# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1613 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1614 --- ## [Invites are not working](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invites-are-not-working/258164)
**Author:** [@Jacob\_Hatter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jacob_Hatter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 7:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invites-are-not-working/258164 "2023-03-20T07:23:34Z")
Hello, We recently have encountered a problem with inviting new members to our Discourse. When adding new members by email, when selecting “Save & Send Email” it doesn’t appear to do anything. Any suggestions? Thanks… --- ## [How do admins find censored posts/ is there a count of censored words per User?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-admins-find-censored-posts-is-there-a-count-of-censored-words-per-user/258172)
**Author:** [@rachel-statsnz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rachel-statsnz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-admins-find-censored-posts-is-there-a-count-of-censored-words-per-user/258172 "2023-06-08T23:47:07Z")
I am trying to get my community to self-regulate and hence chucked most swear words/sensitive information (RegEx phrases) into the censored watched words. However, I noticed, it does not notify admins when posts are cen… --- ## [How to leverage the "Open all external links in a new tab" setting in site customizations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-leverage-the-open-all-external-links-in-a-new-tab-setting-in-site-customizations/258174)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-leverage-the-open-all-external-links-in-a-new-tab-setting-in-site-customizations/258174 "2023-03-16T00:54:08Z")
A site I frequent has a customization on the user card that includes a link to an external site specific to each user (a user profile basically). However, clicking this link opens the page in the current tab, despite me … --- ## [Hard to find the Markdown help button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hard-to-find-the-markdown-help-button/258180)
**Author:** [@jidanni](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jidanni)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hard-to-find-the-markdown-help-button/258180 "2023-04-26T16:38:21Z")
Just the other day I was on this BBS, and I looked high and low, but I couldn’t find any Markdown Help button to explain the formatting rules. No, I’m not asking what the rules are. Nor am I asking for a link. I’m … --- ## [Bookmarks inconsistent when accessed from top menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bookmarks-inconsistent-when-accessed-from-top-menu/258181)
**Author:** [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bookmarks-inconsistent-when-accessed-from-top-menu/258181 "2023-04-23T23:49:49Z")
We have configured the top menu to have Bookmarks link available, The link takes a user to /bookmarks instead of my/activity/bookmarks there is an issue on the /bookmarks page that causes the user to be directed to the e… --- ## [Seeking help for discourse installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-for-discourse-installation/258187)
**Author:** [@Anil\_Gangavarapu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anil_Gangavarapu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 6:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-for-discourse-installation/258187 "2023-03-15T18:51:22Z")
hello all… I’m new bee here i chose digital ocean discourse image , i go throw to entire installation process which is mentioned in docs, after completing process when i entered my site url , I’m unbale to access for… --- ## [Emphasize certain tags / can't decide how to use them](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emphasize-certain-tags-cant-decide-how-to-use-them/258193)
**Author:** [@shyguy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shyguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2023, 7:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emphasize-certain-tags-cant-decide-how-to-use-them/258193 "2023-04-01T19:49:26Z")
i’m working on a migration to discourse. on the old forum, we have quite a lot of categories and subcategories. one of my categories has like 10 subcategories, and we have resisted adding more of them for obvious reasons… --- ## [Users not receiving emails after a restore](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-not-receiving-emails-after-a-restore/258205)
**Author:** [@Hyan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hyan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-not-receiving-emails-after-a-restore/258205 "2023-03-22T08:53:00Z")
I use mailgun 587 port for my self-hosting site. And I can receive email when setting up admin account to complete installation. However, when sign up new users my site doesn’t send “Confirm your new account” email. Mai… --- ## [\[Page not found\] Preview - Custom Header Links](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-not-found-preview-custom-header-links/258224)
**Author:** [@sqdz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sqdz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-not-found-preview-custom-header-links/258224 "2023-03-19T09:23:35Z")
When clicking on “Preview”, we are getting “Access Denied / Page not found” --- ## [Discourse on Docker - Backup link 404](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-on-docker-backup-link-404/258240)
