# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=117 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [3.3.0.beta5: Simplified topic map, Improved topic bulk actions, Additional messaging for custom moderation flags and more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-3-0-beta5-simplified-topic-map-improved-topic-bulk-actions-additional-messaging-for-custom-moderation-flags-and-more/316348)
**Author:** [@Saif](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saif)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-3-0-beta5-simplified-topic-map-improved-topic-bulk-actions-additional-messaging-for-custom-moderation-flags-and-more/316348 "2024-07-30T08:41:46Z")
New features in v3.3.0.beta5 Simplified topic map The new topic map dramatically simplifies layout by highlighting useful information, with details available behind one click. Learn more. Improved topic bulk actions C… --- ## [Ai bot 400 error on 2025.12.0-latest](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-400-error-on-2025-12-0-latest/390794)
**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-400-error-on-2025-12-0-latest/390794 "2025-12-10T13:44:22Z")
I just fully updated to 2025.12.0-latest (f06fd595f6) and now each message to an AI bot returns a 400 error. Message (6 copies reported) DiscourseAi::Completions::Endpoints::OpenAiResponses: status: 400 - body: { "er… --- ## [Shared account and unified user experience between different Discourse instances](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shared-account-and-unified-user-experience-between-different-discourse-instances/308947)
**Author:** [@fokx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fokx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 7:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/shared-account-and-unified-user-experience-between-different-discourse-instances/308947 "2024-05-31T19:04:48Z")
Now we’ve seen so many projects/companies use Discourse as a discussion forum. However, I often find it a little cumbersome to register accounts for each website (though SSO alleviate this pain a bit) and setup user prof… --- ## [Installing discourse for free?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-for-free/311717)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-discourse-for-free/311717 "2024-07-02T12:36:46Z")
I have a spare PC which I can use as a server, host, or whatever discourse needs. It is connected to my storage server, so plenty of storage (130TB + 8tb of ssd’s in the pc itself) and has good specs, 64gb of ram, intel … --- ## [Don’t display the flag ‘Off-Topic’ option on the first post of a topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/don-t-display-the-flag-off-topic-option-on-the-first-post-of-a-topic/378070)
**Author:** [@T\_Disco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/T_Disco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/don-t-display-the-flag-off-topic-option-on-the-first-post-of-a-topic/378070 "2025-08-11T20:06:11Z")
Is it applicable to display the flag option: Off-Topic This post is not relevant to the current discussion as defined by the title and first post, and should probably be moved elsewhere. if it’s the first post? --- ## [AI title suggest icon is placed above the title input field](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggest-icon-is-placed-above-the-title-input-field/406256)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggest-icon-is-placed-above-the-title-input-field/406256 "2026-07-03T09:49:23Z")
Editing the German translation of the topic information causes the title input field to shift downward from its usual position, while the AI button remains stationary. I am not sure the button is helpful for editing the… --- ## [Topics where topic voting is enabled are broken for visitors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-where-topic-voting-is-enabled-are-broken-for-visitors/388191)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topics-where-topic-voting-is-enabled-are-broken-for-visitors/388191 "2025-11-11T22:38:07Z")
On topics where topic voting is enabled (like topics in the Contribute \> Feature category here on Meta), visitors only get an almost blank page: Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Cannot read properties of null (readi… --- ## [Require LinkedIn or GitHub account to advance from TL0 to TL1. Possible?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/require-linkedin-or-github-account-to-advance-from-tl0-to-tl1-possible/377919)
**Author:** [@haydenjames](https://meta.discourse.org/u/haydenjames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/require-linkedin-or-github-account-to-advance-from-tl0-to-tl1-possible/377919 "2025-08-09T02:46:33Z")
I’m wondering if Discourse can be configured so that when a new member registers, they remain at trust level 0 until they either link a LinkedIn account or a GitHub account? The idea is to make this a requirement for mo… --- ## [HTML entity issue in notification pop-up – Apostrophe displayed incorrectly (' instead of ')](https://meta.discourse.org/t/html-entity-issue-in-notification-pop-up-apostrophe-displayed-incorrectly-x27-instead-of/368710)
**Author:** [@Samar\_Othmeni](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Samar_Othmeni)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/html-entity-issue-in-notification-pop-up-apostrophe-displayed-incorrectly-x27-instead-of/368710 "2025-08-07T17:47:39Z")
Hello everyone :waving\_hand: I’m currently facing a small display bug in my self-hosted Discourse instance (version \[add your version if known\]). When a user receives their first notification, the popup shows an HTML e… --- ## [Discobot broken when I send it a.com, example.com in its tutorial?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discobot-broken-when-i-send-it-a-com-example-com-in-its-tutorial/410406)
