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## [Linking to portions of a post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/linking-to-portions-of-a-post/14022)

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**Author:** [@thristhart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thristhart)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/linking-to-portions-of-a-post/14022 "2018-07-09T17:50:49Z")

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Is there any way to link to a specific subportion of a large post? At first I attempted to specify an HTML name for an element and reference it \[like so\](#name). However, discourse (rightly) automatically strips name and…

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## [Multisite, 2 containers and "PG::ConnectionBad: could not connect to server" error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-2-containers-and-pg-could-not-connect-to-server-error/91877)

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**Author:** [@CamilleRoux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CamilleRoux)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-2-containers-and-pg-could-not-connect-to-server-error/91877 "2018-07-09T16:31:27Z")

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Hi! I’ve an installation with containers data.yml and web\_only.yml. I tried the multisite installation but I’ve the following error when I try to bootstrap web\_only : rake aborted! PG::ConnectionBad: could not connect t…

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## [Support for wildcards in word censoring](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-for-wildcards-in-word-censoring/26866)

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**Author:** [@tonninseteli](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tonninseteli)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-for-wildcards-in-word-censoring/26866 "2018-07-09T16:06:45Z")

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I don’t know if anyone actually uses this for other than fun but due to inflection it would be nice to be able to use wildcards when adding censored words.

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## [How to use brand header html in my WordPress site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-brand-header-html-in-my-wordpress-site/91859)

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**Author:** [@bekircem](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bekircem)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-brand-header-html-in-my-wordpress-site/91859 "2018-07-09T16:04:59Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Brand header theme component: How can i access HTML codes of that bar? I can access CSS codes but i can’t see HTML code with Google Chrome’s “show source” feature. I want to use that bar o…

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## [Tag - set but not set](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-set-but-not-set/80839)

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**Author:** [@frold](https://meta.discourse.org/u/frold)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tag-set-but-not-set/80839 "2018-07-09T14:37:05Z")

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I have made a Tag available for a catogory using this setting: When making a post in the frontpage - from Latest, the default Category is “Uncategorized”. Let us say I change it to another forum “Studmed debat” with…

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## [Disabled Uncategorized category is shown in mobile browsers when unlogged](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabled-uncategorized-category-is-shown-in-mobile-browsers-when-unlogged/81181)

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**Author:** [@Ivan\_Rapekas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ivan_Rapekas)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 10:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabled-uncategorized-category-is-shown-in-mobile-browsers-when-unlogged/81181 "2018-07-09T10:06:12Z")

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Unlogged visitors able to see and access disabled Uncategorized category (only in mobile browsers!): You may ensure that it does not appear in desktop browsers.

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## [Don't use sidekiq queue to process "problems have been found" email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dont-use-sidekiq-queue-to-process-problems-have-been-found-email/91867)

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**Author:** [@LeoMcA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LeoMcA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 10:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dont-use-sidekiq-queue-to-process-problems-have-been-found-email/91867 "2018-07-09T10:03:03Z")

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We’ve been seeing some random sidekiq crashes recently, hopefully fixed by FIX: update mini\_racer corrects erratic segfaults · discourse/discourse@f662d11 · GitHub One problem is there was nothing obvious that told us t…

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## [Hide Details applies separately](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-details-applies-separately/68152)

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**Author:** [@SidV](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SidV)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 7:45am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-details-applies-separately/68152 "2018-07-09T07:45:40Z")

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This bug has to be re-open: Hide Details applies separately to each paragraph. Reproduction Write several lines of text (separate with linebreak) Choose all the lines. Click Hide Details. PROFIT Tested here, right now…

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## [Arrow key doesn't scroll on search results page (Firefox)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arrow-key-doesnt-scroll-on-search-results-page-firefox/77076)

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**Author:** [@abrambailey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/abrambailey)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 7:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arrow-key-doesnt-scroll-on-search-results-page-firefox/77076 "2018-07-09T07:17:22Z")

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To replicate: Click on the magnifying glass. Type search term. Press enter. Search box disappears. Results come up. Press down arrow to scroll. Nothing happens. Running v1.9.0.beta17 +86 and FF 58.0b13 (64-bit)

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## [Suggestion regarding the box-shadow of the Dark Theme composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-regarding-the-box-shadow-of-the-dark-theme-composer/77102)

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**Author:** [@tshenry](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tshenry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 6:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-regarding-the-box-shadow-of-the-dark-theme-composer/77102 "2018-07-09T06:57:10Z")