**Author:** [@sqdz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sqdz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-on-docker-backup-link-404/258240 "2023-03-24T19:10:11Z")
Hi all, Issue: After generating a backup, receiving the link to download it by email, I’m redirecting to a 404 page. Few minutes later, if I use the same link I’m receiving Sorry, this backup download link has already… --- ## [Anyone in Portland, OR, USA need some Discourse help?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/anyone-in-portland-or-usa-need-some-discourse-help/258247)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2023, 4:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/anyone-in-portland-or-usa-need-some-discourse-help/258247 "2023-03-15T16:18:29Z")
I’ll be in Portland, OR next week and would be happy to meet up with any Discourse folks in the area. --- ## [3.1.0.beta3: Search optimizations, Resizable chat drawer, New API scopes, and more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-1-0-beta3-search-optimizations-resizable-chat-drawer-new-api-scopes-and-more/258274)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-1-0-beta3-search-optimizations-resizable-chat-drawer-new-api-scopes-and-more/258274 "2023-03-17T00:22:32Z")
New features in 3.1.0.beta3 Search optimizations We have improved our search feature with new optimizations. See the linked topic for full details! Resizeable chat drawer We’ve updated the chat draw to be resizable. T… --- ## [How to limit user chosing flair?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-limit-user-chosing-flair/258280)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 11:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-limit-user-chosing-flair/258280 "2023-03-20T23:02:02Z")
We have some flairs related to our trust levels. So if users can choice their own flairs, we just can’t give flairs because they lose their value (!) I don’t understand the point on this and maybe I’m missing the optio… --- ## [Install Discourse following Vultr tutorial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-following-vultr-tutorial/258303)
**Author:** [@Renato1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Renato1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/install-discourse-following-vultr-tutorial/258303 "2023-03-16T00:19:26Z")
Hi everyone, I would like to know if the tutorial provided by Vultr (How to Install Discourse on Ubuntu 20.04 - Complete Guide | Vultr Docs) differs too much from the official Discourse tutorial, since I want to follow t… --- ## [Auto convert upload to JPG?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-convert-upload-to-jpg/258309)
**Author:** [@MarcP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarcP)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2023, 5:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-convert-upload-to-jpg/258309 "2023-03-22T05:49:21Z")
I have noticed that some image uploads always convert to jpeg, this creates ugly situations with images with transparent elements and dark/light mode. I couldn’t find a setting for this, can we somehow turn this off? I’… --- ## [Preventing further use of a category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-further-use-of-a-category/258314)
**Author:** [@Paul\_King](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paul_King)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-further-use-of-a-category/258314 "2023-03-17T12:11:36Z")
Is there, or can there be, a way to keep the already assigned category associated with a discussion, but to prevent its further use going forward, except where an existing topic receives a reply? I have an ‘archive’ cat… --- ## [Mode light interface for users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mode-light-interface-for-users/258320)
**Author:** [@hoangphuctran93](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hoangphuctran93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mode-light-interface-for-users/258320 "2023-03-17T12:58:19Z")
Currently my website has not set up dark mode so is there a way to force users to only load the light interface? --- ## [IP Location Address related](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-location-address-related/258323)
**Author:** [@Hyan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hyan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-location-address-related/258323 "2023-03-17T09:37:10Z")
I have added Maxmind license key (DISCOURSE\_MAXMIND\_LICENSE\_KEY) and rebuild (or destroy/start) my site. But still users IP address show (unknown). How can I debug or verify if my Maxmind license key works? --- ## [Plugin or template for discourse theme component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-or-template-for-discourse-theme-component/258324)
**Author:** [@Anil\_Tako](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anil_Tako)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-or-template-for-discourse-theme-component/258324 "2023-03-19T15:44:56Z")
Is there plugin or template for following discourse theme components in GitHub - discourse/discourse: A platform for community discussion. Free, open, simple. · GitHub --- ## [What type of details does redis store?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-type-of-details-does-redis-store/258334)
**Author:** [@deepak\_bisht](https://meta.discourse.org/u/deepak_bisht)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-type-of-details-does-redis-store/258334 "2023-03-21T06:52:13Z")
We have discourse official docker image installation in our AWS EC2. What is the usage of redis here?What type of details redis is storing? --- ## [How can I get post-id & user in showModal controller?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-get-post-id-user-in-showmodal-controller/258369)
