# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?exclude_tag=api&page=701 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 702 --- ## [Difficulty implementing Categories Tag Column theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficulty-implementing-categories-tag-column-theme/258524)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Neidl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Chris_Neidl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficulty-implementing-categories-tag-column-theme/258524 "2023-03-17T14:52:38Z")
I’m trying to implement the Categories Tag Column theme component to my forum.(https://www.openairforum.org) but am having some difficulties that I can’t seem to resolve.I’ve installed it as component in ‘customize’ \> ‘t… --- ## [An additional scrollbar appears when the component is enabled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/an-additional-scrollbar-appears-when-the-component-is-enabled/271988)
**Author:** [@rahim123](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rahim123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/an-additional-scrollbar-appears-when-the-component-is-enabled/271988 "2023-03-17T14:24:13Z")
Hi, there has been a regression in the past few days of Discourse commits where the browser / OS scrollbar appears always visible with a few pixels of vertical slop when the Sidebar Theme Toggle is enabled. It’s happenin… --- ## [How do I disable personal messages between members, but not admin to members?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-disable-personal-messages-between-members-but-not-admin-to-members/255436)
**Author:** [@ACADEMYOFPYTHON](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ACADEMYOFPYTHON)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-disable-personal-messages-between-members-but-not-admin-to-members/255436 "2023-03-17T14:18:05Z")
How do I disable private messages between members but not admin to members in the latest version? --- ## [Error logs empty after upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-logs-empty-after-upgrade/258500)
**Author:** [@md-misko](https://meta.discourse.org/u/md-misko)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 2:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-logs-empty-after-upgrade/258500 "2023-03-17T14:00:33Z")
Version 3.1.0.beta3, all previous log entries are missing, new events are not logged. Same issue on two updated instances. --- ## [Mode light interface for users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mode-light-interface-for-users/258320)
**Author:** [@hoangphuctran93](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hoangphuctran93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mode-light-interface-for-users/258320 "2023-03-17T12:58:19Z")
Currently my website has not set up dark mode so is there a way to force users to only load the light interface? --- ## [Preventing further use of a category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-further-use-of-a-category/258314)
**Author:** [@Paul\_King](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paul_King)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/preventing-further-use-of-a-category/258314 "2023-03-17T12:11:36Z")
Is there, or can there be, a way to keep the already assigned category associated with a discussion, but to prevent its further use going forward, except where an existing topic receives a reply? I have an ‘archive’ cat… --- ## [Tag x# suddenly differs for staff vs. users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-x-suddenly-differs-for-staff-vs-users/257611)
**Author:** [@Kartoon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kartoon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-x-suddenly-differs-for-staff-vs-users/257611 "2023-03-17T11:46:23Z")
For some reason now only users with Moderator/Admin enabled can see the proper amount of tags that any individual tag has (trust level is irrelevant). A user pointed out it now reports all of our boards tags as having WA… --- ## [\[PAID\] Theme creation similar to existing community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-theme-creation-similar-to-existing-community/258452)
**Author:** [@silver-cobra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/silver-cobra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-theme-creation-similar-to-existing-community/258452 "2023-03-17T11:44:39Z")
I am seeking a design very similar to this here: https://forums.wyze.com/ We need thew same everything basically, including. search area categories forum below We love their layout, buttons, and overall design. We wo… --- ## [Unable to delete all user's post (error 502)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-delete-all-users-post-error-502/258391)
**Author:** [@Crius](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Crius)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-delete-all-users-post-error-502/258391 "2023-03-17T11:08:10Z")
I’ve found this topic reporting the same issue and I believe I’m facing the same situation The user requested their post to be deleted but I’m sure he posted in some megatopic. Since we migrated from vbulleting, megat… --- ## [Making \`email in min trust\` site setting more consistent with \`Accept email from anonymous users without account\` category setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-email-in-min-trust-site-setting-more-consistent-with-accept-email-from-anonymous-users-without-account-category-setting/258480)
