# Feature **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/feature/2.md?page=114&status=open [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 115 --- ## [Set post image in twitter card to large by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-post-image-in-twitter-card-to-large-by-default/113243)
**Author:** [@alexs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alexs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/set-post-image-in-twitter-card-to-large-by-default/113243 "2020-06-10T00:57:58Z")
Apologies if this is a stupid question but is it possible to set the images that’re displayed in a Twitter Card, in a tweet, to large (X Developer Platform - X) by default? Twitter is picking up the images from our post… --- ## [Merge users - core feature vs plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/merge-users-core-feature-vs-plugin/153802)
**Author:** [@Paracelsus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paracelsus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/merge-users-core-feature-vs-plugin/153802 "2020-06-09T05:40:58Z")
Hi, this is not really a support topic, more of something I’ve stumbled upon: We had this situation where we needed to merge two users where the one being merged and deleted afterwards had more than 4500 posts. Using c… --- ## [Metadata for Groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/metadata-for-groups/142394)
**Author:** [@Stefan\_Fairphone](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stefan_Fairphone)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2020, 9:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/metadata-for-groups/142394 "2020-06-08T21:09:39Z")
In an effort to automate a website, I’d like to add location and a custom field (e.g. country flag) to the groups. I could then fetch the groups via the JSON representation (https://forum.fairphone.com/g.json) and direct… --- ## [Location based filter?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/location-based-filter/32736)
**Author:** [@CommonCreative](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CommonCreative)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/location-based-filter/32736 "2020-06-07T14:45:36Z")
Would it be possible to implement a default filter on the top bar? I noticed that a number of feature requests and queries were in relation to location based filtering of their users. I don’t believe this can be achieve… --- ## [Request: new polling method "Systemic Konsensiering" (DE:Systemisches Konsensieren)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-new-polling-method-systemic-konsensiering-de-systemisches-konsensieren/63274)
**Author:** [@faithinchaos](https://meta.discourse.org/u/faithinchaos)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-new-polling-method-systemic-konsensiering-de-systemisches-konsensieren/63274 "2020-06-07T13:45:43Z")
In the offline world I mostly use this method, because I highly appreciate the many advantages of SK. I can’t find an explanation in english right now but there is a platform to do it online with translation. The princ… --- ## [Proposal: Suggest category pages in 'add link' modal window](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proposal-suggest-category-pages-in-add-link-modal-window/154028)
**Author:** [@keunes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/keunes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 12:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proposal-suggest-category-pages-in-add-link-modal-window/154028 "2020-06-06T12:50:06Z")
In the link modal window, when typing thread (topic) titles, they are suggested and can be added as a link with two simple taps on enter. It would be nice if it were possible to quickly add links to categories in the sam… --- ## [Watched words tricks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-tricks/153905)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-tricks/153905 "2020-06-06T07:27:32Z")
While converting a big list of watched words to regular expressions I found some ways to circumvent the filters. These appear to work for both “normal” watched words as well as regular expressions. Double spaces: if you… --- ## [Javascript Aggregation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/javascript-aggregation/154009)
**Author:** [@iraszl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iraszl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/javascript-aggregation/154009 "2020-06-06T04:35:18Z")
I noticed that discourse sites serve a bunch of small javascripts separately. Is there a reason we’re not aggregating them into a single js file? It would speed up page load I believe. Thank you! --- ## [Discord "Welcome Screen" onboarding possible?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discord-welcome-screen-onboarding-possible/151504)
**Author:** [@mreach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mreach)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discord-welcome-screen-onboarding-possible/151504 "2020-06-05T23:25:29Z")
Discord recently announced a very interesting new method for onboarding they call the “Welcome Screen”: Regarding this they say: When enabled, a modal will appear for new members joining that shows a brief descript… --- ## [Dealyed publications for topics - is it possible?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dealyed-publications-for-topics-is-it-possible/153923)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Bobkov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ed_Bobkov)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dealyed-publications-for-topics-is-it-possible/153923 "2020-06-05T19:37:32Z")
I’d like to create topics and set a time in the future to automatically publish them. It’s strange for me that there is no this setting at the creation stage. I fond the ability to change the date anf time of publishin… --- ## [Adding two features to the User Fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-two-features-to-the-user-fields/153696)
