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## [Air Theme - Show images on the main screen](https://meta.discourse.org/t/air-theme-show-images-on-the-main-screen/337421)

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**Author:** [@sid321](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sid321)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/air-theme-show-images-on-the-main-screen/337421 "2024-11-21T04:39:22Z")

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Would it be possible to show images on the Air theme, similar to how it’s done on Reddit? I know about the Reddit theme, but Air seems perfect. If we could display images too, it would make it much more engaging.

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## ["What would you like to do with your post?" has a large space below the text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-do-with-your-post-has-a-large-space-below-the-text/335319)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 3:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-would-you-like-to-do-with-your-post-has-a-large-space-below-the-text/335319 "2024-11-21T03:52:40Z")

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As seen in the picture below, there is a large space below the text “What would you like to do with your post?” when clicking the trashcan in the topic composer. Nothing seems to be there, but it this intentional? I’…

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## [Problem with brand logo and automatic dark mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-with-brand-logo-and-automatic-dark-mode/337265)

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**Author:** [@martyn\_thomas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martyn_thomas)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 1:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/problem-with-brand-logo-and-automatic-dark-mode/337265 "2024-11-21T01:33:14Z")

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I’ve found a bug. When ‘Enable automatic dark mode color scheme’ is ticked - and dark mode is activated - Discourse gets the ‘logo dark’ image from branding correctly. However if ‘Enable automatic dark mode color sch…

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## [Messages Inbox Displaying Incorrectly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/messages-inbox-displaying-incorrectly/336948)

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**Author:** [@martyn\_thomas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martyn_thomas)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/messages-inbox-displaying-incorrectly/336948 "2024-11-21T01:29:35Z")

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I’ve spotted an issue where the messages inbox is larger than then UX This only effects Messages, other notification types are displaying correctly The issue happens in both Themes i’ve tested (Clean and Default)…

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## [Is there a rule about responding to old posts here?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-rule-about-responding-to-old-posts-here/336959)

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**Author:** [@皓天\_俞](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E7%9A%93%E5%A4%A9_%E4%BF%9E)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-rule-about-responding-to-old-posts-here/336959 "2024-11-20T21:37:21Z")

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Is there a rule about responding to old posts here? I’m really curious if there’s a rule about it. I’ve noticed that many people respond to posts that are one or two months, or even a year old.

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## [Related category permissions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/related-category-permissions/337039)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/related-category-permissions/337039 "2024-11-20T17:53:15Z")

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:information\_source: Summary Adds information about the security permissions of parent and subcategories below those of the current category :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - moin-Jana/related-category…

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## [Search doesn't close using escape key when focus is on open advanced search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-doesnt-close-using-escape-key-when-focus-is-on-open-advanced-search/337178)

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**Author:** [@king\_laurel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/king_laurel)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-doesnt-close-using-escape-key-when-focus-is-on-open-advanced-search/337178 "2024-11-20T17:06:54Z")

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To replicate: open search (use hotkey /) Click tab once so focus is on the “open advance search” btn Attempt to close search by clicking esc Expectation is that focus can be anywhere in search and esc btn will close s…

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## [Discrepancies in webhook topic\_posts\_count](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discrepancies-in-webhook-topic-posts-count/292741)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 4:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discrepancies-in-webhook-topic-posts-count/292741 "2024-11-20T16:27:06Z")

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We use the Discourse web hook Post Event (When there is a new reply, edit, deleted or recovered). When a post in a topic (comment) is made, it sends a web hook and we use that information to update data on the WP side. I…

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## [Push/Announce group messages to staff](https://meta.discourse.org/t/push-announce-group-messages-to-staff/337231)

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**Author:** [@ecki](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ecki)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/push-announce-group-messages-to-staff/337231 "2024-11-20T16:02:35Z")

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If I have something important in the Staff group, is there a way to push it by email to all the members regardless of their tracking settings for the inbox? Or alternatively is there a mechanism like “default tracking c…

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## [Release Notes for 3.4.0.beta3-dev](https://meta.discourse.org/t/release-notes-for-3-4-0-beta3-dev/337217)

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**Author:** [@Taste-OF-IT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Taste-OF-IT)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/release-notes-for-3-4-0-beta3-dev/337217 "2024-11-20T10:12:41Z")

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Hi, when do we read about Version 3.4.0.beta3-dev which is online since 12.11.? Thanks

