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## [Queries in Data Explorer result in an empty query result](https://meta.discourse.org/t/abfragen-im-data-explorer-fuhren-zu-einem-leeren-abfrage-ergebnis/404957)

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**Author:** [@dickel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dickel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/abfragen-im-data-explorer-fuhren-zu-einem-leeren-abfrage-ergebnis/404957 "2026-06-18T06:00:35Z")

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When I create a new query in the Data Explorer, I first see a text field where I enter the query name. Then I click "Create New" and add the description and the …

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## [Calendar and Event Plugin: recurring event option: \[n\]th \[week\]day of the month](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-and-event-plugin-recurring-event-option-n-th-week-day-of-the-month/347943)

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**Author:** [@eve](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eve)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-and-event-plugin-recurring-event-option-n-th-week-day-of-the-month/347943 "2026-06-18T05:01:03Z")

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At the moment you can only choose from a fixed list of options: Every Day, Every Month, Every Weekday, Every Week, Every Two Weeks, Every Four Weeks The resulting code looks like this: \[event start="2023-12-01 10:30" …

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## [Redirect old forum URLs to new Discourse URLs using permalinks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redirect-old-forum-urls-to-new-discourse-urls-using-permalinks/20930)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redirect-old-forum-urls-to-new-discourse-urls-using-permalinks/20930 "2024-09-13T13:29:44Z")

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:bookmark: This reference explains how Discourse permalinks redirect old URL paths to new destinations, how permalink normalizations work, and how to test and troubleshoot redirects after a migration or URL structure …

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## [We could do with a couple of extra options in the Recurrence dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-could-do-with-a-couple-of-extra-options-in-the-recurrence-dropdown/405557)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-could-do-with-a-couple-of-extra-options-in-the-recurrence-dropdown/405557 "2026-06-17T23:24:29Z")

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We’ve got some great options for Event reccurence now: I especially appreciate the new ‘second Friday of every month’, which works nicely for many events in our communities. However, as humans are difficult, there i…

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## [Finding Discourse RSS feeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-discourse-rss-feeds/264134)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-discourse-rss-feeds/264134 "2025-01-18T13:18:10Z")

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:bookmark: A comprehensive reference guide to all available RSS feeds in Discourse, including URL structures, authentication requirements, and best practices for feed readers. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level:…

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## [Discourse Topic Voting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-topic-voting/40121)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-topic-voting/40121 "2026-06-05T01:44:53Z")

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:discourse2: Summary Discourse Topic Voting lets community members vote on topics in designated categories. :open\_book: Install Guide This plugin is bundled with Discourse core. There is no need to instal…

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## [Reducing AI token usage with category filtering](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reducing-ai-token-usage-with-category-filtering/405510)

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**Author:** [@alefattorini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alefattorini)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reducing-ai-token-usage-with-category-filtering/405510 "2026-06-17T17:09:41Z")

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I aspire to engage the bot in interrogation, ensuring it exclusively considers posts from a specific category. My objective is to curtail the utilization of AI tokens and retrieve information solely from a designated cat…

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## [Event custom fields can only be lowercase](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-custom-fields-can-only-be-lowercase/405386)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-custom-fields-can-only-be-lowercase/405386 "2026-06-17T16:55:03Z")

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I ran into two problems with Event Custom Fields Having a field with a dash or a period (like field-aa or field.aa) crashes the advanced settings dialog with Uncaught (in promise) Error: @name can't include \`.\` or \`-\`. …

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## [Discourse Category Lockdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-category-lockdown/70649)

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**Author:** [@jumagura](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jumagura)\
**Replies:** 115\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-category-lockdown/70649 "2026-06-17T16:47:52Z")

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This plugin allows you to restrict access to topic pages in a category. Topic titles will still show up in topic lists, search, user activity & digest emails. This is a great way to advertise the activity in a “members-o…

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## [Best practice for moving users away from institutional email domains while avoiding duplicate/impersonation accounts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practice-for-moving-users-away-from-institutional-email-domains-while-avoiding-duplicate-impersonation-accounts/405143)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practice-for-moving-users-away-from-institutional-email-domains-while-avoiding-duplicate-impersonation-accounts/405143 "2026-06-17T13:54:10Z")

