# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=273 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 274 --- ## [How to disable auto publish new posts?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-disable-auto-publish-new-posts/316629)
**Author:** [@Samir\_Sabri](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Samir_Sabri)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2024, 12:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-disable-auto-publish-new-posts/316629 "2024-07-17T00:55:03Z")
Hello How to prevent posts being published immediately ? I found this settings to review, but I can’t prevent posts to get published immediately. Any idea ? --- ## [Formatting text in Discourse documentation and UIs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-text-in-discourse-documentation-and-uis/324637)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2024, 1:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-text-in-discourse-documentation-and-uis/324637 "2024-11-01T01:06:00Z")
:information\_source: Discourse UIs and documentation are currently being reviewed and edited to align with these guidelines. We are working toward full alignment as quickly as possible. When writing for Discourse, tak… --- ## [Quick search make requests for each typed character in some cases, causing 403 errors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-search-make-requests-for-each-typed-character-in-some-cases-causing-403-errors/341582)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 1:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quick-search-make-requests-for-each-typed-character-in-some-cases-causing-403-errors/341582 "2025-03-25T13:34:37Z")
Reproduction steps: Open the quick search input while being in a category Click on the “in this category” option Type a few letters There is a search query performed for each character typed with no waiting time, leadi… --- ## [Unable to override text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-override-text/330558)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-override-text/330558 "2024-11-14T17:46:08Z")
The text was overridden but suddenly reverted back to the original. However, the overridden text is still there, it just doesn’t show. Reverting and reapplying the change does not resolve the issue. Discourse 3.3.2 st… --- ## [Where did the tag info button go?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-did-the-tag-info-button-go/402436)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-did-the-tag-info-button-go/402436 "2026-08-17T22:35:29Z")
There used to be a button next to the new topic button on the topic list filtered for a tag. But I can no longer find it. I can only see the wrench when I am admin. Where do I find the description and informatio… --- ## [How to add a custom section to the sidebar?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-a-custom-section-to-the-sidebar/323830)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Jing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rick_Jing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 5:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-a-custom-section-to-the-sidebar/323830 "2024-08-28T17:44:22Z")
Found this on discourse discover sites, it is a very cool idea for clear navigation designing, but I can’t find it here, is this a open source theme component? any help or support is appreciated. --- ## [Can the AI suggest categories and tags?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-ai-suggest-categories-and-tags/288647)
**Author:** [@Oniel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Oniel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 11:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-ai-suggest-categories-and-tags/288647 "2023-11-11T23:51:01Z")
Is it possible to make the bot help users in assigning categories or tags for their topics? I think it would be damn useful! --- ## [Limiting Users View of Content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limiting-users-view-of-content/379341)
**Author:** [@amaczko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/amaczko)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limiting-users-view-of-content/379341 "2025-08-19T20:02:44Z")
Hello, I need to add a couple of new users to my forum who need to have limited access to the content, as they are guests who are participating in a single group on the forum, and they should not have access to the same… --- ## [Watched Words 'Add' button greyed out?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-add-button-greyed-out/319280)
**Author:** [@Viola112](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Viola112)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-words-add-button-greyed-out/319280 "2024-07-30T15:58:17Z")
Split from: Moderators do not have access to Watched Words again I am also a moderator and have the same problem. The button to add watched words to the list is inactive. --- ## [Overly restrictive compatibility value for brand header component](https://meta.discourse.org/t/overly-restrictive-compatibility-value-for-brand-header-component/379434)
**Author:** [@simonk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simonk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/overly-restrictive-compatibility-value-for-brand-header-component/379434 "2025-08-20T08:54:08Z")
I’ve just upgraded to 3.5.0.beta9 (3cac943266) and am receiving an admin notice: \[Admin Notice\] Theme ‘Brand Header Theme Component’ contains code which needs updating. (id:discourse.widgets-end-of-life) (learn more) … --- ## [HTML content omitted message when pressing CTRL+P](https://meta.discourse.org/t/html-content-omitted-message-when-pressing-ctrl-p/301672)
