, and it’s gone: Solutions If it rendering in the previewer is accidental, …

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## [Default user avatars not loading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-user-avatars-not-loading/358302)

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**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-user-avatars-not-loading/358302 "2025-03-25T20:33:04Z")

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Just upgraded to Discourse 3.5.0.beta2-dev (ad992d7b2d). Some unusual behaviour with user avatars, perhaps maybe only on new users, I’m still testing the scope of the issue. Standard letter-based avatars appear corre…

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## [Quick search make requests for each typed character in some cases, causing 403 errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-search-make-requests-for-each-typed-character-in-some-cases-causing-403-errors/341582)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-search-make-requests-for-each-typed-character-in-some-cases-causing-403-errors/341582 "2025-03-25T13:34:37Z")

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Reproduction steps: Open the quick search input while being in a category Click on the “in this category” option Type a few letters There is a search query performed for each character typed with no waiting time, leadi…

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## [Negative penalty count](https://meta.discourse.org/t/negative-penalty-count/357876)

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**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/negative-penalty-count/357876 "2025-03-24T21:33:55Z")

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So basically a user in the gimkit forums has a negative penalty count, I am not sure why, but if you look in the logs I removed a suspension in January while there was a requested suspension 7 months ago back in Sep 2…

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## [Invitation emails stopped working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitation-emails-stopped-working/358654)

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**Author:** [@Benjol](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Benjol)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitation-emails-stopped-working/358654 "2025-03-24T20:18:15Z")

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Sometime between last week and this, sending invitation emails stopped working. I can still create invitation links. I can send test emails from the admin interface. Invitations are enabled. Can’t see anything in the…

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## [ActivityPub plugin: stack level too deep](https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-plugin-stack-level-too-deep/354445)

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**Author:** [@pmusaraj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pmusaraj)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/activitypub-plugin-stack-level-too-deep/354445 "2025-03-24T17:25:19Z")

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Getting this error in logs recently (past 4-5 days): Message (18 copies reported) Job exception: stack level too deep Backtrace activesupport-7.2.2.1/lib/active\_support/core\_ext/object/blank.rb:166:in \`present?' /va…

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## [Screen blanking when clicking a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/screen-blanking-when-clicking-a-topic/356508)

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**Author:** [@manton](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manton)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 11:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/screen-blanking-when-clicking-a-topic/356508 "2025-03-24T11:23:42Z")

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Hi, A user reported this issue where the entire screen would go blank on his laptop when clicking a topic after I updated the forum in this topic: Upgrading v2.2.0.beta4 forum with unknown local changes - Installation -…

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## [Did the update shorten my system prompt space?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/did-the-update-shorten-my-system-prompt-space/358458)

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**Author:** [@BrianC](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BrianC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 3:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/did-the-update-shorten-my-system-prompt-space/358458 "2025-03-24T03:39:32Z")

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Hello, I updated today and now notice that the AI system prompt is 300 characters long which is not long enough for my prompts and I cannot save them. Did this happen in today’s update or is there something else on my …

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## [Can't erase the bookmark search input](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-erase-the-bookmark-search-input/357861)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-erase-the-bookmark-search-input/357861 "2025-03-22T19:39:07Z")

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When we fill in the bookmark search input and send the request, then we can’t delete the input’s content. Steps: Fill in the bookmark search input Run the search Try deleting the input’s content by pressing bac…

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## [Using a reference in a TOC reloads the page without moving to reference](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-a-reference-in-a-toc-reloads-the-page-without-moving-to-reference/358380)

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**Author:** [@RBoy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RBoy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-a-reference-in-a-toc-reloads-the-page-without-moving-to-reference/358380 "2025-03-22T15:38:37Z")

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Trying to use a TOC to link to topics in a FAQ. When I click on the TOC item it ends up reloading the page and doesn’t pass the # reference in the URL so the page doesn’t go anywhere. However I enter the URL directly int…

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## [Invitation Links are Only Working for Non-existing Users & Breaking Our Current Implementation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitation-links-are-only-working-for-non-existing-users-breaking-our-current-implementation/357108)

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**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 5:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitation-links-are-only-working-for-non-existing-users-breaking-our-current-implementation/357108 "2025-03-21T17:28:32Z")

