# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1481 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1482 --- ## [Discourse doesn't generate previews for link embeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-doesnt-generate-previews-for-link-embeds/224942)
**Author:** [@hexworks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hexworks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-doesnt-generate-previews-for-link-embeds/224942 "2022-04-21T16:20:41Z")
I’m updating my Discourse forum from 2.6.0.beta4 to 2.9.0.beta4 and I’ve noticed that when I’m trying to create a topic it doesn’t generate embeds for specific links in the new version (works in the old version) … --- ## [Combination of categories and sub-categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/combination-of-categories-and-sub-categories/224960)
**Author:** [@RichWilkie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RichWilkie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 10:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/combination-of-categories-and-sub-categories/224960 "2022-04-22T10:38:30Z")
I know that the max number of categories in the hosted offering is set to 500. I’m wondering if that is the total of categories AND sub-categories combined or, could we have, say, 100 categories each with 50 sub-categori… --- ## [Impersonate the discobot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impersonate-the-discobot/224965)
**Author:** [@suteroun](https://meta.discourse.org/u/suteroun)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 8:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impersonate-the-discobot/224965 "2022-05-20T08:18:42Z")
Is it possible to impersonate the Discobot? --- ## [Excerpts in Pinned Topic not showing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/excerpts-in-pinned-topic-not-showing/224966)
**Author:** [@mallorycs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mallorycs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/excerpts-in-pinned-topic-not-showing/224966 "2022-04-21T20:26:53Z")
Hi, Excerpts are not showing up on my pinned topic, not sure why! These are checked. Is there something else I’m missing?? Thank you! --- ## [Change notification email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-notification-email/224968)
**Author:** [@Zaina\_Alhmoud](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Zaina_Alhmoud)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-notification-email/224968 "2022-04-21T18:08:38Z")
I need to change the notification email domain because verification emails are being sent to spam for some users. Can someone share the steps? --- ## [I can't edit colors of forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-edit-colors-of-forum/224971)
**Author:** [@smth1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/smth1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 7:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-edit-colors-of-forum/224971 "2022-04-22T07:35:36Z")
Hello; I’ve installed 2.9.0.beta4 and I can’t customize colors. They are not shown. --- ## [Title seems unclear, one or more words is very long?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-seems-unclear-one-or-more-words-is-very-long/224984)
**Author:** [@Hemant\_Raju1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hemant_Raju1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 6:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-seems-unclear-one-or-more-words-is-very-long/224984 "2022-04-22T18:36:19Z")
While trying to post a link ( embedded) I was uploading a Google drive link How to avoid/ turn off this message?? --- ## [Registered users are not displayed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/registered-users-are-not-displayed/224996)
**Author:** [@smth1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/smth1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/registered-users-are-not-displayed/224996 "2022-08-16T06:01:02Z")
Hello, me again! Discourse: 2.9.0.beta4 On my old forum I can see registered users, but on my new one (freshly installed today) there is no one: --- ## [Nick or name customize, colorful and icon, how to do it?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nick-or-name-customize-colorful-and-icon-how-to-do-it/225005)
**Author:** [@danielabc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danielabc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nick-or-name-customize-colorful-and-icon-how-to-do-it/225005 "2022-05-14T01:19:09Z")
I’m seeing a lot of forums based on Discourse, that you can customize the nick/name of users with colored and stylized fonts and icons, how do you do that? --- ## [My website is always down](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-website-is-always-down/225006)
**Author:** [@danielabc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/danielabc)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 12:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-website-is-always-down/225006 "2022-04-22T12:13:18Z")
server error when trying to load /latest.json?ascending=false Error code: 500 error This page is not working www.dexforum.com.br is currently unable to fulfill this request. HTTP 500 ERROR Why is this happening? How… --- ## [Who creates a Super Tiny Discourse Icon?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-creates-a-super-tiny-discourse-icon/225013)