**Author:** [@sk-or-v1-contents](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sk-or-v1-contents)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discobot-broken-when-i-send-it-a-com-example-com-in-its-tutorial/410406 "2026-08-19T07:54:18Z")
The links I sent are a.com, example.com, https://example.com and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exotic\_Shorthair. discobot stops replying and only sends a “checking on you” message a few minutes later (not in screenshot). … --- ## [AI avatar generator](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-avatar-generator/360002)
**Author:** [@tpetrov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tpetrov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-avatar-generator/360002 "2025-04-03T14:36:36Z")
TLDR:Letter avatars are boring and a lot of users don’t want to upload avatars. I’ve seen several places where you can generate an avatar with AI directly in the app and this looks more fun to me. Maybe it’ll be a nice… --- ## [Add "Translate Now" button visible to allowed groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-translate-now-button-visible-to-allowed-groups/383544)
**Author:** [@nat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nat)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-translate-now-button-visible-to-allowed-groups/383544 "2025-09-23T17:15:10Z")
Currently, the translation feature automatically retranslates posts up to a maximum of twice a day. This is to add a reasonable limit to users who like to edit their posts after submission. There have been several re… --- ## [My dev is making some custom plugins and all the built in plugins disapeared](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-dev-is-making-some-custom-plugins-and-all-the-built-in-plugins-disapeared/393196)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 4:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-dev-is-making-some-custom-plugins-and-all-the-built-in-plugins-disapeared/393196 "2026-01-12T04:43:23Z")
All the plugins are gone except for the 1 he added. Hes in another time zone so I am asking for my self to have some extra information. I did some searches and seems like I just need to upgrade/run the commands to rebui… --- ## [How to create autoresponder using automation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-autoresponder-using-automation/378153)
**Author:** [@Mollyvog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mollyvog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-autoresponder-using-automation/378153 "2025-08-20T14:38:15Z")
Can someone help me out here please? I am trying to set up an auto-responder for when my account receives a PM. I want users to receive an auto response directing them to our email address and other moderators before I … --- ## [Issue about X preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-about-x-preview/354678)
**Author:** [@baronesh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/baronesh)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 6:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-about-x-preview/354678 "2025-03-11T06:40:50Z")
There’s an issue with the preview when sharing X posts. What could be the cause? The previews are not loading at all. There was no such issue 1-2 days ago. Thanks! --- ## [Add ALT tag to images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-alt-tag-to-images/361281)
**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-alt-tag-to-images/361281 "2025-04-10T18:10:03Z")
Hello, I can’t find out how to add ALT tag to my images. Can someone please help? --- ## [iPad app unable to connect to any Discourse servers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ipad-app-unable-to-connect-to-any-discourse-servers/328690)
**Author:** [@trolley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/trolley)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ipad-app-unable-to-connect-to-any-discourse-servers/328690 "2024-09-30T18:21:00Z")
I have been using the iPad Discourse app with no problem for quite a while but recently it lost connection to the servers I use. Pressing the connect button brings up the authorization dialog but tapping the Authorize b… --- ## [Feedback on our instant search experiment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feedback-on-our-instant-search-experiment/308705)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feedback-on-our-instant-search-experiment/308705 "2024-08-07T14:47:53Z")
Recently we’ve embarked on a two-month-long experiment to prototype a new search experience on Discourse. Please give it a test at https://meta.discourse.org/instant-search :speaking\_head: If you would like to chat ab… --- ## [Font download fails using apex domain (CORS)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/font-download-fails-using-apex-domain-cors/362649)
**Author:** [@Stonley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stonley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/font-download-fails-using-apex-domain-cors/362649 "2025-04-20T22:37:47Z")
Hello! I have a 3.5.0.beta3-dev Discourse instance at https://wingsoffire.forum. The instance is set up under the www subdomain, but I am using Cloudflare CNAME flattening to use the apex domain. Everything works as exp… --- ## [Issues attempting to run discourse in GitHub Codespaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issues-attempting-to-run-discourse-in-github-codespaces/307189)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 10:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issues-attempting-to-run-discourse-in-github-codespaces/307189 "2024-05-08T10:45:36Z")
