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## [A data model to make perusing the database easier](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-data-model-to-make-perusing-the-database-easier/223486)

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**Author:** [@osioke](https://meta.discourse.org/u/osioke)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-data-model-to-make-perusing-the-database-easier/223486 "2025-06-25T12:44:29Z")

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Ah! Gotcha! Any ideas on what this could look like? We are always looking for ways to make it easier here :slight\_smile:

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## [Configure WP Discourse to display comments from Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-wp-discourse-to-display-comments-from-discourse/223493)

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**Author:** [@angus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 10:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-wp-discourse-to-display-comments-from-discourse/223493 "2025-06-25T10:10:54Z")

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You can use Discourse as a comments system for Wordpress. The Commenting features are dependent on the publishing features, so you need publishing to be set up for commenting to work. If you’ve set up publishing and are …

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## [Group Invites and SSO](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-invites-and-sso/371612)

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**Author:** [@J\_S\_R](https://meta.discourse.org/u/J_S_R)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 9:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-invites-and-sso/371612 "2025-06-25T09:04:48Z")

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I’m using Umbraco, and to enable users from our website to log in to Discourse, we’ve implemented a custom solution using DiscourseConnect. We’d like Discourse admins to be able to invite users to join a private group u…

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## [How to unclaim an item that I've claimed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-unclaim-an-item-that-ive-claimed/369878)

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**Author:** [@T\_Disco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/T_Disco)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-unclaim-an-item-that-ive-claimed/369878 "2025-06-25T08:19:45Z")

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How do I unclaim an item that I’ve claimed? The post in question has the text ‘You’ve claimed this item and can review it.’ displayed below it. I am logged in as an admin user. Thanks.

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## [Has anyone seen the OpenAI web crawler GPTBot visit their site?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/has-anyone-seen-the-openai-web-crawler-gptbot-visit-their-site/274370)

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**Author:** [@EricGT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/EricGT)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 7:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/has-anyone-seen-the-openai-web-crawler-gptbot-visit-their-site/274370 "2025-06-23T19:59:24Z")

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OpenAI has created a web crawler named GPTBot. As an Discourse admin checked the \<site\>/admin/reports/web\_crawlers report and have not seen it yet. Curious if others have seen it in the wild

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## [Users can see their own posts when those posts are whispers, even if they do not have enough privileges to use whispers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-can-see-their-own-posts-when-those-posts-are-whispers-even-if-they-do-not-have-enough-privileges-to-use-whispers/272478)

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**Author:** [@hello-smile6](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hello-smile6)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 5:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-can-see-their-own-posts-when-those-posts-are-whispers-even-if-they-do-not-have-enough-privileges-to-use-whispers/272478 "2025-06-25T05:50:45Z")

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It seems like if a staff member changes the ownership of a whisper to a user who cannot use whispers, the user without whispers access can see “their” post, even though they should be unable to. For example (this user i…

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## [3.4.6: Security fix release](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-4-6-security-fix-release/370631)

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**Author:** [@hugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-4-6-security-fix-release/370631 "2025-06-25T03:38:49Z")

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Discourse 3.4.6 Stable Release Discourse strongly recommends that all sites follow the default tests-passed branch of Discourse. The “stable” branch is more focused on lack of change than lack of bugs - all releases, inc…

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## [3.5.0.beta7: Smart link editing, better invite tracking, unique icons, and fixing name management](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-5-0-beta7-smart-link-editing-better-invite-tracking-unique-icons-and-fixing-name-management/370633)

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**Author:** [@hugh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hugh)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 3:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-5-0-beta7-smart-link-editing-better-invite-tracking-unique-icons-and-fixing-name-management/370633 "2025-06-25T03:38:45Z")

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New features in 3.5.0.beta7 Smart link editing in the composer As part of the ongoing development of the new composer, we have added a floating toolbar to inline links, making them easier to view, edit, and manage. The t…

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## [Can admins no longer see who deleted a post?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-admins-no-longer-see-who-deleted-a-post/370551)

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**Author:** [@piffy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/piffy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-admins-no-longer-see-who-deleted-a-post/370551 "2025-06-24T22:43:29Z")

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I know the avatar of the person who deleted a post used to show up at the bottom but now I no longer see it. Was this an intentional design choice?

