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## [Missing translation strings (ES) after upgrade to BETA 4](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-translation-strings-es-after-upgrade-to-beta-4/30843)

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**Author:** [@Diego\_Sebastian\_Orel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Diego_Sebastian_Orel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 12:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/missing-translation-strings-es-after-upgrade-to-beta-4/30843 "2015-07-07T00:07:55Z")

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Hi guys Today i update to 1.4.0.beta4. Everything turned out fine, but some strings were lost, check this screens… Does anyone know how to fix this? :persevere: Thanks!

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## [Using the API is it possible find users by their sso username](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-the-api-is-it-possible-find-users-by-their-sso-username/30845)

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**Author:** [@eriko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eriko)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 9:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-the-api-is-it-possible-find-users-by-their-sso-username/30845 "2015-07-07T21:22:30Z")

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I can see in the api that once you have a user you can get their sso information. If you user are using sso you probably have a data source with this name. What you do not have is a source of the username they may have…

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## [Moved topics and watched/tracked/muted categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moved-topics-and-watched-tracked-muted-categories/30848)

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**Author:** [@AdamCapriola](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AdamCapriola)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2016, 10:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/moved-topics-and-watched-tracked-muted-categories/30848 "2016-07-03T22:09:33Z")

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I’m not sure this should be considered a bug or rather functionality that could be improved, but if a topic is recategorized from Category A (which I’m watching/tracking/muting) to Category B (which I’m not watching/trac…

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## [Plugin Author Badge Qualifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-author-badge-qualifications/30865)

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**Author:** [@cpradio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cpradio)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 10:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-author-badge-qualifications/30865 "2015-07-07T22:32:31Z")

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Continuing the discussion from A badge for all members of a group: What are the qualifications for said badge? As I have two topics in the plugin category, neither of which resulted in that badge being granted.

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## [Reply by email SSL self signed certificate error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-by-email-ssl-self-signed-certificate-error/30868)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 34\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-by-email-ssl-self-signed-certificate-error/30868 "2015-08-12T18:00:23Z")

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I’m trying to set up the reply by email feature, but am getting these errors in the logs: Job exception: SSL\_connect returned=1 errno=0 state=SSLv3 read server certificate B: certificate verify failed /usr/local/lib/ru…

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## [I'm confused by :O)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-confused-by-o/30869)

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**Author:** [@DeanMarkTaylor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DeanMarkTaylor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 1:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/im-confused-by-o/30869 "2015-08-27T13:59:05Z")

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Is the character sequence of :O) supposed to insert a red circle when used in the subject line? :O)

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## [How to use SQL to query discourse database](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-sql-to-query-discourse-database/30874)

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**Author:** [@Stackfish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stackfish)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2019, 1:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-sql-to-query-discourse-database/30874 "2019-05-31T01:29:08Z")

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This is a follow on question to one I had about finding who took part in a poll. I was told that I could get this with SQL query, but I’m not clear on how or where I can run this query. Is there an adhoc query screen …

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## [Migrating from WordPress to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-from-wordpress-to-discourse/30877)

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**Author:** [@rnovino](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rnovino)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 3:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migrating-from-wordpress-to-discourse/30877 "2018-10-22T03:44:54Z")

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I’ve been using Discourse now for months and so far I can say I am ready to make it as my primary site, but I just want to ask if there is a way to migrate all my post from WordPress to discourse ? since I still need to …

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## [Add button to select all text in a preformatted block](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-button-to-select-all-text-in-a-preformatted-block/30878)

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**Author:** [@wesochuck](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wesochuck)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [November 25, 2023, 9:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-button-to-select-all-text-in-a-preformatted-block/30878 "2023-11-25T09:52:15Z")

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We’re moving our internal knowledge base over to Discourse and one thing we’re finding difficult is working with the topics that have a lot of code (usually SQL) in them. We wrap the code blocks using the preformatted t…

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## [Discourse doesn't re-verify an address changed by SSO](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-doesnt-re-verify-an-address-changed-by-sso/30887)

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**Author:** [@fefrei](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fefrei)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 8:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-doesnt-re-verify-an-address-changed-by-sso/30887 "2017-05-16T20:19:10Z")

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If a SSO provider sets require\_activation=true, users must confirm their E-Mail address after they first sign in with SSO. When a user changes his E-Mail address in a non-SSO setting, he must verify his address before t…

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## [Searching % gives an error while trying to load page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-gives-an-error-while-trying-to-load-page/30896)

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**Author:** [@illspirit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/illspirit)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2015, 12:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/searching-gives-an-error-while-trying-to-load-page/30896 "2015-07-22T00:53:44Z")

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If you search for anything with % in it and hit Enter, you get an error page.

