# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=242 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 243 --- ## [Add Group option when bulk converting Topics to Messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-group-option-when-bulk-converting-topics-to-messages/403267)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-group-option-when-bulk-converting-topics-to-messages/403267 "2026-05-18T20:39:48Z")
It is great that we can now bulk convert Topics to Messages (and vice-versa) - hurray!!! This works really well when converting Messages → Topics, where you get this nice little modal which allows you to specify the cat… --- ## [Math mode hard to use with rich text editor](https://meta.discourse.org/t/math-mode-hard-to-use-with-rich-text-editor/378089)
**Author:** [@lspector](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lspector)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/math-mode-hard-to-use-with-rich-text-editor/378089 "2025-08-11T21:50:24Z")
I think that some basic math formatting that used to work no longer is on my site. For example, Greek characters \\\\alpha, \\\\Alpha, \\\\beta, \\\\Beta, \\\\delta, \\\\Delta, \\\\epsilon. I tried enabling asciimath and using percent… --- ## [Is there a step by step diagnostic for when a Discourse site is found in a 502 Bad Gateway?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-step-by-step-diagnostic-for-when-a-discourse-site-is-found-in-a-502-bad-gateway/292671)
**Author:** [@TonyG](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TonyG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-step-by-step-diagnostic-for-when-a-discourse-site-is-found-in-a-502-bad-gateway/292671 "2024-03-30T13:16:53Z")
I came here hoping to find a step by step diagnostic for when a Discourse site is found in a 502 Bad Gateway condition. It seems the only options are along these lines: Discourse update might have failed, use ./launche… --- ## [The welcome banner search input loses focus after selecting a result](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-welcome-banner-search-input-loses-focus-after-selecting-a-result/359934)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-welcome-banner-search-input-loses-focus-after-selecting-a-result/359934 "2025-04-03T16:48:11Z")
When you enter a search in the welcome banner, the input field loses focus after selecting a suggested result. This problem also occurs when using the clear button. Instead, it throws the following error in the console: … --- ## [How to understand the "Solved" locked status](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-understand-the-solved-locked-status/398266)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-understand-the-solved-locked-status/398266 "2026-03-14T12:10:09Z")
The solution marked in the diagram does not have a checkbox next to the button and cannot be deselected. Here is the situation: This is a self-hosted server for which I have Admin privileges. A topic was created by a… --- ## [How to install specific version/release?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-specific-version-release/375028)
**Author:** [@lejeczek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lejeczek)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-specific-version-release/375028 "2025-07-21T22:58:56Z")
Hi guys. I’ve browsed the forum in search for an answer/docs - found something that was supposed to work - but cannot, am unable to find a way to get specific release. I’m reading that adding, eg.: version: v3.4.6 into… --- ## [How can I make a static page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-make-a-static-page/402465)
**Author:** [@Vsekraski](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vsekraski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-make-a-static-page/402465 "2026-05-08T10:12:20Z")
Hello, how can I make a static page? --- ## [What can moderators do to users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-can-moderators-do-to-users/398136)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-can-moderators-do-to-users/398136 "2026-03-11T16:07:23Z")
Hi, I just wanted to confirm the default permissions behaviour in Discourse. Can moderators delete user accounts, or is that restricted to admins only? I just wanted to confirm there are no edge cases (for example use… --- ## [Change URL or remove Powered by Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-url-or-remove-powered-by-discourse/331489)
**Author:** [@Abdul\_Hanan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Abdul_Hanan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 5:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-url-or-remove-powered-by-discourse/331489 "2024-10-21T05:46:19Z")
Is there a simple way to remove or change the URL of the ‘Powered by APP’ link, as it currently redirects to the Discourse app I have changed the text from site text admin setting but on click URL redirects to ‘Discours… --- ## [Time After Free Trial Expires](https://meta.discourse.org/t/time-after-free-trial-expires/298622)
**Author:** [@justanotherperson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/justanotherperson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 8:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/time-after-free-trial-expires/298622 "2024-03-13T20:10:44Z")
How much time do you have after the 14 days of the free trial are over? Me and an admin are trying to install Discourse on a server but I don’t have 30 minutes (or $150) and he has to go for a few days. We are really pan… --- ## [Post url missing when from ics exports](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-url-missing-when-from-ics-exports/399015)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-url-missing-when-from-ics-exports/399015 "2026-03-23T17:39:04Z")
