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## [Translation not displayed on locale change, but html language changes nonetheless](https://meta.discourse.org/t/translation-not-displayed-on-locale-change-but-html-language-changes-nonetheless/380395)

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**Author:** [@monty25](https://meta.discourse.org/u/monty25)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/translation-not-displayed-on-locale-change-but-html-language-changes-nonetheless/380395 "2025-09-22T21:47:18Z")

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We have set up content localization on Discourse 3.5: A topic has been translated from the default locale Dutch to English (UK) as visible at the red 3: When using a private browser window, the locale chooser app…

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## [UX improvements on header dropdown (notifications)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-improvements-on-header-dropdown-notifications/370110)

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**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-improvements-on-header-dropdown-notifications/370110 "2025-06-13T18:59:43Z")

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Continuing the discussion from New header dropdown / notification menu styles: While I appreciate the recent visual improvements to the notification stylesheet, I believe we need to address some fundamental UX issues …

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## [Mobile menu closing backdrop not prevent the clicking on the element under that when animation disabled on device](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-menu-closing-backdrop-not-prevent-the-clicking-on-the-element-under-that-when-animation-disabled-on-device/316727)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 4:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-menu-closing-backdrop-not-prevent-the-clicking-on-the-element-under-that-when-animation-disabled-on-device/316727 "2024-07-17T04:14:08Z")

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Hello :waving\_hand: When the motion, animation turned off on the device and you close the menu clicking outside the backdrop won’t prevent the clicking on the element which is under the layer. This way the clicking acti…

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## [Questions about user anonymization and GDPR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/questions-about-user-anonymization-and-gdpr/299200)

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**Author:** [@pitrou](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pitrou)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/questions-about-user-anonymization-and-gdpr/299200 "2024-03-16T16:04:56Z")

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Hello, On a public Discourse instance, a user recently requested deletion of their user account, to which a moderator replied by using Discourse’s anonymization feature. However, I quickly noticed that the newly assign…

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## [Cryptocurrency Idea Submission Plugin with API Integration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cryptocurrency-idea-submission-plugin-with-api-integration/331147)

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**Author:** [@Nima1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nima1)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cryptocurrency-idea-submission-plugin-with-api-integration/331147 "2024-10-21T11:20:26Z")

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Hello Discourse community, I’m looking to find a developer to develop a plugin that enhances the experience for users who want to share their ideas about cryptocurrencies on our community. Here’s what I have in mind: K…

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## [Self Hosted Reassess trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosted-reassess-trust-levels/327066)

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**Author:** [@Si\_Adams](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Si_Adams)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 2:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/self-hosted-reassess-trust-levels/327066 "2024-09-18T14:43:55Z")

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We have a user that we think complies with trust level 2, before we just go ahead and manually give a tl2 to, is there a SQL command or option to force discourse to reassess his TL first? I have tried changing it down t…

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## [Request: Replacing/supplementing email with push notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-replacing-supplementing-email-with-push-notifications/378927)

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**Author:** [@justinm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/justinm)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-replacing-supplementing-email-with-push-notifications/378927 "2025-08-21T19:01:40Z")

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Hey everyone, I’ve been working on trying to start my own Discourse community for a local sports league, and I’m facing a great deal of trouble with trying to get people to check the forums and use them. I’m finding th…

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## [False Limit of Suggestion Votes on meta.discourse.org](https://meta.discourse.org/t/false-limit-of-suggestion-votes-on-meta-discourse-org/347801)

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**Author:** [@Mate](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mate)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/false-limit-of-suggestion-votes-on-meta-discourse-org/347801 "2025-01-21T16:47:48Z")

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It says I’ve reached a limit of voting topics but I did not vote any.

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## [Asking About Group Chat DM Ownersip](https://meta.discourse.org/t/asking-about-group-chat-dm-ownersip/377375)

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**Author:** [@wings](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wings)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 4:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/asking-about-group-chat-dm-ownersip/377375 "2025-08-05T16:15:19Z")

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Hi everyone, I’d like to ask about permissions in Discourse group DMs. Is there a way to check who the group DM owner is? Also, can the group DM creator (or owner) remove members from the group, or is that action limite…

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## [Export list of members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/export-list-of-members/411426)

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**Author:** [@Jane\_Huang](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jane_Huang)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/export-list-of-members/411426 "2026-09-01T23:41:16Z")

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Is it possible to export a list of members in a particular discourse forum?

