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## [Rake posts:rebake\_incremental (feature request)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rake-posts-rebake-incremental-feature-request/148806)

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**Author:** [@neounix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/neounix)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rake-posts-rebake-incremental-feature-request/148806 "2020-04-22T21:28:36Z")

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Dear Discourse Developers, RE: rake posts:rebake (future feature) rake posts:rebake # Update each post with latest markdown rake posts:rebake\_match\[pattern,type,d…

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## [Looking for a Discourse UI Designer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-a-discourse-ui-designer/148929)

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**Author:** [@randrade](https://meta.discourse.org/u/randrade)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 23, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-a-discourse-ui-designer/148929 "2020-04-23T03:03:54Z")

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What would you like done? We have a network of rare disease patient communities that were created through the Discourse forum. We are actually looking for a UI designer who can help us develop a new “skin” for one of ou…

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## [Extend S3 configuration for other S3 API compatible services](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extend-s3-configuration-for-other-s3-api-compatible-services/90371)

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**Author:** [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh)\
**Replies:** 56\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extend-s3-configuration-for-other-s3-api-compatible-services/90371 "2020-04-22T22:58:33Z")

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Hi everyone :grinning: This feature was requested by a lot of community members in this post. I’m planning to add support for DigitalOcean Spaces because it’s fully S3 compatible but if the community prefers another cl…

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## [Defining DISCOURSE\_S3\_CDN\_URL links to assets in S3 CDN URL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/defining-discourse-s3-cdn-url-links-to-assets-in-s3-cdn-url/116798)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 42\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/defining-discourse-s3-cdn-url-links-to-assets-in-s3-cdn-url/116798 "2020-04-22T22:55:21Z")

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I had this problem before and decided that I was crazy, confused, or the database on the site was suspect, but this is on a brand new site. Also, I was on Digital Ocean spaces, so I thought it might be a problem somehow. …

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## [Digital Ocean Spaces don’t implement the AWS S3 API for the CORS rule](https://meta.discourse.org/t/digital-ocean-spaces-don-t-implement-the-aws-s3-api-for-the-cors-rule/111736)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/digital-ocean-spaces-don-t-implement-the-aws-s3-api-for-the-cors-rule/111736 "2020-04-22T22:51:54Z")

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I’m still struggling getting uploads moved to Spaces. When s3\_cdn\_url is defined, discourse points to the s3\_cdn for assets and they aren’t there. I tried \`rake s3:upload\_assets and get root@shadrack-rbx:/var/www/discou…

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## [Hiding specific users from](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hiding-specific-users-from/148790)

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**Author:** [@sam.sykes](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam.sykes)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hiding-specific-users-from/148790 "2020-04-22T22:17:00Z")

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I thought I’d share some simple JavaScript to hide specific users from the Users list. I imagine this could be way more graceful if done via a plugin, but I am not brave enough to do that yet! Also, this needs to be done…

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## [Text info box in category header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-info-box-in-category-header/26040)

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**Author:** [@Rene](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rene)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 9:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/text-info-box-in-category-header/26040 "2020-04-22T21:59:28Z")

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Is it possible to have a sticky text box at top of a category? Something similar to the info box provided by discourse that contains the text “Create at least 5 public topics and 30 public posts to get discussion started…

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## [Move a topic response](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-a-topic-response/148912)

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**Author:** [@jenni\_alencar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jenni_alencar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-a-topic-response/148912 "2020-04-22T21:41:16Z")

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Hello, There’s a way to move a topic response for another category/topic as an Admin? Thank you.

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## [Mobile home view of Latest topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-home-view-of-latest-topics/148902)

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**Author:** [@eoin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eoin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 8:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mobile-home-view-of-latest-topics/148902 "2020-04-22T20:08:54Z")

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Hi, can I configure Discourse so that when in mobile, the latest topics are displayed? desktop category page style is set to \*Categories and latest topics". Visiting our Discourse on mobile lists categories.