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This could just be an individual taste situation, but I noticed that the composer has a “white glow” when using the Dark Theme. It’s especially apparent when hiding the preview in the composer. I changed mine to a darker…

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## [Dashboard warning when s3\_backups are globally configured](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-warning-when-s3-backups-are-globally-configured/88872)

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**Author:** [@supermathie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/supermathie)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-warning-when-s3-backups-are-globally-configured/88872 "2018-07-09T05:42:31Z")

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With global settings in the .yml file similar to: DISCOURSE\_S3\_REGION: us-west-1 DISCOURSE\_S3\_BUCKET: fetch-me-a-bucket DISCOURSE\_S3\_CDN\_URL: https://fhqwhgads.cloudfront.net DISCOURSE\_S3\_USE\_IAM\_PROFILE: true …

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## [Placement of social media signup options](https://meta.discourse.org/t/placement-of-social-media-signup-options/91778)

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**Author:** [@Griff\_Wigley](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Griff_Wigley)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:06am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/placement-of-social-media-signup-options/91778 "2018-07-09T05:06:47Z")

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My site’s registration has quite a few fields for new users to complete. The problem is that the icon/options to register via Facebook, Google, etc. are centered on the right sidebar, far down the page. New users don’t s…

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## [Flag badge being glitched?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flag-badge-being-glitched/91792)

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**Author:** [@WooHooGaming13](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WooHooGaming13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flag-badge-being-glitched/91792 "2018-07-09T02:36:49Z")

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So I found a post that was a bit rude and flagged it. But a got a badge saying “you flagged a post for the first time.” I’ve flagged posts many times. I don’t know if the flag badge is new or anything.

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## [Uninitialized constant EXIFR::JPEG](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uninitialized-constant-exifr-jpeg/90281)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/uninitialized-constant-exifr-jpeg/90281 "2018-07-09T02:31:49Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Uninitialized constant when uploading JPG: This bug is back. Happening right now here on meta…

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## [Multiple choice polls adding up to more than 100%](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-choice-polls-adding-up-to-more-than-100/91838)

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**Author:** [@WooHooGaming13](https://meta.discourse.org/u/WooHooGaming13)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 1:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multiple-choice-polls-adding-up-to-more-than-100/91838 "2018-07-09T01:48:20Z")

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So I’m here for the poll thingy. I don’t know if this is supposed to happen but this obviously doesn’t add up to 100%.

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## [What to do with User IP Address](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-to-do-with-user-ip-address/91827)

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**Author:** [@tyraniczar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tyraniczar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 1:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-to-do-with-user-ip-address/91827 "2018-07-09T01:13:31Z")

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Hey all, I’m working on my Privacy Policy and I saw the section regarding storing IP addresses. What benefit do I gain by storing their IP addresses? Is it necessary for something like anti-bot measures? Thanks

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## [RSS "bug" in Firefox?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rss-bug-in-firefox/91828)

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**Author:** [@\_vincent](https://meta.discourse.org/u/_vincent)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 8:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rss-bug-in-firefox/91828 "2018-07-08T20:21:35Z")

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Not sure if this is a help request or a bug report :slight\_smile: On both my Discourse forums (https://zbeul.org, https://forum.linuxquimper.org) RSS feeds seem to be unavalaible at first, despite being properly declare…

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## [Automatic backups are a hit or miss](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-backups-are-a-hit-or-miss/90181)

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**Author:** [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 11:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-backups-are-a-hit-or-miss/90181 "2018-07-08T11:38:19Z")

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We’ve configured backup to run every 3 days (however, that sometimes happens and other times not) Sidekiq had completed the ScheduleBackup task 5 Hours ago but no backup was created. Reading earlier topic, I found out p…

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## [Bug in displaying title with arabic character](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-in-displaying-title-with-arabic-character/91798)

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**Author:** [@ckshen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ckshen)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 6:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-in-displaying-title-with-arabic-character/91798 "2018-07-08T06:57:44Z")

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The category home page view puts the arabic character in between the ‘2’ and ‘h’. The post was 2 hours old. How the title actually looks like. How its displayed in the category view.

