# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1384&state=tracking%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8C%E5%A6%82%E6%9E%9C%E4%BD%A0%E8%BF%98%E6%83%B3%E5%85%B3%E6%B3%A8%E5%AE%83%E7%9A%84%E8%AF%9D%EF%BC%8C%E4%B9%9F%E5%80%BC%E5%BE%97%E6%9F%A5%E7%9C%8B%E4%B8%80%E4%B8%8B%E3%80%82 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1385 --- ## [Top Categories on User Summary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/top-categories-on-user-summary/96582)
**Author:** [@Nichalas\_Petranek](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nichalas_Petranek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 4:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/top-categories-on-user-summary/96582 "2018-09-07T04:27:00Z")
One thing I have never noticed until now was that the user summary shows the top 5 categories and displays the # of topics and replies for each one. I’m not entirely sure how long it’s been around, but I can say that I l… --- ## [Splitting large topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/splitting-large-topics/119588)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 9:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/splitting-large-topics/119588 "2019-06-06T09:27:00Z")
We have a forum with a number of very large topics which we need to split into multiple smaller topics. What would be the best way to approach that programatically? Would it work to just load each post, change the post… --- ## [Local-dates: dates show days in the future](https://meta.discourse.org/t/local-dates-dates-show-days-in-the-future/119408)
**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 9:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/local-dates-dates-show-days-in-the-future/119408 "2019-06-06T09:20:33Z")
For example: \[date=2019-06-05 timezone="America/Toronto" timezones="Africa/Cairo|America/Toronto|UTC"\] 2019-06-05T04:00:00Z (UTC) shows up in preview and baked for me as: UTC is not 52h in the future for me … --- ## [Methods to collect bulk user data](https://meta.discourse.org/t/methods-to-collect-bulk-user-data/119256)
**Author:** [@csmu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/csmu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 7:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/methods-to-collect-bulk-user-data/119256 "2019-06-06T07:39:26Z")
I have a client request for 25 custom user fields. I have discovered there is a limit to the number of custom user fields within a discourse which in my instance is 20 fields. What methods are available to collect user… --- ## [What are the most natural languages for devs who want to code on Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-are-the-most-natural-languages-for-devs-who-want-to-code-on-discourse/119416)
**Author:** [@Andy02](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andy02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 7:35am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-are-the-most-natural-languages-for-devs-who-want-to-code-on-discourse/119416 "2019-06-06T07:35:31Z")
We’re making Discourse dev far more central to our website to build some cool new features and syncs with React (which will all be available in the plugins section). If i wanted to put ads out for devs to join our volu… --- ## [Dismissable text / image banner (new customer "experience")](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dismissable-text-image-banner-new-customer-experience/62737)
**Author:** [@jmsachs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jmsachs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 7:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dismissable-text-image-banner-new-customer-experience/62737 "2017-05-15T19:09:06Z")
This topic has been discussed before but I can’t seem to figure out how to make it work. Essentially I need some text that is displayed prominently so that new users can be less disoriented, but that can be dismissed by… --- ## [Add an option to split personal messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-option-to-split-personal-messages/83438)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-option-to-split-personal-messages/83438 "2019-06-06T06:16:23Z")
Currently the “Split Topic” admin action is all about splitting public topics, you select a category there and the expectation is that a new public or secure topic is created. We need a way of also splitting large perso… --- ## [Invite workflow](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-workflow/14460)
**Author:** [@angelim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angelim)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 6:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-workflow/14460 "2019-06-06T06:13:23Z")
I’ve been thinking about the invite workflow and I have the following suggestions. Let me know what you think. Invitees shouldn’t have to confirm email address. The only way they got to the forum was reading an undiscl… --- ## [Ability to mark private messages as unread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-mark-private-messages-as-unread/20320)
**Author:** [@CamilleRoux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CamilleRoux)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 6:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-mark-private-messages-as-unread/20320 "2019-06-06T06:10:15Z")
Hi, Quite often, I read a private message but I can’t answer immediately, so I’d like to mark it as “unread” to answer it later. Did I miss something or this feature is really missing? Thanks --- ## [Questions regarding Discourse features](https://meta.discourse.org/t/questions-regarding-discourse-features/86015)
