# Feature **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/feature/2.md?page=246&state=muted [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 247 --- ## [Badges: Member needs more explanatory text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-member-needs-more-explanatory-text/26532)
**Author:** [@omouse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/omouse)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 4:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-member-needs-more-explanatory-text/26532 "2015-06-23T04:44:58Z")
I just got upgraded to members status on a forum and I wasn’t sure what “granted invitations” meant and I had to dig through the badges list to figure it out. I can understand why there’s a link instead of the actual tex… --- ## [Permalink to Discourse search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/permalink-to-discourse-search/18818)
**Author:** [@dfabulich](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dfabulich)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 3:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/permalink-to-discourse-search/18818 "2015-06-23T03:51:00Z")
We’re importing a Vanilla forum to Discourse; as part of this migration, I’m writing a PHP script to 301 redirect old Vanilla URLs to new Discourse URLs. I’ve got most of them hooked up properly, but I’m having trouble w… --- ## [Possible to filter by GT/GTE dates?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-filter-by-gt-gte-dates/28396)
**Author:** [@rchoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rchoi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2015, 3:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-filter-by-gt-gte-dates/28396 "2015-06-23T03:22:34Z")
Would like to do some custom reporting on Topics, sub-filtered by Categories. To do so, would like to do a filter on Topic with created date GT/GTE a certain date, and filtered by Topic. I don’t see an obvious way to do… --- ## [Edit Category Order dialog v2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-category-order-dialog-v2/30328)
**Author:** [@riking](https://meta.discourse.org/u/riking)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 11:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-category-order-dialog-v2/30328 "2015-06-22T23:59:34Z")
This is the design for the new category ordering dialog. Goals: Support both automatic (# of posts) category ordering and absolutely fixed category ordering Allowing for a mix of the two would be nice It must all be i… --- ## [Whitelist auto-suggestions for Onebox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whitelist-auto-suggestions-for-onebox/30247)
**Author:** [@jqnatividad](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jqnatividad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whitelist-auto-suggestions-for-onebox/30247 "2015-06-20T20:46:56Z")
Wouldn’t it be nice if Discourse automatically compiled whitelist suggestions for Oneboxing based on posts? Even better, the suggestions can cite which posts the suggested domains were used in, as well as the Iframely U… --- ## [Embedding Discourse content in remote pages, like a wiki](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedding-discourse-content-in-remote-pages-like-a-wiki/28834)
**Author:** [@trilson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/trilson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2015, 7:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embedding-discourse-content-in-remote-pages-like-a-wiki/28834 "2015-06-20T07:24:39Z")
A bit of a long shot, but thought it worth asking. Would it be possible (or is it currently possible) to embed certain types of discourse content in remote pages, similar to how comment embedding works? It’d be great if … --- ## [Emoji not showing properly on the category description area](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emoji-not-showing-properly-on-the-category-description-area/23977)
**Author:** [@mak23](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mak23)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emoji-not-showing-properly-on-the-category-description-area/23977 "2015-06-19T18:15:50Z")
I’ve added a category on my forum, a parent category, and on the description is ended with an emoji, a smiley face to be specific, but when user selects all category, the text description shows the emoji as \[smile\] rathe… --- ## [Auto correct correct capitalisation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-correct-correct-capitalisation/30089)
**Author:** [@gingerling](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gingerling)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2015, 9:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-correct-correct-capitalisation/30089 "2015-06-19T09:42:38Z")
Hi, the correct capitalisation of phpList is … well, phpList… but we get a lot of PHPList PHPlist phpLIST Phplist PhpList phplist … I think I got them all. Any way to make discourse auto-correct? A x --- ## [Understandability of notification UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understandability-of-notification-ui/30091)
**Author:** [@mik01aj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mik01aj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 10:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understandability-of-notification-ui/30091 "2015-06-17T22:02:12Z")
From what I’ve seen, some of my users don’t really understand what notifications mean. For example, seeing this: They don’t know that means that it’s a like and not a reply. They don’t know that @ means “you were me… --- ## [Should the crowd plugin not mention where to add setting for docker installs?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-the-crowd-plugin-not-mention-where-to-add-setting-for-docker-installs/30102)