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## [Treat emailed reaction as a like ❤](https://meta.discourse.org/t/treat-emailed-reaction-as-a-like/337216)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/treat-emailed-reaction-as-a-like/337216 "2024-11-20T09:13:29Z")

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Sometimes people email a reply along these lines: :+1: Joe Bloggs reacted to your message: It would be cool if Discourse were able to recognise this and treat it as a like rather than a reply. I don’t know what sort…

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## [Is There a Minimum User Requirement for Leaderboard Display?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-minimum-user-requirement-for-leaderboard-display/337161)

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**Author:** [@acalerog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/acalerog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 8:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-minimum-user-requirement-for-leaderboard-display/337161 "2024-11-20T08:45:06Z")

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Why my leaderboard is not showing the full table? I’m currently testing the platform and have created 2 users: me (admin) and Random User (not admin). I’m having the same issue for both users: if I log in as ‘randomuser…

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## [Background Needs Adding to my Community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/background-needs-adding-to-my-community/336866)

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**Author:** [@robertuk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/robertuk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/background-needs-adding-to-my-community/336866 "2024-11-20T07:19:39Z")

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Would it be possible for any of you, I don’t mind paying for it to be done. Just to add the background for my community please. The $300 per month for the business edition I signed up for will be just perfect. All I need…

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## [Exclusive Sandbox or Staging Environs for Orgs?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exclusive-sandbox-or-staging-environs-for-orgs/44897)

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**Author:** [@MelissaK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MelissaK)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exclusive-sandbox-or-staging-environs-for-orgs/44897 "2024-11-20T07:44:24Z")

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One small challenge we’ve found with Discourse is the the lack of a staging or sandbox environment that is exclusive to our org. We’d like a place where to stage and test any planned changes (everything from CSS changes…

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## [Git Error when rebuilding app - couldn’t find remote ref refs/heads/tests-passed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/git-error-when-rebuilding-app-couldn-t-find-remote-ref-refs-heads-tests-passed/336911)

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**Author:** [@Wurzelseppi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wurzelseppi)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 7:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/git-error-when-rebuilding-app-couldn-t-find-remote-ref-refs-heads-tests-passed/336911 "2024-11-20T07:11:29Z")

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Hi guys, I´m getting this error when I rebuild the app Pups::ExecError: cd /var/www/discourse && sudo -H -E -u discourse bash -c ’ set -o errexit if \[ $(git rev-parse --is-shallow-repository) == “true” \]; then git …

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## [Text field in chat gets active only after clicking on a link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-field-in-chat-gets-active-only-after-clicking-on-a-link/336968)

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**Author:** [@Helga\_Razinkova](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Helga_Razinkova)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-field-in-chat-gets-active-only-after-clicking-on-a-link/336968 "2024-11-20T06:48:49Z")

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Hi there, Is anyone having the same issue? Chat text field doesn’t work until I click on the link inside the chat :roll\_eyes: Any help will be very much appreciated!

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## [Topic change history](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-change-history/337106)

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**Author:** [@Pieces](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pieces)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-change-history/337106 "2024-11-20T02:49:44Z")

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Hi, I can’t find anything about this on meta or when searching my Discourse settings so thought I’d ask here. Is there any functionality in Discourse Core or through a plugin/theme component that allows a short descrip…

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## [X-axis scrollbar on emoji](https://meta.discourse.org/t/x-axis-scrollbar-on-emoji/337101)

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**Author:** [@king\_laurel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/king_laurel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/x-axis-scrollbar-on-emoji/337101 "2024-11-20T02:46:08Z")

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Can we get the emoji panel to not have an x-axis scrollbar by default? current: preferred:

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## [Bug: unable to use arrow keys in dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-unable-to-use-arrow-keys-in-dropdown/337107)

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**Author:** [@king\_laurel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/king_laurel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-unable-to-use-arrow-keys-in-dropdown/337107 "2024-11-20T01:51:37Z")

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Majority of the drop downs use up/down arrow keys, this one only allows tabbing

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## [EU visitor stats on /about page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/eu-visitor-stats-on-about-page/324459)

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**Author:** [@Isambard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Isambard)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/eu-visitor-stats-on-about-page/324459 "2024-11-20T01:24:52Z")

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Is the EU visitor stats the one with reduced info (no table for 24 hours, 7 days, 30 days etc.)? I’m curious, what rule within the DSA does this address? I’m surprised that high-level aggregated stats can be problematic…