**Author:** [@KhoiUSA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KhoiUSA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 9:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/html-content-omitted-message-when-pressing-ctrl-p/301672 "2024-03-30T21:23:41Z")
Hello, recently I’ve noticed that when I try to print a message or post from my forum by pressing Control + P, it opens a new window like it should but the content is not visible and is instead replaced with this error: H… --- ## [If you're having trouble on loading... message on splash screen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-youre-having-trouble-on-loading-message-on-splash-screen/321251)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 12:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/if-youre-having-trouble-on-loading-message-on-splash-screen/321251 "2024-08-12T12:50:15Z")
Hello :wave: Sometimes, when a component or plugin fails, the site may get stuck on the splash screen. Furthermore, the administrator may not detect the problem immediately or if they do than it could require more time … --- ## [Post voting - Minimum Trust Level](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-voting-minimum-trust-level/285172)
**Author:** [@Loki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Loki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/post-voting-minimum-trust-level/285172 "2023-11-11T12:56:53Z")
It would be great if the ability to create a post-voting topic could be restricted to a minimum Trust Level. The plugin will only be useful on our site if we had the ability to restrict its use to a certain trust level o… --- ## [Some category bullets lack contrast with their background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-category-bullets-lack-contrast-with-their-background/396372)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-category-bullets-lack-contrast-with-their-background/396372 "2026-02-18T10:43:27Z")
While it’s alright for certain colors, example: It’s not (or arguable) for others: --- ## [Help adding includeSubDomains to the Strict-Transport-Security header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-adding-includesubdomains-to-the-strict-transport-security-header/381983)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-adding-includesubdomains-to-the-strict-transport-security-header/381983 "2025-09-22T14:38:56Z")
A client used a helpful security scanner and now believes that the Strict-Transport-Security header should include ‘includeSubdomains’. I’ve added both of these to the app.yml: after\_ssl: - replace: file… --- ## [TypeError: Cannot set property deleteTopic of \[object Object\] which has only a getter](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typeerror-cannot-set-property-deletetopic-of-object-object-which-has-only-a-getter/345063)
**Author:** [@etc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/etc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typeerror-cannot-set-property-deletetopic-of-object-object-which-has-only-a-getter/345063 "2024-12-31T20:25:53Z")
I have a long standing installation of Discourse that seems to be getting js errors. Uncaught (in promise) TypeError: Cannot set property deleteTopic of \[object Object\] which has only a getter at ye (index.js:1641:1… --- ## [Why does searching the word "quote" return quotes?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-does-searching-the-word-quote-return-quotes/357200)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-does-searching-the-word-quote-return-quotes/357200 "2025-03-13T21:35:28Z")
Apparently, searching quote returns posts that contain the \[quote\] tag. https://meta.discourse.org/search?q=quote%20topic%3A352347%20order%3Alatest I think the search shouldn’t return the string “quote” if contained in… --- ## [Difference between \`bulk\_import\` and \`import\_scripts\`?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difference-between-bulk-import-and-import-scripts/285165)
**Author:** [@winston-yallow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/winston-yallow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2023, 1:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difference-between-bulk-import-and-import-scripts/285165 "2023-11-12T13:41:46Z")
I’m currently evaluating different options to import 120k topics into discourse. It seems like the preferred way is via scripts. I’ve found two folders of interest: script/bulk\_import script/import\_scripts Is there an… --- ## [Seeking Discourse expertise for community transition from WhatsApp](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-discourse-expertise-for-community-transition-from-whatsapp/394924)
**Author:** [@KevinHill](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KevinHill)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-discourse-expertise-for-community-transition-from-whatsapp/394924 "2026-02-02T18:43:07Z")
We’re currently moving a large global WhatsApp based community (several thousand) onto Discourse for ‘intelligent networking’ and are looking for Discourse experts who can help us accelerate this journey, growing both us… --- ## [Data Explorer availabled only for Admins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-availabled-only-for-admins/327951)
**Author:** [@Ravindra-Trdx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ravindra-Trdx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2024, 5:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-availabled-only-for-admins/327951 "2024-09-24T17:39:49Z")
Though I add moderators and staff group to the data explorer query - specific query only It stll throws error for those groups Please help suggest --- ## [How can I set up a reminder banner in the editor?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-set-up-a-reminder-banner-in-the-editor/385333)
