# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=698 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 699 --- ## [Uploaded file in composer appears in all d-editors](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploaded-file-in-composer-appears-in-all-d-editors/61730)
**Author:** [@LeoMcA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LeoMcA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uploaded-file-in-composer-appears-in-all-d-editors/61730 "2017-05-05T17:56:39Z")
Steps to reproduce: Go to Discourse homepage Click on “+ New Topic” Go to your preferences Upload a file in the composer Result: File appears in composer and “About me” editor. Expected result: File only appears… --- ## [How are you using your Voting category?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-you-using-your-voting-category/61737)
**Author:** [@Vocino](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vocino)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-you-using-your-voting-category/61737 "2017-05-23T18:00:37Z")
Fellow forum admins, if you’re using the feature voting system, I would love to learn how you’re using it. Right now my workflow is as follows: Users post features in a category called Suggestions where they’re voted … --- ## [Custom contents cannot be seen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-contents-cannot-be-seen/61746)
**Author:** [@BobunCafe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BobunCafe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 6:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-contents-cannot-be-seen/61746 "2017-05-05T06:38:20Z")
Hi all Although I’ve changed some contents value in admin/customize/site\_texts, i cannot see any of them in UI and in /groups it has worked but presently, it does not work anymore :frowning: help … --- ## [Allow changing SMTP provider without recompiling app](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-changing-smtp-provider-without-recompiling-app/61752)
**Author:** [@Saurek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Saurek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-changing-smtp-provider-without-recompiling-app/61752 "2017-04-27T22:08:31Z")
I run my own mail server and I make a lot of changes frequently to test things. It is somewhat of a hassle to have to recompile the app constantly. Just a suggestion, might not be on your roadmap. --- ## [SSO: Support multiple "sso url"s](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-support-multiple-sso-url-s/61758)
**Author:** [@sascha](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sascha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-support-multiple-sso-url-s/61758 "2017-05-04T02:07:17Z")
We want to use discourse in an unusual scenario where we have 400+ different IdP instances with one central discourse instance as the SP. We initiate SSO from these 400+ portal pages by redirecting to /session/sso, which… --- ## [The community platform of champions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-community-platform-of-champions/61761)
**Author:** [@ljpp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ljpp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 4:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-community-platform-of-champions/61761 "2017-04-28T04:58:28Z")
We used to run on SMF for ten season. Zero championships, lost finals record breaking three times in a row. We migrated to Discourse during the 15-16 season and yesterday got our second Cup in a row. Obvious statistical… --- ## [Page not found error with admin/upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-not-found-error-with-admin-upgrade/61765)
**Author:** [@Kwame\_Iwegbue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kwame_Iwegbue)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 12:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/page-not-found-error-with-admin-upgrade/61765 "2017-04-28T12:20:56Z")
I’m getting a page not found error when i try to access /admin/upgrade Oops! That page doesn’t exist or is private. Any ideas why? Thanks --- ## [beforeModel replaceWith to /users/ URL broke in 1.8.0.beta11](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beforemodel-replacewith-to-users-url-broke-in-1-8-0-beta11/61775)
**Author:** [@LeoDavidson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LeoDavidson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beforemodel-replacewith-to-users-url-broke-in-1-8-0-beta11/61775 "2017-04-28T15:33:47Z")
Part of one of my plugins broke after installing the recent update from Discourse 1.8.0.beta10 to beta11 (11+3, to be precise). Any help understanding what broke and how to fix it would be much appreciated. Background T… --- ## [Upgrading Discourse before upgrading plugins causes problems](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upgrading-discourse-before-upgrading-plugins-causes-problems/61781)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 1:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/upgrading-discourse-before-upgrading-plugins-causes-problems/61781 "2017-04-30T13:11:31Z")
Just attempted an upgrade from web interfacefrom 1.8beta10 to 1.8beta11 and plugin.rb:154 block in activate!. There was an "uninitialized constant warning and a wrong constant name warning up above. (Pardon the transcri… --- ## [A closing round bracket breaks word censoring](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-closing-round-bracket-breaks-word-censoring/61782)