**Author:** [@Steven\_Arnott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steven_Arnott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2015, 3:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/should-the-crowd-plugin-not-mention-where-to-add-setting-for-docker-installs/30102 "2015-06-17T15:05:35Z")
Why does the crowd plugin talk about discourse.conf which is not editable in a docker install. You only find out about app.yml settingsL DISCOURSE\_CROWD\_SERVER\_URL, DISCOURSE\_CROWD\_APPLICATION\_NAME and DISCOURSE\_CROWD\_A… --- ## [📁 Attachment icon for topics with attachments?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/file-folder-attachment-icon-for-topics-with-attachments/16176)
**Author:** [@watchmanmonitor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/watchmanmonitor)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 6:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/file-folder-attachment-icon-for-topics-with-attachments/16176 "2015-06-16T18:10:23Z")
I just realized that my users can’t tell which posts might have cool sample files to download. what are some ways I could mark a topic with this icon? (the download one) thanks! --- ## [Solved Button Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-button-plugin/28129)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2015, 7:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/solved-button-plugin/28129 "2015-06-18T07:52:42Z")
SEE: Customers often ask us for a “solved button” feature. This has been discussed a few times on meta. #7082 #26070 We are going to embark on building an official “Solved Button” I wanted to make sure it is very wel… --- ## [Template for email address of categorys and show it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/template-for-email-address-of-categorys-and-show-it/25437)
**Author:** [@MiguelAngelLV](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MiguelAngelLV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/template-for-email-address-of-categorys-and-show-it/25437 "2015-06-15T06:58:07Z")
Could be possible autogenerate the email address for categorys with template as email reply? For example: myforum+%{category-name}@mydomain.com And in the category, should be a button to show to the user the address to… --- ## [Ways to retract an initial PM?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ways-to-retract-an-initial-pm/29984)
**Author:** [@purldator](https://meta.discourse.org/u/purldator)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ways-to-retract-an-initial-pm/29984 "2015-06-14T17:19:49Z")
This happened to me on another online community recently. I sent a PM but did so based on mistaken identity. A harmless mistake. The content, however, is not so harmless and might leave bad feelings for the unintended… --- ## [Add rel="nofollow" admin setting is not working right, its making parent domain link as nofollow](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-rel-nofollow-admin-setting-is-not-working-right-its-making-parent-domain-link-as-nofollow/29226)
**Author:** [@lovechopra1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lovechopra1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 2:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-rel-nofollow-admin-setting-is-not-working-right-its-making-parent-domain-link-as-nofollow/29226 "2015-06-14T14:15:51Z")
There is a setting in Admin panel: add rel nofollow to user content: Add rel nofollow to all submitted user content, except for internal links (including parent domains). If you change this, you must rebake all posts wi… --- ## [Breadcrumbs microformat for SEO](https://meta.discourse.org/t/breadcrumbs-microformat-for-seo/14634)
**Author:** [@angelim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angelim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 1:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/breadcrumbs-microformat-for-seo/14634 "2015-06-14T01:15:25Z")
Given the url structure Discourse uses, Google has little hints about the hierarchy of the forum. How about adopting the microdata for breadcrumbs? Discourse already has the categories in the right order rendered in the … --- ## [Likes! Are they satisfing your forum craving?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-are-they-satisfing-your-forum-craving/29968)
**Author:** [@Webinsane](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Webinsane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 12:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-are-they-satisfing-your-forum-craving/29968 "2015-06-14T00:33:29Z")
Should likes be expanded? Are they really enough to mark the post content quality? Are we that closed-minded to have everything based on liking system. Should posts have alternative options next to the likes for example: … --- ## [Invitations need to be visible by group, not individuals](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitations-need-to-be-visible-by-group-not-individuals/20125)
**Author:** [@joshfrank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joshfrank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2015, 9:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invitations-need-to-be-visible-by-group-not-individuals/20125 "2015-06-13T21:20:36Z")
Right now it seems that invitations come from individuals, and if someone sends one, that person has to follow up. I think there ought to be a way for all admins to see all invitations, take action on dead invitations, e… --- ## [Ability to hide previous revisions (after enabling the option in admin)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-hide-previous-revisions-after-enabling-the-option-in-admin/29939)
**Author:** [@watchmanmonitor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/watchmanmonitor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2015, 11:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-hide-previous-revisions-after-enabling-the-option-in-admin/29939 "2015-06-12T23:07:37Z")
I’ve just pulled the trigger on this option in admin, edit history visible to public Allow everyone to see previous versions of an edited post. When disabled, only staff members can view. However, the existing post … --- ## [Better indication a topic is locked](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-indication-a-topic-is-locked/29826)
