# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1055 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1056 --- ## [Important question about importing users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/important-question-about-importing-users/127140)
**Author:** [@ramjke](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ramjke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/important-question-about-importing-users/127140 "2019-08-29T16:55:11Z")
Hello, community. I’ve been learning and remaking an import script for my site on Livestreet CMS for a couple of weeks. I have already finished writing the script, it remains to clean it up and make a pull request. I ha… --- ## [Custom profile fields, not show them on signup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-profile-fields-not-show-them-on-signup/127152)
**Author:** [@Queth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Queth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-profile-fields-not-show-them-on-signup/127152 "2021-12-15T21:59:37Z")
When defining custom profile fields there is an option to have them not mandatory at signup. Yet, they still show up in the signup screen. This is not desirable since I want the signup screen to be as simple as pos… --- ## [Changing the "elevator pitch"/ re-running the setup wizard](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-elevator-pitch-re-running-the-setup-wizard/127158)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://meta.discourse.org/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 8:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-elevator-pitch-re-running-the-setup-wizard/127158 "2019-08-29T20:56:08Z")
Is it possible to change the elevator pitch (and other info included in the initial setup) after going through the initial setup wizard? Would I have to run the setup wizard again after it has been completed to do this?… --- ## [Formatting last topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-last-topics/127159)
**Author:** [@anon29908737](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon29908737)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-last-topics/127159 "2019-09-03T20:33:09Z")
Scrolling down to the “Now in the Lounge” section at https://www.masondixonknitting.com/ – is this populated by the Latest Topics Plugin? And if so, how is it formatted so nicely? I’ve inspected, looked at code, etc. and… --- ## [Wiki post not editable even by TL4 due to category permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wiki-post-not-editable-even-by-tl4-due-to-category-permissions/127175)
**Author:** [@jsha](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jsha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 6:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wiki-post-not-editable-even-by-tl4-due-to-category-permissions/127175 "2019-11-08T18:51:54Z")
Hi, We have a wiki post at DNS providers who easily integrate with Let's Encrypt DNS validation - Issuance Tech - Let's Encrypt Community Support that we’ve been using for a while. About 9 days ago, one of our TL4 users… --- ## [Can I install discourse on my local machine](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-install-discourse-on-my-local-machine/127179)
**Author:** [@Navin\_Mehta](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Navin_Mehta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-install-discourse-on-my-local-machine/127179 "2019-08-30T05:04:53Z")
I want to install discourse on my local machine so that I can experiment with features. Is there any documented instruction. What is the cheapest option for hosting it currently. Digital ocean provides a $10 per mon… --- ## [Discourse for 3 different Countrys](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-for-3-different-countrys/127188)
**Author:** [@28Tom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/28Tom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 5:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-for-3-different-countrys/127188 "2019-08-30T17:20:30Z")
Hi, i would like to make my discourse platform available for 3 different countries, do i have to install discourse on 3 different servers or is there maybe a smarter solution? --- ## [House Ads in admin is not showing up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/house-ads-in-admin-is-not-showing-up/127193)
**Author:** [@Garrick](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Garrick)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/house-ads-in-admin-is-not-showing-up/127193 "2019-08-30T16:15:55Z")
Just re installed the ad plugin for house ads. The old ads show but I cant change them. Under plugins- house ads- it just spins over and over. trying mulitple browsers with the same result. --- ## [Finding my own posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-my-own-posts/127213)
**Author:** [@markwill](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markwill)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 3:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-my-own-posts/127213 "2019-08-30T15:32:03Z")
I just found myself scrolling through a couple of pages of topics to find a post I created earlier this week. Then it crossed my mind - why am I doing this? We have all sorts of ways to view topics (latest, new, top, ca… --- ## [Latest version of Docker required?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-version-of-docker-required/127218)
**Author:** [@querschlaeger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/querschlaeger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-version-of-docker-required/127218 "2019-08-30T14:39:26Z")
Hello, is it safe to use the Docker package from Ubuntu sources or is it necessary to install the latest version from docker.com? I reluctantly use other packet sources… Best regards --- ## [There is no reply/save edit/save wiki button on the full screen composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/there-is-no-reply-save-edit-save-wiki-button-on-the-full-screen-composer/127233)
