# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1437 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1438 --- ## [How do Hidden Comments work?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-hidden-comments-work/213840)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Eastwood](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dan_Eastwood)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-hidden-comments-work/213840 "2022-01-05T09:40:32Z")
Recently I’m noticing that some comments seem to be automatically hidden, which seems like a nifty feature, but I’m confused about what gets hidden and why. I like the idea of more easily following a chain of comments w… --- ## [Globally pinned topic only appears in one category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globally-pinned-topic-only-appears-in-one-category/213876)
**Author:** [@KymE](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KymE)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/globally-pinned-topic-only-appears-in-one-category/213876 "2022-01-05T15:49:19Z")
I’ve created a topic containing community guidelines and pinned it globally (as a tl4 level admin) - however it doesn’t behave as I would expect. What I would expect: The globally pinned post would be pinned in all cate… --- ## [Routing issue when adjusting topic list filters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/routing-issue-when-adjusting-topic-list-filters/213880)
**Author:** [@tshenry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tshenry)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 11:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/routing-issue-when-adjusting-topic-list-filters/213880 "2022-01-08T11:55:09Z")
There is currently a routing bug reproducible under fairly specific conditions: Prerequisites Category with a subcategory Default List Filter category setting should be “no subcategories” for the parent category So… --- ## [Topic Event webhook broken- false topic\_created messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-event-webhook-broken-false-topic-created-messages/213884)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Schmucker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mark_Schmucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 4:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-event-webhook-broken-false-topic-created-messages/213884 "2022-01-07T04:40:30Z")
I want to take some action when there is a new topic. So I have a webhook enabled for Topic Events. I check the headers to see whether it’s a topic\_created event, and if so, I take action. This worked for many months bu… --- ## [You’re joining/leaving groups a bit too frequently. Please wait 30 seconds before trying again](https://meta.discourse.org/t/you-re-joining-leaving-groups-a-bit-too-frequently-please-wait-30-seconds-before-trying-again/213900)
**Author:** [@Tris20](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tris20)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/you-re-joining-leaving-groups-a-bit-too-frequently-please-wait-30-seconds-before-trying-again/213900 "2022-01-05T09:37:55Z")
Is there any way to turn this cooldown off? What is the purpose of it? --- ## [LDAP plugin always auth\_overrides\_username](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ldap-plugin-always-auth-overrides-username/213908)
**Author:** [@Ralf\_Stockmann](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ralf_Stockmann)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 5:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ldap-plugin-always-auth-overrides-username/213908 "2022-01-05T17:00:34Z")
We habe a serious issue after updating to the latest 2.8.0.Beta10: disabling the setting auth\_overrides\_username seems to have no effect. The box is unchecked, but after every Logout/Login process, the user-selected us… --- ## [Is it possible to make the Category link below topic titles always show?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-make-the-category-link-below-topic-titles-always-show/213915)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-make-the-category-link-below-topic-titles-always-show/213915 "2022-01-05T13:11:42Z")
I’m talking about the link with the class link-bottom-line on category lists. This displays when the category has subcategories, but does not that if the category has none: I’d like them to always show as I’m h… --- ## ["Something went wrong" when liking posts using hearts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/something-went-wrong-when-liking-posts-using-hearts/213916)
**Author:** [@Vander](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/something-went-wrong-when-liking-posts-using-hearts/213916 "2022-01-11T02:09:30Z")
Anyone else had a problem since last night specifically with likes using HEART. It generates a “something is wrong” message, no heart love shown on any threads or in topic listings since, and our colour scheme has change… --- ## [If I change a GUI in Discourse, am I infringing something nice?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-i-change-a-gui-in-discourse-am-i-infringing-something-nice/213972)
**Author:** [@anon40545810](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anon40545810)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-i-change-a-gui-in-discourse-am-i-infringing-something-nice/213972 "2022-01-05T20:22:05Z")
I really believe in the potential of open source tools, I would like to know if I could change the graphical interface of Discourse so that Discourse looks like chat. I am creating an intranet and for that reason I would… --- ## [Consecutive chat messages no longer indent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/consecutive-chat-messages-no-longer-indent/213981)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/consecutive-chat-messages-no-longer-indent/213981 "2022-01-07T20:48:50Z")
