# Support

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## [Tag Picker: CSS Help Needed with Tag Background/Hover Background Color](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-picker-css-help-needed-with-tag-background-hover-background-color/51314)

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**Author:** [@LilTrashPanda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LilTrashPanda)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-picker-css-help-needed-with-tag-background-hover-background-color/51314 "2016-10-10T00:43:50Z")

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Hi everyone, Please move this post if it’s not in the correct category; didn’t see one specific to CSS help, so I just stuck it here. I’m having trouble with finding the CSS related to the hover background of the tag s…

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## [Necros due to old suggested topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/necros-due-to-old-suggested-topics/44552)

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**Author:** [@Nathaniel\_Mattocks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nathaniel_Mattocks)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 9, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/necros-due-to-old-suggested-topics/44552 "2016-10-09T19:56:20Z")

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Hi, some people at the Gearbox Software Forums are complaining about them accidentally necroing topics because of the suggested topics showing topics from 2 years ago when there are many new topics since then.

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## [Installed Simple Light, How to Change to Dark?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installed-simple-light-how-to-change-to-dark/51265)

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**Author:** [@Nick\_Ritson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nick_Ritson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installed-simple-light-how-to-change-to-dark/51265 "2016-10-08T13:28:03Z")

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Just recently installed discourse, and opted for the light theme however i wanted to now change it to the dark theme, is there a way to change it?

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## [Affordable VPS hosting from VPSdime honest review please](https://meta.discourse.org/t/affordable-vps-hosting-from-vpsdime-honest-review-please/51199)

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**Author:** [@Ikenna\_Ojukwu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ikenna_Ojukwu)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/affordable-vps-hosting-from-vpsdime-honest-review-please/51199 "2016-10-08T00:03:48Z")

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hey guys i want to start my own community but kind of on a budget u see … i saw a very cheap hosting option from VPSDime anyone who has used it can tell me if they are trustworthy …they actually give 6gig RAM for $7 per …

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## [Discourse WordPress plugin version 0.7.0](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-wordpress-plugin-version-0-7-0/44461)

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**Author:** [@benword](https://meta.discourse.org/u/benword)\
**Replies:** 23\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2016, 11:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-wordpress-plugin-version-0-7-0/44461 "2016-10-07T11:59:13Z")

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The wp-discourse plugin got updated to version 0.7.0 just now. Thanks to @simon, @pjv, @Grex315, @tnorthcutt, and @AdamCapriola for these updates! :warning: Have you made changes to the HTML templates at all? The templa…

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## [What version is the Wordpress plugin relative to standalone, and how will this be handled?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-version-is-the-wordpress-plugin-relative-to-standalone-and-how-will-this-be-handled/51192)

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**Author:** [@theRedKnight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/theRedKnight)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-version-is-the-wordpress-plugin-relative-to-standalone-and-how-will-this-be-handled/51192 "2016-10-06T21:59:08Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m a complete newbie site owner and hired a freelancer to put some stuff on my new site. I had seen Discourse running the SmartThings forum where it looked great, so I wanted it. The freelancer is not fami…

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## [Sidekiq jobs are failing for 1 of my users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidekiq-jobs-are-failing-for-1-of-my-users/51143)

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**Author:** [@corillian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/corillian)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidekiq-jobs-are-failing-for-1-of-my-users/51143 "2016-10-06T21:02:29Z")

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For some reason one of my users appears to be bugged. He cannot view the forums due to a 500 Internal Error and all of the pending Sidekiq jobs for him also fail. Here’s an example of one of the failing Sidekiq jobs: Jo…

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## [Discourse and Bitnami → Sample Free Installation for Admin Testing + Available Options for Hosting + Discourse Upgraded](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-and-bitnami-sample-free-installation-for-admin-testing-available-options-for-hosting-discourse-upgraded/50869)

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**Author:** [@anon28163865](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon28163865)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 10:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-and-bitnami-sample-free-installation-for-admin-testing-available-options-for-hosting-discourse-upgraded/50869 "2016-10-06T10:42:39Z")

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If I install the Discourse with the help of Bitnami then it installs a bit older version and i could not find automatic update system when I tried their 1 Hour trial server. So is there a way by which Discourse could be …

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## [How to add the Custom Announcement bar in top box?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-the-custom-announcement-bar-in-top-box/51164)

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**Author:** [@mskian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mskian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 8:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-the-custom-announcement-bar-in-top-box/51164 "2016-10-06T08:12:58Z")

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How to add the Custom Announcement bar in top box like this check the below image I want to diplay this announcement box to my all memebers and guests.