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Hi Previously, this bug issue was reported (Logged in users have no way to navigate back after using a redeemed invitation link) and the problem was that existing users would no longer be able to access the ‘Arrive at t…

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## [Multisite DiscourseConnect provider avatar bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-discourseconnect-provider-avatar-bug/356599)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-discourseconnect-provider-avatar-bug/356599 "2025-03-21T14:54:28Z")

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Issue DiscourseConnect Provider returns incorrect URL for user\_avatar in payload in multisite environment. When DiscourseConnect is acting as a provider, it returns the avatar\_url in a form that is missing the ‘upload…

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## [Long file extension gets truncated in chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-file-extension-gets-truncated-in-chat/357961)

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**Author:** [@Natanael\_Ceder](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Natanael_Ceder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-file-extension-gets-truncated-in-chat/357961 "2025-03-19T14:26:51Z")

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Had a similar issue, which was fixed, related to our different and long file extension name getting truncated, but still having the same problem in the chat when uploading files.

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## [Unable to update group membership settings if Automatic email domain list is empty](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-update-group-membership-settings-if-automatic-email-domain-list-is-empty/357825)

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**Author:** [@Adam-Young](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Adam-Young)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 4:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-update-group-membership-settings-if-automatic-email-domain-list-is-empty/357825 "2025-03-19T04:06:43Z")

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A recent update has caused an error to occur when saving a group’s membership settings if the Automatic email domain list is empty. After entering a email domain, it will allow it to save. Removing the domain will cause …

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## [Chat plugin doesn't understand tab focus](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-plugin-doesnt-understand-tab-focus/357426)

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**Author:** [@SkyeDragon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SkyeDragon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-plugin-doesnt-understand-tab-focus/357426 "2025-03-18T09:59:20Z")

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Basically, the chat plugin doesn’t factor in whether the browser tab is currently focused/active. Impact Lost notifications and missing unread count in title bar. Repro steps Tested in firefox on latest 3.5.0.beta2-dev …

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## [Load spinner missing from admin user list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/load-spinner-missing-from-admin-user-list/357525)

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**Author:** [@trusktr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/trusktr)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/load-spinner-missing-from-admin-user-list/357525 "2025-03-17T12:24:09Z")

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Admin pages are no longer showing load animations. I just updated a site that was several years old. On the old site, loading new data, for example in the users list, would show a loading spinner. But now there is no sp…

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## [Online statement doesn't appear in user card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/online-statement-doesnt-appear-in-user-card/357250)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 7:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/online-statement-doesnt-appear-in-user-card/357250 "2025-03-14T07:21:19Z")

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Hello, I’ve noticed after this commit: DEV: Modernize modifyClass calls (#125) · discourse/discourse-whos-online@49d0c65 · GitHub the user-online class not added to the usercard so the online dot is not appears. Thank y…

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## [Syntax for Data Explorer params in Automation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/syntax-for-data-explorer-params-in-automation/355916)

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**Author:** [@ganncamp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ganncamp)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 2:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/syntax-for-data-explorer-params-in-automation/355916 "2025-03-14T02:19:50Z")

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I have a Data Explorer query that accepts a ‘group\_name’ parameter I would like to automate running it for each relevant group and sending the group the results once a week. But for the life of me, I cannot figure o…

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## [Problem Subscriptions, test mode and billing option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-subscriptions-test-mode-and-billing-option/355416)

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**Author:** [@MadPenguin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MadPenguin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-subscriptions-test-mode-and-billing-option/355416 "2025-03-11T16:58:25Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to use subscriptions (pricing table) on my self hosted instance. I’ve setup and tested on Stripe test mode, however when I go to live, although it seems to work, the “billing” tab in my profile is now rep…

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## [Custom fields should be editable by staff](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-fields-should-be-editable-by-staff/356802)

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**Author:** [@Thomas\_Rother](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Thomas_Rother)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-fields-should-be-editable-by-staff/356802 "2025-03-11T15:23:43Z")

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Currently custom fields are only editable for staff “indirectly” on the users preferences page. The user list page itself (on https:///admin/users/) should have an option to edit a custom field for newly created user acc…

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## [The images and other static resources in the email sent to the user are damaged](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-images-and-other-static-resources-in-the-email-sent-to-the-user-are-damaged/356723)