I’m testing the chat on two instances and I noticed that somewhere between commit #416 and current (#445), the consecutive chat messages are no longer being indented. I tried to dig into the code but for some reason coul… --- ## [Configure cerbot with app.yml?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-cerbot-with-app-yml/213994)
**Author:** [@f1r4s](https://meta.discourse.org/u/f1r4s)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-cerbot-with-app-yml/213994 "2022-01-06T16:09:36Z")
Hello, My site is using Cloudflare, and everything is good, but i see in checking https checker there is https 443: Error: A call to SSPI failed, see inner exception. I’m looking to disable Cloudflare SSL and use cert… --- ## [Inconsistent quoting behavior using DiscourseHub in iOS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-quoting-behavior-using-discoursehub-in-ios/213999)
**Author:** [@dmoracze](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dmoracze)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2022, 5:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-quoting-behavior-using-discoursehub-in-ios/213999 "2022-01-11T05:32:37Z")
iOS 15.1 DiscourseHub 1.7.2 Discourse version 2.8.0.beta10 Behavior Tapping and dragging a text selection (1 action), then choosing the quote button, will populate the quote to a reply But tapping then dragging (2 a… --- ## [Create a PM via email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-a-pm-via-email/214006)
**Author:** [@ode2code](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ode2code)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2022, 7:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-a-pm-via-email/214006 "2022-01-25T19:25:05Z")
A number of our forum community members have requested how to begin a PM to another member via email? Continuing a PM via email works great, but not starting one. Any suggestions? --- ## [Clicking on logo from default page view fails to load page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-on-logo-from-default-page-view-fails-to-load-page/214029)
**Author:** [@robotnjik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/robotnjik)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-on-logo-from-default-page-view-fails-to-load-page/214029 "2022-01-07T19:21:58Z")
Happened on two of my forums after the latest update (both desktop and on mobile) and I can replicate it here on meta. --- ## [Topic list loads forever in some circumstances](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-loads-forever-in-some-circumstances/214042)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 2:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-list-loads-forever-in-some-circumstances/214042 "2022-01-07T14:14:40Z")
After going to https://meta.discourse.org/new and hitting the Dismiss New button, the spinner spins indefinitely. When that happens it’s still possible to navigate away, at which point it’s clear that the New topics were … --- ## [How does Discourse handle the Read/Unread for users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-does-discourse-handle-the-read-unread-for-users/214048)
**Author:** [@nilox](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nilox)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-does-discourse-handle-the-read-unread-for-users/214048 "2022-01-07T09:57:33Z")
Hey guys! I’m currently learning coding and I’m wondering what is the schema or technique for read / unread posts in Discourse? I’ve seen how SMF does it, through a combination of Mark Board Read, Mark All Read, and ma… --- ## [Command Shift Return is inconsistent](https://meta.discourse.org/t/command-shift-return-is-inconsistent/214049)
**Author:** [@Seth\_Godin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Seth_Godin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/command-shift-return-is-inconsistent/214049 "2022-01-13T00:02:43Z")
I know this is a small thing, but you’ve already fixed all the big ones. In Superhuman, command-shift-return replies to a message and then marks the conversation done. In Discourse, the same keyboard shortcut works in … --- ## [RFE: category templates chosen by tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rfe-category-templates-chosen-by-tag/214075)
**Author:** [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 5:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rfe-category-templates-chosen-by-tag/214075 "2022-01-06T17:18:43Z")
This is a slightly different take on Multiple templates per category: Rather than a drop-down list of templates, I’d like to see different templates based on the tag. A use-case example: for Fedora Magazine, we have a c… --- ## [Invite people to choose Category before create a new Topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-people-to-choose-category-before-create-a-new-topic/214077)
**Author:** [@Cerix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Cerix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-people-to-choose-category-before-create-a-new-topic/214077 "2022-01-06T18:35:20Z")
In my forum many new users never select a category for new topics, so moderators are forced to edit the topic to categorize it correctly. This is mainly due to the fact that is not explicitly asked to the user to select… --- ## [I'm actually sharing code](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-actually-sharing-code/214086)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 7:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-actually-sharing-code/214086 "2022-01-06T19:15:43Z")
I’ve been an on/off coder since I started college in 2004, taking my first java class shortly thereafter. Since, I have done some Wordpress sites for people, fixed a few things here and there, and mostly just coded for m… --- ## [Suggested Topics Algorithm: Related topics only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggested-topics-algorithm-related-topics-only/214087)