**Author:** [@aschrijver](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aschrijver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 7:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-creates-a-super-tiny-discourse-icon/225013 "2022-04-22T07:58:45Z")
Whenever I need an icon for well-known project or product I first look at Super Tiny icons. To my surprise I didn’t find a Discourse icon in the list. Now I’m not all to good in creating highly optimized SVG and such, bu… --- ## [How to add an icon in a navigation link?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-an-icon-in-a-navigation-link/225024)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-an-icon-in-a-navigation-link/225024 "2022-04-22T16:45:52Z")
I’d like to add a font awesome icon before “Chat” here: How can I achieve this? Note: I use Custom Top Navigation Links for this button. --- ## [Docker plugin update broke site during latest update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/docker-plugin-update-broke-site-during-latest-update/225031)
**Author:** [@Drew-ART](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Drew-ART)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/docker-plugin-update-broke-site-during-latest-update/225031 "2022-04-22T16:39:04Z")
I ran the latest update. The update page 1st prompted me to update the Docker plugin. After doing so i got the message saying i’d need to rebuild the apps in the server as there was an issue with the site image, which se… --- ## [Can't Reach Site (Take 2)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-reach-site-take-2/225037)
**Author:** [@TheEngineer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheEngineer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-reach-site-take-2/225037 "2022-04-22T14:21:35Z")
Well, I find myself in a similar predicament as I did earlier in the week. I had a typo in app.yml before that was preventing my site from being reached. I’m going through the Change the Domain thread and the rake compl… --- ## [UX always over UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-siempre-sobre-ui/225050)
**Author:** [@sebas1120](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sebas1120)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 6:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-siempre-sobre-ui/225050 "2022-04-22T18:54:23Z")
Is an application that does not have a UX process prior to UI destined to fail or not grow in the market? --- ## [UI tool or plugin for notifying users of a related topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ui-tool-or-plugin-for-notifying-users-of-a-related-topic/225055)
**Author:** [@Ralph3](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ralph3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ui-tool-or-plugin-for-notifying-users-of-a-related-topic/225055 "2022-04-25T17:38:24Z")
We’re holding a series of reading groups where participants will discuss, in part, some of our older forum topics. We want to create a new forum topic to collect posts from those in the reading group, and we’d also like… --- ## [Help with design of a Discourse landing page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-design-of-a-discourse-landing-page/225061)
**Author:** [@Gianfranco\_Ceccolini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gianfranco_Ceccolini)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-design-of-a-discourse-landing-page/225061 "2022-04-25T13:34:10Z")
Hello everyone MOD Devices - an open-source-based audio processing platform for musicians - uses a Discourse system for the users’ forum. I am looking for a Discourse Developer/Designer to improve the forum landing p… --- ## [Discourse Rebuild not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-rebuild-not-working/225073)
**Author:** [@vmsman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vmsman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 4:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-rebuild-not-working/225073 "2022-04-23T04:22:46Z")
I had an error message when trying to add a post with an embedded graphic. It appeared that there was a file protection issue and it was suggested that I perform: ./launcher rebuild app I did that and got these errors… --- ## [\[PAID\] Basic Forum Design Elements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-basic-forum-design-elements/225074)
**Author:** [@tyronejv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tyronejv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-basic-forum-design-elements/225074 "2022-04-22T22:10:44Z")
I am looking for some basic forum design elements to be included in my Discourse form. This would include: A banner on the home page with a title/picture A banner on each topic page with the title of the topic A messa… --- ## [Make anonymous posts hidden/moderation by default?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-anonymous-posts-hidden-moderation-by-default/225080)
**Author:** [@kirupa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kirupa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-anonymous-posts-hidden-moderation-by-default/225080 "2022-08-10T14:49:40Z")
Hi everyone - is there a way to make posts by anonymous users appear hidden by default or go into the moderation queue? Thanks, Kirupa --- ## [How to see in home page the review of new/unread posts in categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-see-in-home-page-the-review-of-new-unread-posts-in-categories/225086)