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I run an independent Discourse community https://physicswithethan.discourse.diy which previously allowed institutional email addresses and external SSO. I now want to move toward ordinary local Discourse accounts using …

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## [Is using type: group in plugins no longer working?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405487)

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**Author:** [@singi2016cn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/singi2016cn)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405487 "2026-06-17T13:09:35Z")

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Has \`type: group\` become obsolete in plugins? I tried using it in a plugin, but it doesn't work. The input field behaves like \`text\` instead of the expected \`select\`. Has \`type: group\` been deprecated? \`\`\`yaml quectel\_online\_customer\_general\_customer\_group\_id: default: "" type: group client: true \`\`\`

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## [Using type: group in plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405492)

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**Author:** [@singi2016cn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/singi2016cn)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405492 "2026-06-17T13:08:43Z")

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Based on the discussion in this thread: Has \`type: group\` become obsolete in plugins? - Support - Discourse Meta Could you confirm whether \`type: group\` was never implemented in the first place, or if it was removed? 1. If it was never implemented, could it be added in the future, similar to \`type: category\`? 2. If it was removed, what was the reason?

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## [Transparent images are being uploaded with a background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transparent-images-are-being-uploaded-with-a-background/405378)

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**Author:** [@a1xexx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/a1xexx)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transparent-images-are-being-uploaded-with-a-background/405378 "2026-06-17T11:28:50Z")

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Hello, On my site (with no plugins or custom modifications), whenever I upload a transparent image for a group flair, badge icon, or even the site’s branding/logo, the site adds a solid white background behind the image…

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## [Category Icon Converts to JPEG](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-icon-converts-to-jpeg/375797)

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**Author:** [@tvavrda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tvavrda)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-icon-converts-to-jpeg/375797 "2026-06-17T11:27:00Z")

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I used to use category icons with a transparent background (especially useful when having both light and dark mode versions). Now I always get a white background. I realized that when I download an old icon (that still w…

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## [Optionally allow other groups to open/close topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optionally-allow-other-groups-to-open-close-topics/405497)

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**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optionally-allow-other-groups-to-open-close-topics/405497 "2026-06-17T10:55:48Z")

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To work more effectively with topic timers without creating too much overhead, it may be nice to add the possibility to configure which groups may open and close topics.

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## [Can't find string "All" in reactions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-find-string-all-in-reactions/404525)

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**Author:** [@discojan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discojan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-find-string-all-in-reactions/404525 "2026-06-17T09:54:28Z")

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When you click a post that has multiple different reactions, it shows “All” that is unstranslated in Arabic, I searched on the Crowdin instance https://discourse.crowdin.com/ but couldn’t find it.

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## [iOS App Bug Report & Compatibility Issue with iOS 27](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-app-bug-report-compatibility-issue-with-ios-27/405446)

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**Author:** [@i2dayi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/i2dayi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-app-bug-report-compatibility-issue-with-ios-27/405446 "2026-06-17T05:43:19Z")

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I am writing to report some bugs and compatibility issues I encountered while using Discourse on the latest iOS 27. Specifically, shortly after entering the community, the bottom navigation bar becomes misaligned and di…

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## [Backup restoration fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-restoration-fails/405387)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Furtenbach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Michael_Furtenbach)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-restoration-fails/405387 "2026-06-16T19:25:47Z")

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I’m having the following problem. I’ve been running a Discourse forum for over 10 years, and since I haven’t been able to install updates for some time now, I wanted to set up a new server: Old server is running: 3.4.0.…

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## [Extending chat message blocks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-chat-message-blocks/405006)

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**Author:** [@Anton\_Akhmerov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anton_Akhmerov)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-chat-message-blocks/405006 "2026-06-16T17:41:09Z")

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Hi all, I would like to develop a plugin for displaying GitLab/GitHub activity notifications in Discourse Chat, or more broadly any kind of regular events. For a richer output I would like to display activity as a card…

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## [Notifications about upcoming changes that are hidden on the upcoming changes page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-about-upcoming-changes-that-are-hidden-on-the-upcoming-changes-page/405009)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-about-upcoming-changes-that-are-hidden-on-the-upcoming-changes-page/405009 "2026-06-16T05:22:13Z")

