# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1243 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1244 --- ## [OAuth 2 flow for imgur in Discourse plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/oauth-2-flow-for-imgur-in-discourse-plugin/165974)
**Author:** [@mlavault](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mlavault)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/oauth-2-flow-for-imgur-in-discourse-plugin/165974 "2020-10-02T13:19:46Z")
Hi, I’m building a very specific plugin for our discourse instance and had a few questions. At some point, the plugin will have to send a collection of our discourse topic images to Imgur. The part that gathers those i… --- ## [550-Verification Failed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/550-verification-failed/165977)
**Author:** [@MidnightCheesePizza](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MidnightCheesePizza)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2020, 11:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/550-verification-failed/165977 "2020-10-01T23:12:59Z")
After reinstalling Discourse & using my own website host as my email provider (don’t want to use mailgun because I want to control the inbox and outbox), I’m getting 550-Verification Failed for every email. but the Email… --- ## [Install Error Please help](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-error-please-help/165981)
**Author:** [@TheGoodIn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheGoodIn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 5:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-error-please-help/165981 "2020-10-02T05:58:36Z")
Hey I am having a error when installing can anyone here help me --- ## [Calling Python scripts w/ arguments on the backend via plugin?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calling-python-scripts-w-arguments-on-the-backend-via-plugin/165984)
**Author:** [@leighno5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/leighno5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calling-python-scripts-w-arguments-on-the-backend-via-plugin/165984 "2020-10-02T16:29:04Z")
Let’s get this out of the way: I’m NOT a front-end guy at all. That said, I’ve written a Python script that runs on the same instance as my Discourse install, and upon execution certain methods take in arguments from the… --- ## [Edited posts are not sent via email in mailing list mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edited-posts-are-not-sent-via-email-in-mailing-list-mode/165997)
**Author:** [@waehlisch](https://meta.discourse.org/u/waehlisch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edited-posts-are-not-sent-via-email-in-mailing-list-mode/165997 "2020-10-03T16:11:13Z")
only newly-created posts are sent via email. when someone edits a post, changes are not sent via email. this leads to a lack of information for those who use Discourse only based on email. --- ## [Randomly assigning an avatar as profile photo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/randomly-assigning-an-avatar-as-profile-photo/166013)
**Author:** [@peterakkies](https://meta.discourse.org/u/peterakkies)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 7:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/randomly-assigning-an-avatar-as-profile-photo/166013 "2020-10-05T07:36:28Z")
Hey folks, Is there a plugin that has a collection of avatars—graphic, cartoon-like ones—and that can randomly assign one to each user who has not yet uploaded a profile photo? I find the avatars with just the first le… --- ## [Name field doesn’t automatically save in Profile when making changes in other fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/name-field-doesn-t-automatically-save-in-profile-when-making-changes-in-other-fields/166016)
**Author:** [@debryc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/debryc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/name-field-doesn-t-automatically-save-in-profile-when-making-changes-in-other-fields/166016 "2020-10-02T20:18:03Z")
I wrote “Deborah Chang” in Name I edited my Username When I finished saving my Username, the content in Name reverted back to “Deborah” I expected “Deborah Chang” to persist in the Name field --- ## [Discourse embed not working in Chrome/Brave](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-embed-not-working-in-chrome-brave/166027)
**Author:** [@sckott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sckott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-embed-not-working-in-chrome-brave/166027 "2020-10-02T16:14:18Z")
Related to Error Embedding for existing posts Discourse embeds on my site work well in Firefox and Safari, but do not work in Chrome and Brave. I think I started noticing this problem in Brave/Chrome a few months back. … --- ## [About X Section - Default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-x-section-default/166029)
**Author:** [@P2W](https://meta.discourse.org/u/P2W)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-x-section-default/166029 "2020-10-02T16:18:57Z")
How can I turn this off. I don’t want a default thread for every forum or sub forum and it appears I cannot delete these threads. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Is there a way to retrieve information about deleted users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-retrieve-information-about-deleted-users/166031)
