# Site feedback **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/site-feedback/3.md?page=7 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Is there a blog post on effectively using Discourse and Discourse Chat?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-blog-post-on-effectively-using-discourse-and-discourse-chat/293907)
**Author:** [@traceymoko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/traceymoko)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-blog-post-on-effectively-using-discourse-and-discourse-chat/293907 "2024-02-02T13:17:29Z")
There are these great older blog posts on using Discourse together with other chat software like Discord, Slack, etc. I wonder if there’s a blog post updated with similar info for using built-in chat on Discourse no… --- ## [Filter to eliminate from view: broken plug-ins/theme Components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/filter-to-eliminate-from-view-broken-plug-ins-theme-components/293090)
**Author:** [@selfaware](https://meta.discourse.org/u/selfaware)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 9:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/filter-to-eliminate-from-view-broken-plug-ins-theme-components/293090 "2024-01-26T21:24:54Z")
Please consider providing a filter (check box) option that eliminates from view broken / non maintained plug-ins / theme components. I notice a lot of add-ins that were last updated in 2018 and I suspect are ripe for th… --- ## [Loading bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/loading-bug/293068)
**Author:** [@anon36555649](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon36555649)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/loading-bug/293068 "2024-01-26T17:00:44Z")
Description Loading screen shows multiple rivers instead of one and duplicate rocks. Repro Steps Loaded site from Austrian I.P. address. Screenshots Platform Mac (desktop) Browser Firefox Additional Comments This … --- ## [Advanced search dropdowns are misplaced in safari](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advanced-search-dropdowns-are-misplaced-in-safari/286853)
**Author:** [@Bas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advanced-search-dropdowns-are-misplaced-in-safari/286853 "2023-12-05T16:20:08Z")
Description The right-column advanced search dropdowns are in the top-right corner instead of where I expect them Repro Steps Use Safari on mac Use the “Meta Branded” theme Go here Search results for '' - Discourse Met… --- ## [Black circle can collide with topic title](https://meta.discourse.org/t/black-circle-can-collide-with-topic-title/286071)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/black-circle-can-collide-with-topic-title/286071 "2024-01-24T21:34:13Z")
Description My tablet uses desktop mode, because I usually use it in landscape mode. The Trust Level Permissions Reference fits better into portrait mode. That’s why I rotated the tablet. Then the black circle of the bac… --- ## [The new #forum-summaries category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-new-forum-summaries-category/291942)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2024, 12:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-new-forum-summaries-category/291942 "2024-01-17T12:45:15Z")
We have a new category! :tada: :slight\_smile: (I let Bert write the description. It seemed only fair as it is his category :slight\_smile:) This will be the new home of our AI-generated forum summaries. It’s muted by … --- ## [\#theme-component topics don't appear on the main page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-component-topics-dont-appear-on-the-main-page/291499)
**Author:** [@Firepup650](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Firepup650)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theme-component-topics-dont-appear-on-the-main-page/291499 "2024-01-13T04:16:38Z")
Just noticed this as I was watching Slick Image Gallery, I’m not having Customization \> Theme component topics show up on the main page for me (/latest), is that intentional or a bug? --- ## [Where should we ask help?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-should-we-ask-help/290874)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-should-we-ask-help/290874 "2024-01-08T15:46:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from Discourse-jitsi component not working: I’m a bit confused now. Surely this isn’t bigger meta-question, but I would love to save workload of staff here. Why dedicated topic, not Support (… --- ## [Discourse's Thriving Communities section on website is partially covered](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourses-thriving-communities-section-on-website-is-partially-covered/289970)
**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourses-thriving-communities-section-on-website-is-partially-covered/289970 "2024-01-02T18:31:37Z")
On Discourse.org if you scroll down to the ‘Thriving communities made easy’ section, you can see that the ‘Powerful moderation tools’ section is hidden behind a good review :wink: --- ## [Error adding a backup email address: address already in use by a staged user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-adding-a-backup-email-address-address-already-in-use-by-a-staged-user/289886)
