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## [Additional option for user's default home page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/additional-option-for-users-default-home-page/86968)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 5:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/additional-option-for-users-default-home-page/86968 "2018-05-08T05:41:31Z")

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Cobtinuing the discussion from Remember the selected view / tab on homepage - #21 by sam I wonder if we could not have Remember last as an additional option for the recently introduced user preference Default Home Page?…

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## [Deactivated by staff not being logged](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deactivated-by-staff-not-being-logged/86944)

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**Author:** [@k4rtik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/k4rtik)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deactivated-by-staff-not-being-logged/86944 "2018-05-08T02:56:56Z")

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Actually that doesn’t show the list of deactivated users. Any other way to see them? I deactivated three users earlier this week and cannot find the list even in the staff action log.

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## [Restoring backup fails in Win10/Ubuntu development environment](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restoring-backup-fails-in-win10-ubuntu-development-environment/86893)

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**Author:** [@Cheeser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Cheeser)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/restoring-backup-fails-in-win10-ubuntu-development-environment/86893 "2018-05-07T21:28:24Z")

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Couldn’t get the upload system to work (it never put the backup where it needed to be), so I gave up and copied the file manually to /~discourse/public/backups/default. That got the backup to appear in the list. Clickin…

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## [How are topic IDs generated?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-topic-ids-generated/86937)

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**Author:** [@gabrieltonon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gabrieltonon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 6:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-topic-ids-generated/86937 "2018-05-07T18:56:07Z")

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Are they created following a simple arithmetic pattern? Also, are they based for the entirety of an instance, or only personal accounts? I’m using the API and seeing some inconsistencies.

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## [Topic search doesn’t work for unlisted topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-search-doesn-t-work-for-unlisted-topics/86881)

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**Author:** [@TechnoBear](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TechnoBear)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 9:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-search-doesn-t-work-for-unlisted-topics/86881 "2018-05-07T09:54:45Z")

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If a topic is unlisted, topic search returns no results for any search term. Omitting unlisted topics from a general search makes sense, but if I’m actually viewing the topic, surely I should also be able to search it?

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## [Cannot Remove Bookmarked Posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-remove-bookmarked-posts/86663)

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**Author:** [@Ellibereth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ellibereth)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 7:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-remove-bookmarked-posts/86663 "2018-05-07T07:29:44Z")

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On my site, I can’t remove bookmarked posts through the “remove bookmark” button on the /activity/bookmarks page. It, however, works like a charm on meta. Originally I thought it might be some plugin or custom css thin…

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## [Group rename and group owners removal problems](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-rename-and-group-owners-removal-problems/85596)

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**Author:** [@GuidoD](https://meta.discourse.org/u/GuidoD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 6:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/group-rename-and-group-owners-removal-problems/85596 "2018-05-07T06:00:22Z")

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I noticed that there is a bug in the new group management functions. (just migrated to the latest release Version v2.0.0.beta6 +52 2.0.0.beta6 but I had this problem already in one of the latest beta5 builds) it look…

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## [How to speed up Discourse Emoji](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-speed-up-discourse-emoji/86821)

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**Author:** [@Gulshan\_Kumar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Gulshan_Kumar)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-speed-up-discourse-emoji/86821 "2018-05-07T01:29:58Z")

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Hi, I am sure, my Internet is not slow. It’s 5.3 Mbps. Still, I notice that Emoji loads very slow. It takes ages to load all icons. It would be great if we can preload it somehow. Thanks & Regards, Gulshan

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## [Discourse Vagrant setup for windows](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-vagrant-setup-for-windows/86886)

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**Author:** [@alfabetagama](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alfabetagama)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-vagrant-setup-for-windows/86886 "2018-05-06T21:22:45Z")

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For anyone interested, i’ve put together new Vagrant Discourse development setup: https://github.com/alfabetagama/discourse-vagrant It is using Winnfsd driver for sharing so it should perform better than SMB or native …

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## [Cannot change top-menu order by drag and drop](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-change-top-menu-order-by-drag-and-drop/86887)

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**Author:** [@TheBestPessimist](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheBestPessimist)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 6:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-change-top-menu-order-by-drag-and-drop/86887 "2018-05-06T18:42:29Z")

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I want to make “Categories:” page as the landing page. From what i read i should change in the admin dashboard → top-menu the order of the items there but at least in 2.0.0 beta9 this is no longer possible. Any ideas? …