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## [Question about PostRevision.destroy\_all](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-postrevision-destroy-all/51151)

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**Author:** [@bek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 6, 2016, 12:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-about-postrevision-destroy-all/51151 "2016-10-06T00:28:08Z")

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Hey! I just used PostRevision.destroy\_all for deleting all post revisions. But I figure out that, even though revisions deleted, revision numbers still in here. How can I get rid of it?

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## [OVH downtime incident](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ovh-downtime-incident/51135)

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**Author:** [@ljpp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ljpp)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2016, 8:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ovh-downtime-incident/51135 "2016-10-05T20:44:49Z")

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A word of warning regarding OVH Today shit has hit the fan in OVH’s Gravelines data center. Services went down in the morning, local French time, and several major websites are down. Nobody has been able to reach OVH’s …

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## [External link target setting not being respected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/external-link-target-setting-not-being-respected/51053)

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**Author:** [@DanielMarquard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DanielMarquard)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2016, 2:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/external-link-target-setting-not-being-respected/51053 "2016-10-04T14:44:05Z")

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Although we have the “default other external links in new tab” setting enabled, new posts with links do not default to a blank target as expected, but rather open in the same tab.

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## [Share a topic with the meta tag and logo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/share-a-topic-with-the-meta-tag-and-logo/50988)

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**Author:** [@Ratul\_Bhattacharya](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ratul_Bhattacharya)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 6:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/share-a-topic-with-the-meta-tag-and-logo/50988 "2016-10-03T18:06:56Z")

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Not sure how to achieve this feature any guidance will be of great help. Essentially how does the meta information about the post appears on the top and the link follows below.

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## [Unable to access after installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-access-after-installation/50977)

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**Author:** [@fwielstra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fwielstra)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-access-after-installation/50977 "2016-10-03T17:27:09Z")

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I’ve followed the instructions at discourse/docs/INSTALL-cloud.md at main · discourse/discourse · GitHub to the letter, have everything set up on Digital Ocean, everything seems to be running fine, however actually acces…

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## [Edits do not bring topics to the top of the latest list anymore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edits-do-not-bring-topics-to-the-top-of-the-latest-list-anymore/50985)

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**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edits-do-not-bring-topics-to-the-top-of-the-latest-list-anymore/50985 "2016-10-02T15:59:02Z")

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am i right? what is the reason for this change? Edit: @cpradio thanks for the reply. but no, it doesn’t. in fact when I edit topics with no responses to give them the chance to be seen, nothing happens. and in topics w…

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## [Install Discourse as subfolder within Wordpress website?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-as-subfolder-within-wordpress-website/50955)

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**Author:** [@Philipp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Philipp)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 2, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-as-subfolder-within-wordpress-website/50955 "2016-10-02T03:47:19Z")

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Hi! I am currently running a Wordpress website with a forum based on bbpress. I am thinking about migrating to Discourse. Currently my forum is integrated seemlessly. Its domain is www.mydomain.com/forum So far all D…

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## [Db:migrate fails (1.5.4 to 1.6.4)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/db-migrate-fails-1-5-4-to-1-6-4/50912)

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**Author:** [@NuLL3rr0r](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NuLL3rr0r)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [October 1, 2016, 10:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/db-migrate-fails-1-5-4-to-1-6-4/50912 "2016-10-01T10:04:10Z")

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I’m running a multi-site instance and running either: $ sudo -u discourse -g discourse -H RAILS\_ENV='production' bundle exec rake multisite:migrate or $ sudo -u discourse -g discourse -H RAILS\_ENV='production' bundle …

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## [Webhook delivery errors when length is incorrect](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhook-delivery-errors-when-length-is-incorrect/49912)

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**Author:** [@rhyolight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rhyolight)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 3:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webhook-delivery-errors-when-length-is-incorrect/49912 "2016-09-30T15:44:15Z")

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Some of the HTTP requests being sent to one of my webhooks are being returned with 400 errors. From what I can tell on the client of these requests, it seems like the request body might be getting cut short, or that the C…

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## [How to add dreamhost smtp in discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-dreamhost-smtp-in-discourse/35530)

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**Author:** [@Aravinthraj\_N](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aravinthraj_N)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 30, 2016, 12:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-dreamhost-smtp-in-discourse/35530 "2016-09-30T12:15:08Z")

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how to add Dreamhost SMTP in discourse. I have a problem with mandrill and Dreamhost SMTP both not sending mail.