**Author:** [@Julien\_Palard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Julien_Palard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 10:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-email-in-min-trust-site-setting-more-consistent-with-accept-email-from-anonymous-users-without-account-category-setting/258480 "2023-03-17T10:53:27Z")
Hi, Using Discourse 3.1.0.beta2 (164b60cd07). I have a topic configured as is: Group « all » can see/reply/create Needs moderation for each new topics Inbound email address configured and working Accepts emails from … --- ## [How can I get post-id & user in showModal controller?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-get-post-id-user-in-showmodal-controller/258369)
**Author:** [@bstgmr02](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bstgmr02)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-get-post-id-user-in-showmodal-controller/258369 "2023-03-16T12:29:03Z")
This is my initializer below: export default { name: 'customInit', initialize() { withPluginApi('0.8.7', api =\> { api.attachWidgetAction('post', 'showCustomModal', () =\> { … --- ## [New? admin view of user list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-admin-view-of-user-list/258481)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-admin-view-of-user-list/258481 "2023-03-17T09:59:21Z")
I don’t know if this is part of another changes, but I really really really like clarity of user listing. That is what an admin needs — my anon-user got more glamorous old one, as should. I mean this one (don’t mind jib… --- ## [IP Location Address related](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-location-address-related/258323)
**Author:** [@Hyan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hyan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-location-address-related/258323 "2023-03-17T09:37:10Z")
I have added Maxmind license key (DISCOURSE\_MAXMIND\_LICENSE\_KEY) and rebuild (or destroy/start) my site. But still users IP address show (unknown). How can I debug or verify if my Maxmind license key works? --- ## [Infinite scroll does not work on All Categories page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/infinite-scroll-does-not-work-on-all-categories-page/258373)
**Author:** [@stanislaw.grin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stanislaw.grin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 8:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/infinite-scroll-does-not-work-on-all-categories-page/258373 "2023-03-17T08:08:36Z")
Hello, I’m experiencing an issue with my custom installation. On the main page with a list of topics for All Categories the infinite scroll does work as expected - I see only 29 topics, others are not loaded when scrolli… --- ## [Discourse down after failed web update, rebuild & doctor not helping](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-down-after-failed-web-update-rebuild-doctor-not-helping/258407)
**Author:** [@tkrunning](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tkrunning)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 7:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-down-after-failed-web-update-rebuild-doctor-not-helping/258407 "2023-03-17T07:26:27Z")
I ran a web update today of Discourse + all plugins, and midway in the update there was a message that the update failed. The forum also went down with a message saying something like “the software powering this forum” i… --- ## [Restricting users to join any one private group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restricting-users-to-join-any-one-private-group/257859)
**Author:** [@Krsh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Krsh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restricting-users-to-join-any-one-private-group/257859 "2023-03-17T03:37:39Z")
Hi, I am running a private forum for educational purpose, it is exclusively for the students enrolled with us. In the forum there are many private categories which are allowed to students based on their subject of enro… --- ## [3.1.0.beta3: Search optimizations, Resizable chat drawer, New API scopes, and more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-1-0-beta3-search-optimizations-resizable-chat-drawer-new-api-scopes-and-more/258274)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-1-0-beta3-search-optimizations-resizable-chat-drawer-new-api-scopes-and-more/258274 "2023-03-17T00:22:32Z")
New features in 3.1.0.beta3 Search optimizations We have improved our search feature with new optimizations. See the linked topic for full details! Resizeable chat drawer We’ve updated the chat draw to be resizable. T… --- ## [3.0.2: Security and bug fix release](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-0-2-security-and-bug-fix-release/258409)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-0-2-security-and-bug-fix-release/258409 "2023-03-17T00:22:29Z")
Discourse 3.0.2 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… --- ## [Obtain User Details from JavaScript](https://meta.discourse.org/t/obtain-user-details-from-javascript/258411)
**Author:** [@PeakProsperity](https://meta.discourse.org/u/PeakProsperity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/obtain-user-details-from-javascript/258411 "2023-03-16T18:46:08Z")
Can anybody tell me if it’s possible to obtain the following information about a user via JavaScript? email address external\_id (their WordPress user ID) I need to be able to pass either of these to a UserGuiding Java… --- ## [User info keeps loading forever for one special user](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-info-keeps-loading-forever-for-one-special-user/258430)