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## [Ars Technica article - A history of online public messaging](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ars-technica-article-a-history-of-online-public-messaging/306139)

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**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ars-technica-article-a-history-of-online-public-messaging/306139 "2024-04-30T18:51:42Z")

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## [Trust level 1 upload problem](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-1-upload-problem/346646)

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**Author:** [@Giovanni1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Giovanni1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 1:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trust-level-1-upload-problem/346646 "2025-01-11T13:36:07Z")

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I need help it is not letting me upload im trust level 1 and it’s saying my account is to new how long do I have to wait before I can upload

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## [Turn digest back on for users that have been suppressed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-digest-back-on-for-users-that-have-been-suppressed/345952)

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**Author:** [@Amicable](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Amicable)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2025, 10:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-digest-back-on-for-users-that-have-been-suppressed/345952 "2025-01-07T22:38:11Z")

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We’ve an instance that, for some, isn’t used much unless and until something very important happens. After x days (as set in the admin UI, default 180) they get their email digest suppressed. But when a once in a decade…

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## [Color palette settings are not being reflected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-palette-settings-are-not-being-reflected/349034)

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**Author:** [@mk0r](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mk0r)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 6:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-palette-settings-are-not-being-reflected/349034 "2025-01-26T18:00:53Z")

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I have a new discourse installation and created scaffolding for a new theme. First thing was I edited the color scheme to use a scheme called Flexoki. You can see here: I’ve added and selected the theme via GitHub on …

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## [Suspension length and log data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suspension-length-and-log-data/308926)

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**Author:** [@MikeNolan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MikeNolan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 3:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suspension-length-and-log-data/308926 "2024-05-22T15:10:18Z")

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One of my moderators suspended a user, he said for a period of two weeks. That was 9 days ago according to the logs. However, he’s back online and posting again today. This leads me to two issues: How is this user ab…

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## [Inserting link to topic containing numbers doesn't trigger search right away](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inserting-link-to-topic-containing-numbers-doesnt-trigger-search-right-away/378188)

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**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inserting-link-to-topic-containing-numbers-doesnt-trigger-search-right-away/378188 "2025-08-11T18:01:47Z")

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I have this topic The 365 Challenge is back! When I select a word and open the window to add a link and I type 365, it doesn’t trigger the search for topics: It only works if I add a space before or after 365: I…

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## [How to make a category read-only for users on the free plan?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-a-category-read-only-for-users-on-the-free-plan/399298)

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**Author:** [@Naoshi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Naoshi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 6:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-a-category-read-only-for-users-on-the-free-plan/399298 "2026-03-26T06:39:33Z")

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Hellow, I’m building a community forum using Discourse’s free hosted plan at muvix-vq.discourse.group. I created a category called “Announcements” that I want to be read‑only for regular users — meaning only staff (adm…

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## [Deleting the admin account, after first registration failed and app rebuild](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-the-admin-account-after-first-registration-failed-and-app-rebuild/300928)

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**Author:** [@powerfeatherdev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/powerfeatherdev)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 3:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-the-admin-account-after-first-registration-failed-and-app-rebuild/300928 "2024-03-26T03:04:08Z")

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Hello, I tried installing Discourse on a VPS using these instructions. I tried adding the admin account in Step 9, and get to the part where a confirmation e-mail is supposed to be sent. This step failed due to some mis…

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## [Passkey error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/passkey-error/362199)

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**Author:** [@SaraMiller](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraMiller)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 6:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/passkey-error/362199 "2025-04-19T06:51:50Z")

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I have a fresh install of Discourse and try to add a Passkey to my user. Unfortunately I get this error: Any ideas why this could happen? I have not changed any settings.

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## [Simplifying the profile picture change](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660)

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**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/simplifying-the-profile-picture-change/344660 "2024-12-30T09:50:55Z")

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Was thinking, wouldn’t it be great to introduce a feature, similar to LinkedIn, where users can update their profile picture directly by clicking on the round frame, triggering a seamless pop-up? The current process feel…

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## [Plugin for Avatar Decorations?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-for-avatar-decorations/378300)

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**Author:** [@Headless](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Headless)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-for-avatar-decorations/378300 "2025-08-12T17:30:02Z")

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Is there any plugin or feature that gives Avatar Decorations similar to how Discord does it, where a GIF can be overlayed or behind the profile picture? It does not need to even be a GIF; just something that puts some ty…

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## [How do I set up to disable access from a certain regional IP, or is there a plugin for that?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-set-up-to-disable-access-from-a-certain-regional-ip-or-is-there-a-plugin-for-that/288180)

