# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=838 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 839 --- ## [Discourse 2.0.0.beta6 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta6-release-notes/85241)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta6-release-notes/85241 "2018-04-13T15:09:59Z")
New features in 2.0.0.beta6 Enforce tagging on categories Admins can now configure a minimum number of tags required when creating a topic. This can be set per category using the Minimum number of tags required in a topi… --- ## [\[Request\] Easier-to-find link to watched topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-easier-to-find-link-to-watched-topics/85251)
**Author:** [@ChameleonScales](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChameleonScales)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-easier-to-find-link-to-watched-topics/85251 "2018-04-13T22:13:04Z")
Having to go in Preferences \> Categories to list your watched topics is a bit unusual. I can’t say all the other forum platforms have a better place for it as it’s rarely in the same place at all, but here are some plac… --- ## [Welcome pop-up panel continues to reappear after first 2 posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-pop-up-panel-continues-to-reappear-after-first-2-posts/85253)
**Author:** [@FauxTony](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FauxTony)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2021, 4:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-pop-up-panel-continues-to-reappear-after-first-2-posts/85253 "2021-06-19T04:13:30Z")
This continues to come up for me here and on my own site. Assuming its something with the way my browser cookies are managed? Does anyone know for certain. I have searched the forum and have been unable to see this on… --- ## ["Cannot Load App".... in Firefox sometimes. Refresh fixes it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-load-app-in-firefox-sometimes-refresh-fixes-it/85258)
**Author:** [@dylanh724](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dylanh724)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2018, 2:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-load-app-in-firefox-sometimes-refresh-fixes-it/85258 "2018-04-23T02:25:11Z")
Hello, I run a standard Nginx reverse proxy with instructions from one of the official tutorials with DigitalOcean. In the past few weeks, I started to notice (and others, too) random “Cannot Load App” messages when vi… --- ## [Showing some statistics/data of the group to group owners](https://meta.discourse.org/t/showing-some-statistics-data-of-the-group-to-group-owners/85259)
**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/showing-some-statistics-data-of-the-group-to-group-owners/85259 "2018-04-13T15:59:21Z")
group owners can manage the group better if they have some kind of statistics about their group activity, e.g. they could have known read time of their members, number of visits, likes, topics, replies, … . some feature… --- ## [Is DigitalOcean necessary?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-digitalocean-necessary/85260)
**Author:** [@katiesmith](https://meta.discourse.org/u/katiesmith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-digitalocean-necessary/85260 "2018-04-13T19:49:08Z")
I am wanting to set up a discourse forum on my website. I am paying for discourse now, but it seems in the installation “how-to” that digitalocean is the first step for setup --- ## [Possible to change "/t" in url to something else?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-change-t-in-url-to-something-else/85262)
**Author:** [@Mihir](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mihir)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-change-t-in-url-to-something-else/85262 "2018-04-15T15:26:01Z")
Is it possible to change the default slug used by discourse “/t” and “/c” to something else? --- ## [Where is extra\_data saved?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-is-extra-data-saved/85270)
**Author:** [@NotAnonymous](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NotAnonymous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-is-extra-data-saved/85270 "2018-04-13T19:54:26Z")
In the plugin: This code is used: result = Auth::Result.new result.extra\_data = “some value” Where is that extra\_data value saved? I’ve checked various tables but have yet to find it. Thought I’d check here befor… --- ## [Cookie compliance under GDPR](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cookie-compliance-under-gdpr/85275)
**Author:** [@allu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/allu)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 10:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cookie-compliance-under-gdpr/85275 "2023-05-05T10:26:08Z")
I would like to start a conversation on how to become GDPR compliant with regards to the use of cookies. There was an old topic on EU cookie compliance here, https://meta.discourse.org/t/compliance-with-eu-cookie-law/1… --- ## [Profile page CSS - About Me](https://meta.discourse.org/t/profile-page-css-about-me/85277)
**Author:** [@chrisman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chrisman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/profile-page-css-about-me/85277 "2018-04-18T19:56:20Z")
Under the logged in user settings, under Profile, is a box for “About Me.” On this discourse.org, the text box is about 7 lines tall. Mine is only 2 lines, if that. Where do i tweak the setting for that? This page, i… --- ## [Using i18n (localization) in custom fields](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-i18n-localization-in-custom-fields/85281)
