# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1655 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1656 --- ## [Update user avatar\_template via API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-user-avatar-template-via-api/277324)
**Author:** [@Pello\_Mugica\_Lopez](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pello_Mugica_Lopez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-user-avatar-template-via-api/277324 "2023-08-31T19:00:14Z")
Hello!!! I want to update the avatar of the forum from the website that manage the user, this image is in a S3 bucket. I’m trying that endpoint but when I do the tests via postman is not working anything, any clue why … --- ## [Use tags as subcategories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-tags-as-subcategories/277325)
**Author:** [@per\_coh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per_coh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-tags-as-subcategories/277325 "2023-09-15T14:56:01Z")
In a category’s settings I can set subcategories to show as boxes at the top. What I want to do instead is not use subcategories, but tags. (I would limit tag creation so avoid chaos.) So, at the top of a category I wa… --- ## [Control user(s): ability to use / access to \ - how?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/control-user-s-ability-to-use-access-to-iframe-how/277327)
**Author:** [@lejeczek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lejeczek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/control-user-s-ability-to-use-access-to-iframe-how/277327 "2023-09-19T10:29:20Z")
Hi guys. Is it possible to control, to allow / deny, a given (specific) user ability to use iframe (for embedded videos, most obviously). adding this, passed a while as I re-read myself. The least would be - if technic… --- ## [How to set language for SSO users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-language-for-sso-users/277332)
**Author:** [@Ankur\_Tyagi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ankur_Tyagi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 9:02am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-language-for-sso-users/277332 "2023-09-13T09:02:10Z")
how can I set the language for a logged in user using sso. I tried to use “locale” key if user is accessing for the first time, it did not work. I believe the “locale” key works if user is anonymous. --- ## [Creating Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-tags/277334)
**Author:** [@Akunna\_Ndubuisi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Akunna_Ndubuisi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-tags/277334 "2023-08-31T11:15:50Z")
Hi Discourse, How can I create tags? It looks as if everything has changed? (Not tags created in a post) --- ## [Docs on starting page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/docs-on-starting-page/277335)
**Author:** [@OsaIsacson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OsaIsacson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 11:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/docs-on-starting-page/277335 "2023-08-31T11:15:42Z")
We love docs so much we’d like it to be on our starting page. Is this possible? I am looking to replace the default feed with docs. In the best of worlds I would be able to simply hide the current feed with css and plo… --- ## [Why can TL4 users send PMs to emails?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-can-tl4-users-send-pms-to-emails/277337)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-can-tl4-users-send-pms-to-emails/277337 "2023-08-03T08:11:28Z")
Why can TL4 users email anyone? This makes no sense. I just discovered it creates a “staged user” and you cannot get rid of those users at TL4. It will also show people those new “users” and it could be invasive if … --- ## [Error 500 after succesful app rebuild ( asset ".js" is not present in the asset pipeline.)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-500-after-succesful-app-rebuild-asset-js-is-not-present-in-the-asset-pipeline/277343)
**Author:** [@joen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-500-after-succesful-app-rebuild-asset-js-is-not-present-in-the-asset-pipeline/277343 "2023-08-31T18:54:10Z")
I did a git pull and rebuild app for our discourse instance, and although this seemed to work as expected, the site now returns an Error 500. Safe mode has the same issue, I can see this page and select everything to be… --- ## [How hard would it be for non programmers to be able to use the Discourse AI - AI bot to help them create plugins and/or themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-hard-would-it-be-for-non-programmers-to-be-able-to-use-the-discourse-ai-ai-bot-to-help-them-create-plugins-and-or-themes/277345)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-hard-would-it-be-for-non-programmers-to-be-able-to-use-the-discourse-ai-ai-bot-to-help-them-create-plugins-and-or-themes/277345 "2023-09-01T16:54:56Z")
NOTE: If this starts a side discussion then it really needs to be moved to a new topic. I am giving you the details because it will help you understand ONE of my needs and to give more information that could also help o… --- ## [Adding number of posts in each category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-number-of-posts-in-each-category/277350)