**Author:** [@stf](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2024, 12:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-adding-a-backup-email-address-address-already-in-use-by-a-staged-user/289886 "2024-01-02T12:30:00Z")
When trying to add an additional email address to my profile, I am getting this error: There was an error changing your email address. The address is already in use by a staged user. So perhaps I made a mistake and s… --- ## [Where can I view newly added Discourse Customer?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-can-i-view-newly-added-discourse-customer/289999)
**Author:** [@Jarvis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jarvis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 8:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-can-i-view-newly-added-discourse-customer/289999 "2024-01-01T08:18:17Z")
So, in this page: Discourse customers | Discourse - Civilized Discussion I can view their customers. But for each category, I can only see 5 customers. Is there a way to see more than that? For example, I want to see n… --- ## [Old topic jumped up to latest](https://meta.discourse.org/t/old-topic-jumped-up-to-latest/287938)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/old-topic-jumped-up-to-latest/287938 "2023-12-08T08:18:38Z")
Continuing the discussion from \[Inconsistent behavior of Google Translate Chrome plugin with Discourse forums\](Inconsistent behavior of Google Translate Chrome plugin with Discourse forums I’m just curious. Why linked t… --- ## [Install theme button not working on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-theme-button-not-working-on-meta/287711)
**Author:** [@Ahmed26](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ahmed26)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-theme-button-not-working-on-meta/287711 "2023-12-06T18:34:45Z")
Error: the ‘modal-theme-install’ modal needs updating to work with the latest version of Discourse. See Converting modals from legacy controllers to new DModal component API. --- ## [Sidebar not scrolling on meta-branded theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-not-scrolling-on-meta-branded-theme/285490)
**Author:** [@thaidb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thaidb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 5:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-not-scrolling-on-meta-branded-theme/285490 "2023-12-05T17:37:14Z")
How fixed the sidebar navigation menu? --- ## [Login/signup button change shape when sidebar hidden](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-signup-button-change-shape-when-sidebar-hidden/286420)
**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 9:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-signup-button-change-shape-when-sidebar-hidden/286420 "2023-12-04T21:37:49Z")
Description Login/signup buttons change shape when sidebar is hidden or extended Repro Steps Press sidebar - when hidden button should change shape Screenshots Platform PC (desktop) Browser Other --- ## [Profile on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/profile-on-mobile/284960)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/profile-on-mobile/284960 "2023-12-04T21:31:32Z")
Description I reported the white space on profiles on moblie. Now you can see the background between the boxes. But when I open a profile this part of the background is white, so it is impossible to notice the boxes.… --- ## [Gap between the topic and footer creating a parallax effect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gap-between-the-topic-and-footer-creating-a-parallax-effect/285540)
**Author:** [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gap-between-the-topic-and-footer-creating-a-parallax-effect/285540 "2023-12-04T21:31:15Z")
Potentially a nitpick here, I think there is some gap between the topic and footer which is causing the background to be partly visible and creating a spectacular parallax effect. Safari / iOS17.1 if relevant --- ## [404 page (“Oops! That page doesn’t exist or is private”)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/404-page-oops-that-page-doesn-t-exist-or-is-private/287395)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 9:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/404-page-oops-that-page-doesn-t-exist-or-is-private/287395 "2023-12-04T21:30:38Z")
Description The content is very difficult to read because of the background Repro Steps Use the meta theme and visit https://meta.discourse.org/404. Do not open in a new tab or window. Screenshots --- ## [Color band overlay on search results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-band-overlay-on-search-results/285226)
**Author:** [@anon65426961](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon65426961)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 7:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-band-overlay-on-search-results/285226 "2023-12-04T19:27:38Z")
Description Not sure if this is intentional or may be a bug, but the blue banner overlays over search results here in mobile samsung internet. Repro Steps Run a search in mobile app, samsung internet or other. Starts t… --- ## [Homepage search actions icon are messed up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/homepage-search-actions-icon-are-messed-up/284937)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/homepage-search-actions-icon-are-messed-up/284937 "2023-12-04T17:44:26Z")
