# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1247 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1248 --- ## [Image not filling header container](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-not-filling-header-container/146484)
**Author:** [@Paul-Reed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Paul-Reed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-not-filling-header-container/146484 "2020-04-07T19:52:05Z")
I’m just setting up my site, and trying to add a image to the top header section. The instructions in ‘Settings \> Branding’ say; Use a wide rectangular image with a height of 120 and an aspect ratio greater than 3:1 … --- ## [Long links stick out of frequent author box](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-links-stick-out-of-frequent-author-box/147019)
**Author:** [@Nacho\_Caballero](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nacho_Caballero)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/long-links-stick-out-of-frequent-author-box/147019 "2020-04-07T19:35:27Z")
I just noticed this today. I don’t know if this is the right place to report it --- ## [Can I update the user field automatically via API or otherwise?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-update-the-user-field-automatically-via-api-or-otherwise/147043)
**Author:** [@eextra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eextra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 6:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-update-the-user-field-automatically-via-api-or-otherwise/147043 "2020-04-07T18:44:09Z")
case: I’d like to change some users’ information in the user’s fields once every 1-2 week. What’s the easiest way to do that? Post request ? --- ## [Is there a way to collapse this portion of the interface?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-collapse-this-portion-of-the-interface/147167)
**Author:** [@sunjam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sunjam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 6:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-collapse-this-portion-of-the-interface/147167 "2020-04-07T18:14:32Z")
I’m new to modifying themes and am wondering if there is a way to allow users to collapse/hide this menu, similar to how you see a list of options by clicking on the hamburger menu in the top right. --- ## [Updating the Mobile Homepage](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-the-mobile-homepage/147041)
**Author:** [@DSchrute](https://meta.discourse.org/u/DSchrute)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-the-mobile-homepage/147041 "2020-04-07T15:39:41Z")
Hello again! I have configured my desktop’s landing page to return categories and sub categories in one column and the latest topics in another column but the mobile landing page returns a latest topic and subcategories … --- ## [Instead of loading wheel I get a modal box due to guest gate plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/instead-of-loading-wheel-i-get-a-modal-box-due-to-guest-gate-plugin/147082)
**Author:** [@jord8on](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jord8on)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/instead-of-loading-wheel-i-get-a-modal-box-due-to-guest-gate-plugin/147082 "2020-04-07T14:55:24Z")
I’m not sure if this is a bug, but it doesn’t seem like intended behavior… When I load a new page in our forums, sometimes I get the header modal box as seen in the vid below. Should we be seeing a loading spinner or s… --- ## [Topic counts for parent categories in dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-counts-for-parent-categories-in-dropdown/147061)
**Author:** [@johncs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/johncs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-counts-for-parent-categories-in-dropdown/147061 "2020-04-07T09:36:41Z")
Take a forum with (at least) these three categories and topic counts: Announcements (4 topics) Releases (80 topics) Roadmaps (7 topics) You might then see this in the category filter dropdown: The x 4 here is r… --- ## [Allow members with low trust to request wiki changes or updates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-members-with-low-trust-to-request-wiki-changes-or-updates/147077)
**Author:** [@jord8on](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jord8on)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-members-with-low-trust-to-request-wiki-changes-or-updates/147077 "2020-04-07T04:21:42Z")
We are creating a collaborative wiki but want all new requests to be seen by some of the moderators who have the appropriate trust level and can ensure accurate additions or revisions to the core wiki document. Is there… --- ## [Able to take a 30-min 1:1?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/able-to-take-a-30-min-1-1/147059)
**Author:** [@staceymintcro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/staceymintcro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 2:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/able-to-take-a-30-min-1-1/147059 "2020-04-07T02:32:16Z")
This is probably too hands on, but is anyone at Discourse able to take a 30-min 1:1 with me to review my setup and talk me through some of the most valuable customizations? I basically want to make sure I’m taking advant… --- ## [Paid subscription badges?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-subscription-badges/147064)
**Author:** [@thegurjyot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thegurjyot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-subscription-badges/147064 "2020-04-06T23:41:32Z")
First of all the idea is taken from Linus Tech Tips forum. They offer three paid subscription badges bronze, silver and gold. All of these subscriptions also offer certain privileges but in Discourse we earn privileges r… --- ## [How upgrade a very old Discourse site?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-upgrade-a-very-old-discourse-site/146846)