**Author:** [@Deyner\_López](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Deyner_L%C3%B3pez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-retrieve-information-about-deleted-users/166031 "2020-10-03T03:54:00Z")
Hi! :wave: The company i work for need to access some information about deleted users so they can get in touch with them again and maybe bring them back to our forum. Explaining a bit: what happened to us is that some … --- ## [Image rotate button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-rotate-button/166037)
**Author:** [@ozkn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ozkn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 6:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-rotate-button/166037 "2020-10-07T06:43:51Z")
Lightbox Can I add a button for image rotation. example: --- ## [Re-engagement campaigns for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/re-engagement-campaigns-for-new-users/166045)
**Author:** [@Jumanji](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jumanji)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 6:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/re-engagement-campaigns-for-new-users/166045 "2020-10-08T06:35:50Z")
We currently use a custom Welcome PM to get new users closer to their first post. It includes the introduction to our Intro Yourself sub-forum. The CTA/link to the sub-forum is prominently showcased in the Welcome PM. … --- ## [Why is the account confirmation email so plain?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-the-account-confirmation-email-so-plain/166052)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2020, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-the-account-confirmation-email-so-plain/166052 "2020-11-26T21:50:25Z")
Hi everyone, The notification emails, digest emails, etc, are all beautifully designed and look amazing on any device. But why is the email that gets sent to confirm your new account so very plain in its formatting and… --- ## [User\_List export failure](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-list-export-failure/166055)
**Author:** [@sturdy2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sturdy2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-list-export-failure/166055 "2020-10-12T19:35:21Z")
When I try to export a list of users, I receive a notification that “data export failed.” The export does indeed fail but I see no entry in the error logs. I did successfully export a user list on 15 Sep 2020. I don’t su… --- ## [Syntax error in my YAML when installing plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/syntax-error-in-my-yaml-when-installing-plugin/166058)
**Author:** [@musti](https://meta.discourse.org/u/musti)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 1:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/syntax-error-in-my-yaml-when-installing-plugin/166058 "2020-10-05T01:52:36Z")
I am getting this error while installing the plugin. Can you help me? Ensuring launcher is up to date Fetching origin Launcher is up-to-date Stopping old container + /usr/bin/docker stop -t 10 app … --- ## [Change hostname using API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-hostname-using-api/166067)
**Author:** [@Retes88t](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Retes88t)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-hostname-using-api/166067 "2020-10-04T16:30:03Z")
I’m trying to change the hostname parameter, but the API returns “not allowed”, I don’t know what need to be able to change this value through API --- ## [How to find out if user logged in](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-find-out-if-user-logged-in/166099)
**Author:** [@MrDarkside](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MrDarkside)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 3:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-find-out-if-user-logged-in/166099 "2020-10-03T15:45:00Z")
I need to insert a script into Admin \> Customize \> CSS/HTML. It has to run only if a user not logged in I tried Discourse.User.current() but got a deprecation warning: Deprecation notice: Import the User class instead… --- ## [Forum owners, how do you "fight" Facebook groups?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-owners-how-do-you-fight-facebook-groups/166100)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-owners-how-do-you-fight-facebook-groups/166100 "2022-11-10T00:04:45Z")
My current forum story: My 2nd Discourse forum, 2 years after the first one The first days were amazing. A lot of people came and posted. But suddenly, the activity decreased a lot. Since the forum existed before and i… --- ## ["Your topic is similar" box on mobile?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-topic-is-similar-box-on-mobile/166108)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/your-topic-is-similar-box-on-mobile/166108 "2023-02-14T14:11:29Z")
Is there any way to enable the “Your topic is similar” box on mobile view? --- ## [Table to list items or divs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/table-to-list-items-or-divs/166115)
**Author:** [@listitems](https://meta.discourse.org/u/listitems)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 11:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/table-to-list-items-or-divs/166115 "2020-10-05T11:03:17Z")
Hello all. I am new to Discourse. I am trying to create a theme component to replace the table elements used (table, tbody, th, tr, td) with list items (ol/ul, li) or failing that just div tags. I have so far managed to… --- ## [Some notifications still sent by system? (issue/bug)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-notifications-still-sent-by-system-issue-bug/166117)