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## [Is Discourse not as smooth due to web app limitations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-discourse-not-as-smooth-due-to-web-app-limitations/371531)

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**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-discourse-not-as-smooth-due-to-web-app-limitations/371531 "2025-06-24T18:14:48Z")

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Is this a performance issue with Discourse, or am I the only one facing this due to phone specs? I’m on an iPhone 15 Pro, and probably 80% of my disk is free, with minimal RAM usage. Still, I can feel this. Also, I’m o…

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## [Javascript added to theme header returns $ is not defined](https://meta.discourse.org/t/javascript-added-to-theme-header-returns-is-not-defined/371370)

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**Author:** [@opcourdis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/opcourdis)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 6:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/javascript-added-to-theme-header-returns-is-not-defined/371370 "2025-06-24T18:58:42Z")

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Hi, In Admin \> Customize \> Themes \> in the header section I add the following but it returns Uncaught ReferenceError: $ is not defined \<script\> $(document).ready(function() { $('.topic-list .topic-excerpt\[href="/t/url…

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## [Custom badge description not showing up in "summary"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-badge-description-not-showing-up-in-summary/371416)

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**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-badge-description-not-showing-up-in-summary/371416 "2025-06-24T17:54:45Z")

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A custom badge’s (short) description is not showing up in the /summary section of a user’s profile (example.com/u/username/summary), but shows up in the /badges section (example.com/u/username/badges).

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## [Disable auto-emoji in chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-auto-emoji-in-chat/322137)

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**Author:** [@sok777](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sok777)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-auto-emoji-in-chat/322137 "2025-06-24T16:39:48Z")

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Hi! is there a way to disable auto-emoji such as :slight\_smile: :) in the chat too? Right now the setting only applies to topic and posts.

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## [Emoji shortcuts setting ignored in chat when turned off](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emoji-shortcuts-setting-ignored-in-chat-when-turned-off/293961)

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**Author:** [@Firepup650](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Firepup650)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emoji-shortcuts-setting-ignored-in-chat-when-turned-off/293961 "2025-06-24T16:35:55Z")

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The site setting enable emoji shortcuts doesn’t seem to work on 34a83fe1c8 in chat, :/, :), :D, etc will still change to their emoji variants with it off.

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## [Pre-launch Checklist for Discourse Migrations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pre-launch-checklist-for-discourse-migrations/357344)

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**Author:** [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pre-launch-checklist-for-discourse-migrations/357344 "2025-03-14T21:19:26Z")

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Before launching your Discourse community, we recommend taking some time to walk through this checklist. Migration projects are exciting but checking everything carefully now helps ensure a smooth experience for your mem…

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## [Sub-sections on the sidebar without sub-categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sub-sections-on-the-sidebar-without-sub-categories/370357)

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**Author:** [@mrmowji](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mrmowji)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sub-sections-on-the-sidebar-without-sub-categories/370357 "2025-06-24T07:17:51Z")

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I already searched but I couldn’t find how I can have nested sections on the sidebar. Something like this (from Discourse Doc Categories - #112 by tknospdr): Although there, clicking on each section/sub-section (to e…

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## [Redirect logged-in users to conversations page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redirect-logged-in-users-to-conversations-page/371350)

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**Author:** [@BrianC](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BrianC)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redirect-logged-in-users-to-conversations-page/371350 "2025-06-23T19:12:14Z")

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Greetings, I am trying to figure out how to redirect any logged in user to my discourse-ai/ai-bot/conversations page. I would like every logged in user to see this page when logged in. I can use menus for access to /l…

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## [Badge order doesn't make sense](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-order-doesnt-make-sense/120073)

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**Author:** [@dkm](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dkm)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-order-doesnt-make-sense/120073 "2025-06-23T21:46:38Z")

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Hey! So I’m not sure if this is intentional, but the order of these badges Seems weird to me, since the senior tester badge has a higher requirement than tester, but is listed before it. Just figured I’d ask if this…

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## [Different sizes of "configure defaults" links in sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-sizes-of-configure-defaults-links-in-sidebar/347771)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-sizes-of-configure-defaults-links-in-sidebar/347771 "2025-06-23T20:38:41Z")

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I noticed that the “configure defaults” link in the categories section of the sidebar is larger than the other links (all categories, all tags, and configure defaults in the tags section). Is there a reason why &\[dat…

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## [Configure MAXMIND for reverse IP lookups](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-maxmind-for-reverse-ip-lookups/173941)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 12:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-maxmind-for-reverse-ip-lookups/173941 "2025-11-07T00:40:55Z")

