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## ["Can't Delete Category" display issue on dark theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-delete-category-display-issue-on-dark-theme/73361)

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**Author:** [@eviltrout](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eviltrout)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 29, 2017, 1:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-delete-category-display-issue-on-dark-theme/73361 "2017-11-29T01:42:13Z")

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One of our customers pointed this out and I thought I’d log it so that someone can fix when they have time! When using the Dark theme, the “You can’t delete this category” notification is… pretty hard to read:

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## [Hosting podcast(s) in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosting-podcast-s-in-discourse/74859)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 11:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hosting-podcast-s-in-discourse/74859 "2017-11-28T23:26:32Z")

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I can see two different ways on how a Discourse instance can be used for podcast hosting: One topic = podcast channel Have a topic setting that activates the “podcast” mode for the topic. Every post authored by the …

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## [Add embedded CSS code as part of theme file](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-embedded-css-code-as-part-of-theme-file/74981)

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**Author:** [@Jane\_Jojo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jane_Jojo)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-embedded-css-code-as-part-of-theme-file/74981 "2017-11-28T22:18:20Z")

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I use a fork of the material stock theme with my custom styling edit going into the forked version and then using the Github remote URL for pulling and using the theme. I’ve not been successful in adding the embedding c…

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## [Images tombstoned after import](https://meta.discourse.org/t/images-tombstoned-after-import/74912)

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**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/images-tombstoned-after-import/74912 "2017-11-28T16:04:21Z")

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It seems that after an import images get moved to tombstone. I run rake uploads:recover\_from\_tombstone and they come back, but I would rather figure out how to avoid waiting for them to get tombstoned and then move the…

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## [Interface language selection](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interface-language-selection/74952)

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**Author:** [@outofthebox](https://meta.discourse.org/u/outofthebox)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/interface-language-selection/74952 "2017-11-28T16:00:51Z")

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Hi, I think it would be nice if the interface language selector had more than the two letter shorthand. But, in each language, the name of each language. “Español”, “Le français”, etc.

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## [Updated Composer Style](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updated-composer-style/74944)

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**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 12:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updated-composer-style/74944 "2017-11-28T12:47:44Z")

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Thanks to our designer @awesomerobot we’ve got a new look and feel for the topic/post composer. Our old composer was full-width and very, very grey. The new design removes the “sea of grey”, and also removes full-wi…

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## [How do I create a popular topic sub banner](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-create-a-popular-topic-sub-banner/74904)

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**Author:** [@Carsten\_Pleiser](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Carsten_Pleiser)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 12:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-create-a-popular-topic-sub-banner/74904 "2017-11-28T12:35:46Z")

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I’ve seen this a couple of times but can’t figure out where to set this up. I looked at category settings and then under featured box but it doesn’t do anything. Or is this only possible with custom css? Any pointers…

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## [Podcast episodes about Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/podcast-episodes-about-discourse/74849)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 10:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/podcast-episodes-about-discourse/74849 "2017-11-28T10:39:48Z")

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Sometimes I listen to podcast episodes talking about Discourse in one way or another. I thought it might be interesting for others to build a topic linking to all such episodes. Jeff Atwood — Sharing the House Developer…

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## [Message counter hidden behind avatar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/message-counter-hidden-behind-avatar/74781)

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**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/message-counter-hidden-behind-avatar/74781 "2017-11-28T01:38:30Z")

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As it can be seen, when the toolbar is collapsed, the message counter is hidden behind the avatar. Hope I’m not duplicating an existing UX issue report.

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## [Wrong account avatar after upgrade](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-account-avatar-after-upgrade/74886)

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**Author:** [@Fouad\_Farah](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fouad_Farah)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wrong-account-avatar-after-upgrade/74886 "2017-11-28T01:03:30Z")

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Hello, I just upgraded to 1.9.0.beta14 (I had to rebuild app) After upgrading I enabled https by editing the app.yaml and rebuilt app again (Let’s Encrypt) Now I have this weird bug, one of the account’s avatar’s is s…

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## [Likes not being displayed for top topics on user summary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-not-being-displayed-for-top-topics-on-user-summary/74800)

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**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-not-being-displayed-for-top-topics-on-user-summary/74800 "2017-11-27T22:42:44Z")