**Author:** [@eLinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eLinda)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/questions-regarding-discourse-features/86015 "2019-06-06T03:17:29Z")
Hi, I’ve been using computer conferencing systems and forums since the early 1980s, and am one of the founders of online education in the world.. I teach online, engage students in collaborative learning and teamwork o… --- ## [Put forum under sub-domain and have website](https://meta.discourse.org/t/put-forum-under-sub-domain-and-have-website/62646)
**Author:** [@TheAdmin2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheAdmin2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/put-forum-under-sub-domain-and-have-website/62646 "2017-05-13T13:14:37Z")
Sorry if this has been solved and written somewhere but I will potentially need some help (I will pay someone) in getting this solved. I have an installed Discourse forum and it works 100% for a few months. I have howev… --- ## [Minio not supported in the newest version?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minio-not-supported-in-the-newest-version/119610)
**Author:** [@Moses\_Jeong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moses_Jeong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minio-not-supported-in-the-newest-version/119610 "2019-06-06T00:51:42Z")
hello discourse masters I recently upgrated to the newest version of discourse ,found that the minio check box gone. since all of my attachments are on minio , i wonder will it come back.someday or there is another … --- ## [Redefining "Top" scores](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redefining-top-scores/119533)
**Author:** [@P16](https://meta.discourse.org/u/P16)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 10:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redefining-top-scores/119533 "2019-06-05T22:54:36Z")
Not sure about the interest in this, but I had a few suggestions for tweaking the Top algorithm in order to increase engagement and provide a deeper discussion/experience for the user. Give weight to (all adjustable in … --- ## [Topic Stopwatch](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-stopwatch/83939)
**Author:** [@tshenry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tshenry)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-stopwatch/83939 "2019-06-05T19:35:49Z")
Installing this theme component will add a stopwatch to the top of a topic. A tag specified in the theme settings will establish which topics the stopwatch will appear. Example: Settings There are three settings. You… --- ## [Group choice during the registration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-choice-during-the-registration/65809)
**Author:** [@Yohan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Yohan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-choice-during-the-registration/65809 "2019-06-05T19:11:57Z")
Hi, I want to force people to choose a group during their registration. So, i have modified the file /templates/modal/create\_account.hbs in order to insert a new field. But i m unable to get the groups. How can i do? I… --- ## [New comments aren't showing up under post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-comments-arent-showing-up-under-post/119350)
**Author:** [@alexwoolfson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alexwoolfson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-comments-arent-showing-up-under-post/119350 "2019-06-05T19:11:50Z")
Hey Simon, It doesn’t rain, but it pours. I’ve noticed one other thing. On the public webcomic page (page 33) previous to the Sneak Preview page, even though there are 11 comments under the post on Discourse, for some … --- ## [Discoursebot reminder to format code/logs/configs etc](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discoursebot-reminder-to-format-code-logs-configs-etc/119440)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Walkom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mark_Walkom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 5:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discoursebot-reminder-to-format-code-logs-configs-etc/119440 "2019-06-05T17:36:40Z")
Home Assistant have a banner, which is nice. But easily dismissible. A bot seems like a more engaging way to remind people, but there may need to be limits around it so it only posts once per topic (for eg). I dunno if … --- ## [Admin getting spammed with reply notifications, years later](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-getting-spammed-with-reply-notifications-years-later/119419)
**Author:** [@Wingtip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wingtip)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 3:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-getting-spammed-with-reply-notifications-years-later/119419 "2019-06-05T15:41:38Z")
Through some sort of bug with our forum’s migration from Vbulletin awhile back, I ended up watching a ton of threads posted by other admins. And by tons, I mean 758. Normally this wouldn’t be an issue but for some reaso… --- ## [Is this a possible typo?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-this-a-possible-typo/119557)
**Author:** [@yaron](https://meta.discourse.org/u/yaron)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-this-a-possible-typo/119557 "2019-06-05T16:14:53Z")
At the following line: The word code appears twice, is it really necessary? --- ## [Received Visit Message link in email, but that link 404s with no login button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/received-visit-message-link-in-email-but-that-link-404s-with-no-login-button/119555)