**Author:** [@OsaIsacson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OsaIsacson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 9:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-number-of-posts-in-each-category/277350 "2023-10-26T09:40:40Z")
I am using Custom Header Links and wonder if it is possible to in it pass number of posts. Does there exist a shorthand that grabs the current nr of posts for a specific category? Like so: Current Wanted --- ## [Multiple hostnames for a single site for cut-over phase](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-hostnames-for-a-single-site-for-cut-over-phase/277357)
**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-hostnames-for-a-single-site-for-cut-over-phase/277357 "2023-08-31T15:37:04Z")
I know its not possible/supported to set up multiple hostnames (only multi-site), at least this is what the issue here says: How can I use multiple hostnames - support - Discourse Meta However is that still the case? Re… --- ## [Setup custom Welcome banner on the homepage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-custom-welcome-banner-on-the-homepage/277360)
**Author:** [@Chrysanthi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Chrysanthi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-custom-welcome-banner-on-the-homepage/277360 "2023-08-31T15:53:19Z")
Hello, We just setup Discourse Community for our Product and I would like to ask where can I add a custom Welcome banner as shown on the Discourse page: Thanks in advance :slight\_smile: Chrysanthi --- ## [Most Direct Messages (interval)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/most-direct-messages-interval/277362)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/most-direct-messages-interval/277362 "2023-08-31T14:37:59Z")
A top ten list of users who have sent the most messages in the given timeframe. -- \[params\] -- string :interval = 1 WEEK SELECT user\_id, COUNT(\*) FROM chat\_messages WHERE created\_at::date \> CURRENT\_DATE - INT… --- ## [Most DM channels created (interval)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/most-dm-channels-created-interval/277363)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/most-dm-channels-created-interval/277363 "2023-08-31T14:38:58Z")
A list of how many Personal Chats someone has started within the given timeframe. -- \[params\] -- string :interval = 1 WEEK WITH first\_message AS ( SELECT MIN(cm.id) AS id FROM chat\_messages cm WHERE cm.chat\_chan… --- ## [Direct Message Look-Up (interval)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/direct-message-look-up-interval/277364)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/direct-message-look-up-interval/277364 "2023-09-21T20:28:33Z")
A deep dive into all messages sent and received by a user within the given timeframe. -- \[params\] -- user\_id :user -- string :interval = 1 month SELECT chat\_channel\_id, user\_id, message, created\_at AS … --- ## [Who can access other people's Personal Chats?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-can-access-other-peoples-personal-chats/277365)
**Author:** [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 2:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-can-access-other-peoples-personal-chats/277365 "2023-08-31T14:42:25Z")
Who has access to read other people’s direct or group messages (and individual chats)? --- ## [Is it possible to allow TL3 to split/merge topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-allow-tl3-to-split-merge-topics/277368)
**Author:** [@Viola112](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Viola112)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-allow-tl3-to-split-merge-topics/277368 "2023-08-31T15:25:19Z")
In our forum TL 3 are assigned as TL4. Now we would like to assign extended rights in TL 3. The step to simply promote the users to TL4 is still too responsible for us. Is it therefore possible to give a TL 3 user only… --- ## [Who can post to a closed topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-can-post-to-a-closed-topic/277369)
**Author:** [@mattdm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mattdm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/who-can-post-to-a-closed-topic/277369 "2023-05-06T15:39:34Z")
What is the level at which people can post to closed topics? --- ## [Disable likes/reaction individual user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-likes-reaction-individual-user/277374)
**Author:** [@fuse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fuse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 6:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-likes-reaction-individual-user/277374 "2023-08-31T18:50:44Z")
I saw the note on how to disable likes site wise, and that is not my goal. I have a singular problematic poster (and yes there are more direct ways to deal with the real issue) that I would like to be able to send a mor… --- ## [I'm trying to use microsoft oauth, but I'm having a problem](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-trying-to-use-microsoft-oauth-but-im-having-a-problem/277378)
**Author:** [@시온\_강](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%EC%8B%9C%EC%98%A8_%EA%B0%95)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-trying-to-use-microsoft-oauth-but-im-having-a-problem/277378 "2023-08-31T16:45:18Z")
Since I am trying to build a discourse for internal use, I chose this organizational directory only. However, the article Microsoft Authentication talks about setting up multi-tenant. An error page is displayed as a… --- ## [Moderators should be exempt from similar post errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderators-should-be-exempt-from-similar-post-errors/277379)