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## [Username preceded by @ detected as email](https://meta.discourse.org/t/username-preceded-by-detected-as-email/71355)

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**Author:** [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/username-preceded-by-detected-as-email/71355 "2018-05-06T08:55:02Z")

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@zogstrip I can’t upgrade without the rebuild now (there’s a docker\_manager upgrade to do so the rebuild is mandatory and I have to wait tonight to do that). I was wondering if you even fixed the error that appears when…

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## [Display username when login in banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-username-when-login-in-banner/83024)

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**Author:** [@Francois\_Douville](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Francois_Douville)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 8:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/display-username-when-login-in-banner/83024 "2018-05-06T08:19:03Z")

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I would like to say “hey Username” in my banner, how can I do this? And not display a name when logout… Thanks!

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## [Edited htaccess and now im getting discourse sso expired error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edited-htaccess-and-now-im-getting-discourse-sso-expired-error/86848)

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**Author:** [@Sami\_Syed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sami_Syed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edited-htaccess-and-now-im-getting-discourse-sso-expired-error/86848 "2018-05-06T04:10:32Z")

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I am using my wordpress site to function as an SSO client. Meaning Discourse authenticates all users (logins, registrations, etc..). After editing my htaccess file to increase my wordpress site speed. I noticed that the…

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## [Can't send mail on 16.04 - DigitalOcean](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-send-mail-on-16-04-digitalocean/86852)

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**Author:** [@Jack\_Spangenberg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jack_Spangenberg)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-send-mail-on-16-04-digitalocean/86852 "2018-05-06T01:50:41Z")

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I’ve been looking for the answer all day, nothing. I’m doing a fresh install via the first rails app guide on github. Using a 1GB DigitalOcean droplet Using NameCheap’s private email server. Here is my app.yml: DISCO…

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## [Object instead of users due to locations plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/object-instead-of-users-due-to-locations-plugin/86806)

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**Author:** [@Francois\_Douville](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Francois_Douville)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/object-instead-of-users-due-to-locations-plugin/86806 "2018-05-05T23:27:57Z")

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This is what appears after the update of beta9 : I saw it also on the sandbox of @angus. I uploaded also events and location plugins at the same time of beta9. Maybe it’s because of that?

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## [Monetized forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monetized-forum/86820)

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**Author:** [@dave\_odiakaose](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dave_odiakaose)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 8:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/monetized-forum/86820 "2018-05-05T20:56:53Z")

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hello very soon i will be installing discourse via the $99 method and i plan on creating a community were people with divers occupation meet to discuss about their proffession and improvements but i like to monetize it p…

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## [No pinch/zoom on Chrome/iOS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-pinch-zoom-on-chrome-ios/86835)

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**Author:** [@bartv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bartv)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 8:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-pinch-zoom-on-chrome-ios/86835 "2018-05-05T20:30:47Z")

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A user reported the following: Looks like on iOS chrome this site does not allow overwriting the scale / Zoom making this new design rather hard to read. In safari you can zoom via pinching your fingers. 12.9" iPadPr…

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## [Setting a different language for the admin section](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-different-language-for-the-admin-section/86836)

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**Author:** [@nabeel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nabeel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-different-language-for-the-admin-section/86836 "2018-05-05T20:25:51Z")

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Hi, I am planning on using discourse for setting up a new community site in Urdu language which is displayed right-to-left. I would like the admin section to use the English language interface in the normal ltr style. C…

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## [Link users to discourse profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/link-users-to-discourse-profile/86839)

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**Author:** [@Sami\_Syed](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sami_Syed)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 7:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/link-users-to-discourse-profile/86839 "2018-05-05T19:24:18Z")

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I am using discourse to authenticate user logins, registrations, etc.. Is their a link I can use that send users logged in users to their own profile? From word press to discourse

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## [Importers for large forums](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importers-for-large-forums/61681)

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**Author:** [@zogstrip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zogstrip)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 9:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importers-for-large-forums/61681 "2018-05-05T09:01:42Z")

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Discourse already has around 40 importers in order to cover a wide range of community software. These importers work very well, but they tend to be slow for very large forums. That’s why we’ve built the bulk importers. …

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## [Can we make it more obvious that a topic is solved?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-make-it-more-obvious-that-a-topic-is-solved/58378)