**Author:** [@hjalali](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hjalali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-two-features-to-the-user-fields/153696 "2020-06-03T13:53:28Z")
It would be nice to add “hidden” as a type for User Fields. For someone like us who uses the API a lot this could be an advantage to pass some parameters around that we don’t necessarily need the user to edit. Also … --- ## [Suggestion: modifiation of the word list filter approval popup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-modifiation-of-the-word-list-filter-approval-popup/115458)
**Author:** [@GuidoD](https://meta.discourse.org/u/GuidoD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-modifiation-of-the-word-list-filter-approval-popup/115458 "2020-06-02T15:51:01Z")
we are using the word list filter functionality, so that new posts are either blocked, flagged or need to be approved. For the posts that need to be approved it would be good to see directly which word triggered the app… --- ## [Globally pinned/banner topics management](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globally-pinned-banner-topics-management/109228)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Walkom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mark_Walkom)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globally-pinned-banner-topics-management/109228 "2020-06-01T22:51:48Z")
Off the back of this topic, It’s super easy to forget you pinned something and then it’ll stay active even though it’s entirely irrelevant. I was wondering if it would be possible to add an admin page that shows globall… --- ## [Hourly backup, only if something has changed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hourly-backup-only-if-something-has-changed/27274)
**Author:** [@frederic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/frederic)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 12:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hourly-backup-only-if-something-has-changed/27274 "2020-06-01T00:30:04Z")
Continuing the discussion from Hot off the presses, automated backup support!: Hello, I’m in a post-restore world :smiley: After testing the restore process from a fresh instance, Backup file not downloaded with .tar.… --- ## [Register to download](https://meta.discourse.org/t/register-to-download/17984)
**Author:** [@Webinsane](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Webinsane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/register-to-download/17984 "2020-05-31T19:15:36Z")
We need to disable downloads/attachments (zipped files) to non-registered members. Searched but could not find a proper solution. Great software and great community. We are setting up server so it can handle Discourse p… --- ## [Is there a bulk administrative command to aprove users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-bulk-administrative-command-to-aprove-users/153300)
**Author:** [@eextra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eextra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 9:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-bulk-administrative-command-to-aprove-users/153300 "2020-05-30T09:59:38Z")
I see suspension options, etc, but I don’t see the administrator’s approval. How do I do that ? --- ## [New non-functional in Category settings page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-non-functional-in-category-settings-page/153270)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Dudley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heather_Dudley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-non-functional-in-category-settings-page/153270 "2020-05-30T15:28:18Z")
Continuing the discussion from In a top category page, show only its own topics below subcategories: So I’m guessing through context that this function has to do with the discussion above, but it doesn’t appear to actua… --- ## [Watched Words: Auto Silence or Auto Silence Regex for All Posts (Not Just First Posts)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-auto-silence-or-auto-silence-regex-for-all-posts-not-just-first-posts/153259)
**Author:** [@markersocial](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markersocial)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-auto-silence-or-auto-silence-regex-for-all-posts-not-just-first-posts/153259 "2020-05-29T18:37:25Z")
The ‘auto silence first post regex’ feature is a really great feature. Super useful. :beach\_umbrella: I think It would be even more robust if there was some equivalent that could be used for non first posts too. I.e. E… --- ## [Reply then edit to add quote notification redundancy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-then-edit-to-add-quote-notification-redundancy/138358)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-then-edit-to-add-quote-notification-redundancy/138358 "2020-02-11T15:21:57Z")
When someone replies to you while quoting you, you get two notifications: one for the reply and one for the quote. Is this intended? It seems a bit redundant to me. --- ## [Option to use flat/text backing files instead of SQL(Postgres) backend](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-use-flat-text-backing-files-instead-of-sql-postgres-backend/152787)
**Author:** [@adrelanos](https://meta.discourse.org/u/adrelanos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 11:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/option-to-use-flat-text-backing-files-instead-of-sql-postgres-backend/152787 "2020-05-29T11:17:00Z")
Currently the primary storage for forum posts, user accounts etc. is the postgres database. May I suggest please to make the main storage format for forum contents simple text files? Due to hard to fix database issues … --- ## [Slow queries find in Database Log](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slow-queries-find-in-database-log/153023)