**Author:** [@eatcodetravel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eatcodetravel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-i18n-localization-in-custom-fields/85281 "2018-04-13T20:55:21Z")
Hello!, Is there a way for custom fields to use i18n? for example you have a dropdown of options and want to translate these options in multiple languages. Thanks! --- ## [Time difference between Discourse and WP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/time-difference-between-discourse-and-wp/85282)
**Author:** [@tyeeoutdoor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tyeeoutdoor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/time-difference-between-discourse-and-wp/85282 "2018-04-14T21:25:55Z")
I have a new install of Discourse. It is giving the correct time stamps to the posts. I also WP-discourse-shortcodes to grab a list of topics for my WP pages. But when the discourse topics show up on WP, they all have… --- ## [Suggestion: allow tag categorisation via a tag page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-allow-tag-categorisation-via-a-tag-page/85292)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 10:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-allow-tag-categorisation-via-a-tag-page/85292 "2018-04-13T22:32:25Z")
Currently to put tags in a group you have to go to forum.com/tag\_groups/ - would make things easier if we can put them in groups via a tag page :slight\_smile: --- ## [Suggestion: allow disallowing of tags per category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-allow-disallowing-of-tags-per-category/85294)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-allow-disallowing-of-tags-per-category/85294 "2022-06-09T16:21:48Z")
Currently you can restrict by specific tags or groups, but not disallow certain tags. I think it would be handy to be able disallow tags per category, too. --- ## [Font Awesome 5 Pro Set Icons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/font-awesome-5-pro-set-icons/85304)
**Author:** [@BlackKnob](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BlackKnob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 7:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/font-awesome-5-pro-set-icons/85304 "2018-04-14T07:06:05Z")
Is it possible to use the Pro set icons in Discourse? edit: I’ve just realized that Discourse uses FA4, so I guess I can’t use both at the same time. Too bad, FA5 has some awesome new features. --- ## [Templates for common staff responses](https://meta.discourse.org/t/templates-for-common-staff-responses/85311)
**Author:** [@Biscuit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Biscuit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/templates-for-common-staff-responses/85311 "2018-04-14T07:01:40Z")
Suggestion: Allow staff to pre-define responses to common forum issues. Background: We tend to provide the same feedback to forum members repeatedly. eg: Please name your thread descriptively as per our guidelines… --- ## [Only show allowed users in the invite panel](https://meta.discourse.org/t/only-show-allowed-users-in-the-invite-panel/85322)
**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 8:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/only-show-allowed-users-in-the-invite-panel/85322 "2018-04-14T08:09:48Z")
currently if you press the invite button, and start to write the name of a user, the system shows a list of possible usernames to make it easier for you. for topics which are limited to some user groups, it’d be nice… --- ## [Show private forums and topic titles only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-private-forums-and-topic-titles-only/85327)
**Author:** [@moebis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/moebis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-private-forums-and-topic-titles-only/85327 "2018-04-14T13:49:04Z")
What would you like done? A user might not have access to a category or to read a topic, but they can see they exist. They can even see the topic titles in latest, but when they click they are told they don’t have acces… --- ## [Code compiler for topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/code-compiler-for-topics/85336)
**Author:** [@Yoginth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yoginth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 1:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/code-compiler-for-topics/85336 "2018-04-16T01:01:55Z")
Implement code compiler in topics discussion page if someone post a code snippet. --- ## [User can bypass category minimum required tags validation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-can-bypass-category-minimum-required-tags-validation/85337)
**Author:** [@BlackKnob](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BlackKnob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-can-bypass-category-minimum-required-tags-validation/85337 "2018-04-14T17:55:42Z")
here’s how to go around it: conditions: A category allows only tag from a specific tag group and requires applying at least 1 tag. steps: create a new topic instead of selecting a tag from available options, type a n… --- ## [Use Topic Template with create topic link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-topic-template-with-create-topic-link/85347)