Following this post from @cvx on a fresh GitHub codespace install: Running bin/ember-cli -u (FYI for anyone else, you first have to cd into workspace/discourse), nets the following issue: --- ## [Support for tl=\[lang\] parameters in REST API (for non-anon users)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-for-tl-lang-parameters-in-rest-api-for-non-anon-users/388173)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 8:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-for-tl-lang-parameters-in-rest-api-for-non-anon-users/388173 "2025-11-12T08:30:12Z")
In our use case, we are trying to GET localized posts from closed categories in our forum. It would be a neat addition for the REST API to support ?tl=en as a parameter to pull the translated version of the cooked post. … --- ## [Flair issues on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-issues-on-horizon/396097)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-issues-on-horizon/396097 "2026-02-20T12:08:49Z")
Approximately after the latest update, there is an issue with the display of the user’s Flair ico in the Categories list. Here, a red avatar and a black Flair ico are used as examples. In a normal post, the Flair ic… --- ## [Can individual chat be disabled for certain users but not channels?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-individual-chat-be-disabled-for-certain-users-but-not-channels/391301)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-individual-chat-be-disabled-for-certain-users-but-not-channels/391301 "2025-12-16T22:16:21Z")
I saw there is a pile of settings related to chat. Is there a way from preventing users from DMing each other while still retaining group channels? --- ## [Connecting WP Discourse to a local Discourse Instance running a specific version](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connecting-wp-discourse-to-a-local-discourse-instance-running-a-specific-version/353761)
**Author:** [@Gregory\_Bartholomew](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gregory_Bartholomew)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connecting-wp-discourse-to-a-local-discourse-instance-running-a-specific-version/353761 "2025-02-24T16:02:38Z")
I just tried installing this plugin on WordPress 6.7.2 with php-fpm-8.3.17-1.fc41.x86\_64, but it doesn’t work. I get the following error in the log when I click “Save Options”. \[2025-02-21 17:15:13\] connection.INFO: che… --- ## [Emojis in Custom Section](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojis-in-custom-section/378390)
**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojis-in-custom-section/378390 "2025-08-17T15:04:43Z")
I’m using Emojis in the Categories section in the sidebar, but I also have a custom section that is public. I wanted to have the same colorful icons in that section so it doesn’t get so “bland” compared to the Categories… --- ## [Seeing smtp\_should\_reject "400 bad request" failures on bounce processing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeing-smtp-should-reject-400-bad-request-failures-on-bounce-processing/387431)
**Author:** [@DevTeVe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DevTeVe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeing-smtp-should-reject-400-bad-request-failures-on-bounce-processing/387431 "2025-11-24T17:32:55Z")
Hi! I am basically having the exact same issue described here: Configure direct-delivery incoming email for self-hosted sites with Mail-Receiver - #482 by Carleas The problem seems to be that the bounces I am receiving… --- ## [Can I change the new post's placeholder text?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-change-the-new-posts-placeholder-text/356511)
**Author:** [@Olle11](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Olle11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 9:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-change-the-new-posts-placeholder-text/356511 "2025-03-09T21:14:44Z")
When replying to a post it automatically says “use markdown, bbcode or html for formatting…” I wonder if it possible to change what it says here? Best regards Olle --- ## [Unable to edit a survey](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-edit-a-survey/402237)
**Author:** [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-edit-a-survey/402237 "2026-05-06T07:23:19Z")
We’re hosting a survey in our community, and I’m running into this error if I try to edit someone else’s survey. I’m able to edit my own survey just fine. For the full context: I created the topic & survey Transferred… --- ## [Whole machine hangs during upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whole-machine-hangs-during-upgrade/293592)
**Author:** [@uwe\_keim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/uwe_keim)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whole-machine-hangs-during-upgrade/293592 "2024-02-02T18:37:55Z")
Ever since I tried out the AI plugins (and later removed them again), my machine totally hangs during /admin/upgrade. Not every time but approximately 80% of the time. Usually my whole EC2 instance freezes and I have t… --- ## [Discourse site cannot be opened on Safari iOS 15.8.2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-site-cannot-be-opened-on-safari-ios-15-8-2/307523)
**Author:** [@tumbleweed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tumbleweed)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-site-cannot-be-opened-on-safari-ios-15-8-2/307523 "2024-05-10T23:20:41Z")
I recently updated my Discourse, specifically from 3.3.0beta1+645 to 3.3.0beta1+699 (displayed as 3.3.0beta2-dev in the Discourse admin panel). However, after the update, I found that iOS Safari can no longer successful… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=116) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=118)