**Author:** [@sok777](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sok777)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-notifications-still-sent-by-system-issue-bug/166117 "2020-10-03T15:07:03Z")
I’ve changed the site contact username to a staff name. However I saw that some users received “Congratulations on your trust level promotion!” message from system. I want to avoid that as I feel like getting a message… --- ## [Separate inbox for group-related messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/separate-inbox-for-group-related-messages/166118)
**Author:** [@Heather\_Dudley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heather_Dudley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 6:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/separate-inbox-for-group-related-messages/166118 "2021-05-17T18:36:29Z")
We recently implemented several opt-in affinity groups on our site, and while our participants love these, our inboxes don’t! They quickly get inundated with “membership request for XXX” which makes finding regular commu… --- ## [User Summary Stats Out of Sync](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-summary-stats-out-of-sync/166124)
**Author:** [@frabrunelle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/frabrunelle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 4:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-summary-stats-out-of-sync/166124 "2020-10-03T16:36:09Z")
I created a new forum yesterday and I changed the ownership of a bunch of topics that I had created to another user. I noticed just now that my user summary stats show a negative topic and post counts. Currently, I on… --- ## [Mobile Enable Notifications - Not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-enable-notifications-not-working/166130)
**Author:** [@ozkn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ozkn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-enable-notifications-not-working/166130 "2020-10-04T08:36:35Z")
My site does not work to activate notification on mobile devices. was working before. ( test chrome android web browser) meta.discourse.org I tried it doesn’t work --- ## [Discourse Chat Integration Plugin Settings incorrect Label](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-chat-integration-plugin-settings-incorrect-label/166131)
**Author:** [@IAmGav](https://meta.discourse.org/u/IAmGav)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-chat-integration-plugin-settings-incorrect-label/166131 "2020-10-06T15:20:47Z")
If you go to the plugin settings of GitHub - discourse/discourse-chat-integration · GitHub You see on the left hand side this: should be easy to solve :slight\_smile: --- ## [Unable to change domain name](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-change-domain-name/166139)
**Author:** [@bjrno](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bjrno)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-change-domain-name/166139 "2020-10-04T12:00:56Z")
Hi all, I followed the tutorial to install discourse on a digital ocean droplet which works great. It was installed using discourse.mydomain.com but now I want to move it to mydomain.com without the subdomain. Obvious… --- ## [Thanks Discourse! Circle.so is tough to use](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thanks-discourse-circle-so-is-tough-to-use/166143)
**Author:** [@sjmscott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sjmscott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 11:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/thanks-discourse-circle-so-is-tough-to-use/166143 "2020-10-03T23:18:46Z")
Has anyone been “forced” to use https://circle.so/? After being a heavy Discourse user it is a HUGE step down. Unfortunately, it is being pushed by teachable and it is becoming more popular. I’m in two communities that… --- ## [Way to remove link from simple url in post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/way-to-remove-link-from-simple-url-in-post/166147)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 6:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/way-to-remove-link-from-simple-url-in-post/166147 "2020-10-04T06:27:27Z")
Sometimes it’s desirable to refer to a website by it’s domain name, but not have it become a link. For example, on community.wanikani.com (a forum for learning Japanese), people often refer to “jisho” as a specific websi… --- ## [Can't add user in anonymous mode to a group automatically](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-add-user-in-anonymous-mode-to-a-group-automatically/166151)
**Author:** [@topological](https://meta.discourse.org/u/topological)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 8:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-add-user-in-anonymous-mode-to-a-group-automatically/166151 "2023-08-31T08:36:29Z")
Hello everone! I’m running a forum with Discourse 2.6.0beta3, and I think I find a bug. I try to add anonymous users to a group name anons, so I can restrict their posts in some specific categories. I set the group ano… --- ## [Moving topics to new categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moving-topics-to-new-categories/166155)
**Author:** [@P2W](https://meta.discourse.org/u/P2W)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 5:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moving-topics-to-new-categories/166155 "2020-10-04T05:06:32Z")
When moving threads it only appears I can merge it into an existing thread. I simply want to transplant the thread in its entirety to a different category or subcategory. Will appreciate your assistance friends. [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1242) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1244)