**Author:** [@TheOctopus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheOctopus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-topic-template-with-create-topic-link/85347 "2023-05-18T13:37:58Z")
I have a category on my forum with a topic template. For ease of access I want to create a link that will auto-open the create topic panel with this category loaded. Right now I have a link to /new-topic?category\_id=7, w… --- ## [Is it really so important to add a user to the docker group while installing?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-really-so-important-to-add-a-user-to-the-docker-group-while-installing/85351)
**Author:** [@Gulshan\_Kumar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gulshan_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-really-so-important-to-add-a-user-to-the-docker-group-while-installing/85351 "2018-04-15T00:53:18Z")
Hi, While installing, it prompt me to add a user. Why should I do that? Thanks & Regards, Gulshan --- ## [Disabling/restricting user search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-restricting-user-search/85354)
**Author:** [@jerry0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jerry0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 6:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-restricting-user-search/85354 "2018-04-15T18:54:43Z")
We are using private categories for restricting access to different groups of users, so essentially keeping those users separate as they belong to different organisations and will not want to see what each other are post… --- ## [Can we have an aggregate View of the statistical numbers?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-have-an-aggregate-view-of-the-statistical-numbers/85359)
**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 9:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-have-an-aggregate-view-of-the-statistical-numbers/85359 "2018-04-15T09:15:46Z")
Like in the admin panel, I can see the post numbers everyday. You see there are many days with 0 posts. I think if we have the aggregate view, it will be better looking. --- ## [Unable to login as admin after enabling read only mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-login-as-admin-after-enabling-read-only-mode/85362)
**Author:** [@Gulshan\_Kumar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gulshan_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 8:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-login-as-admin-after-enabling-read-only-mode/85362 "2018-04-15T08:58:53Z")
My site says “Login is disabled while the site is in read only mode?” so I cannot log in: --- ## [Persistent nginx/discourse.conf?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/persistent-nginx-discourse-conf/85363)
**Author:** [@ryanerwin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ryanerwin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/persistent-nginx-discourse-conf/85363 "2020-08-26T20:57:12Z")
When I’m using the current default docker install of discourse, ./launcher enter app the container, /etc/nginx/conf.d/discourse.conf contains: location / { root $public; add\_header ETag ""; # auth\_basic o… --- ## [vBulletin Forums List Page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/vbulletin-forums-list-page/85364)
**Author:** [@ryanerwin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ryanerwin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/vbulletin-forums-list-page/85364 "2018-04-15T21:30:10Z")
I’m trying to migrate an old, large vBulletin community to discourse. Personally, I can’t stand vBulletin… However, some of our VIPs absolutely love vBulletin because they’ve been using it everyday for 10+ years… Previe… --- ## [Wordpress Notification when you get Discourse Notification](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wordpress-notification-when-you-get-discourse-notification/85371)
**Author:** [@LKNickname](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LKNickname)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2019, 9:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wordpress-notification-when-you-get-discourse-notification/85371 "2019-04-30T09:22:57Z")
I am currently trying to integrate Discourse within my existing Wordpress-Installation and so far it is working well (love the WP-Discourse Plugin and SSO btw.). But right now I’m in a bit of a standstill… I am using t… --- ## [Default tagging](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-tagging/85372)
**Author:** [@nikolais](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nikolais)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 4:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/default-tagging/85372 "2018-04-16T16:59:41Z")
Hello! There is a nice feature in Discourse that defaults new topics to the category that the user is visiting. For example, if one goes to the page /c/feedback and clicks on “New topic”, that topic will be assigned the … --- ## [\[Paid\] "What's Going On?" plugin. \[COMPLETE\]](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-whats-going-on-plugin-complete/85374)
**Author:** [@ryanerwin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ryanerwin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-whats-going-on-plugin-complete/85374 "2018-05-18T00:38:31Z")
What would you like done? Our existing vBulletin site has “What’s Going On” at the bottom so visitors have an idea of how active our community is. It looks like: This is much different than David Taylor’s Who’s Onlin… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=837) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=839)