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## [Oauth2 redirect\_uri uses HTTP when my forum is using HTTPS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/oauth2-redirect-uri-uses-http-when-my-forum-is-using-https/91789)

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**Author:** [@channing](https://meta.discourse.org/u/channing)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/oauth2-redirect-uri-uses-http-when-my-forum-is-using-https/91789 "2018-07-08T03:08:21Z")

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Hi, I just enabled HTTPS for my Discourse forum (Let’s Encrypt + nginx on host system). No redirection was added so visitors can use HTTP or HTTPS. Everything worked as expected. Then I tried to enable Google Oauth2 au…

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## ["wrong" image size on discourse topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-image-size-on-discourse-topic/91773)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-image-size-on-discourse-topic/91773 "2018-07-07T21:02:23Z")

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Hi. There is an article on my website which contains images. On the site, they display well : (Auron au bord de l'insolation ! - Monocycle.info) On the WP edition page, they are blurry: I guess this is because …

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## [Difficult user types (e.g. non-technical or technophobe)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficult-user-types-e-g-non-technical-or-technophobe/90013)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difficult-user-types-e-g-non-technical-or-technophobe/90013 "2018-07-07T20:20:12Z")

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When I say “difficult users” here, I do not mean trolls and other misbehaving folk but users (and people we would like to be users) who pose challenges to admins because they are digital immigrants, technophobe, or simpl…

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## [Disable / Hide All Emojis except for Custom](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-hide-all-emojis-except-for-custom/91335)

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**Author:** [@Dirty420](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dirty420)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 2:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-hide-all-emojis-except-for-custom/91335 "2018-07-07T14:11:09Z")

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Is there a way to disable or hide all emoji sets except for custom emojis?

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## [How to migrate my Discourse instance to a fresh new install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-migrate-my-discourse-instance-to-a-fresh-new-install/91771)

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**Author:** [@CamilleRoux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CamilleRoux)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-migrate-my-discourse-instance-to-a-fresh-new-install/91771 "2018-07-07T13:30:11Z")

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Hi! I’ve got an old Discourse instance. I tried to do all the update but I’ve frequently some bugs. How I can I migrate my Discourse instance to a fresh new install?

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## [Formatting in folding spoilers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-in-folding-spoilers/91765)

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**Author:** [@Ads20000](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ads20000)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 10:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/formatting-in-folding-spoilers/91765 "2018-07-07T10:47:15Z")

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Could it be possible to make markdown displayable within folding spoilers (\<details\>\<summary\>)? E.g. \<details\>\<summary\>Previous snapd releases\</summary\> ## snapd 2.35 :gear: Snapshots (\[topic\](https ://forum .snapcraft…

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## [Anyone have any experience with HAproxy?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/anyone-have-any-experience-with-haproxy/29560)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2015, 12:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/anyone-have-any-experience-with-haproxy/29560 "2015-06-04T00:44:51Z")

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I’ve installed Docker on my server and it seems to be working fine, however I already have several sites on this Apache server and I read that we should avoid mod\_proxy and use HAproxy instead - but I am unsure how to pr…

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## [Learning Ember.js before developing on Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/learning-ember-js-before-developing-on-discourse/59710)

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**Author:** [@Fabrizio\_Bertoglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fabrizio_Bertoglio)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 6:12am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/learning-ember-js-before-developing-on-discourse/59710 "2018-07-07T06:12:36Z")

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Hello, sorry, I don’t really know which is the relevant section for this question. I develop with Ruby on Rails since 4 months and I just launched my app Bartering Apps, I would like to build a QandA forum for my second…

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## [IP lookup goes off-screen for registration IP on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-lookup-goes-off-screen-for-registration-ip-on-mobile/91695)

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**Author:** [@itsbhanusharma](https://meta.discourse.org/u/itsbhanusharma)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 4:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ip-lookup-goes-off-screen-for-registration-ip-on-mobile/91695 "2018-07-07T04:30:46Z")

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So this is happening on mobile since the new responsive layout was rolled out!

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## [Is it possible to get a user by its Discourse ID from the Discourse API?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-get-a-user-by-its-discourse-id-from-the-discourse-api/90014)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 10:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-get-a-user-by-its-discourse-id-from-the-discourse-api/90014 "2018-07-06T22:27:57Z")

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Hi. I guess all is in the title.

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## [How to add a welcome message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-a-welcome-message/91735)

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**Author:** [@ChrisLuck](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisLuck)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 9:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-add-a-welcome-message/91735 "2018-07-06T21:03:57Z")

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Does anyone know how we can add a custom welcome message like you can see in the blue box that was done at https://discuss.howtogeek.com?

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