# Hot

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## [Color bar for incoming webhook / bot messages in chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-bar-for-incoming-webhook-bot-messages-in-chat/341060)

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**Author:** [@SkyeDragon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SkyeDragon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 3:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-bar-for-incoming-webhook-bot-messages-in-chat/341060 "2024-12-07T03:14:47Z")

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I would like to suggest having customizable sidebar color support for incoming messages from webhook. A classic use case is for quickly spotting failed build results. Note how it is much easier to find the failed build…

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## [Query to support low friction signup at an in-person event via mailto and staged users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/query-to-support-low-friction-signup-at-an-in-person-event-via-mailto-and-staged-users/291587)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 9:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/query-to-support-low-friction-signup-at-an-in-person-event-via-mailto-and-staged-users/291587 "2024-01-14T09:37:41Z")

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This query returns all users (including their emails) who PM / email into a group inbox, excluding the members of the group. The use case is for a low friction way to enable people at a physical event to create a staged…

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## [New Chrome bug related with keyboard and navigation bar on android](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-chrome-bug-related-with-keyboard-and-navigation-bar-on-android/286039)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-chrome-bug-related-with-keyboard-and-navigation-bar-on-android/286039 "2023-12-27T06:54:21Z")

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Hello :waving\_hand: I think this bug is not related with Discourse but with Chrome new update Chrome 119.0.6045.163. I share this to prevent and for reference the possible bug reports about this issue in here. The bug…

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## [Combination of automatic closing and moving topics to the top](https://meta.discourse.org/t/combination-of-automatic-closing-and-moving-topics-to-the-top/381402)

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**Author:** [@Tealk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tealk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/combination-of-automatic-closing-and-moving-topics-to-the-top/381402 "2025-09-03T08:17:56Z")

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Hello everyone, I would like to use the following two options together. It’s about a category where you can search for other players or game masters, and so that users don’t have to push it themselves, I would have used …

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## [Is there a user level explanation of how to use search?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-user-level-explanation-of-how-to-use-search/291595)

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**Author:** [@51mon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/51mon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 11:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-user-level-explanation-of-how-to-use-search/291595 "2024-01-14T11:53:02Z")

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Continued from: Searching for content effectively Can anyone provide the link to a description of the search function used by discource in English - IE not the ruby code! Also @ mentions would appear to be have been en…

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## [Display post content in homepage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-post-content-in-homepage/373903)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-post-content-in-homepage/373903 "2025-07-11T16:39:34Z")

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Hello, can someone tell me if it’s possible to display topic content (or at least the first few words/images) instead of just the title on the homepage?

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## [Copy button on the same line as the url input on sharing link modal?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copy-button-on-the-same-line-as-the-url-input-on-sharing-link-modal/400502)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/copy-button-on-the-same-line-as-the-url-input-on-sharing-link-modal/400502 "2026-04-14T13:17:23Z")

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It’s the same on other themes. The copy button would be better on the same line as the input, and easier to reach with our thumb :+1:

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## [Restore specific discourse backup version](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-specific-discourse-backup-version/380574)

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**Author:** [@Sailormoon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sailormoon)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 9:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-specific-discourse-backup-version/380574 "2025-08-29T09:54:36Z")

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I had a small discourse forum for a few years and it works well. I set up autobackups, but didn’t update discourse version for a long time. Server died, but I have backup. Backup is from the old discourse version, about…

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## [I'm getting errors when I switch categories too quickly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-getting-errors-when-i-switch-categories-too-quickly/374342)

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**Author:** [@David\_Ghost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Ghost)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-getting-errors-when-i-switch-categories-too-quickly/374342 "2025-07-18T16:55:34Z")

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Sometimes, i only need to switch categories 2 or 3 times to get that: I tried several things, like disabling all the TCs and all the plugins, but the problem persists. The only thing that works is mydomain.com/?safe…

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## [How to Create Custom Collapsible Sidebar Sections with Subcategories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-custom-collapsible-sidebar-sections-with-subcategories/360591)

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**Author:** [@Mirian\_Abuladze](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mirian_Abuladze)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-custom-collapsible-sidebar-sections-with-subcategories/360591 "2025-04-06T11:22:26Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m customizing the Discourse sidebar and would like to create a custom collapsible section in the left sidebar, similar to the default “Categories” section — but tailored to my needs. Here’s exactly what …

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## [Extra spaces around footnote](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extra-spaces-around-footnote/380153)

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**Author:** [@lilydjwg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lilydjwg)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extra-spaces-around-footnote/380153 "2025-08-25T12:12:13Z")