**Author:** [@thoka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-info-keeps-loading-forever-for-one-special-user/258430 "2023-03-16T21:42:07Z")
I would like to understand how to investigate the fact, that one public personal profile is not loading at our discourse (version 3.1.0.beta2). I am able to access the admin view of this user. Are there pointers to err… --- ## [Can we create subchannels?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-create-subchannels/271212)
**Author:** [@Keph](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Keph)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-create-subchannels/271212 "2023-03-16T21:00:05Z")
Can you create subchannels in discourse-chat? --- ## [Automatic update to beta version: questions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-update-to-beta-version-questions/258393)
**Author:** [@Iacobus1983](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Iacobus1983)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-update-to-beta-version-questions/258393 "2023-03-16T16:28:40Z")
I needed to change the SMTP settings, so I rebuilt my forum with ./launcher rebuild app. As a result, discourse got updated automatically to 3.1.0.beta2. Some questions: is this behavior normal? is it possible to cust… --- ## [Add a user to a group via API?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-user-to-a-group-via-api/45077)
**Author:** [@jefflau](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jefflau)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-user-to-a-group-via-api/45077 "2023-03-16T15:13:44Z")
I’m trying to use the Discourse API to update a group with a particular user. In the docs that I have found, there wasn’t any information on this, only the ability to create a group. I also tried to watch the XHR reques… --- ## [Display last active (seen) info next to @ username search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-last-active-seen-info-next-to-username-search/258384)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-last-active-seen-info-next-to-username-search/258384 "2023-03-16T15:17:07Z")
In some cases, there are two or more accounts for the same person in our Discourse. It’s something we’re addressing with inactive accounts elsewhere. However, I think there’s an opportunity to help people when they @ som… --- ## [\`assigns public\` displays inaccessible link to non-staff users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assigns-public-displays-inaccessible-link-to-non-staff-users/258377)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/assigns-public-displays-inaccessible-link-to-non-staff-users/258377 "2023-03-16T13:20:47Z")
Hello. I have noticed that the “Assigned to” button brings an error when clicking on it as a normal user (not staff member). Does anyone know why this is able to be clicked on? Example: .Ban appeal Of SlenderGaming200 -… --- ## [Changing discobot name](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-discobot-name/227385)
**Author:** [@Bobby\_Dobrescu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bobby_Dobrescu)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 10:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-discobot-name/227385 "2023-03-16T10:55:06Z")
Is changing discobot’s name broken for anyone else in 2.8.2? I followed these tips, but once I change the name it stops responding. Don’t really know where to start troubleshooting. Thoughts? --- ## [Failing rebuild](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failing-rebuild/257842)
**Author:** [@Ashwani\_K\_Goel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ashwani_K_Goel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 2:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/failing-rebuild/257842 "2023-03-13T02:44:43Z")
I have done everything I could I used to have Ubuntu 14.04 on my server. I upgraded it sequentially to Ubuntu 20.04 Upgraded Ruby to 3.2.0 Updated all Gems, and even run Bundle install successfully after a few tries B… --- ## [How to determine category id](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-determine-category-id/184607)
**Author:** [@Joshua\_Kogan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Joshua_Kogan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 5:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-determine-category-id/184607 "2023-03-16T05:32:12Z")
Hi all, how would I find a category’s id? --- ## [Getting user profile custom field via JS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-user-profile-custom-field-via-js/32257)
**Author:** [@dleung](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dleung)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 1:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-user-profile-custom-field-via-js/32257 "2023-03-16T01:12:16Z")
Hi, I’m wondering if it is possible to retrieve user profile custom fields in our customized header using something like this: $.ajax("/session/current").then(function (json) { console.log(json.custom.user\_field\_4… --- ## [How to leverage the "Open all external links in a new tab" setting in site customizations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-leverage-the-open-all-external-links-in-a-new-tab-setting-in-site-customizations/258174)
**Author:** [@seanblue](https://meta.discourse.org/u/seanblue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2023, 12:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-leverage-the-open-all-external-links-in-a-new-tab-setting-in-site-customizations/258174 "2023-03-16T00:54:08Z")
A site I frequent has a customization on the user card that includes a link to an external site specific to each user (a user profile basically). However, clicking this link opens the page in the current tab, despite me … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?exclude_tag=api&page=700) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?exclude_tag=api&page=702)