**Author:** [@Tim\_Jefferies](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tim_Jefferies)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/there-is-no-reply-save-edit-save-wiki-button-on-the-full-screen-composer/127233 "2020-05-24T17:17:27Z")
I was just using the full screen composer, and then I wanted to save it. There was a little tick in the bottom left corner so I assumed it had saved. It was only later I realised thats only for drafts, and when you go ba… --- ## [Restrict Topic to Specific Users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-topic-to-specific-users/127234)
**Author:** [@swamidass](https://meta.discourse.org/u/swamidass)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restrict-topic-to-specific-users/127234 "2020-09-28T16:38:46Z")
Is there a way, perhaps witha plugin, to restrict posters to a public topic to a defined list? Ideally this should be a topic specific list of users. --- ## [Automatically set category email-in addresses](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-set-category-email-in-addresses/127237)
**Author:** [@LeoMcA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LeoMcA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 6:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-set-category-email-in-addresses/127237 "2019-08-30T18:05:25Z")
https://github.com/mozilla/discourse-auto-email-in This plugin takes 4 settings: auto\_email\_in\_enabled auto\_email\_in\_divider: Set the divider between a parent category slug and sub category slug auto\_email\_in\_domain: … --- ## [Arabic Language Trial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/127242)
**Author:** [@Hakan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hakan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/127242 "2019-08-31T02:26:28Z")
Does this forum support the Arabic language? How can I use the Arabic version? --- ## [Automatic phrase replacement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-phrase-replacement/127255)
**Author:** [@ZeHamish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ZeHamish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 12:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-phrase-replacement/127255 "2019-08-31T00:35:58Z")
Apologies if I’ve not had enough of a look and the answer is in here somewhere. I’m trying to achieve the following When wordA is typed into a post, it gets replaced with wordB or phrase upon submit ATM I know I can c… --- ## [How customizable is the hint that appears when creating a new post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-customizable-is-the-hint-that-appears-when-creating-a-new-post/127259)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 7:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-customizable-is-the-hint-that-appears-when-creating-a-new-post/127259 "2023-03-15T07:22:14Z")
When you start typing the title for a new topic, sometimes the “your topic is similar to” message appears. Is it possible to have other messages show up there? For example, if the title (or body for that matter) included… --- ## [Paywall WITHOUT leaving Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paywall-without-leaving-discourse/127261)
**Author:** [@John\_Smith3](https://meta.discourse.org/u/John_Smith3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 4:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paywall-without-leaving-discourse/127261 "2019-09-01T16:51:53Z")
Aloha! Is it possible to install a paywall that doesn’t take the user offsite? I’ve seen https://community.thefantasyfootballers.com/ recommended as a site that does a paywall well, but the “Join and unlock all forums”… --- ## [Start local discourse on Ubuntu boot/startup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/start-local-discourse-on-ubuntu-boot-startup/127265)
**Author:** [@Young\_Nam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Young_Nam)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2019, 7:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/start-local-discourse-on-ubuntu-boot-startup/127265 "2019-09-04T07:34:20Z")
I had it working before but I lost everything and reinstalled Ubuntu and I forgot how to make it work. For anyone who runs a local Discourse on their computer, and has configured it to run on startup, please tell me how… --- ## [Discourse News Aggregator Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-news-aggregator-plugin/127269)
**Author:** [@habeycole](https://meta.discourse.org/u/habeycole)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-news-aggregator-plugin/127269 "2019-09-07T20:44:49Z")
Hi all, I installed the News Plugin on my Discourse-powered community and it’s been awesome after that. And now, I want to take the news a bit further. Sometime ago here on Meta before I started out my own community (a… --- ## [Automatically refresh Latest topics on the Categories + Latest page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-refresh-latest-topics-on-the-categories-latest-page/127274)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-refresh-latest-topics-on-the-categories-latest-page/127274 "2019-08-31T11:09:43Z")
We’re exploring shifting towards making Categories + Latest the default home page. One thing I just tested was how the Latest stream on that page behaves when new topics are posted. From what I can tell, there is no auto… --- ## [Moved column in "categories" page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moved-column-in-categories-page/127276)