**Author:** [@justin\_gordon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/justin_gordon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-upgrade-a-very-old-discourse-site/146846 "2020-04-06T23:31:56Z")
1. What’s the easiest way to get back up and running? 2. If I’ve had S3 backups, did that cover all the relevant data, including images, metadata, etc? While I did find this article, it hasn’t been updated in 5 years: … --- ## [Auto-clear moderation messages?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-clear-moderation-messages/139961)
**Author:** [@j127](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j127)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/auto-clear-moderation-messages/139961 "2020-04-06T23:05:50Z")
Is there a way to automatically delete all the messages about “items waiting to be reviewed”? I can bulk select them and click “archive” but that leaves a large number of unwanted messages in the archives. Up until now I… --- ## [Display total number of users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-total-number-of-users/70483)
**Author:** [@jesselperry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jesselperry)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 8:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-total-number-of-users/70483 "2020-04-06T20:49:40Z")
I would like to better market how many users are on my Discourse installation. Has anyone implemented something that appears at the top of the topic list that shows how many registered users there are? --- ## [Sharing facebook post with no text, just image](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sharing-facebook-post-with-no-text-just-image/147027)
**Author:** [@evantill](https://meta.discourse.org/u/evantill)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 8:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sharing-facebook-post-with-no-text-just-image/147027 "2020-04-06T20:23:50Z")
a User tried to share a link to a facebook post : https://www.facebook.com/Millot.Elisabeth/posts/10221325515184674 I was expecting a onebox but this is not the case. Checking the url it has an html attribute containi… --- ## [Posting without bumping topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/posting-without-bumping-topic/65651)
**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 8:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/posting-without-bumping-topic/65651 "2020-04-06T20:06:46Z")
Sometimes I want to write “Good job”, “Great you found the solution” or something that is relevant to all the people in the thread and especially the last poster, but not relevant for all the people in the forum in gener… --- ## [SSO Loop - Help needed to find the problem](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-loop-help-needed-to-find-the-problem/78214)
**Author:** [@ravor-org](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ravor-org)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 6:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sso-loop-help-needed-to-find-the-problem/78214 "2018-01-17T06:32:06Z")
Hey there, I’ve just set up a discourse forum within our company. I’ve written our own SSO-login to register and login to discourse. Everything was fine until some point - I don’t know where and why - it all broke. Dis… --- ## [Setup Trial with No DNS changes?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-trial-with-no-dns-changes/147024)
**Author:** [@brianlmason](https://meta.discourse.org/u/brianlmason)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setup-trial-with-no-dns-changes/147024 "2020-04-06T18:07:15Z")
Is there a way I can set up a trial site without making DNS changes? I am in marketing and want to test out the community concept before having to make a request of my IT department. --- ## [Discourse comments not showing up on pages - only posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-comments-not-showing-up-on-pages-only-posts/146953)
**Author:** [@iradave](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iradave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-comments-not-showing-up-on-pages-only-posts/146953 "2020-04-06T17:42:46Z")
Maybe I’m missing something… I’ve got WP Discourse plugin working with SSO and it appears to be working fine enabling comments on POSTS but not PAGES. I haven’t found something that says it only works on posts. Does it … --- ## [How to create new topic by API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-new-topic-by-api/146849)
**Author:** [@Zhang\_Frank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Zhang_Frank)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-new-topic-by-api/146849 "2020-04-06T17:30:49Z")
I want to know how to create new topic by API . If there are some DEMO or samples . Should be very helpful . Thanks --- ## [Discourse/jobs?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-jobs/146967)
**Author:** [@szymek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/szymek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-jobs/146967 "2020-04-06T16:03:12Z")
Hi guys, Maybe you know - does there exist something in Discourse that could provide similar features as https://stackoverflow.com/jobs? I work in a large company (150k employees). We are thinking about deploying a “lo… --- ## [Voting plugin not visible on site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/voting-plugin-not-visible-on-site/147007)