**Author:** [@strager](https://meta.discourse.org/u/strager)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 11:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/better-indication-a-topic-is-locked/29826 "2015-06-09T23:52:50Z")
So I was perusing the Emby forums the other day and I came across a locked thread. It was very obvious that the thread was locked because instead of the Post Reply button there was a big giant “This Topic is Locked” icon… --- ## [How to use 📅 emoji?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-date-emoji/29824)
**Author:** [@strager](https://meta.discourse.org/u/strager)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 10:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-date-emoji/29824 "2015-06-09T22:19:29Z")
How do you use the :date: function? It always seems to show an arbitrary date when you put just :date: - is there a way to change what date is shown? --- ## [Enhancements to Embedding Comments](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enhancements-to-embedding-comments/29822)
**Author:** [@eviltrout](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eviltrout)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enhancements-to-embedding-comments/29822 "2015-06-09T21:22:09Z")
I checked in two enhancements to embedding comments on remote sites today: You can now embed comments on multiple hosts. Just use the + button to add more. You can also embed to an existing topic without creating … --- ## [Banner does not link to corresponding topic/post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/banner-does-not-link-to-corresponding-topic-post/26665)
**Author:** [@loopback0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/loopback0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2015, 5:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/banner-does-not-link-to-corresponding-topic-post/26665 "2015-06-09T17:32:05Z")
No way to easily get from the banner to the topic, unless the corresponding post actually has a link to itself added. If something is important enough to banner, it should be easy to get to the corresponding discussi… --- ## [Disable Searchbox for unregistered users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-searchbox-for-unregistered-users/29763)
**Author:** [@hoppc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hoppc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 8:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-searchbox-for-unregistered-users/29763 "2015-06-08T08:52:05Z")
hey all :), first, discourse is great!!! :sunny: :smile: we use discourse since 6 month for a closed discussion. But now we find a problem for us. Because, unregistered users can use the search box / search api to sear… --- ## [Feature Request: A Civilized Mute for Users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-a-civilized-mute-for-users/22114)
**Author:** [@accalia](https://meta.discourse.org/u/accalia)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2015, 1:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-a-civilized-mute-for-users/22114 "2015-06-08T01:24:43Z")
I’m proposing a feature request here for a mute user functionality in discourse. I’ve seen a lot of people express interest on one level or another for the ability to block or ignore users. There’s been a fair bit of dis… --- ## [User directory feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-directory-feedback/26550)
**Author:** [@codinghorror](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codinghorror)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2015, 6:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-directory-feedback/26550 "2015-06-07T18:26:52Z")
For the longest time, there was no way to see a directory of users on a given Discourse site\*. But thanks to @eviltrout, now there is! Goals: This is by no means a primary page for Discourse, it’s more of a nice to h… --- ## [Code areas use different font with different spacing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/code-areas-use-different-font-with-different-spacing/29715)
**Author:** [@swisspol](https://meta.discourse.org/u/swisspol)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/code-areas-use-different-font-with-different-spacing/29715 "2015-06-06T19:24:36Z")
Pretty funny actually - compare carefully the input and output :wink: Looks like some of the prefix whitespace is expanded on lines #2 and later. --- ## [Feature Request: Display image source when pasting an image](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-display-image-source-when-pasting-an-image/29722)
**Author:** [@mindworker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mindworker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 7:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-display-image-source-when-pasting-an-image/29722 "2015-06-06T19:23:51Z")
Hello! TL;DR: Keep the original image-URI (or any other) that is pasted in the composing form and show it right by the image/media. I have concerns about copy-/publishing rights issues. One of the really cool features … --- ## [Cursor positioning inconsistency when inserting images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cursor-positioning-inconsistency-when-inserting-images/29716)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2015, 7:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cursor-positioning-inconsistency-when-inserting-images/29716 "2015-06-06T07:40:47Z")
Here is how to reproduce the issue: Start typing a new topic. At some point press Ctrl+V to insert a large image from clipboard. While the progress bar showing per cent uploaded is counting, move to the topic name and … --- ## [Link to certain edit diff?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/link-to-certain-edit-diff/29698)
**Author:** [@almereyda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/almereyda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2015, 11:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/link-to-certain-edit-diff/29698 "2015-06-05T23:22:08Z")
Do we see a chance to be able to link to certain edit diffs directly? [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/feature/2.md?page=245&state=muted) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/feature/2.md?page=247&state=muted)