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## [How to restore a backup of an older version to a fresh install?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-restore-a-backup-of-an-older-version-to-a-fresh-install/50881)

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**Author:** [@zachwlewis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zachwlewis)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-restore-a-backup-of-an-older-version-to-a-fresh-install/50881 "2016-09-29T22:02:29Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Docker rebuild failed updating Postgresql: Signature verification failed: After following the steps on the Discourse update page, I was asked to update via the command line. When updating v…

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## [Urgent: Site down after upgrade to 1.6.4 due to Cloudflare template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/urgent-site-down-after-upgrade-to-1-6-4-due-to-cloudflare-template/50789)

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**Author:** [@ljpp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ljpp)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 9:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/urgent-site-down-after-upgrade-to-1-6-4-due-to-cloudflare-template/50789 "2016-09-29T21:15:59Z")

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Just ran into a bit of a problem. I did routine updates to my site Tappara.co: 1.6.2 → 1.6.4 via git pull and ./launcher rebuild app It went cleanly. Installed a few updates available to Ubuntu 16.04 server Reboote…

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## [Rake db:migrate fails on OSX and VirtualBox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rake-db-migrate-fails-on-osx-and-virtualbox/43856)

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**Author:** [@ralinchimev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ralinchimev)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rake-db-migrate-fails-on-osx-and-virtualbox/43856 "2016-09-29T17:03:41Z")

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Hello, I’ve tried to setup my dev environment on my Mac but failed. Then tried using Vagrant on VirtualBox following the instructions exactly. But on both I get this same error: \[vagrant@precise32:/vagrant (master)\]$ …

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## [Rebuild app doesnt work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuild-app-doesnt-work/50851)

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**Author:** [@codmakr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/codmakr)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 12:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rebuild-app-doesnt-work/50851 "2016-09-29T12:39:40Z")

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I get this error can someone please help me? Stopping old container + /usr/bin/docker stop -t 10 app app (\<unknown\>): found character that cannot start any token while scanning for the next token at line 18 column 3 -e…

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## [Couple Of Questions Before Choosing Discourse for my WP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/couple-of-questions-before-choosing-discourse-for-my-wp/50782)

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**Author:** [@anon28163865](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon28163865)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/couple-of-questions-before-choosing-discourse-for-my-wp/50782 "2016-09-29T00:57:52Z")

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I am planning to install Discourse on my new business i.e. Blogeto.com Questions → What I understand is Discourse codes are installed on 3rd party somewhere else, but they are configured with Wordpress → The discussi…

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## [Amazon s3 uploads not working?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amazon-s3-uploads-not-working/50802)

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**Author:** [@bonesoul](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bonesoul)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amazon-s3-uploads-not-working/50802 "2016-09-28T17:00:46Z")

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i have setup s3 uploads as described here: http://learndiscourse.org/setting-up-file-and-image-uploads-to-s3/ the thing is that i’ve also setup amazon s3 backup support for my discourse and it works. but normal image u…

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## [Can discourse be installed On Hostgator shared hosting?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-discourse-be-installed-on-hostgator-shared-hosting/50780)

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**Author:** [@anon28163865](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon28163865)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-discourse-be-installed-on-hostgator-shared-hosting/50780 "2016-09-28T09:08:27Z")

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Can discourse be installed On Hostgator shared hosting where my Wordpress is hosted?

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## [What Is Poll Pending Canceled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-poll-pending-canceled/50744)

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**Author:** [@charles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charles)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 28, 2016, 12:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-poll-pending-canceled/50744 "2016-09-28T00:19:40Z")

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From the Chrome console, I see several poll items. It’s listed as canceled, pending or showing time of 25+ s What is it and can it be removed?

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## [Forcefully install Discourse on 256 or 512 RAM machine](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forcefully-install-discourse-on-256-or-512-ram-machine/50677)

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**Author:** [@seanmavley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanmavley)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forcefully-install-discourse-on-256-or-512-ram-machine/50677 "2016-09-27T20:21:28Z")

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I’m high this afternoon, and wanna give Discourse a try. All I’ve got on my server is a 512 RAM and a single core. Honestly, that’s ALL I have. I ALSO want to use Discourse. Please, what do I do? If that’ll mean sendin…

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## [How to award badges manually?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-award-badges-manually/50725)

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**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-award-badges-manually/50725 "2016-09-27T15:01:55Z")

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I want to make a ProblemSolver Badge, and award it to the very good answer providers who had solved a hard problem. How can I create such a Badge that can be awarded manually?

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## [How to customize the emails for mailing list mode?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-the-emails-for-mailing-list-mode/50496)

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**Author:** [@lkramer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lkramer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-the-emails-for-mailing-list-mode/50496 "2016-09-27T14:35:39Z")

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Hello. Some of our users use “mailing list mode” and we’d like to make some slight modifications to the subject of email that they get every time someone posts. I went to the Email Templates part of Discourse Admin area …

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