Description On the homepage, the centered search bar has its actions icons messed up. Repro Steps Go to the homepage Type something in the centered search bar Screenshots Platform PC (desktop) Browser Chrome Addi… --- ## [Is there a list of 'Discourse-Validated' freelancers?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-list-of-discourse-validated-freelancers/287441)
**Author:** [@cebri](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cebri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 3:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-list-of-discourse-validated-freelancers/287441 "2023-12-04T15:34:27Z")
I also need a custom theme. Is there a “discourse validated” list of freelance somewhere ? or maybe you ? thanks ! --- ## [Can we crowd-fund feature & marketplace developments?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-crowd-fund-feature-marketplace-developments/286582)
**Author:** [@kinetiksoft](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kinetiksoft)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-crowd-fund-feature-marketplace-developments/286582 "2023-11-29T10:27:57Z")
Dear Discourse team & Discourse Meta team, The question I have is related to the cost of development of some features for Discourse, which may be significant to those, whose instances do not generate enough money to cov… --- ## [Reactions on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reactions-on-meta/265377)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 1:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reactions-on-meta/265377 "2023-11-28T13:58:15Z")
We have now enabled Discourse-Reactions here on Meta :partying\_face: :balloon: You can now use a selection of emojis to react to people’s posts in case a simple :heart: doesn’t cover it. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Login via social account is broken for me](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-via-social-account-is-broken-for-me/285877)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/login-via-social-account-is-broken-for-me/285877 "2023-11-17T21:47:49Z")
I’m getting an uncaught error in console: this.login.externalLogin is not a function I’ve tried: Google Github On both Edge and Firefox ? --- ## [First box on profile is wider](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-box-on-profile-is-wider/284958)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/first-box-on-profile-is-wider/284958 "2023-11-09T15:25:59Z")
Description The first box on user profiles, the one which contains the join date, is wider than the second one. Repro Steps Visit someone’s profile like Profile - Discourse - Discourse Meta and compare the width of the … --- ## [Please better document the Discourse Calendar plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-better-document-the-discourse-calendar-plugin/211961)
**Author:** [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-better-document-the-discourse-calendar-plugin/211961 "2023-10-29T10:47:08Z")
Continuing the discussion from Discourse Calendar — since my post there is about to get auto-deleted after a month. The top post describing this plugin needs some work. It’s really confusing. Specifically: Event Confus… --- ## [Composer changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-changes/274156)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-changes/274156 "2023-10-26T14:49:46Z")
We’re trying out some changes to the composer positioning so that the sidebar can remain full height where possible. On normal width desktop the composer will overlap the sidebar halfway, so items remain visible and cli… --- ## [Documentation in a Discussion forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/documentation-in-a-discussion-forum/280849)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/documentation-in-a-discussion-forum/280849 "2023-10-03T17:27:48Z")
It would be great if you could start a Contribute \> Site feedback topic and elaborate on this a little. :+1: We have lots of sites using a category as a knowledge base, as well as ourselves, and we’re always looking for… --- ## [Please create a group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-create-a-group/279379)
**Author:** [@51mon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/51mon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2023, 3:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-create-a-group/279379 "2023-09-18T15:10:22Z")
\[edit - as this thread is closed feel free to message me if you would like jion discussion in private\] Hi everyone I don’t actually know who I’m addressing here nor what the conventions are etc so pls excuse anything t… --- ## [Do you use the :discourse: reaction? What does it convey to you, and what does it mean when you use it?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-use-the-reaction-what-does-it-convey-to-you-and-what-does-it-mean-when-you-use-it/278062)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/do-you-use-the-reaction-what-does-it-convey-to-you-and-what-does-it-mean-when-you-use-it/278062 "2023-09-14T16:40:32Z")
Just being curious. Nothing serious here :slight\_smile: :discourse: is part of the available reactions on meta. While most emojis conveys obvious feelings or sentiments, or sometimes a few different but close ones, or … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/site-feedback/3.md?page=6) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/site-feedback/3.md?page=8)