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it seems that likes number for the best topics of each users, are not shown in their profile page anymore (though it’d been a good indicator). meanwhile, in our forum at some profile pages number of likes of best topics…

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## [Can you block json feedback from being public? (e.g /site/statistics.json /site/basic-info.json)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-block-json-feedback-from-being-public-e-g-site-statistics-json-site-basic-info-json/73374)

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**Author:** [@David\_Foster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Foster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 9:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-you-block-json-feedback-from-being-public-e-g-site-statistics-json-site-basic-info-json/73374 "2017-11-27T21:22:39Z")

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Just wondering if there is an option I’m not seeing for this.. its made public that any user can visit your discourse instance and goto site/basic-info.json, site/statistics.json and gather information.. I know its no…

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## [Importing from PHP Question2Answer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-from-php-question2answer/74227)

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**Author:** [@davedogs](https://meta.discourse.org/u/davedogs)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-from-php-question2answer/74227 "2017-11-27T21:08:58Z")

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I am in the beginning stages of investigating the feasibility of migrating our current Q&A forum, which uses the Question2Answer library, to Discourse. I reviewed the import discussions and the github (discourse/script/…

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## [Database Queries / Data Explorer / Source Control / Non-Live Instance?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/database-queries-data-explorer-source-control-non-live-instance/74842)

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**Author:** [@RobMeade](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RobMeade)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/database-queries-data-explorer-source-control-non-live-instance/74842 "2017-11-27T20:55:28Z")

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Hi, We have a hosted Discourse solution, and recently I’ve had a little experiment with the Data Explorer plugin to run some queries. This has led to a discussion regarding source control for the queries, which lead to…

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## [Bug in security tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-in-security-tab/74882)

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**Author:** [@schungx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/schungx)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 8:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-in-security-tab/74882 "2017-11-27T20:17:47Z")

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Repo: Open category Edit-Security Assuming everyone: Create/Reply/See Press Edit permissions DELETE everyone leaving permission blank Bug #1: Notice that everyone does not show up in the drop-down box Select admin in d…

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## [\[PAID\] Extending Custom Wizard Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-extending-custom-wizard-plugin/74374)

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**Author:** [@Vip3rousmango](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Vip3rousmango)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 8:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-extending-custom-wizard-plugin/74374 "2017-11-27T20:10:44Z")

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Custom Wizard Plugin is a great plugin, and I’m looking to extend its features by adding a custom field with a few options and configurable settings. Ideally, I would like to: Add a new “verification token” field to t…

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## [How to fix my SEO?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-fix-my-seo/74839)

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**Author:** [@uncledavy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/uncledavy)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-fix-my-seo/74839 "2017-11-27T19:37:05Z")

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Hi folks, When i search for my site in google. I see the following. Looking for advice on how to fix it with a description. Many thanks in advance folks Cheers

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## [IOTA as a currency for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iota-as-a-currency-for-discourse/66086)

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**Author:** [@Krischan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Krischan)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 5:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iota-as-a-currency-for-discourse/66086 "2017-09-20T05:31:55Z")

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Read a lot about IOTA recently, a new distributed ledger technology that - compared to blockchain - has zero transaction fees, scalability and speed: Would be cool to build a currency for Discourse with - to tip users,…

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## [Notification dropdown drawn off screen on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-dropdown-drawn-off-screen-on-mobile/74752)

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**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-dropdown-drawn-off-screen-on-mobile/74752 "2017-11-27T14:05:24Z")

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This is what I’m seeing in Chrome on Android (Motorola G5)

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## [Confusion on Bootstrap mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confusion-on-bootstrap-mode/64081)

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**Author:** [@Brock\_Busby](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Brock_Busby)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 1:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/confusion-on-bootstrap-mode/64081 "2017-11-27T13:39:00Z")

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I read these posts about Bootstrap mode. It makes sense but I’m not clear on something. What I’m not clear on is: We are self-hosted I have upped Bootstrap mode from the normal 50 In our config, the default user tru…

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## [Discourse appears to be broken with Postgres 10](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-appears-to-be-broken-with-postgres-10/71723)

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**Author:** [@darix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darix)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 1:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-appears-to-be-broken-with-postgres-10/71723 "2017-11-27T13:36:43Z")