**Author:** [@Mikhail\_Degtjarev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mikhail_Degtjarev)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 7:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moved-column-in-categories-page/127276 "2019-08-31T19:27:05Z")
Hello! Suddenly I noticed that one users column was missing in the interface, and the rest moved to its place. Replacement of the topic does not help. Tell me where to look for a solution? Thanks! --- ## [Translation for system message not being used - 2.5](https://meta.discourse.org/t/translation-for-system-message-not-being-used-2-5/127281)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/translation-for-system-message-not-being-used-2-5/127281 "2019-08-31T12:54:47Z")
Similar closed bugs: Translation for system message not being used Translation for system message not being used - 2 This bug is not quite a repeat but in the ballpark of the other two. At Discourse site for SW-Prolo… --- ## [Your experience with Communiteq? (Downtime issues)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-experience-with-communiteq-downtime-issues/127282)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Baggström](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mikael_Baggstr%C3%B6m)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 12:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-experience-with-communiteq-downtime-issues/127282 "2019-09-02T00:25:27Z")
Hello everyone, I would like to hear from all of you using Communiteq (formerly DiscourseHosting), on your experience with: Uptime/Downtime I have only been a paying member for 1 month, and I already clocked 2 downtim… --- ## [My users think a reply will be a private reply](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-users-think-a-reply-will-be-a-private-reply/127305)
**Author:** [@sjmscott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sjmscott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2021, 5:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-users-think-a-reply-will-be-a-private-reply/127305 "2021-03-20T05:16:18Z")
My users are very confused by the two different reply buttons. In particular, many users think that when they see this. . . they think that it is going to be a private reply. I’d hate to do it, but I think there w… --- ## [How to create an additional sign up step? User need to upload image upon sign up before they are approved to browse or post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-an-additional-sign-up-step-user-need-to-upload-image-upon-sign-up-before-they-are-approved-to-browse-or-post/127306)
**Author:** [@Tom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 2:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-an-additional-sign-up-step-user-need-to-upload-image-upon-sign-up-before-they-are-approved-to-browse-or-post/127306 "2019-09-01T14:39:45Z")
I have setup a private community for a particular software that is in widespread use. However, I want only the administrators of the software to be able to sign up (not users). So I would like to ask the administrators… --- ## [I can't easily delete spammers due to my site configuration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-easily-delete-spammers-due-to-my-site-configuration/127309)
**Author:** [@markersocial](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markersocial)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 5:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-easily-delete-spammers-due-to-my-site-configuration/127309 "2019-10-14T05:08:44Z")
So right now I have a bottleneck deleting spam users and their posts. I need to manually delete all the posts of a user before deleting them, wait for that to process while the browser is open, then delete the user. I … --- ## [Full Name of user not shown in posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/full-name-of-user-not-shown-in-posts/127337)
**Author:** [@Mikael\_Baggström](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mikael_Baggstr%C3%B6m)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 6:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/full-name-of-user-not-shown-in-posts/127337 "2019-09-02T06:32:36Z")
I have the turned on the setting “display name on posts: Show a user’s full name on their posts in addition to their @username”. It works, but not on all users. I have found a user that I can only see his username, not … --- ## [Finding Discourse Stable Release update info on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-discourse-stable-release-update-info-on-meta/127339)
**Author:** [@hellekin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hellekin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 6:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-discourse-stable-release-update-info-on-meta/127339 "2019-09-01T18:21:33Z")
I often use the release-notes tag to follow what’s new in Discourse (watching first post). Looking up the stable release 2.3.1, I could not find any relevant topic for that release. It would be useful to maintain links… --- ## [What does "Last Post" mean?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-does-last-post-mean/127345)
**Author:** [@markwill](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markwill)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-does-last-post-mean/127345 "2019-09-01T20:29:24Z")
What does it mean to post, in this context? The user has never posted but there is a Last Posted timestamp? --- ## [Center a line in a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/center-a-line-in-a-topic/127354)
**Author:** [@verilog15](https://meta.discourse.org/u/verilog15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2023, 3:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/center-a-line-in-a-topic/127354 "2023-03-28T03:31:12Z")
A while ago I saw a plugin that adds a button to center the line with \[center\]\[\\center\]. But Now I can’t seem to find it. Is it possible to redirect me to that post? Tank you :slight\_smile: [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1054) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1056)