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## [Printer Friendly CSS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/printer-friendly-css/30899)

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**Author:** [@cpradio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cpradio)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 12:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/printer-friendly-css/30899 "2022-11-19T12:46:19Z")

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So there is a couple of us at SP who have been playing with a print media css queries to try and make Discourse more “printer friendly”, so far we’ve come up with @media print { /\* remove items N/A for print \*\* visual c…

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## [Add the full post composer to the approval queue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-the-full-post-composer-to-the-approval-queue/30901)

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**Author:** [@watchmanmonitor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/watchmanmonitor)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 7:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-the-full-post-composer-to-the-approval-queue/30901 "2015-12-05T07:04:43Z")

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It is not yet possible to update the image in a topic that’s been moderated. Pasting in a new (cleaned up) image doesn’t work, and dragging the new image just replaces the current page. Wanted to post this so it can ge…

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## [Changing the subdomain](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-subdomain/30905)

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**Author:** [@joshmings](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joshmings)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2015, 10:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-subdomain/30905 "2015-07-08T22:03:05Z")

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What is the recommended process here? Changing from something like forum.mysite.com to new.mysite.com.

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## [Full-page search loses search context](https://meta.discourse.org/t/full-page-search-loses-search-context/30908)

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**Author:** [@RaceProUK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RaceProUK)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 6:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/full-page-search-loses-search-context/30908 "2015-07-10T06:32:36Z")

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Whether you’re searching for posts in a topic, a category, or made by a particular user, when you select the ‘show more’ link to go to the full-page search, that context is lost; it should be preserved, otherwise you’re …

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## [A Fastly IP is blocked from China](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-fastly-ip-is-blocked-from-china/30910)

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**Author:** [@dleung](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dleung)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2015, 4:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-fastly-ip-is-blocked-from-china/30910 "2015-07-24T16:54:32Z")

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Hi Can someone tell me how (or is it possible) I can have all JS and CSS served from S3? I’m currently hosted by Discourse. Thanks!

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## [HTML in About Me doesn't display in User Card view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/html-in-about-me-doesnt-display-in-user-card-view/30919)

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**Author:** [@manvfat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manvfat)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 10:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/html-in-about-me-doesnt-display-in-user-card-view/30919 "2015-07-29T10:40:22Z")

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As described - del tags used to create strikethrough in the About Me section display in the profile view but not in the User Card view which pops up. Example: This is my profile - http://www.talk.manvfat.com/users/admin…

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## [Badges based on GitHub contributions!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-based-on-github-contributions/30922)

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**Author:** [@alefattorini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alefattorini)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badges-based-on-github-contributions/30922 "2018-10-16T18:55:10Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Badges feedback: Is it a plugin? I need it for my community! How can I add it to my installation? Does it work currently? Thanks

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## [Limiting search to within a category is broken](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limiting-search-to-within-a-category-is-broken/30924)

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**Author:** [@jtbayly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jtbayly)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2015, 2:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/limiting-search-to-within-a-category-is-broken/30924 "2015-07-09T14:15:55Z")

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When viewing a category, click the search button and type a word Check the "search within “whatever” category Hit enter (or click the “Show more” link) The results are not limited to within the category, like you selec…

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## [Sort by category and replies doesn't work in search results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sort-by-category-and-replies-doesnt-work-in-search-results/30925)

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**Author:** [@jtbayly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jtbayly)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 9:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sort-by-category-and-replies-doesnt-work-in-search-results/30925 "2015-07-27T09:34:48Z")

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do a search On the results page, click the “Category” column header It will not sort by category, like it should. NOTE: This bug also affects the Replies column. However, the views and activities columns seem to work …

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## [Add EXIF data of the uploaded photo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-exif-data-of-the-uploaded-photo/30927)

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**Author:** [@AlexTemina](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AlexTemina)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-exif-data-of-the-uploaded-photo/30927 "2019-10-08T19:47:09Z")