**Author:** [@anoedo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anoedo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-set-up-a-reminder-banner-in-the-editor/385333 "2025-10-13T21:52:08Z")
Previously, when posting in the official Discourse community, a blue reminder banner would appear in the editor, reminding me to search for similar topics before posting. This banner could be deleted by pressing the back… --- ## [Allow creation of custom flags, which auto hide content, similar to "spam" and "inapproriate"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-creation-of-custom-flags-which-auto-hide-content-similar-to-spam-and-inapproriate/329894)
**Author:** [@thoka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2024, 1:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-creation-of-custom-flags-which-auto-hide-content-similar-to-spam-and-inapproriate/329894 "2024-10-22T13:34:55Z")
I am delighted that it is now possible to create custom moderation flags. During testing, it was noted that initially, it seemed impossible to equip these with the same functionality as the predefined “spam” and “inappr… --- ## [Replying doesn't quote post above](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-doesnt-quote-post-above/371210)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_McIvor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Johnny_McIvor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/replying-doesnt-quote-post-above/371210 "2025-06-22T07:47:56Z")
When I reply to a post, it doesn’t reference the OP. But when I delete the post and try again, it works. I am on the latest version of Discourse. --- ## [What are views in bio](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-are-views-in-bio/317400)
**Author:** [@idontexist](https://meta.discourse.org/u/idontexist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-are-views-in-bio/317400 "2024-07-20T18:45:09Z")
are views like the amount of times people visited your bio? or like how many times you were pinged or something --- ## [Developing Discourse Plugins - Part 1 - Create a basic plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developing-discourse-plugins-part-1-create-a-basic-plugin/30515)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/developing-discourse-plugins-part-1-create-a-basic-plugin/30515 "2025-07-08T20:52:10Z")
Building a plugin in Discourse can be really simple, once you learn a couple of quirks. The goal of this post is to create a skeleton plugin and introduce you to the basics. Your development environment Make sure you ha… --- ## [Strange glitches since Update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/strange-glitches-since-update/322391)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 7:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/strange-glitches-since-update/322391 "2024-08-20T19:25:25Z")
Running Tests-passed updated fully as of today. In Air Theme, Category dropdown and on my custom theme(Air Theme with no Java and some mods) does not function Pages need to be refreshed to change to other places lik… --- ## [Some palette names show up in list with a zero-width label](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-palette-names-show-up-in-list-with-a-zero-width-label/351758)
**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-palette-names-show-up-in-list-with-a-zero-width-label/351758 "2025-02-11T23:15:26Z")
I have no idea why this happens, but it’s super confusing. I’m at /admin/customize/themes/1 and some of the labels for the default palettes in the theme customiser have zero width: (this is a freshly created site… --- ## [The "Docs" section doesn't show all available categories & articles](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-docs-section-doesnt-show-all-available-categories-articles/319783)
**Author:** [@m.fanega](https://meta.discourse.org/u/m.fanega)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-docs-section-doesnt-show-all-available-categories-articles/319783 "2024-08-02T09:19:05Z")
Hi everyone! First time posting here :slight\_smile: We recently moved our Knowledge Base to the Discourse forum we’ve had for a while. However, the “Docs” section does not show all the available categories nor articles… --- ## [I am a new member, love Discourse and would like feedback](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-am-a-new-member-love-discourse-and-would-like-feedback/302682)
**Author:** [@eisammy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eisammy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-am-a-new-member-love-discourse-and-would-like-feedback/302682 "2024-04-06T11:06:58Z")
Please be sincere and tell me how I can become better my installation this is a personal project and if this works I’ll be already carry on others projects using discourse. https://segredin.com/ --- ## [Explanation of dark mode, how to select it, and how to enable switching](https://meta.discourse.org/t/explanation-of-dark-mode-how-to-select-it-and-how-to-enable-switching/327397)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 8:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/explanation-of-dark-mode-how-to-select-it-and-how-to-enable-switching/327397 "2025-05-11T08:20:11Z")
Introduction This guide covers dark mode, how to select it, and how to enable it. What is dark mode? As Forbes explains, The idea behind dark mode is that it reduces the light emitted by device screens while maintaini… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=272) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=274)