**Author:** [@JulesW](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JulesW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/received-visit-message-link-in-email-but-that-link-404s-with-no-login-button/119555 "2019-06-05T16:08:49Z")
Scenario: User A PMs User B User B receives an email notification. Wants to respond, clicks “Visit Message to response to…” Browser opens, User B has no cookie, and sees a 404 “Ooops! That page doesn’t exist or is pri… --- ## [\[PAID\] File sharing plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-file-sharing-plugin/119478)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Strycker](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sean_Strycker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-file-sharing-plugin/119478 "2019-06-05T16:04:24Z")
This plugin will do the following: Users can login and upload and share files. The interface can be a “wizard” where the user goes through required steps and fills out required info about the file upload OR a singl… --- ## [Adding testing dependencies for plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-testing-dependencies-for-plugins/119584)
**Author:** [@edL](https://meta.discourse.org/u/edL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-testing-dependencies-for-plugins/119584 "2019-06-05T15:45:51Z")
I’m writing a plugin that calls to an external api. In the past I’ve used VCR to record requests & responses so I don’t hammer the service every 15 seconds as my tests autorun. I’ve seen that I can use gem 'vcr', '5.0.… --- ## [Internal server error when making polls](https://meta.discourse.org/t/internal-server-error-when-making-polls/119136)
**Author:** [@Ellibereth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ellibereth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/internal-server-error-when-making-polls/119136 "2019-06-05T14:47:57Z")
I’m getting an internal server error when making topics and posts with polls in them on my instance. The topic/post still gets created but the composer content doesn’t get cleared. On testing it doesn’t seem to be happe… --- ## [Github and Twitter Login/Sign-Up Functionality?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/github-and-twitter-login-sign-up-functionality/119573)
**Author:** [@chris-remus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chris-remus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 1:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/github-and-twitter-login-sign-up-functionality/119573 "2019-06-05T13:14:19Z")
We have Google Oauth configured here - forum.stakingdefense.org I’d like to add Github and Twitter options. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I’ve looked here - However couldn’t really filter the … --- ## [Is there a quick way to promote several users to a higher trust level at once?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-quick-way-to-promote-several-users-to-a-higher-trust-level-at-once/119559)
**Author:** [@BjornW](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BjornW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 10:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-quick-way-to-promote-several-users-to-a-higher-trust-level-at-once/119559 "2019-06-05T10:01:36Z")
I’ve had 50+ users register on my forum in the past few days. They were all invited and I want most of them raised to trust level 3 at once. Is there a quick way to do that? --- ## [Some inconsistencies in search results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-inconsistencies-in-search-results/119395)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Holdgraf](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Chris_Holdgraf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-inconsistencies-in-search-results/119395 "2019-06-05T05:07:12Z")
Hey all - I’m trying to wrap my head around how search results are generated and am running into some weird inconsistencies, I’d be appreciative if folks could point me in the right direction! What I’m trying to do I’m … --- ## [Line breaks when replying via email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/line-breaks-when-replying-via-email/44440)
**Author:** [@thomasschmit](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thomasschmit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 4:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/line-breaks-when-replying-via-email/44440 "2019-06-05T04:47:09Z")
When replying by mail, Discourse set a line break every 70 characters or so. Is it made on purpose ? It’s quite unsightly. --- ## [How to notify admins of replies to posts by system user?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-notify-admins-of-replies-to-posts-by-system-user/62343)
**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-notify-admins-of-replies-to-posts-by-system-user/62343 "2019-06-05T00:32:07Z")
Is there a way of getting notified when someone replies to a post owned by the system user? For obvious reasons, I wouldn’t want to set the site contact username to a real person but I’d like to know when people reply, f… --- ## [How to add buttons under timeline?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-buttons-under-timeline/119541)
**Author:** [@Ellibereth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ellibereth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2019, 11:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-buttons-under-timeline/119541 "2019-06-04T23:50:54Z")
Is there something in the api/plugin outlets that let’s you add buttons in the following locations? --- ## [PostgreSQL 11 Support](https://meta.discourse.org/t/postgresql-11-support/119543)
**Author:** [@tmc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tmc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/postgresql-11-support/119543 "2019-06-05T00:15:22Z")
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