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Hey! Is it possible to add the exif data of a picture after it, when uploading it, automatically after the picture? If not, I think it would a great feature. You think this can be done with a plugin? I could learn…

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## [Supporting iframe embeds from different domains?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/supporting-iframe-embeds-from-different-domains/30930)

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**Author:** [@sssyed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sssyed)\
**Replies:** 57\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 6:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/supporting-iframe-embeds-from-different-domains/30930 "2018-08-30T18:58:52Z")

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I’d like embed iframes from domains outside of instagram, youtube, etc. How would I go about doing that? I noticed some people talk about GitHub - discourse/onebox: (DEPRECATED) A gem for turning URLs into website previe…

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## [Could Onebox Support URL Retrieval via Proxy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/could-onebox-support-url-retrieval-via-proxy/30935)

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**Author:** [@Steven\_Arnott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steven_Arnott)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 8:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/could-onebox-support-url-retrieval-via-proxy/30935 "2020-11-08T08:46:47Z")

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Our discourse installation is tightly locked down so it’s not possible for the OneBox to reach out from the server to an external website to provide a preview. There is a proxy server that it go via. How can OneBox b…

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## [I can't create user fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-create-user-fields/30938)

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**Author:** [@Robinson\_Rodriguez](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Robinson_Rodriguez)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 4:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-cant-create-user-fields/30938 "2015-07-10T16:31:58Z")

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I’m trying to create user fields for user’s sign up. But I’m getting the next in the production logs Started POST "/admin/customize/user\_fields" for 186.81.228.178 at 2015-07-09 19:45:22 +0000 Processing by Admin::UserF…

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## [When liking a post, expanded likes vanishes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-liking-a-post-expanded-likes-vanishes/30945)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-liking-a-post-expanded-likes-vanishes/30945 "2020-08-11T02:54:49Z")

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Repro: Expand likes on a post Like the post Panel with likers disappears Expected: User is appended to post. More severe side effect, if anyone likes a post while you have likes expanded, the expansion will vanish …

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## [Show more category details when selected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-more-category-details-when-selected/30947)

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**Author:** [@fefrei](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fefrei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 7:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-more-category-details-when-selected/30947 "2015-07-12T07:07:12Z")

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In our forum, there is a public category for organizational questions, and an internal one: Of course, choosing the right one is crucial. Unfortunately, after making you choice, there is no visible difference. This is…

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## [Clicking the like button after the undo-like-window closed confuses the UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-the-like-button-after-the-undo-like-window-closed-confuses-the-ui/30949)

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**Author:** [@fefrei](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fefrei)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-the-like-button-after-the-undo-like-window-closed-confuses-the-ui/30949 "2015-07-29T18:34:46Z")

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Here’s a post I liked: Note that the heart no longer looks like a button, the cursor is a normal pointer, and there is no highlight. If you still click on it, this state is reset: You still cannot click the butt…

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## [Are icon fonts like Font Awesome necessary?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-icon-fonts-like-font-awesome-necessary/30953)

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**Author:** [@downey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/downey)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2016, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-icon-fonts-like-font-awesome-necessary/30953 "2016-12-03T19:51:44Z")

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In the following presentation “Death to Icon Fonts” from the London Web Standards conference, Seren Davies makes the case for using SVGs instead of icon fonts (like Font Awesome). The presentation highlights several seri…

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## [How to see that a Topic has earned a badge](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-see-that-a-topic-has-earned-a-badge/30958)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-see-that-a-topic-has-earned-a-badge/30958 "2015-07-27T21:53:03Z")

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I am using Discourse to run online courses (https://literatecomputing.com/ ). It’s working pretty well, but what I want to do now is to use badges to start to automate how people’s Topics and posts get turned into grades…

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## [Creating category where staff can see all post but users can only see there own](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-category-where-staff-can-see-all-post-but-users-can-only-see-there-own/30962)

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**Author:** [@Chris1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Chris1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 12, 2015, 6:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-category-where-staff-can-see-all-post-but-users-can-only-see-there-own/30962 "2015-07-12T06:19:28Z")

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Currently I’m using VBulletin but it is so outdated and time for a change. I’m trying to create a subcategory that will allow users to post question to the staff. The only thing is I don’t want anyone to be able to see t…

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