# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?ascending=false&page=103 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 104 --- ## [Add support for Crypto payments inside of Stripe](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-support-for-crypto-payments-inside-of-stripe/396664)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-support-for-crypto-payments-inside-of-stripe/396664 "2026-02-21T19:35:07Z")
Setting up crypto from the Stripe on ramp is a bit difficult would be helpful for more support for this feature. --- ## [How do I configure AI Spam protection](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-configure-ai-spam-protection/394490)
**Author:** [@Yan\_Fridland](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yan_Fridland)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-configure-ai-spam-protection/394490 "2026-02-21T18:15:19Z")
I’m planning to launch a Discourse community, and maybe it’s a stupid question, but after reading your post, I wonder if there is any protection in this platform against AI-generated spam or some coordinated abuse ? --- ## [Ability to assign icons to user groups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-assign-icons-to-user-groups/396567)
**Author:** [@long](https://meta.discourse.org/u/long)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-assign-icons-to-user-groups/396567 "2026-02-21T11:44:31Z")
Would like to be able to assign icons to user groups, and have them display next to the username in posts, on profiles, and on profile cards, the same way the half-shield is shown for admins and moderators. Also, the abi… --- ## [Rules for Number Matching in Watched Words](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rules-for-number-matching-in-watched-words/396110)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rules-for-number-matching-in-watched-words/396110 "2026-02-21T10:54:55Z")
As shown in the figure below, the matching words are “Test”, “123”, and “测试” (which means “Test” in Simplified Chinese). When a match is successful, any number immediately preceding the matched word will be included … --- ## [Modify Emojis after uploading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modify-emojis-after-uploading/396656)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 9:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modify-emojis-after-uploading/396656 "2026-02-21T09:07:29Z")
I can’t rename any of these without deleting and reuploading. Would be nice to quickly edit the custom name. I know on other forums this is usually possible. --- ## [Subscriber Group Trust Level and Subscriber Flair/Badge that removes when you're not subscribed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subscriber-group-trust-level-and-subscriber-flair-badge-that-removes-when-youre-not-subscribed/396667)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subscriber-group-trust-level-and-subscriber-flair-badge-that-removes-when-youre-not-subscribed/396667 "2026-02-21T07:26:57Z")
Trying to set this up custom is fairly difficult. Especially since we can’t upload custom SVG Icons and need to upload images or use CSS to reference the icons. And there is is no custom trust level to assign to the sub… --- ## [How to add a page menu on this page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/396671)
**Author:** [@AkarinLiu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AkarinLiu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 7:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/396671 "2026-02-21T07:14:43Z")
I want to create a webpage in a subdirectory at the root of the website. How do I add a webpage menu to the current page? --- ## [SKIP\_CONNECTION\_TEST does not work on install-discourse script](https://meta.discourse.org/t/skip-connection-test-does-not-work-on-install-discourse-script/396661)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 4:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/skip-connection-test-does-not-work-on-install-discourse-script/396661 "2026-02-21T04:23:24Z")
I’ve tried basically everything I can imagine and nothing is working so I can only infer that this is a bug. Things I’ve tried: SKIP\_CONNECTION\_TEST=1 ./install-discourse export SKIP\_CONNECTION\_TEST=1; ./install-disco… --- ## [Connecting Discourse to postalserver.io for SMTP](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connecting-discourse-to-postalserver-io-for-smtp/315189)
**Author:** [@robbiep](https://meta.discourse.org/u/robbiep)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/connecting-discourse-to-postalserver-io-for-smtp/315189 "2026-02-21T02:54:45Z")
Hey, I’m trying to connect my Discourse to a self hosted postalserver.io SMTP server. I get the following error from discourse Jobs::HandledExceptionWrapper: Wrapped OpenSSL::SSL::SSLError: SSL\_connect SYSCALL returned=… --- ## ["Notification email" setting not shown on email settings page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-email-setting-not-shown-on-email-settings-page/396545)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 11:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-email-setting-not-shown-on-email-settings-page/396545 "2026-02-20T23:56:34Z")