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## [Dark/light mode toggle sometimes flashes dark then light](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dark-light-mode-toggle-sometimes-flashes-dark-then-light/337163)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 12:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dark-light-mode-toggle-sometimes-flashes-dark-then-light/337163 "2024-11-20T00:26:31Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Dark/Light Mode Toggle: This might not be preventable, and maybe would be rare, but when… Windows 10 dark mode is enabled, and “Enable automatic dark mode colour scheme” preference is on…

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## [Formatting breaks when Topic (List) Excerpts theme component used with RSS Polling plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-breaks-when-topic-list-excerpts-theme-component-used-with-rss-polling-plugin/337155)

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**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 12:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-breaks-when-topic-list-excerpts-theme-component-used-with-rss-polling-plugin/337155 "2024-11-20T00:16:19Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Topic List Excerpts: I’m using the Topic (List) Excerpts theme component plus the RSS Polling plugin. If the theme component is enabled on categories containing topics created by the RSS …

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## [Why is this icon a share icon?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-this-icon-a-share-icon/337096)

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**Author:** [@king\_laurel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/king_laurel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-this-icon-a-share-icon/337096 "2024-11-19T22:00:08Z")

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Curious what the logic behind this button being a share

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## [Spans with role of button.. should be buttons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/spans-with-role-of-button-should-be-buttons/337067)

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**Author:** [@king\_laurel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/king_laurel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/spans-with-role-of-button-should-be-buttons/337067 "2024-11-19T20:53:18Z")

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These clickable elements currently have a span with a role of button, can we get them updated to be a button?

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## [AI Forum Helper cannot access some categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-forum-helper-cannot-access-some-categories/332416)

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**Author:** [@markschmucker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/markschmucker)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-forum-helper-cannot-access-some-categories/332416 "2024-11-19T20:42:23Z")

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We have some categories visible to everyone, and others visible only to a premium group. I am in the premium group and can access the premium content. When I use the AI Forum Helper, it can easily list the Hot Topics in…

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## [Interpolation Keys for Customizing Text and System Email Templates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interpolation-keys-for-customizing-text-and-system-email-templates/264604)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interpolation-keys-for-customizing-text-and-system-email-templates/264604 "2024-11-19T20:39:16Z")

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:bookmark: This guide provides a detailed overview of interpolation keys used for customizing text and system email templates in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator While Customizing t…

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## [Hyperlink rendering in site text settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hyperlink-rendering-in-site-text-settings/337082)

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**Author:** [@frye\_bradley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/frye_bradley)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hyperlink-rendering-in-site-text-settings/337082 "2024-11-19T20:22:08Z")

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Is it possible to add a hyperlink to the login.suspended\_with\_reason or login.suspended\_with\_reason\_forever site text settings? I’m trying to add mailto hyperlinks in these text settings but they are rendering as expect…

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## [Discourse-doctor does not initiate connection towards smtp server](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-doctor-does-not-initiate-connection-towards-smtp-server/336504)

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**Author:** [@laplasz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/laplasz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-doctor-does-not-initiate-connection-towards-smtp-server/336504 "2024-11-19T18:47:59Z")

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Hi There! So the website can send out emails using the configured smtp server. However the discourse-doctor does not. So how can I debug the rake 'emails:test\[user@domain.my\]' command. I would like to see that there a…

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## [Looking for a plugin for upvote/down votes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-a-plugin-for-upvote-down-votes/337061)

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**Author:** [@king\_laurel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/king_laurel)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-a-plugin-for-upvote-down-votes/337061 "2024-11-19T18:26:29Z")

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I am in search of a plugin that allows user’s to upvote/downvote comments. I believe discourse has one they maintain, but I haven’t been able to find the name since voting is a popular search item. Thank you!

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## [How can I tell if a particular distribution of the Discourse client is free software?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-tell-if-a-particular-distribution-of-the-discourse-client-is-free-software/336374)

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**Author:** [@JacobK1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JacobK1)\
**Replies:** 39\
**Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-tell-if-a-particular-distribution-of-the-discourse-client-is-free-software/336374 "2024-11-19T17:43:58Z")

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For people who want to avoid running nonfree software, how can we tell if the software that a website gives us for accessing a forum powered by Discourse is free software? Without the JavaScript client software, the for…

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