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## [Welcome to nginx! after fresh installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-to-nginx-after-fresh-installation/147409)

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**Author:** [@1marc1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/1marc1)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-to-nginx-after-fresh-installation/147409 "2020-04-10T14:30:43Z")

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Hi, I am new to Discouse and got stuck during the installation. I built an Ubuntu Server 18.04 virtual machine, then roughly followed the installation instructions. When I say roughly, I mean rather than the cloud serv…

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## [Submit blocked email and IP to StopForumSpam](https://meta.discourse.org/t/submit-blocked-email-and-ip-to-stopforumspam/34793)

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**Author:** [@dandv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dandv)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/submit-blocked-email-and-ip-to-stopforumspam/34793 "2020-04-22T17:42:25Z")

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I’ve followed the 2013 spam topic and would like to suggest a simple enhancement to the “Delete and block this email and IP” button: submit the email address and IP to StopForumSpam.com using their API. Related: http://…

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## [Nice Comment Box instead of a link](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nice-comment-box-instead-of-a-link/145516)

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**Author:** [@Kevin\_Kyburz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kevin_Kyburz)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nice-comment-box-instead-of-a-link/145516 "2020-04-22T16:22:18Z")

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Hi, I start build a Forum and my idea is now to replace the WordPress Comment Box with a Discourse Comment Box and sync this with the Forum. Actually, there is just a link showing when I use the Plugin, is there a way t…

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## [I’d like to start developing for Discourse, where should I begin?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-d-like-to-start-developing-for-discourse-where-should-i-begin/148810)

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**Author:** [@007](https://meta.discourse.org/u/007)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 4:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-d-like-to-start-developing-for-discourse-where-should-i-begin/148810 "2020-04-22T16:06:18Z")

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I used to develop plugins for a legacy forum platform many years ago that used PHP and MySQL. I was really pleased with some of the things I was able to do and so were my members. I’ve never worked with Ruby on Rails be…

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## [Feedback on feature enabling staff to add tags to personal messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feedback-on-feature-enabling-staff-to-add-tags-to-personal-messages/81576)

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**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feedback-on-feature-enabling-staff-to-add-tags-to-personal-messages/81576 "2020-04-22T15:58:17Z")

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@vinothkannans I have now upgraded and started testing the new feature allowing staff to tag personal messages. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time and it’s looking good so far! Nice work. :sunflower: Some…

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## [Find users who posted on a specific list of Topic ID's](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-users-who-posted-on-a-specific-list-of-topic-ids/148861)

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**Author:** [@jord8on](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jord8on)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/find-users-who-posted-on-a-specific-list-of-topic-ids/148861 "2020-04-22T15:50:14Z")

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We’re going to be doing a COVID 19-day Fitness Challenge on our forum and participants will need to check-in every day and post proof that they completed the challenge in order to be eligible for some really awesome swag…

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## [Proper way to secure/backup Discourse on self-hosted server?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proper-way-to-secure-backup-discourse-on-self-hosted-server/148624)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proper-way-to-secure-backup-discourse-on-self-hosted-server/148624 "2020-04-22T15:44:57Z")

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Hi, On a self-hosted server, what are the best ways to prevent our forum to be gone forever? How to properly and securely backup our precious? On a now deleted topic, @falco said: Doing file system snapshots isn’t su…

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## [Discourse 2.5.0.beta3 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-5-0-beta3-release-notes/148766)

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**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-5-0-beta3-release-notes/148766 "2020-04-22T15:12:46Z")

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New features in 2.5.0.beta3 Improved Bookmarks - now with reminders! Saving topics/posts for later review has evolved numerous times since the start of Discourse. From stars, to post bookmarks, to user topic timers, we’v…

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## [Anyway to only allow new user from social login?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/anyway-to-only-allow-new-user-from-social-login/148858)

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**Author:** [@Windsooon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Windsooon)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/anyway-to-only-allow-new-user-from-social-login/148858 "2020-04-22T15:04:46Z")

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From the questions from Armin LI, Continuing the discussion from How to prevent registration spam: In my case, I also have the registration spam problem. That is why I want to turn off public email sign up but let us…

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## [Can add my sticker on tools post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-add-my-sticker-on-tools-post/148751)

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**Author:** [@Bank\_Live](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bank_Live)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 1:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-add-my-sticker-on-tools-post/148751 "2020-04-22T13:26:10Z")

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I think that if we have our own stickers We should be able to add it to our website.