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What is MAXMIND and why would I want it? Discourse uses MAXMIND to provide geographical information for reverse IP lookups. Without Maxmind’s database you’ll see something like this: Or perhaps you’ve noticed thi…

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## [How to set the home page to be an AI bot? ex: ask.discourse.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-the-home-page-to-be-an-ai-bot-ex-ask-discourse-com/365126)

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**Author:** [@kuaza](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kuaza)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-the-home-page-to-be-an-ai-bot-ex-ask-discourse-com/365126 "2025-06-01T15:57:05Z")

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Is it possible to configure the homepage of this site to directly feature AI, similar to this example: https://ask.discourse.com/? A few additional questions: (If it is paid, perhaps someone could offer a solution) Can…

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## [Using template hbs to add HTML content to a plugin outlet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-template-hbs-to-add-html-content-to-a-plugin-outlet/371373)

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**Author:** [@WolfpackFan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WolfpackFan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 6:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-template-hbs-to-add-html-content-to-a-plugin-outlet/371373 "2025-06-23T18:01:49Z")

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Is there a way I can use the built in component editor in discourse UI to create some HTML content to show up in a plugin outlet (plugin outlet name: before-create-topic-button)? The doc I am reading (Using Plugin Outle…

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## [Hide page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-page/371369)

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**Author:** [@tknospdr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tknospdr)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 5:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-page/371369 "2025-06-23T17:52:26Z")

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Is there a way to completely hide the ‘/categories’ page from anyone that isn’t an admin? If that’s not a reasonable request, can someone help me track down the elements needed to hide the “All categories” link in the s…

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## [Can topic creation be disabled for Group Membership](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-topic-creation-be-disabled-for-group-membership/371304)

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**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-topic-creation-be-disabled-for-group-membership/371304 "2025-06-23T16:56:22Z")

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Is it possible to remove topic creation for Group Membership? The feature feels extra; the accept/reject function on the membership page itself is enough. I was wondering if, even when topics are created, they can be aut…

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## [Allow setting visibility of Event attendees](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-setting-visibility-of-event-attendees/305037)

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**Author:** [@Roi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Roi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-setting-visibility-of-event-attendees/305037 "2025-06-23T16:08:57Z")

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Hi, is it possible to set who can see the participants (“Going”, “Interested” and “Not Going”) of an event? We use this great addon but now have second thoughts that it might be good to hide these details for unregiste…

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## [How can I download a spreadsheet of the user directory?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-download-a-spreadsheet-of-the-user-directory/246333)

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**Author:** [@snehbaxi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/snehbaxi)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 4:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-download-a-spreadsheet-of-the-user-directory/246333 "2025-06-23T16:03:33Z")

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How do I download a spreadsheet which was earlier possible?

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## [🌍 New Calendar Feature: Show Local Time](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-calendar-feature-show-local-time/368608)

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**Author:** [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-calendar-feature-show-local-time/368608 "2025-06-23T13:51:44Z")

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You can now display event times in the timezone where your event takes place! :three\_o\_clock: This new feature adds a simple “Show local time” option that displays event dates and times using the timezone you’ve sele…

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## [\[PAID\] Need to feature the Wishlist block on the homepage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-need-to-feature-the-wishlist-block-on-the-homepage/369385)

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**Author:** [@Helga\_Razinkova](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Helga_Razinkova)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-need-to-feature-the-wishlist-block-on-the-homepage/369385 "2025-06-23T13:44:33Z")

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Hi everyone! I’d be really grateful if someone could help us with the following customization What would you like done? We need to feature a Wishlist block on the homepage. Here’s how it should work: The block displa…

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## [2 Emails stuck in mailq](https://meta.discourse.org/t/2-emails-stuck-in-mailq/371320)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/2-emails-stuck-in-mailq/371320 "2025-06-23T12:12:09Z")

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Hello, I have run cd /var/discourse .\\launcher enter mail-receiver mailq and it shows for the last 2 hours 2 emails are stuck in the queue, (temporary failure) i then run tail -f /shared/log/rails/production.log …

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## [Download a backup from an email link with \`wget\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/download-a-backup-from-an-email-link-with-wget/170623)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/download-a-backup-from-an-email-link-with-wget/170623 "2025-06-23T11:55:59Z")

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For a seasoned sysadmin, the favored way of moving large files is a tool like rsync or scp, but sometimes, you don’t have ssh access to the host where you need to retrieve a large backup file. Because backup files conta…

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