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Today I was notified that the Enable Horizon high context topic cards change has been enabled by default. When I clicked it, this was the result: I understand why changes on themes/plugins that are disabled are hidde…

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## [Streamlined date/event insertion UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/streamlined-date-event-insertion-ui/359938)

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**Author:** [@SkyeDragon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SkyeDragon)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/streamlined-date-event-insertion-ui/359938 "2026-06-15T21:13:45Z")

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Problem Users (including myself :blush:) often get confused regarding the insert date UI (core) and the insert event UI (official plugin). (They even both refer to “event”) Current UI Insert date/time UI: Insert …

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## [Badge on categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pastille-sur-les-categories/405194)

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**Author:** [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pastille-sur-les-categories/405194 "2026-06-15T17:22:12Z")

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It’s just a question: Why don’t we display a badge on categories to indicate that there are new messages or replies? There must be a technical reason, perhaps :thinking:

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## [Exploring Discourse as a Learning Management System](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-discourse-as-a-learning-management-system/281216)

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**Author:** [@leopedrini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/leopedrini)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-discourse-as-a-learning-management-system/281216 "2026-06-15T16:35:37Z")

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Hello. I manage a forum with thousands of members, and I would like to start teaching there: courses, training. As a Learning Management System. I’ve already researched several, for example Moodle, it seems to work. B…

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## [Multisite vs multiple containers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-vs-multiple-containers/175275)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-vs-multiple-containers/175275 "2026-06-15T16:35:07Z")

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Does anyone know the pros and cons of multisite vs multiple containers? I currently have three Discourse instances as separate containers, and am thinking about converting two, maybe three more forums to Discourse - the…

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## [Stray \<td\> in topic-cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stray-td-in-topic-cards/404301)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stray-td-in-topic-cards/404301 "2026-06-15T15:46:09Z")

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In 89d5674 the code was glimmerized and ActivityCell was introduced instead of the raw view. The raw view had a tagName="div" but ActivityCell and ViewsCell do not support that, they hard code a \<td\>. This resulted in i…

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## [Automatic Scrolling Breaks Accessibility](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-scrolling-breaks-accessibility/202652)

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**Author:** [@chibop](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chibop)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-scrolling-breaks-accessibility/202652 "2026-06-15T14:16:05Z")

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I’m a screen reader user, and automatic scrolling breaks accessibility with focusing issues. If I want to find a post in middle of a long thread, it’s impossible with screen reader because screen reader focus jumps all …

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## [Issue with automatic scrolling on Discourse websites using NVDA and Firefox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-automatic-scrolling-on-discourse-websites-using-nvda-and-firefox/329422)

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**Author:** [@christopherpross](https://meta.discourse.org/u/christopherpross)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-automatic-scrolling-on-discourse-websites-using-nvda-and-firefox/329422 "2026-06-15T14:14:43Z")

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Hey, I am blind and using NVDA 2024.3 on Windows 11 with Firefox 131.0. My issue is that on all websites using Discourse, the automatic scrolling in the topic view doesn’t work. I can only see 30 topics, and the view d…

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## [Making your forum more accessible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-your-forum-more-accessible/226242)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-your-forum-more-accessible/226242 "2026-06-15T14:02:27Z")

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:bookmark: This guide explains how to make your Discourse forum more accessible by utilizing WCAG compliant color schemes. It covers instructions for site administrators, theme creators, and end users. …

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## [Are html tags causing search issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-html-tags-causing-search-issues/405296)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/are-html-tags-causing-search-issues/405296 "2026-06-15T13:48:08Z")

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I have subscript html-tags i.e. \<h2\>\<strong\>B\<sub\>17\</sub\>-vitamiini (or the issue is header tags, hasn’t check that yet). The search can’t find those, like if I try to search B17-vitamiini. AI couldn\`t offer a hit eithe…

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## [How are the user icons of "going" members sorted in the display of events?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-the-user-icons-of-going-members-sorted-in-the-display-of-events/405312)

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**Author:** [@anko127](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anko127)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 12:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-the-user-icons-of-going-members-sorted-in-the-display-of-events/405312 "2026-06-15T12:53:36Z")

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The list of “going” members of an event is not sorted chronologically by the timestamp of pressing “going” but by the discourse member ID or what criteria? I know that you can extract this data and evaluate it. But our …

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