**Author:** [@bstgmr02](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bstgmr02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-get-post-id-user-in-showmodal-controller/258369 "2023-03-16T12:29:03Z")
This is my initializer below: export default { name: 'customInit', initialize() { withPluginApi('0.8.7', api =\> { api.attachWidgetAction('post', 'showCustomModal', () =\> { … --- ## [Error while trying to remove the Anti-Spam Akismet plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-while-trying-to-remove-the-anti-spam-akismet-plugin/258370)
**Author:** [@nono-lqdn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nono-lqdn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-while-trying-to-remove-the-anti-spam-akismet-plugin/258370 "2023-03-31T14:40:11Z")
Hello world, I’ve been trying to remove the Akismet anti spam plugin, because it seems that it’s not RGPD compliant ; the analysis of data in overseas servers seems to be, per our legal team, illegal in regards to the R… --- ## [Infinite scroll does not work on All Categories page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/infinite-scroll-does-not-work-on-all-categories-page/258373)
**Author:** [@stanislaw.grin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stanislaw.grin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/infinite-scroll-does-not-work-on-all-categories-page/258373 "2023-03-17T08:08:36Z")
Hello, I’m experiencing an issue with my custom installation. On the main page with a list of topics for All Categories the infinite scroll does work as expected - I see only 29 topics, others are not loaded when scrolli… --- ## [\`assigns public\` displays inaccessible link to non-staff users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assigns-public-displays-inaccessible-link-to-non-staff-users/258377)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assigns-public-displays-inaccessible-link-to-non-staff-users/258377 "2023-03-16T13:20:47Z")
Hello. I have noticed that the “Assigned to” button brings an error when clicking on it as a normal user (not staff member). Does anyone know why this is able to be clicked on? Example: .Ban appeal Of SlenderGaming200 -… --- ## [Question for fellow Data people here](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-for-fellow-data-people-here/258382)
**Author:** [@jeremiahworkman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jeremiahworkman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 12:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/question-for-fellow-data-people-here/258382 "2023-03-20T12:59:26Z")
I’m looking for documentation/logic on how the metrics in the admin section of our Discourse site are defined (users of different trust levels, views, webcrawler views specifically). I’m a data engineer whose company(Bu… --- ## [Display last active (seen) info next to @ username search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-last-active-seen-info-next-to-username-search/258384)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-last-active-seen-info-next-to-username-search/258384 "2023-03-16T15:17:07Z")
In some cases, there are two or more accounts for the same person in our Discourse. It’s something we’re addressing with inactive accounts elsewhere. However, I think there’s an opportunity to help people when they @ som… --- ## [Unable to delete all user's post (error 502)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-delete-all-users-post-error-502/258391)
**Author:** [@Crius](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Crius)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-delete-all-users-post-error-502/258391 "2023-03-17T11:08:10Z")
I’ve found this topic reporting the same issue and I believe I’m facing the same situation The user requested their post to be deleted but I’m sure he posted in some megatopic. Since we migrated from vbulleting, megat… --- ## [Automatic update to beta version: questions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-update-to-beta-version-questions/258393)
**Author:** [@Iacobus1983](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Iacobus1983)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-update-to-beta-version-questions/258393 "2023-03-16T16:28:40Z")
I needed to change the SMTP settings, so I rebuilt my forum with ./launcher rebuild app. As a result, discourse got updated automatically to 3.1.0.beta2. Some questions: is this behavior normal? is it possible to cust… --- ## [Skeleton loader is active in chat drawer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/skeleton-loader-is-active-in-chat-drawer/258399)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 11:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/skeleton-loader-is-active-in-chat-drawer/258399 "2023-03-29T11:55:43Z")
Hello, I place this in Contribute \> UX because it is works but seems it is only active in drawer and there was a commit to shows skeleton only on initial load. PERF: applies optimisations on chat-live pane - Pull Reques… --- ## [Discourse down after failed web update, rebuild & doctor not helping](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-down-after-failed-web-update-rebuild-doctor-not-helping/258407)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-down-after-failed-web-update-rebuild-doctor-not-helping/258407 "2023-03-17T07:26:27Z")
I ran a web update today of Discourse + all plugins, and midway in the update there was a message that the update failed. The forum also went down with a message saying something like “the software powering this forum” i… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1612) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1614)