The Notification email setting is essential for setting up email, as hinted at in the setting description. But it is missing from the email settings at /admin/email. To find the setting you have to navigate to /admin/sit… --- ## [Commit message functionality for topic title edits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/commit-message-functionality-for-topic-title-edits/320314)
**Author:** [@robbie.morrison](https://meta.discourse.org/u/robbie.morrison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/commit-message-functionality-for-topic-title-edits/320314 "2026-02-20T22:49:44Z")
Is it possible to leave a commit message — a note explaining the reasons for your changes — when tweaking a topic title, later adding or removing topic tags, and/or shifting categories? It is normally always useful to l… --- ## [Override core function](https://meta.discourse.org/t/override-core-function/396566)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/override-core-function/396566 "2026-02-20T22:45:30Z")
I know one can override class methods with api.modifyClass, but can you do that with core functions, like formatUsername/userStatus? --- ## [Migration from Woltlab 6 to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-von-woltlab-6-zu-discourse/396581)
**Author:** [@DirkStr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DirkStr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-von-woltlab-6-zu-discourse/396581 "2026-02-20T22:06:53Z")
I run the forum https://intensivpflege-familie.de on a voluntary basis; since the forum is currently more static but is a body of knowledge for families with seriously ill children, I would like to move to Discourse... --- ## [Whats the easiest way to make a light theme using a dark theme that has heavy customizaiton](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-make-a-light-theme-using-a-dark-theme-that-has-heavy-customizaiton/396639)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whats-the-easiest-way-to-make-a-light-theme-using-a-dark-theme-that-has-heavy-customizaiton/396639 "2026-02-20T21:54:25Z")
I’m using Foundation theme with a dark palette that I have customized heavily with css. I am wondering what would be the easiest method for making a light version that follows all the same CSS rules. --- ## [How do you force keep open the sidebar?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-you-force-keep-open-the-sidebar/396536)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-you-force-keep-open-the-sidebar/396536 "2026-02-20T21:50:03Z")
I want to permanently keep the side bar open, how do I do that? --- ## [Jump to end Placement](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jump-to-end-placement/396619)
**Author:** [@philh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/jump-to-end-placement/396619 "2026-02-20T21:18:09Z")
On longer topics or rather topics with many, many headings end Jump to end link gets stuck at what I expect a “maximum number of headings” position. It would be awesome if the Jump to end link could float in the menu whe… --- ## [How to modify Smtp configuration, sending fails causing a constant freeze](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp/396569)
**Author:** [@LiRen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LiRen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp/396569 "2026-02-20T19:35:52Z")
--- ## [Search before posting 🔍](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-before-posting/141170)
**Author:** [@blogjunkie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/blogjunkie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-before-posting/141170 "2026-02-20T18:49:11Z")
Hi! :waving\_hand:t3: Newbie here and don’t know if this is the right place to post, sorry I want to create a support community, i.e. users will be helping each other answer questions. I have seen other support communit… --- ## [Data Explorer results persist when navigating between queries](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-results-persist-when-navigating-between-queries/396564)
**Author:** [@tshenry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tshenry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-results-persist-when-navigating-between-queries/396564 "2026-02-20T15:15:12Z")
At the moment, if you run a Data Explorer query, the results will persist even when you navigate to other queries. Reproduction steps: Find and run a Data Explorer query that produces results Using the UI, navigate ba… --- ## [Typo in Japanese translation: user\_notifications.confirm\_old\_email.text\_body\_template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typo-in-japanese-translation-user-notifications-confirm-old-email-text-body-template/392070)
**Author:** [@AriDou](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AriDou)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/typo-in-japanese-translation-user-notifications-confirm-old-email-text-body-template/392070 "2026-02-20T13:54:15Z")
I found a typo in the Japanese (ja) translation of the following site text key: Key: user\_notifications.confirm\_old\_email.text\_body\_template Current text (ja): 「このステップを完了したら、当たらhしいメールアドレスを確認してください。」 There is an extr… --- ## [Number in front of "advanced filters" (1 advanced filters)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/number-in-front-of-advanced-filters-1-advanced-filters/396557)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/number-in-front-of-advanced-filters-1-advanced-filters/396557 "2026-02-20T13:53:19Z")