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After a recent update, footnote\[1\] has extra spaces around itself, which looks not nice, especially in languages not using spaces e.g. 在中文\[2\]里空格是多余的、显得不专业。 like this ↩︎ Chinese ↩︎

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## [Badge Display Order Differs Between English and Simplified Chinese Locales](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-display-order-differs-between-english-and-simplified-chinese-locales/385189)

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**Author:** [@copymonopoly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/copymonopoly)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 7:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-display-order-differs-between-english-and-simplified-chinese-locales/385189 "2025-10-10T07:37:26Z")

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Hi, I noticed a discrepancy in the badge display order between English and Simplified Chinese locales on the /badges page. Issue: In English mode, badges are displayed in the correct order (e.g., TS1 appears bef…

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## [Sending an api request in a plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-an-api-request-in-a-plugin/374928)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2025, 8:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-an-api-request-in-a-plugin/374928 "2025-07-20T08:04:26Z")

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How can I send an API request in a plugin, e.g. to change a user’s data? Preferably, with no need to specify an API key? Thanks.

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## [Where can I change text after "failed" login: "There is already an account registered with the username supplied by Discourse. ..."](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-can-i-change-text-after-failed-login-there-is-already-an-account-registered-with-the-username-supplied-by-discourse/357393)

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**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 8:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-can-i-change-text-after-failed-login-there-is-already-an-account-registered-with-the-username-supplied-by-discourse/357393 "2025-03-17T08:13:01Z")

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Hey guys, Where can I change the following error message, can’t find the text snippet in WP Discourse Plugin settings: There is already an account registered with the username supplied by Discourse. If this is you, lo…

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## ["Component was authored using gjs" - but it is not](https://meta.discourse.org/t/component-was-authored-using-gjs-but-it-is-not/357736)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/component-was-authored-using-gjs-but-it-is-not/357736 "2025-03-18T16:23:15Z")

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On stable, 3.4.1. I have this in my plugin /assets/javascripts/discourse/controllers/user-feedback.js and then /assets/javascripts/discourse/templates/user-feedback.hbs contains {{feedback-stream stream=this.model}} …

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## [Some sites don’t have mobile app notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-sites-don-t-have-mobile-app-notifications/389845)

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**Author:** [@spdegabrielle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/spdegabrielle)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-sites-don-t-have-mobile-app-notifications/389845 "2025-11-30T20:49:09Z")

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Hi, I have noticed that some Discourse sites I have in the mobile app are not giving notifications. I admin the Racket Discourse, is there any way I can enable this?

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## [Image upload issues with certain devices / browsers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-upload-issues-with-certain-devices-browsers/311196)

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**Author:** [@rlauriston](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rlauriston)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-upload-issues-with-certain-devices-browsers/311196 "2024-06-12T19:53:32Z")

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My users report problems with image uploads. I can’t duplicate the problem with Firefox on Windows or Android so it seems like it’s specific to certain devices / operating systems / browsers.

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## [Category endpoints not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-endpoints-not-working/328031)

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**Author:** [@Stevej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stevej)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 9:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-endpoints-not-working/328031 "2024-09-27T21:04:36Z")

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I am a new user and have hit. a problem the connection tab says I am connected to discourse, but I cannot select a default discourse category because it doesn’t see a connection. what did I do wring here? thanks Ste…

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## [Email Delivery Delay notification for a user account that added a email address that isn't available](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-delivery-delay-notification-for-a-user-account-that-added-a-email-address-that-isnt-available/289474)

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**Author:** [@pythonskynet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pythonskynet)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-delivery-delay-notification-for-a-user-account-that-added-a-email-address-that-isnt-available/289474 "2023-12-21T22:35:12Z")

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A user joined the Discourse forum using an email ID which doesn’t exist. My noreply email address is receiving a “Email Delivery Delayed” email every day since past few days.. How to solve this issue? Should I contact u…

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## [CDCK/MoM cites posts as User1, User2 etc -- LLM quality issue?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cdck-mom-cites-posts-as-user1-user2-etc-llm-quality-issue/409526)

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**Author:** [@sk-or-v1-contents](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sk-or-v1-contents)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cdck-mom-cites-posts-as-user1-user2-etc-llm-quality-issue/409526 "2026-08-11T14:26:06Z")

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(Not sure which category to use) AI summary of The comment block for Python - Ideas - Discussions on Python.org ▶ The AI summary at that time