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**Author:** [@qingfeng1024](https://meta.discourse.org/u/qingfeng1024)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-images-and-other-static-resources-in-the-email-sent-to-the-user-are-damaged/356723 "2025-03-11T04:15:25Z")

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Preview of the email in the administrator dashboard The images and other static resources in the email sent to the user are damaged. They appear normal in the administrator settings under email preview, but once sent…

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## [Discobot Tutorial does not recognize link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discobot-tutorial-does-not-recognize-link/356494)

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**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 7:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discobot-tutorial-does-not-recognize-link/356494 "2025-03-11T07:15:20Z")

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In the new User Tutorial where you are supposed to reply with a link, the bot does not recognize it. Maybe This is because the new preview embedder only Shows the preview but not the link anymore? This is confusing to ne…

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## [Issue about X preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-about-x-preview/354678)

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**Author:** [@baronesh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/baronesh)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-about-x-preview/354678 "2025-03-11T06:40:50Z")

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There’s an issue with the preview when sharing X posts. What could be the cause? The previews are not loading at all. There was no such issue 1-2 days ago. Thanks!

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## [PWA reloads topics over and over](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pwa-reloads-topics-over-and-over/356668)

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**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 11:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pwa-reloads-topics-over-and-over/356668 "2025-03-10T23:17:58Z")

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No idea what the repro is, it just happens. This has happened to me ever since 18.1 RC but it has annoyed me enough to report it now. When this happens you will be unable to scroll or click buttons. It doesn’t happen ev…

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## [Issues with Discourse 3.5.0.beta2-dev - SMTP and Background Jobs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issues-with-discourse-3-5-0-beta2-dev-smtp-and-background-jobs/354732)

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**Author:** [@Kirk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kirk)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 7:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issues-with-discourse-3-5-0-beta2-dev-smtp-and-background-jobs/354732 "2025-03-06T07:53:04Z")

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The following report was prepared for me by ChatGPT, based on my actual experience installing Discourse (not being very tech savvy myself, I’ve being relying on AI for help with tasks that I find difficult). I don’t nee…

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## [Error using Claude 3.7 Sonnet with Discourse AI plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-using-claude-3-7-sonnet-with-discourse-ai-plugin/354624)

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**Author:** [@emansilla](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emansilla)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-using-claude-3-7-sonnet-with-discourse-ai-plugin/354624 "2025-03-05T20:37:04Z")

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Hello, I have been trying to use Claude 3.7 Sonnet with the forum helper persona and with custom personas and I get the error below. I have the latest version of Discourse and the latest version of the Discourse AI plug…

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## [Soundcloud link embeds poorly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/soundcloud-link-embeds-poorly/281453)

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**Author:** [@ljpp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ljpp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/soundcloud-link-embeds-poorly/281453 "2025-03-05T09:17:06Z")

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Short story - here is a link: At least what I see on Android/Chrome is a narrow vertical bar on the left hand side.

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## [Unable to open Review tab due to issue with watched words](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-open-review-tab-due-to-issue-with-watched-words/355628)

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**Author:** [@chekzz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chekzz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2025, 6:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-open-review-tab-due-to-issue-with-watched-words/355628 "2025-03-05T06:33:34Z")

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Hi, everyone :wave: Earlier today, our team started experiencing the following error when opening the ‘Review’ page, which makes it impossible for us to review any incoming posts and comments. We tried clearing cache, a…

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## [Expanding topic actions displays who liked the posts but nobody has liked it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/expanding-topic-actions-displays-who-liked-the-posts-but-nobody-has-liked-it/355225)

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**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/expanding-topic-actions-displays-who-liked-the-posts-but-nobody-has-liked-it/355225 "2025-03-04T21:51:20Z")

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Hi, What happens On Meta when I press the thee dots to expand the post action menu, although nobody has liked my post, it shows the text as you can see in the picture. What should happen is that when you go to exp…

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## [API Key Never Displayed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-key-never-displayed/355509)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cogdog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/api-key-never-displayed/355509 "2025-03-04T20:33:12Z")

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I have created API keys many times, but now when I save it, I never get the one time chance to copy. I go directly to the list of API keys w/. only the first 4 digits displayed Discourse site running 3.4.0.beta4-dev

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