**Author:** [@rizka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rizka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2017, 8:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-closing-round-bracket-breaks-word-censoring/61782 "2017-09-13T20:49:26Z")
I have recently been working on word censoring patterns to block some Finnish language expressions. In the process, we discovered something I consider as a bug. I can reproduce it with censored words and censored patt… --- ## [Disable the "Backup completed successfully" automatic PMs?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-the-backup-completed-successfully-automatic-pms/61784)
**Author:** [@dmitry\_fedyuk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dmitry_fedyuk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2018, 1:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-the-backup-completed-successfully-automatic-pms/61784 "2018-03-07T01:11:53Z")
Other words, I want an option to disable this line: --- ## [Specify custom purge interval for «scheduler\_stats» tables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/specify-custom-purge-interval-for-scheduler-stats-tables/61785)
**Author:** [@dmitry\_fedyuk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dmitry_fedyuk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 9:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/specify-custom-purge-interval-for-scheduler-stats-tables/61785 "2017-04-28T21:32:36Z")
These 2 useless for me tables take 99.9% of my database’s disk space: --- ## [Pages from Google search are not rendering](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pages-from-google-search-are-not-rendering/61786)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 8:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pages-from-google-search-are-not-rendering/61786 "2017-04-28T20:30:57Z")
I was checking how Google indexed posts the middle of long topic. I selected a random string here on meta and searched, Google found it and returned this link with page=7 at the end. Clicking the link returns a blank pa… --- ## [Advice on Intro topics (after 100s of "Hello, I'm ..." )](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-on-intro-topics-after-100s-of-hello-im/61789)
**Author:** [@mozzadrella](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mozzadrella)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/advice-on-intro-topics-after-100s-of-hello-im/61789 "2017-04-28T21:02:36Z")
We’re lucky enough to have ~450 teachers introducing themselves on our forums. (It’s great!) What’s the best way to navigate an intro topic once your community is lively and happening? A few pieces we’d like to design … --- ## [Discourse app: just GREAT](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-app-just-great/61791)
**Author:** [@InspektorCluzo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/InspektorCluzo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 6:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-app-just-great/61791 "2017-04-28T18:49:25Z")
I want to point out how much of a difference the discourse app makes. I used to engage on Discourse mobile once a week or so, no more. I am now doing probably half of my interactions with Discourse on mobile, day in day … --- ## [I just received two anniversary badge notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-just-received-two-anniversary-badge-notifications/61794)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-just-received-two-anniversary-badge-notifications/61794 "2017-04-28T21:15:42Z")
See screenshot. I just got two identical notifications reminding me I am an old timer on meta. :older\_man: I wonder why that happened. --- ## [Importing RSS feed items from specific as topic items](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-rss-feed-items-from-specific-as-topic-items/61796)
**Author:** [@albill](https://meta.discourse.org/u/albill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-rss-feed-items-from-specific-as-topic-items/61796 "2022-10-22T05:03:20Z")
Is there a mechanism to take a specific RSS (or Atom) feed and create discussion topics from each feed item as it comes in? I saw https://meta.discourse.org/t/feed-polling-how-it-works/15851/23 but that, according to @c… --- ## [Ban members from specific topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ban-members-from-specific-topics/61800)
**Author:** [@lsaredux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lsaredux)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ban-members-from-specific-topics/61800 "2017-04-28T21:50:01Z")
I wonder if it’s possible at all to ban specific members from specific topics rather than banning them from whole categories or the general forum. A certain other forum software has the ability to do this (no idea if it… --- ## [Can you choose categories or latest view in your user preferences?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-choose-categories-or-latest-view-in-your-user-preferences/61802)
**Author:** [@SammiLynn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SammiLynn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-choose-categories-or-latest-view-in-your-user-preferences/61802 "2017-04-28T21:34:53Z")
Hi, So I use Hospcotch forum, which is powered by discourse obviously. But here’s the issue, I will be in a topic, and I will go out of it, which then takes me to catagories, and not latest. So my HSF friend pointed s… --- ## [Is there any reason why small images don't have thumbnails?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-any-reason-why-small-images-dont-have-thumbnails/61806)
**Author:** [@Drew\_Warwick](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Drew_Warwick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-any-reason-why-small-images-dont-have-thumbnails/61806 "2019-08-28T17:57:05Z")
When large images are made smaller than their full size, they get a preview thumbnail that can then be expanded, like so: But if we have an image like this: it does not get a thumbnail: This forces poster to … --- ## [Seeking Installer For Hire](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-installer-for-hire/61810)