We used to have the post URL at the bottom of the details in the .ics / Google calendar export - this was introduced as a feature here: https://github.com/discourse/discourse-calendar/pull/549 This was fabulous, as it … --- ## [Middleware document tree depth exceeded - still x 2](https://meta.discourse.org/t/middleware-document-tree-depth-exceeded-still-x-2/403831)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/middleware-document-tree-depth-exceeded-still-x-2/403831 "2026-05-27T05:30:42Z")
Reported and fixed twice and it’s still happening after the latest update to 2026.4.1(e404d9aabc) Message (169 copies reported) ArgumentError (Document tree depth limit exceeded) lib/middleware/crawler\_hooks.rb:29:in… --- ## [Would this work for a community of women over 45+](https://meta.discourse.org/t/would-this-work-for-a-community-of-women-over-45/385877)
**Author:** [@bessnlj](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bessnlj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 3:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/would-this-work-for-a-community-of-women-over-45/385877 "2025-12-09T15:43:23Z")
Hi. I really love that this is a community found on AI search. My question is would this work for a coach who works with women to increase their confidence to find a new chapter of love in their lives? I wonder if Dis… --- ## [How to remove AI features in Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-remove-ai-features-in-discourse/329843)
**Author:** [@hellekin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hellekin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 10:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-remove-ai-features-in-discourse/329843 "2024-10-08T10:38:31Z")
Continuing the discussion from 3.4.0.beta2: Better pageview metrics, multiple category moderator groups, watch chat threads, and more: Hi, I’d like to know whether we can remove all AI features in Discourse. We do not … --- ## [How to prevent emails other than admin confirmation when granting Admin/Moderator access?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-prevent-emails-other-than-admin-confirmation-when-granting-admin-moderator-access/404452)
**Author:** [@nitinkg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nitinkg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-prevent-emails-other-than-admin-confirmation-when-granting-admin-moderator-access/404452 "2026-06-18T06:40:42Z")
We are using Discourse as a hidden service and manage users through APIs. When granting Admin or Moderator access to a user, we would like only the admin\_confirmation\_message email to be generated. Currently, the promot… --- ## [What is the Pin mean here?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-the-pin-mean-here/398842)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-the-pin-mean-here/398842 "2026-03-19T22:32:12Z")
Is this mean the topic is pinned cause their is no pinned logo also --- ## [Suggestion Multi flag](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-multi-flag/402928)
**Author:** [@ice.d](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ice.d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-multi-flag/402928 "2026-05-14T01:17:54Z")
Hello, I have an idea for flagging. Suppose your reading a post and you come across five different reply to that post that are say spam or off topic. well it would be annoyin to just press the :black\_flag: over and ove… --- ## [Looking to automatically reply to a topic after a flagged post is approved](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-to-automatically-reply-to-a-topic-after-a-flagged-post-is-approved/403359)
**Author:** [@petr0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/petr0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-to-automatically-reply-to-a-topic-after-a-flagged-post-is-approved/403359 "2026-06-03T11:34:00Z")
Hello, in our community we have a English only rule. I’ve created a flag where users can flag a post as Non-English. I’d like to have an automated response when moderators approve these flags. E.g. If moderator appro… --- ## [Can I force existing members to re-register when they next log in?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-force-existing-members-to-re-register-when-they-next-log-in/379616)
**Author:** [@matt\_smart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/matt_smart)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-force-existing-members-to-re-register-when-they-next-log-in/379616 "2025-08-21T11:00:06Z")
We have a 10 year old community, and the data we gather via ‘Customize/User Fields’ needs changing. We need to add in new fields and take some away - this is fine for new users, however, we need existing users to update … --- ## ["Trying to contact this model returned this error" is blank](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trying-to-contact-this-model-returned-this-error-is-blank/405569)
**Author:** [@alefattorini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alefattorini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trying-to-contact-this-model-returned-this-error-is-blank/405569 "2026-06-18T14:28:09Z")
Sorry guys how can I debug this? That’s my configuration --- ## [Trying discourse and plugins for github](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trying-discourse-and-plugins-for-github/350342)