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## [Tiny feature request for core: add 3 classes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tiny-feature-request-for-core-add-3-classes/148725)

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**Author:** [@pnoeric](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pnoeric)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tiny-feature-request-for-core-add-3-classes/148725 "2020-04-22T12:27:53Z")

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Hi, I’m working on styling the ‘quote’ box… is it possible for Discourse core to gain classes on the down arrow (see quote in context) and the up arrow (jump to quoted message)? And-- more importantly-- could there a…

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## [Integration of Snap! Content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integration-of-snap-content/148822)

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**Author:** [@Matze](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Matze)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 11:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integration-of-snap-content/148822 "2020-04-22T11:27:11Z")

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I would like to integrate this content as iframe or Onebox: What needs to be done to achieve that?

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## [Restore Backup to different domain](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-backup-to-different-domain/148819)

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**Author:** [@helmi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/helmi)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 11:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restore-backup-to-different-domain/148819 "2020-04-22T11:18:05Z")

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I found this thread but as it’s a bit older and leaves some open questions about avatars I thought I’ll bring it up again. Background: We’re moving a larger phpBB Forum to discourse. Import process is mostly straightene…

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## [Wrong arrow color on boxed categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-arrow-color-on-boxed-categories/148640)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 11:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-arrow-color-on-boxed-categories/148640 "2020-04-22T11:10:19Z")

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Here’s a boxed category selector: The arrow color is set by a style HTML attribute. When you click on the selector, the style attribute is removed and the arrow becomes grey from its CSS property: If you unselect …

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## [How would one go about setting up discourse for tor?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-one-go-about-setting-up-discourse-for-tor/148639)

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**Author:** [@vove](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vove)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 10:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-one-go-about-setting-up-discourse-for-tor/148639 "2020-04-22T10:39:46Z")

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Hello, First of all let me explain what I’d like to do. I want discourse running behind nginx on tor. Discourse will only be accessible through tor. Setting up nginx with tor is no problem but I’m struggling setting up…

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## [Is it possible to keep the votes history of a poll?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-keep-the-votes-history-of-a-poll/69224)

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**Author:** [@isdemo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/isdemo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-keep-the-votes-history-of-a-poll/69224 "2017-09-02T22:37:39Z")

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Is it possible to keep the votes history of a poll? poll If the votes history is kept somewhere, can you show it somehow? Do I need a plugin for that?

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## [Disable presence functionality](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-presence-functionality/82172)

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**Author:** [@ixeft](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ixeft)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-presence-functionality/82172 "2020-04-22T08:43:29Z")

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Hello, While « Who is writing » and Whos online plugins are quit useful, users asked to be able to individually disable it because it is too intrusive for them. Would it be possible to have a «Offline» profile field ?

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## [Suggestion: Trust Levels based on a percentage of criteria](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-trust-levels-based-on-a-percentage-of-criteria/148785)

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**Author:** [@wolftune](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wolftune)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-trust-levels-based-on-a-percentage-of-criteria/148785 "2020-04-22T03:52:21Z")

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So, Trust Levels are set automatically based on a list of criteria. But some users may just not engage in certain ways while being otherwise highly engaged. There’s no specific criterion that matters or not. I’d prefer t…

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## [CMX Global – a virtual event](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cmx-global-a-virtual-event/148803)

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**Author:** [@HAWK](https://meta.discourse.org/u/HAWK)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cmx-global-a-virtual-event/148803 "2020-04-22T03:39:07Z")

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We’re going to be at CMX Global next week. It’s a free event for anyone that’s missing their community fix. You can sign up here if you’re keen https://events.cmxhub.com/e/myss35/

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## [Automatic registration domain wild card](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-registration-domain-wild-card/146933)

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**Author:** [@Rhidian](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rhidian)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 5:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-registration-domain-wild-card/146933 "2020-04-06T05:24:35Z")

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I’ve noticed a difference in behaviour between the email domains whitelist setting at registration - and the automatic registration email domains setting in manage groups. I work in the NHS where users have email addres…

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## [Popup or chatbot to collect leads](https://meta.discourse.org/t/popup-or-chatbot-to-collect-leads/141203)

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**Author:** [@Sebastian1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sebastian1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/popup-or-chatbot-to-collect-leads/141203 "2020-04-22T02:36:33Z")

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Can anyone recommend a plugin or thirdparty solution for colleting leads in the forum? Like a chatbot or a popup or something. Preferably something that doesnt require a developer to install :grimacing: Would be intere…

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