Is it possible to offer one: "%{count} advanced filter" and other: "%{count} advanced filters" for js.search.advanced.title when there is a number shown in front of the text? In German, not only “filters” but als… --- ## [Discobot cannot distinguish between OneBox and linked text formatting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discobot-cannot-distinguish-between-onebox-and-linked-text-formatting/396593)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discobot-cannot-distinguish-between-onebox-and-linked-text-formatting/396593 "2026-02-20T13:29:16Z")
I think this step is intended to help users learn how to use OneBox, as it mentions it’ll automatically expand to include a nifty summary. However, users of the rich text editor often directly copy and paste text wit… --- ## [Flair issues on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-issues-on-horizon/396097)
**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flair-issues-on-horizon/396097 "2026-02-20T12:08:49Z")
Approximately after the latest update, there is an issue with the display of the user’s Flair ico in the Categories list. Here, a red avatar and a black Flair ico are used as examples. In a normal post, the Flair ic… --- ## [How We Fixed YAML Comment Preservation in Ruby (And Why We Sponsored It)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-we-fixed-yaml-comment-preservation-in-ruby-and-why-we-sponsored-it/396592)
**Author:** [@ducks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ducks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-we-fixed-yaml-comment-preservation-in-ruby-and-why-we-sponsored-it/396592 "2026-02-20T11:53:51Z")
Discourse solved a five-year infrastructure headache by sponsoring psych-pure, a Ruby YAML library that preserves comments through programmatic edits - keeping years of hard-won institutional knowledge intact. This is … --- ## [Hide custom user fields?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-custom-user-fields/396542)
**Author:** [@asc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/asc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 11:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-custom-user-fields/396542 "2026-02-20T11:47:31Z")
Following up on my earlier question about DOB entry in a userfield for US social media law compliance, is it possible to hide a custom user field from moderators but not admin, the way it’s possible to hide email and IP?… --- ## [Custom Icons for admins and moderators (and other groups)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-icons-for-admins-and-moderators-and-other-groups/396538)
**Author:** [@long](https://meta.discourse.org/u/long)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 11:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-icons-for-admins-and-moderators-and-other-groups/396538 "2026-02-20T11:38:02Z")
Ok, I have spent 12 hours straight trying to figure this out and I am about to lose my mind. I’ve read dozens of posts here, and nothing works. I want to assign icons to specific groups (mod and admin included) and have… --- ## [Customizing trust level promotion messages for new users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-level-promotion-messages-for-new-users/193270)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-trust-level-promotion-messages-for-new-users/193270 "2026-02-20T09:50:24Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to set up customized trust level promotion messages for new users, replacing the default Discourse narrative bot welcome process. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administra… --- ## [Can outdated translations be removed on updates?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-outdated-translations-be-removed-on-updates/374988)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 9:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-outdated-translations-be-removed-on-updates/374988 "2026-02-20T09:26:35Z")
Sometimes when new features are added existing, text is edited. The issue is that only the English text is updated, while translations remain outdated until the next scheduled merge from Crowdin, which usually happens o… --- ## [Batch update a translation?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/batch-update-a-translation/385498)
**Author:** [@lilydjwg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lilydjwg)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/batch-update-a-translation/385498 "2026-02-20T07:45:20Z")
The current Simplified Chinese translation is poor and I’ve updated a lot of strings in the admin interface. I want to contribute these translations back to Discourse but I’m stuck. I can export those strings from the d… --- ## [After restoring backup, make it easier to enable email again](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-restoring-backup-make-it-easier-to-enable-email-again/396548)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/after-restoring-backup-make-it-easier-to-enable-email-again/396548 "2026-02-20T07:03:54Z")
This is fairly minor but it affected me quite a few times recently so thought I’d mention it. When you restore a backup, email is disabled for non-staff at first. This is good! However, finding your way to the setting to… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?ascending=false&page=102) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?ascending=false&page=104)