**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moderators-should-be-exempt-from-similar-post-errors/277379 "2023-08-31T17:07:00Z")
As moderators and or category moderators we know this all so well. The site connected with the forum goes down and then 20 first time users appear who don’t read anything, start a new post about how they have a problem. … --- ## [Mobile DMs - message box is getting cutoff](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-dms-message-box-is-getting-cutoff/277389)
**Author:** [@c12gene](https://meta.discourse.org/u/c12gene)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 8:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-dms-message-box-is-getting-cutoff/277389 "2023-09-01T20:45:01Z")
Anyone else have this issue on mobile? DMs are pretty useless on a phone. This happens on both my smart phones…How to fix? --- ## [How to avoid redirecting from "https" to "http"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-avoid-redirecting-from-https-to-http/277397)
**Author:** [@lots\_blue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lots_blue)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-avoid-redirecting-from-https-to-http/277397 "2023-08-31T18:32:00Z")
Hi! :star:Environment: My discourse docker(Recent version) is deployed on a single server(centOS) and uses a ‘80:3000’ configuration, followed by separate use of nginx to provide HTTPS services. :star:Problem: Users … --- ## [Embed Discourse "flair" on another website?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embed-discourse-flair-on-another-website/277431)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_Lu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gordon_Lu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 2:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embed-discourse-flair-on-another-website/277431 "2023-09-01T02:49:59Z")
I noticed on StackOverflow they have “flairs” displaying their achievements, such as badges and reputation. I’ve seen quite a number of these embedded on websites not related to SO. Does Discourse have anything simila… --- ## [Error uploading file to user banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-uploading-file-to-user-banner/277433)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 5:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-uploading-file-to-user-banner/277433 "2023-09-01T05:19:15Z")
When trying to upload a banner to my profile background, this is happening. It is also only happening here on Discourse Meta. --- ## [CDF of DAU that go into MAU](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cdf-of-dau-that-go-into-mau/277435)
**Author:** [@riking](https://meta.discourse.org/u/riking)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cdf-of-dau-that-go-into-mau/277435 "2023-09-01T01:42:48Z")
This idea courtesy of my brother. Take a single day’s MAU measurement, and plot on a cumulative distribution function graph which days of the month each user first shows up. Expected results should be a large volume on… --- ## [Profile picture (and flair) covers message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/profile-picture-and-flair-covers-message/277438)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 3:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/profile-picture-and-flair-covers-message/277438 "2023-09-01T03:20:15Z")
Hey guys! As you can see from the picture below, the profile picture covers the mpost sent in a personal message: It can be hard to see the words sometimes. The ‘T’ could pass off as a ‘I’, the ‘h’ as a ‘n’. --- ## [Highlight OP in a discussion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/highlight-op-in-a-discussion/277455)
**Author:** [@iamntz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iamntz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 7:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/highlight-op-in-a-discussion/277455 "2023-09-05T07:52:08Z")
One thing that Reddit does nicely (and I think FB too) is that they highlight the topic owner in discussions. You can achieve the same thing with a little CSS added in your theme: .topic-post.topic-owner .topic-meta-da… --- ## [Absense of favicon & 'force https'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/absense-of-favicon-force-https/277467)
**Author:** [@lejeczek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lejeczek)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 5:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/absense-of-favicon-force-https/277467 "2023-09-01T17:00:58Z")
Hi guys. If it’s not a bug - why I needed to on ‘force https’ in order to have favicon work? --- ## [No description in a category via API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-description-in-a-category-via-api/277473)
**Author:** [@FLucas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FLucas)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-description-in-a-category-via-api/277473 "2023-09-04T16:00:39Z")
Hi, I’m still importing data from an old app into our new Discourse. I can’t create a category with its description with the following API call : curl -X POST "https://site-discourse/categories.json" \\ -H "Api-Key: ap… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1654) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=1656)