**Author:** [@SLIServers](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SLIServers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-installer-for-hire/61810 "2017-04-29T03:45:46Z")
Hey there everyone! I’m looking for someone who can install Discourse on my VPS. I plan to run Wordpress alongside it. Can anyone provide me with some idea’s on the best way to accomplish this? I’d love to hire someone… --- ## [Slower Dedicated Server vs Faster VPS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slower-dedicated-server-vs-faster-vps/61812)
**Author:** [@ColdSun](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ColdSun)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 5:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/slower-dedicated-server-vs-faster-vps/61812 "2017-04-29T05:50:57Z")
We currently host our external servers at a vpn provider and have 4 hyperthreaded cores (E5-2690 3.0Ghz) and 4gigs of ram. What do you feel would be the impact of switching to a Dual Xeon 5420 (total of 8cores/8threads) … --- ## [Adding alt to img?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-alt-to-img/61814)
**Author:** [@Stranik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stranik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-alt-to-img/61814 "2017-04-29T06:27:42Z")
I suggest adding an empty argument alt. + alt="" --- ## [Choice Architecture and the ethics of Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/choice-architecture-and-the-ethics-of-discourse/61820)
**Author:** [@richp10](https://meta.discourse.org/u/richp10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/choice-architecture-and-the-ethics-of-discourse/61820 "2018-03-30T19:41:24Z")
One of the things that most interested me in Discourse was the ‘framing’ of the project as set out by @codinghorror at the outset. He provided both a functional AND ethical case for improving online discussions, through … --- ## [Generic Onebox query string parameters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generic-onebox-query-string-parameters/61829)
**Author:** [@rpasichnyk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rpasichnyk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2017, 2:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/generic-onebox-query-string-parameters/61829 "2017-05-05T02:48:14Z")
When discourse oneboxes URL, it doesn’t include query string in oembed request I onebox Apr 29, 2017 - metr.at | eMJRR Onebox sends following request to the server: | GET /oembed?url=https://metr.at/r/eMJRR&format=jso… --- ## [Can a banner be removed automatically at a specific time?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-a-banner-be-removed-automatically-at-a-specific-time/61838)
**Author:** [@RobMeade](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RobMeade)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2019, 10:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-a-banner-be-removed-automatically-at-a-specific-time/61838 "2019-05-30T22:40:56Z")
Hi all, If I have a topic set as a banner will setting the auto close date/time also make the banner disappear, or does that always require admin intervention to un-banner-ise it? Thanks in advance. --- ## [Troubleshooting Gmail 'Poll via POP3 for email replies'](https://meta.discourse.org/t/troubleshooting-gmail-poll-via-pop3-for-email-replies/61839)
**Author:** [@omarfilip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/omarfilip)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/troubleshooting-gmail-poll-via-pop3-for-email-replies/61839 "2017-05-01T03:41:14Z")
I’m getting an error when setting the Poll via POP3 for email replies to true: POP3 authentication failed. Please verify your pop3 credentials. This setup worked before - I had it running fine on a DO droplet that shar… --- ## [Mailgun secret API key rejected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mailgun-secret-api-key-rejected/61852)
**Author:** [@lunikon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lunikon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mailgun-secret-api-key-rejected/61852 "2018-08-03T21:14:06Z")
Hi everyone, I tried to set up Mailgun bounce handling today and therefore wanted to configure the secret Mailgun API key. But I can’t save the key and only get this error message: Value doesn’t match the required for… --- ## [Center Videos in OneBox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/center-videos-in-onebox/61879)
**Author:** [@Iceman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Iceman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/center-videos-in-onebox/61879 "2017-05-01T21:30:07Z")
Hi All, Discourse is really great (first of all) and my team is really loving it. However, a doubt arised and I tried anything and don’t seem to be able to do it: How do I center a YT video with OneBox? (Or any video) … --- ## [Garage or Custom User Pages?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/garage-or-custom-user-pages/61882)
**Author:** [@Ericsworld](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ericsworld)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 8:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/garage-or-custom-user-pages/61882 "2018-12-07T08:36:11Z")
Hi, I have a car focused Discourse forum and thought it would be really neat to allow members to create their own “Garage” page in their User Profile. They could add specs and details about their cars and include a galle… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=697) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=699)