**Author:** [@Aerendir](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aerendir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 8:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-see-in-home-page-the-review-of-new-unread-posts-in-categories/225086 "2022-04-23T08:39:05Z")
How can I set Discourse to show me the review of new and unread messages when viewing the index of categories/home page? --- ## [PostgreSQL 13+ required for production?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/postgresql-13-required-for-production/225095)
**Author:** [@silverdr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/silverdr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/postgresql-13-required-for-production/225095 "2022-04-23T17:02:30Z")
Reading The Fine README I found the “minimum versions: Ruby 2.7+, PostgreSQL 13+, \[…\]” Since the servers I’d like to run Discourse on, all have already PostgreSQL 12.x installed and serving other applications, I find it … --- ## [Show top users with most posts created using a tag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-top-users-with-most-posts-created-using-a-tag/225106)
**Author:** [@Senpai](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Senpai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-top-users-with-most-posts-created-using-a-tag/225106 "2022-04-24T07:08:12Z")
Hi community! I want to get the users with most topics created in each tag category. For example the list of users with most posts on this community using the data-explorer tag. I tried a lot with my rusty SQL skills … --- ## [Replicate Modern Google+ in Discourse (Looking for an Estimate/Quote)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replicate-modern-google-in-discourse-looking-for-an-estimate-quote/225115)
**Author:** [@Decorbuz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Decorbuz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replicate-modern-google-in-discourse-looking-for-an-estimate-quote/225115 "2022-04-23T22:56:11Z")
Disclaimer: We are finally serious about pursuing this project full-time, so we’re mostly looking for an estimate/quote before proceeding any further. We need this information for anybody in the future who’s potentially … --- ## [Uploads missing after restore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploads-missing-after-restore/225121)
**Author:** [@ABC\_123](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ABC_123)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 12:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploads-missing-after-restore/225121 "2022-04-24T12:33:08Z")
I’m trying to move my Discourse instance to a different server. I tried using the restore option in the admin dashboard on the destination server but it kept failing with this error: \[2022-04-23 21:59:00\] Remapping upl… --- ## [\[Error\] Can't create a tag on post due to Tickets plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-cant-create-a-tag-on-post-due-to-tickets-plugin/225127)
**Author:** [@AntiMetaman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AntiMetaman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 7:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-cant-create-a-tag-on-post-due-to-tickets-plugin/225127 "2022-04-26T07:14:17Z")
My forum recently does not allow me to add a tag. It says internal error after the update. I have no required tag groups. --- ## [Get users who returned after a period of time](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-users-who-returned-after-a-period-of-time/225137)
**Author:** [@Senpai](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Senpai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-users-who-returned-after-a-period-of-time/225137 "2022-06-08T22:00:13Z")
Hi community, I want to get the users list who came back on the community after a period of 6 months (last\_seen\_at). I know we can fetch the last\_seen\_at date from the users table. I can compare this timestamp and chec… --- ## [Premium Categories Visibility](https://meta.discourse.org/t/premium-categories-visibility/225140)
**Author:** [@samp\_one](https://meta.discourse.org/u/samp_one)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 10:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/premium-categories-visibility/225140 "2022-04-24T10:57:08Z")
Hi, I am running a freemium community. Currently premium categories and post are shown only to those in premium groups. I want the premium categories to be shown to all but can be entered only by premium members. For ot… --- ## [Ports blocked (Hetzner cloud server)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ports-blocked-hetzner-cloud-server/225146)
**Author:** [@Paketbote](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paketbote)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ports-blocked-hetzner-cloud-server/225146 "2022-04-26T19:36:57Z")
Hi, I’m trying to install Discourse on a cloud server from Hetzner but when running ./discourse-setup I get the message that ports are blocked (domain.de is obviously not the real domain): WARNING: Port 443 of computer… --- ## [Updating to 2.8.0.beta4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-to-2-8-0-beta4/225152)
**Author:** [@csmu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/csmu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-to-2-8-0-beta4/225152 "2022-04-24T13:12:43Z")
I’m having a strange issue when updating from 2.8.0beta4 to 2.9.0.beta4. I successfully updated 2 sites from 2.8.0.beta4 to 2.9.0.beta4\> How would I update 2.8.0.beta2 to 2.8.0.beta4? Cheers and thanks! Keith John Hu… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1480) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1482)