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## [How to make the automatic dark theme the same as the selected dark theme?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-the-automatic-dark-theme-the-same-as-the-selected-dark-theme/342331)

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**Author:** [@Laurent](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Laurent)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-the-automatic-dark-theme-the-same-as-the-selected-dark-theme/342331 "2024-12-14T12:37:19Z")

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We have a dark theme that looks like this: When we select the theme in the user profile, it looks as above, as expected. However when it is enabled automatically via the profile option “Enable automatic dark mode co…

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## [Icon for link editing missing in new editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icon-for-link-editing-missing-in-new-editor/376194)

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**Author:** [@Magie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Magie)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 2:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/icon-for-link-editing-missing-in-new-editor/376194 "2025-07-28T14:53:23Z")

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Dear Discourse team, on Firefox&Edge I saw that the edit icon is missing when you insert a link in the new editor with paste: I have checked my site in safe-mode and it was still not visible. So I was wondering if t…

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## [Procedure to update standard plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/procedure-to-update-standard-plugins/389418)

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**Author:** [@mcmcclur](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcmcclur)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 5:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/procedure-to-update-standard-plugins/389418 "2025-11-23T17:18:34Z")

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I have a small, self-hosted Discourse site created with a standard Docker installation. I’ve installed plenty of plugins into over the years by editing the hooks at the end of containers/app.yml file to git clone a plugi…

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## [What does "Username needs to be updated on authentication provider side" mean?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-does-username-needs-to-be-updated-on-authentication-provider-side-mean/395407)

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**Author:** [@KirbyKing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KirbyKing)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-does-username-needs-to-be-updated-on-authentication-provider-side-mean/395407 "2026-02-06T21:41:11Z")

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A user in my discourse requested to have me change their username. When I went to do it, this popped up on my screen.

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## [How do I properly investigate a tag display bug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-properly-investigate-a-tag-display-bug/395358)

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**Author:** [@Campano](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Campano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 11:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-properly-investigate-a-tag-display-bug/395358 "2026-02-06T11:40:27Z")

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Hi all, My instance started displaying all tags incorrectly as \[object Object\], both the label and the href. The information is correct in the database, I can still see the list of posts by navigating to the tag list: T…

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## [Update or Replace Header Locale Selector for New Discourse Header (widgets-end-of-life) – Is Built-in Support Available?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-or-replace-header-locale-selector-for-new-discourse-header-widgets-end-of-life-is-built-in-support-available/382615)

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**Author:** [@Evie\_Tao](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Evie_Tao)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-or-replace-header-locale-selector-for-new-discourse-header-widgets-end-of-life-is-built-in-support-available/382615 "2025-09-16T17:31:34Z")

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Hello everyone, I am currently using the header-locale-selector component on my Discourse forum to provide users with an easy way to switch languages from the header. Recently, I received the following admin notice: \[…

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## [Add Change Ownership to Bulk Actions for multi-select](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-change-ownership-to-bulk-actions-for-multi-select/289462)

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**Author:** [@managenet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/managenet)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-change-ownership-to-bulk-actions-for-multi-select/289462 "2023-12-21T16:00:20Z")

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It is possible to ‘Change Ownership’ of an individual topic or reply. It would be useful to have ‘Change Ownership’ available in the Bulk Actions when selecting multiple items. Thank you for all your work on this gr…

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## [Reverse Flag Decision](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reverse-flag-decision/361586)

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**Author:** [@littleviolette](https://meta.discourse.org/u/littleviolette)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reverse-flag-decision/361586 "2025-04-12T21:31:03Z")

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Is there a way to reverse a flag decision once a moderator has handled the flag? Sometimes moderators make a mistake and the user is upset. It would be handy if we could change our flag decision and show the post again.…

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## [Allow “Mark as Solution” in group messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-mark-as-solution-in-group-messages/370496)

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**Author:** [@Gerard\_Cobas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gerard_Cobas)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-mark-as-solution-in-group-messages/370496 "2026-02-09T13:30:59Z")

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In group messages, the “Mark as Solution” button—provided by the discourse‑solved plugin—is no longer visible to users who previously had access to it. The button still appears correctly in topics: This is a group mes…

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## [Can you change the color of customizable text?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-change-the-color-of-customizable-text/302666)

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**Author:** [@BugsyB](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BugsyB)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 4:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-change-the-color-of-customizable-text/302666 "2024-04-07T04:25:50Z")

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For instance. %{count} unread can be changed to say whatever I want but can I make unread another color? Or can I add a background color like the box that surrounds tags? Thanks.

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