**Author:** [@kyle987](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kyle987)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trying-discourse-and-plugins-for-github/350342 "2025-02-05T13:24:49Z")
Hey there I want to try out discourse forum being a moderator not admin I don’t want to be admin on it just mod any ideas on how I can do it. and secondly on GitHub I want to add some plugins but I don’t really underst… --- ## [Seeking development support to setup 1 to 3 Discourse websites](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-development-support-to-setup-1-to-3-discourse-websites/381104)
**Author:** [@Fiona\_McFarlane](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fiona_McFarlane)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-development-support-to-setup-1-to-3-discourse-websites/381104 "2025-09-01T09:35:04Z")
Hello, I am a freelancer based in Europe, hoping to launch a Discourse Community hosted by Communiteq, and am looking for freelancers with experience in customisation and plugin development. If you have relevant experi… --- ## [Update Avatar Image Serving - Remove Proxy Method](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-avatar-image-serving-remove-proxy-method/350715)
**Author:** [@LotusJeff](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LotusJeff)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 3:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-avatar-image-serving-remove-proxy-method/350715 "2025-02-06T15:18:27Z")
With Discourses 1RTT philosophy, I think it might be time to rewrite the Avatar image serving code. Avatar images should be treated as any other image upload. Resized at upload, stored, and served directly from the file… --- ## [No edit option for flagged post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-edit-option-for-flagged-post/388351)
**Author:** [@Cate\_Soule](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Cate_Soule)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 5:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-edit-option-for-flagged-post/388351 "2025-11-21T17:41:10Z")
--- ## [Error loading route Caused by plugin 'discourse-subscriptions'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-loading-route-caused-by-plugin-discourse-subscriptions/398809)
**Author:** [@s3ejm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/s3ejm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 2:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-loading-route-caused-by-plugin-discourse-subscriptions/398809 "2026-04-16T14:52:40Z")
We are a new install with the latest release, and activated the Subscriptions plugin, and we’re getting this error message. Error loading route Caused by plugin ‘discourse-subscriptions’ Subscriptions version: 2.8.1 P… --- ## [Discourse AI causing new SSL and Connection Reset by Peer errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-causing-new-ssl-and-connection-reset-by-peer-errors/353600)
**Author:** [@oznyet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oznyet)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 9:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-causing-new-ssl-and-connection-reset-by-peer-errors/353600 "2025-04-05T09:32:27Z")
Priority/Severity: Recent repository changes make Discourse AI mostly unworkable with current OpenAI API. Platform: Self-hosted, using standard standalone build Ubuntu 24.04 host VM, Docker containers OpenAI API Anth… --- ## [Hide username from welcome banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-username-from-welcome-banner/367207)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-username-from-welcome-banner/367207 "2025-05-22T12:17:55Z")
In our community, some users brought up the point to hide the username in the welcome banner. They are noting either privacy concerns since their username would be highly visible when using it in public or in an office s… --- ## [Tag / TagGroup CSV import is case aware, but it's not](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-taggroup-csv-import-is-case-aware-but-its-not/381450)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-taggroup-csv-import-is-case-aware-but-its-not/381450 "2025-11-07T12:04:09Z")
Reproduction: Have a tag called ABC Create a CSV with tag abc Go to /tags and upload CSV See it fail with “Sorry, there was an error uploading foo.csv. Please try again.” This is happening because tags are case aware … --- ## [How do I swap the Filtered search on sidebar with Main Welcome Search bar?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-swap-the-filtered-search-on-sidebar-with-main-welcome-search-bar/392515)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-swap-the-filtered-search-on-sidebar-with-main-welcome-search-bar/392515 "2026-01-02T15:34:08Z")
I want to use the filter to filtered post by groups/tags so its more important than having search here. --- ## [Stopping older topics from resurfacing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stopping-older-topics-from-resurfacing/344104)
**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stopping-older-topics-from-resurfacing/344104 "2024-12-24T17:36:03Z")
Is there a way to stop older topics from appearing at the top when someone has recently commented on them? I mean something like a proper feed that doesn’t rely on the last activity. [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=241) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=243)