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**Author:** [@wenqin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wenqin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-set-up-to-disable-access-from-a-certain-regional-ip-or-is-there-a-plugin-for-that/288180 "2023-12-12T06:47:40Z")

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My forum is mainly for Japanese customers. Therefore I would like to disable access from Chinese and Korean IPs. Is there such a plugin? I’ve tried looking for settings and there doesn’t seem to be a function that can…

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## [Discourse Amazon SNS notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-amazon-sns-notifications/384054)

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**Author:** [@pmusaraj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pmusaraj)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-amazon-sns-notifications/384054 "2025-11-19T19:46:04Z")

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:information\_source: Summary Send push notifications via Amazon SNS to a custom mobile application. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link GitHub - discourse/discourse-amazon-sns · GitHub :open\_book: Install …

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## [Exploring Solutions for User Profile Picture Upload Problems](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-solutions-for-user-profile-picture-upload-problems/298592)

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**Author:** [@SamRoberts](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SamRoberts)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 4:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-solutions-for-user-profile-picture-upload-problems/298592 "2024-03-08T16:42:54Z")

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Is this process necessary to allow users to upload a profile picture? I have a user that isn’t being presented with this option, while others have been able to upload a profile picture, and they have pointed me towards t…

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## [How to control this mess of shifting uploads from S3 to local](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-control-this-mess-of-shifting-uploads-from-s3-to-local/372778)

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**Author:** [@Bathinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bathinda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-control-this-mess-of-shifting-uploads-from-s3-to-local/372778 "2025-07-03T13:56:59Z")

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After 4-5 years of usage, I finally decided to take my uploads back from Aws S3 bucket to my local server for my very small local website. I being a limited knowledable person, I handed over this job to some friend of m…

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## [Error An unexpected error occurred: "https://registry.yarnpkg.com/ember-template-lint/-/ember-template-lint-5.11.2.tgz: ETIMEDOUT"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-an-unexpected-error-occurred-https-registry-yarnpkg-com-ember-template-lint-ember-template-lint-5-11-2-tgz-etimedout/288177)

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**Author:** [@sober](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sober)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 11, 2023, 12:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-an-unexpected-error-occurred-https-registry-yarnpkg-com-ember-template-lint-ember-template-lint-5-11-2-tgz-etimedout/288177 "2023-12-11T12:38:43Z")

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I recently upgraded and found that this installation always failed, and finally found that there was a problem with the ssl security link certificate of this link, causing the link to not install, not a network issue …

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## [Does discourse has return\_path or return\_link I can leverage to redirect to previous link after log in complete?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-discourse-has-return-path-or-return-link-i-can-leverage-to-redirect-to-previous-link-after-log-in-complete/410565)

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**Author:** [@Shahrear\_Chowdhury](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shahrear_Chowdhury)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-discourse-has-return-path-or-return-link-i-can-leverage-to-redirect-to-previous-link-after-log-in-complete/410565 "2026-08-22T20:30:15Z")

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Why does after logging in Discourse doesn’t return to this path? https://discourse.test.com/login?return\_path=%2Fsecure-uploads%2Foriginal%2F2X%2F0%2F0f72a30f024ed5e37791d404a1fc611e90606650.pdf Essentially we want bel…

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## [Glimmer post menu should none selectable](https://meta.discourse.org/t/glimmer-post-menu-should-none-selectable/344853)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 30, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/glimmer-post-menu-should-none-selectable/344853 "2024-12-30T18:59:37Z")

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Hello :waving\_hand: I’ve noticed the glimmer post menu can be selected by long touch. This is an issue for example when using discourse reactions. On my instance I’ve added on the whole section @include user-select(none…

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## [Red warnings now (new to me) when updating my site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/red-warnings-now-new-to-me-when-updating-my-site/388211)

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**Author:** [@patrickemin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/patrickemin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 12:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/red-warnings-now-new-to-me-when-updating-my-site/388211 "2025-11-12T00:54:54Z")

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Hi, big red warning banners after updating my site about two TCs that are not up to date, but no update available… : I had to deactivate these TCs, a pity, it looks like as Discourse become more complex, I have more …

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## [tsParticles not defined even though it is](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tsparticles-not-defined-even-though-it-is/332311)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 5:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tsparticles-not-defined-even-though-it-is/332311 "2024-10-24T05:41:45Z")

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I am trying to put the tsParticles ‘links’ animation in my Discourse theme. However, the Console says that: theme-field-96515-common-html-script-1.js:36 Uncaught (in promise) ReferenceError: tsParticles is not defined …

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