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**Author:** [@downey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/downey)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 4:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-make-it-more-obvious-that-a-topic-is-solved/58378 "2018-04-16T16:40:47Z")

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For very long instances of Post # 1 in a topic, it’s not immediately obvious it’s already been solved without scrolling down. As a result it would be nice if the notification could be moved to above the content in the po…

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## [About add\_more\_topics\_if\_expected, and a bug inside it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-add-more-topics-if-expected-and-a-bug-inside-it/86808)

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**Author:** [@ballistic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ballistic)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 3:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-add-more-topics-if-expected-and-a-bug-inside-it/86808 "2018-05-05T03:05:56Z")

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I was wondering the logic behind “add\_more\_topics\_if\_expected”, why/when do we need the extra posts. def find\_grouped\_results if @results.type\_filter.present? ... send("#{@results.type\_filter}\_search") else…

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## [Bug - only for RTL installs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-only-for-rtl-installs/86774)

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**Author:** [@eba](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eba)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 5:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-only-for-rtl-installs/86774 "2018-05-04T17:48:50Z")

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New install, no extra plugins. 1- default theme 2- Set to RTL language (Hebrew) There’s an inline style applied to #topic-progress-wrapper and it looks like this: right: 1em; 1em is not enough clearing for the pr…

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## [New like system - I keep unliking post on mobile version when I want to view who's liked](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-like-system-i-keep-unliking-post-on-mobile-version-when-i-want-to-view-whos-liked/86756)

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**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 11:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-like-system-i-keep-unliking-post-on-mobile-version-when-i-want-to-view-whos-liked/86756 "2018-05-04T23:43:25Z")

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I keep accidentally unliking a post when looking at who’s like a post on the mobile version (unless I pinch to zoom - which is not idea). I think the old way worked well - could be perhaps revert to that?

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## [Migration scenarios, when installing on an existing community/ domain.?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-scenarios-when-installing-on-an-existing-community-domain/86698)

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**Author:** [@Queth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Queth)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/migration-scenarios-when-installing-on-an-existing-community-domain/86698 "2018-05-04T23:25:56Z")

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hello, I have fallen in love with discourse as my new community solution. Before installing, and getting ahead of myself, I need to know what is possible concerning migration. current situation: I have an existing co…

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## [Discourse 2.0.0.beta9 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta9-release-notes/86799)

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**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta9-release-notes/86799 "2018-05-04T21:56:43Z")

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New features in 2.0.0.beta9 beta9 is a minor update to beta8 released yesterday Discourse Cronos renamed to Discourse Local Dates Discourse Cronos, added as a core plugin in Discourse 2.0.0.beta8 has been renamed to Dis…

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## [Discourse 2.0.0.beta8 Release Notes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta8-release-notes/86722)

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**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-2-0-0-beta8-release-notes/86722 "2018-05-03T23:26:57Z")

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New features in 2.0.0.beta8 Discourse-cronos is now a core plugin First released as a plugin in Discourse 2.0.0.beta6, Cronos (formally Chronos) is now included as a core plugin for all Discourse installs. Cronos adds re…

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## [Custom notification tips per category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-notification-tips-per-category/86785)

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**Author:** [@adopilot](https://meta.discourse.org/u/adopilot)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-notification-tips-per-category/86785 "2018-05-04T19:57:29Z")

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Apologies if this was discussed before. It will be great if we could set ours custom notification tips in topics creator category specific. As we can pin topics per category / subcategory inmagine that we can pin tips …

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## [Debugging email problem and/or rebuilding discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/debugging-email-problem-and-or-rebuilding-discourse/86382)

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**Author:** [@kendollard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kendollard)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/debugging-email-problem-and-or-rebuilding-discourse/86382 "2018-05-04T15:41:19Z")

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Trying to obscure whatever discourse thinks is a link in this post so it will send: I am new to rails and discourse. I’ve attempted to install discourse on digitialocean with docker per instructions, using mailjet as my…

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## [Add support for theme settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-support-for-theme-settings/78103)

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**Author:** [@Osama](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Osama)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 1:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-support-for-theme-settings/78103 "2018-05-04T13:38:16Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Discourse Tab Bar for Mobile: One feature that Discourse doesn’t currently offer is the ability for themes to have some sort of settings or variables that would work similar to how site/pl…

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