**Author:** [@LaurenN](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LaurenN)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggested-topics-algorithm-related-topics-only/214087 "2023-06-08T11:59:07Z")
Hi all, Considering how Discourse determines what Suggested Topics to show, is there a way to also determine suggested topics based on relevance to the current topic the user is reading? Instead of showing topics that a… --- ## [Jump to specific category keyboard shortcut](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jump-to-specific-category-keyboard-shortcut/214088)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jump-to-specific-category-keyboard-shortcut/214088 "2022-01-06T21:25:30Z")
I’ve just started to play around with keyboard shortcuts, as I realized I’m on this site a lot now lol and also that I want to be more efficient for me and for people who may join my communities. I’ve noticed there’s a … --- ## [DiscourseHub: Swipe to Refresh & remember page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discoursehub-swipe-to-refresh-remember-page/214093)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 8:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discoursehub-swipe-to-refresh-remember-page/214093 "2022-01-06T20:37:12Z")
Swipe to refresh On iOS, I’ve become so accustomed to swiping down to refresh the web browser, that I’m noticing that I’m really missing this feature in DiscourseHub. Perhaps it’s there and I just can’t find the settin… --- ## [Add an "All" link to the first-level forum next to the subcategory list?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-all-link-to-the-first-level-forum-next-to-the-subcategory-list/214101)
**Author:** [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-all-link-to-the-first-level-forum-next-to-the-subcategory-list/214101 "2022-01-18T23:00:10Z")
So, I’ve got this going on on my category list: and I notice that even though I know what the structure is, I’m drawn to selecting one of the subcategories rather than clicking on the big News & Announcements categor… --- ## [Chat channels and chat nav seem to have broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-channels-and-chat-nav-seem-to-have-broken/214115)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-channels-and-chat-nav-seem-to-have-broken/214115 "2022-01-07T19:43:56Z")
I just updated the #chat-plugin to the most recent commit, 76ff2ba, and I’ve noticed a few bugs that made it mostly dysfunctional. Side note: I can’t remember what the previous plugin commit status was that I had on the … --- ## [Column bookmarks.topic\_id does not exist](https://meta.discourse.org/t/column-bookmarks-topic-id-does-not-exist/214128)
**Author:** [@Nacho\_Caballero](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nacho_Caballero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/column-bookmarks-topic-id-does-not-exist/214128 "2022-01-14T21:59:58Z")
I’m getting “The software powering this discussion forum encountered an unexpected problem” on topics with bookmarks. Reloading each topic after the error makes it go away. I’m on the latest build: 2.8.0.beta10 (6b6c… --- ## [Forum loads slow after hitting Latest, New and Unread for the second time](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-loads-slow-after-hitting-latest-new-and-unread-for-the-second-time/214135)
**Author:** [@Bryanpwo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bryanpwo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 12:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-loads-slow-after-hitting-latest-new-and-unread-for-the-second-time/214135 "2022-01-07T12:02:10Z")
Our forum loads fast when opening it, visiting topics and hitting the top menu items (New, Unread, etc.) for the first time. But after hitting the menu items, except Categories, it will load slow. I have disabled all pl… --- ## [Route alias for a topic via theme component?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/route-alias-for-a-topic-via-theme-component/214167)
**Author:** [@gale](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gale)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/route-alias-for-a-topic-via-theme-component/214167 "2022-01-07T19:08:55Z")
I’d like to add a route alias for a specific topic in Discourse. In my example, I’d like to have “/events” be an alias for “/t/events/42”. Is it possible to do this purely client side without having to define a backend r… --- ## [Question on deleting limits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-on-deleting-limits/214168)
**Author:** [@madisonp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/madisonp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2022, 7:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-on-deleting-limits/214168 "2022-01-12T07:30:44Z")
I am a user in one site that using discourse. However, I want to delete some replies (not a post) that I posted before. I noticed that there is a limit that you can delete per day, and I think that limit is 10 per day if… --- ## [Closing a chat topic also disables chat replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/closing-a-chat-topic-also-disables-chat-replies/214180)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2022, 6:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/closing-a-chat-topic-also-disables-chat-replies/214180 "2022-01-07T18:13:06Z")
I thought that I might want to create a topic for a chat but not have any discussion under it, only chat. If I close the topic, the chat appears, and lets me type as though I can post (and other users see “jay is typing”… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1436) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1438)