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discourse-1.9.0.beta12~git20.14b1736c74-9.1.noarch == Seed from /srv/www/vhosts/discourse/db/fixtures/003\_post\_action\_types.rb - PostActionType {:id=\>1, :name\_key=\>"bookmark", :is\_flag=\>false, :position=\>1} rake aborte…

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## [How to check if there is a user in the group or not?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-check-if-there-is-a-user-in-the-group-or-not/74869)

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**Author:** [@Stranik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stranik)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 9:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-check-if-there-is-a-user-in-the-group-or-not/74869 "2017-11-27T09:56:51Z")

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At the moment I’m using the API (180ms time). $.ajax({ url: "/u/"+ username +".json" , dataType: 'json', async: false, success: function(data) { ... for (var t = 0; t \< groups.length; t++) { g\_id = groups\[t\]…

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## [Users should be notified when a post they replied to is deleted](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-should-be-notified-when-a-post-they-replied-to-is-deleted/74817)

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**Author:** [@Drew\_Warwick](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Drew_Warwick)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 9:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-should-be-notified-when-a-post-they-replied-to-is-deleted/74817 "2017-11-27T09:01:13Z")

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On multiple occasions on our forum, we’ve had someone post something that has already been addressed/answered, and another user responds to them. For instance: “You can re-open tabs on Chrome by pressing Ctrl+Shift+T” …

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## [Integration of WP themes with file management?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integration-of-wp-themes-with-file-management/73479)

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**Author:** [@doctorbracero](https://meta.discourse.org/u/doctorbracero)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 3:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integration-of-wp-themes-with-file-management/73479 "2017-11-27T03:21:01Z")

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Hello, I’m convinced that my current project should feature Discourse (through a community install - how cool is this option?). The forums will be members only and content closed to the public. But there’s something st…

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## [Getting a Stripe Checkout button (\<script\>, \<form\> tags) rendering in a post (via plugin).. help required](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-a-stripe-checkout-button-script-form-tags-rendering-in-a-post-via-plugin-help-required/71967)

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**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-a-stripe-checkout-button-script-form-tags-rendering-in-a-post-via-plugin-help-required/71967 "2017-11-27T02:38:30Z")

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I’m currently working on the Discourse Stripe Donations plugin, forked from @rimian’s original work. I’m close to getting a Stripe Checkout button displayed within a forum post, but something is preventing the Stripe HT…

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## [Impossible to quote from closed topic on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impossible-to-quote-from-closed-topic-on-mobile/74790)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 11:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/impossible-to-quote-from-closed-topic-on-mobile/74790 "2017-11-26T23:09:52Z")

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Two related bugs (on mobile, in case it matters): It’s impossible to quote a topic that is closed. Pressing the quote button will correctly create a new topic with the usual “continuing discussion from…” notice but the…

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## [Composer Messages Exception](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-messages-exception/74829)

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**Author:** [@angus](https://meta.discourse.org/u/angus)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 10:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-messages-exception/74829 "2017-11-26T22:44:05Z")

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Steps to repro: On a vanilla instance with a new user, start to compose your first message. The education.new\_topic composer message will appear. Dismiss it. Write until the draft process is triggered and the dr…

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## [Adding "New subject" button to all pages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-new-subject-button-to-all-pages/74825)

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**Author:** [@jabcka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jabcka)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 12:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-new-subject-button-to-all-pages/74825 "2017-11-26T12:06:10Z")

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Hi Is there a way to add “New subject” button to all pages ? Thanks

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## [Broken site after latest update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-site-after-latest-update/74827)

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**Author:** [@rebel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rebel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 11:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/broken-site-after-latest-update/74827 "2017-11-26T11:38:23Z")

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Hi everyone, I had discourse running for about one year before 1.9 came along and needed me to SSH into the server to update it. I eventually did it but found out that I had to update docker which I did. Then I update…

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## [Invite-only Forum - Can non staff members invite others?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-forum-can-non-staff-members-invite-others/52287)

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**Author:** [@rebel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rebel)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [November 26, 2017, 11:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-only-forum-can-non-staff-members-invite-others/52287 "2017-11-26T11:13:42Z")

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Hi everyone, I have an invite only forum thusly: Is it possible for the invited members to be allowed to invite others by email? I don’t mind if I have to approve them etc as it is a small membership. Thanks for yo…

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