**Author:** [@Peper](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Peper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slow-queries-find-in-database-log/153023 "2020-05-27T20:43:20Z")
I run specs in discourse and find some inefficient queries in the query log as follows: 1.Unnecessary DISTINCT makes query slowsite\_settings\_controller.rb#L165as follows: SELECT DISTINCT users.id FROM "users" CR… --- ## [Allow users to create their own group sub-forums? (like slack channels)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-create-their-own-group-sub-forums-like-slack-channels/152476)
**Author:** [@JQ331](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JQ331)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-create-their-own-group-sub-forums-like-slack-channels/152476 "2020-05-27T01:09:38Z")
I’d like users to be able to create their own “mini-forums”. It’s similar to what this user had in mind, and comparable to users being able to create channels on slack. Just like someone who runs their own forum, it sho… --- ## [Theme idea: Popup to display Markdown and BBCodes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-idea-popup-to-display-markdown-and-bbcodes/152600)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-idea-popup-to-display-markdown-and-bbcodes/152600 "2020-05-26T09:55:26Z")
Since Raw post button is such a hit, see the hearts, in the same light here is another problem that as a site admin I am constantly writing a reply to users to explain how to use Markdown. As I have never written a them… --- ## [Remember last read post after navigating to a notification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remember-last-read-post-after-navigating-to-a-notification/152371)
**Author:** [@Ellibereth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ellibereth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 1:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remember-last-read-post-after-navigating-to-a-notification/152371 "2020-05-25T13:09:06Z")
The Problem: Someone reads some portion of a longish topic (say first 50 posts) and leaves. 60 posts happen and they get pinged - they go to the post they were notified and now they’ve lost their place. Potential Solu… --- ## [Community approval of users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-approval-of-users/152414)
**Author:** [@Raj\_Rathore](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Raj_Rathore)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 5:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/community-approval-of-users/152414 "2020-05-25T05:20:53Z")
In my community we have decided now that we need a closed community and the user must be approved by staff. So, I have enabled must approve users. And it’s working but it takes too much time to review. It would be best … --- ## [How do I remove items "Latest" "New" from Mobile Menu?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-remove-items-latest-new-from-mobile-menu/152485)
**Author:** [@sunjam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sunjam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 8:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-remove-items-latest-new-from-mobile-menu/152485 "2020-05-23T20:31:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from Can "Latest" posts be removed from Categories?: I’m curious about not showing items like “Latest” and “News” when user is on a mobile device. --- ## [How can I embed videos hosted on our site?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-embed-videos-hosted-on-our-site/93078)
**Author:** [@EGreg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EGreg)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-embed-videos-hosted-on-our-site/93078 "2020-05-23T19:21:01Z")
We have a forum at forum.intercoin.org that we installed, but we are not Ruby or Discourse experts. Currently we have been hosting our videos on YouTube and embedding them. But for regulatory reasons, we’d like to bring… --- ## [Can a Theme have a quote display real name instead of username?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-a-theme-have-a-quote-display-real-name-instead-of-username/79943)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 6:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-a-theme-have-a-quote-display-real-name-instead-of-username/79943 "2018-02-13T06:30:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from Display real name instead of username in a quote?: When prioritize username in UX is unchecked, posts display the Real Name before the username, but quotes of those posts display the usern… --- ## [Muted topics still notifying me on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/muted-topics-still-notifying-me-on-meta/40124)
**Author:** [@jesselperry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jesselperry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 12:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/muted-topics-still-notifying-me-on-meta/40124 "2020-05-22T00:38:18Z")
I just noticed on Meta a bug where muting a topic is still sending me notifications about the topic. Upon looking into this specific case, it’s even stranger. Here’s the scenario: I am “Watching” the plugin category. … --- ## [Display user location (and custom field) on group members page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-user-location-and-custom-field-on-group-members-page/50020)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 10:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-user-location-and-custom-field-on-group-members-page/50020 "2020-05-21T22:38:26Z")
I’d like to be able to display the user location on the group members page. Also potentially a custom field, which displays organization affiliation. Is this something that others are interested in? Could it be handled b… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/feature/2.md?page=113&status=open) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/feature/2.md?page=115&status=open)