**Author:** [@christian\_01](https://meta.discourse.org/u/christian_01)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/voting-plugin-not-visible-on-site/147007 "2020-04-06T15:58:12Z")
I’ve installed the Voting plugin but it’s not appearing on my site. Any ideas please? https://bloggingcommunityworld.com --- ## [Tracking a topic using the keyboard shortcut tracks other topics too](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tracking-a-topic-using-the-keyboard-shortcut-tracks-other-topics-too/143790)
**Author:** [@mpol](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mpol)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tracking-a-topic-using-the-keyboard-shortcut-tracks-other-topics-too/143790 "2020-04-06T13:56:47Z")
When I use the m t, m r shortcuts to track/untrack a topic, this also changes tracking status of other topics I browsed recently in the same window. This does not seem to happen when using mouse. Seen using Firefox 68… --- ## [Possible to have 'username' tab open by default, instead of notifications?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-have-username-tab-open-by-default-instead-of-notifications/146908)
**Author:** [@stephenjdc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephenjdc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 12:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/possible-to-have-username-tab-open-by-default-instead-of-notifications/146908 "2020-04-06T12:31:09Z")
Hi. I’d like to set up my Discourse site so that when a user clicks their profile icon, the default tab shown is the ‘username’ tab (i.e. the one with summary, activity, etc.) rather than the notifications one. Is there … --- ## [Www works -- apex root domain does not](https://meta.discourse.org/t/www-works-apex-root-domain-does-not/146916)
**Author:** [@KasperNymand](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KasperNymand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/www-works-apex-root-domain-does-not/146916 "2020-04-06T12:23:40Z")
I’ve set up Discourse using the Discourse Standard Hosting discourse.org. Discourse is set up at the root domain: https://www.worldcitizen.io https://www. works, but https:// does not. https://www.worldcitizen.io navi… --- ## [Discourse Server logs show DB queries when I run the server](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-server-logs-show-db-queries-when-i-run-the-server/146925)
**Author:** [@zenwraight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zenwraight)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 12:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-server-logs-show-db-queries-when-i-run-the-server/146925 "2020-04-06T12:17:52Z")
So I did all the setup and I was able to successfully run the server command - bundle exec rails server --binding=0.0.0.0 . But instead of seeing the message Server listening on PORT 3000, I only see DB queries as logs i… --- ## [Tips for hosting large events?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tips-for-hosting-large-events/146705)
**Author:** [@laurawinegirl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/laurawinegirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 10:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tips-for-hosting-large-events/146705 "2020-04-06T10:32:28Z")
Hi everyone, We’ve been hosting virtual wine tastings on our community for the last two years - we all convene on a topic at a specific time, and write tasting notes/share chats and banter about the wine (written, rathe… --- ## [Members have posted but are not listed in /u](https://meta.discourse.org/t/members-have-posted-but-are-not-listed-in-u/146025)
**Author:** [@sheldrake](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sheldrake)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 9:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/members-have-posted-but-are-not-listed-in-u/146025 "2020-04-06T09:47:29Z")
Hi, still learning Discourse admin, but I know this forum is gentle with newbs :slight\_smile: I have a new instance at www.cooperating-in-chiswick.uk. Users Georgi44 and Cynthia have posted for the first time (here and… --- ## [SQL Error with \`screened\_ip\_addresses\` (API throws 500)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sql-error-with-screened-ip-addresses-api-throws-500/146694)
**Author:** [@pnoeric](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pnoeric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 8:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sql-error-with-screened-ip-addresses-api-throws-500/146694 "2020-04-06T08:57:34Z")
Hi friends, The API is giving me an error 500 when I call to create a new post (in an existing topic). In the logs I see: ActiveRecord::StatementInvalid (PG::InvalidTextRepresentation: ERROR: invalid input syntax for … --- ## [MultiComunity Client App/Feed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multicomunity-client-app-feed/146793)
**Author:** [@rvalle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rvalle)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 7:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multicomunity-client-app-feed/146793 "2020-04-06T07:03:09Z")
Hi! I love Discourse, to the point that I select new products to purchase depending on whether they have Discourse or not as their Community Site. Products like, for example, a 3d printer, where you are likely to requir… --- ## [Reply on Original Topic - undefined](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-on-original-topic-undefined/146300)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 6:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-on-original-topic-undefined/146300 "2020-04-06T06:31:22Z")
Hi, I don’t know what I did exactly. I was replying a direct message while browsing some topics, and when I wanted to submit the message I had this popup: It’s the first time I’ve seen it, and I’m puzzled with the “… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1246) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1248)