# Latest

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## [Split into two settings: "Who can message and @mention this group?"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-into-two-settings-who-can-message-and-mention-this-group/41203)

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**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 11:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/split-into-two-settings-who-can-message-and-mention-this-group/41203 "2017-09-03T11:32:00Z")

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We use groups actively in our community but are only gradually rolling out group messages, especially while some key messaging features are not yet in place. We also don’t intend to use all of them for messaging anyway, …

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## [New structure and posting conventions for #feature category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-structure-and-posting-conventions-for-feature-category/69280)

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**Author:** [@erlend\_sh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erlend_sh)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 10:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-structure-and-posting-conventions-for-feature-category/69280 "2017-09-03T10:22:26Z")

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We’re making some changes to the Contribute \> Feature category. spec and rfc are now just tags (and I added rfc to all of them because I’m hoping we can phase out spec entirely) We have a new category called #feature:a…

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## [Unlisted only means not listed in topics list](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unlisted-only-means-not-listed-in-topics-list/69278)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2017, 9:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unlisted-only-means-not-listed-in-topics-list/69278 "2017-08-22T21:56:30Z")

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After some feedback and internal discussion we decided that the whole concept of “expecting slug matches” was deeply flawed since we expose the slugs anyway via JSON api. Now “Unlisted” simply means (1) not visible in t…

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## [Site setting for "strip image metadata"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-setting-for-strip-image-metadata/69276)

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**Author:** [@zogstrip](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zogstrip)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 25, 2017, 1:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-setting-for-strip-image-metadata/69276 "2017-07-25T13:48:29Z")

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Image metadata is a largely unknown feature. By default we strip this metadata from images on Discourse because users typically don’t need this info and unknowingly including it can lead to unintended sharing of data. S…

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## [EmojiOne updated to v3](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojione-updated-to-v3/69275)

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**Author:** [@j.jaffeux](https://meta.discourse.org/u/j.jaffeux)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 10:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emojione-updated-to-v3/69275 "2017-07-05T22:27:09Z")

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Now available in the latest version of Discourse!

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## [Actions on Watched Words](https://meta.discourse.org/t/actions-on-watched-words/65148)

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**Author:** [@neil](https://meta.discourse.org/u/neil)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2017, 10:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/actions-on-watched-words/65148 "2017-06-28T22:35:30Z")

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Read this topic about the completed feature One of the features for v1.9 is for actions to automatically be taken when posts contain certain words. The goal is to have a better alternative to censoring words. As a sta…

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## [Color of category names overwritten in quotes (and in 404 page)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-of-category-names-overwritten-in-quotes-and-in-404-page/69263)

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**Author:** [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/color-of-category-names-overwritten-in-quotes-and-in-404-page/69263 "2017-09-03T00:03:08Z")

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After a recent update, this happens with the box style, all the names (I set to #ffffff) are overwritten when I quote a topic (with the color of the links). (the name should be white) I’m running my site in safe-mod…

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## [More post Failed to rebake](https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-post-failed-to-rebake/69240)

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**Author:** [@appcomq](https://meta.discourse.org/u/appcomq)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-post-failed-to-rebake/69240 "2017-09-02T16:59:29Z")

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/usr/local/bin/bundle:22:in \`\<main\>' 537869 / 794647 ( 67.7%) Failed to rebake (topic\_id: 71817, post\_id: 564534) TypeError: Cannot set property 'start' of null JavaScript at findInlineCloseTag (\<anonymous\>:194:28) Java…

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## [Using Cloudflare for HTTPS, empty preview pane in edit page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-cloudflare-for-https-empty-preview-pane-in-edit-page/69146)

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**Author:** [@pokapow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pokapow)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-cloudflare-for-https-empty-preview-pane-in-edit-page/69146 "2017-09-02T17:41:52Z")

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In my new Discourse install, I have a problem I never had before: Le right div of text edit section rest always blank, not update the text in left section: And that the case for Chrome and firefox, for every user… V…

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## [Discourse wont upgrade from 1.8 to 1.8.1?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-wont-upgrade-from-1-8-to-1-8-1/64550)

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**Author:** [@peternlewis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/peternlewis)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 11:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-wont-upgrade-from-1-8-to-1-8-1/64550 "2017-09-02T11:39:30Z")

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But clicking on upgrade produces: Now, obviously, I could just follow the instructions and do the git pull and rebuild, but where has this come from? I just upgraded to 1.8 from 1.7.x without any problems a week …

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## [Optimizations for tons of inbound](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimizations-for-tons-of-inbound/69238)

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**Author:** [@8BIT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/8BIT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 4:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimizations-for-tons-of-inbound/69238 "2017-09-02T04:36:33Z")

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having some trouble with ruby apparently. when this happens: this happens: and everything goes :bomb:. before i go exploring options myself, any thoughts?

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## [Use Discourse SSO with Mantis Bug Tracker](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-discourse-sso-with-mantis-bug-tracker/69236)

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**Author:** [@SXX](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SXX)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 2, 2017, 12:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-discourse-sso-with-mantis-bug-tracker/69236 "2017-09-02T00:08:00Z")

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Here is the my basic integration for Mantis bug tracker 1.2. It’s might work with newer versions, but someone has to test it. Read the instruction and activate SSO provider in Discourse Install Discourse SSO client s…

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## [WhiteList Iframe from facebook not show](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whitelist-iframe-from-facebook-not-show/66260)

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**Author:** [@Bank\_Live](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bank_Live)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 4:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/whitelist-iframe-from-facebook-not-show/66260 "2017-09-01T16:14:30Z")

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Normal. I use plugin GitHub - evil-shrike/discourse-whitelist-iframe: Discourse plugin to add urls to Discourse.Markdown.\_validIframes · GitHub I insert \<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=http…

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## [Wondering if we can have a float banner picture that can be custmized](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wondering-if-we-can-have-a-float-banner-picture-that-can-be-custmized/69177)

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**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 11:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/wondering-if-we-can-have-a-float-banner-picture-that-can-be-custmized/69177 "2017-09-01T11:09:01Z")

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It can pop out from the right side and can be closed for this time viewing. So that we can present some important but short messages without words. Also it can be used to present simple ads or simple notifications if th…

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## [Not Getting Notified From Personal Messages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-getting-notified-from-personal-messages/69180)

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**Author:** [@Brandonk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Brandonk)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 1, 2017, 12:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-getting-notified-from-personal-messages/69180 "2017-09-01T00:13:04Z")

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Hello! I am a user on The Infinite Flight Community forum and lately, I have not been receiving notifications in my Notification Box about new Personal Messages. To see if I have any of them, i now have to go into my pr…

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## [iOS 11 embedded Safari changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-11-embedded-safari-changes/69172)

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**Author:** [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 8:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-11-embedded-safari-changes/69172 "2017-08-31T20:41:00Z")

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I recently updated my iPhone to the public beta of iOS 11, and noticed an annoying change which impacts the Discourse app. I’m not sure there’s actually much we can do about it, so this is more of a heads-up. This is not…

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## [Staff Whispers - links in whispers showing up publicly in topics summary](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-whispers-links-in-whispers-showing-up-publicly-in-topics-summary/69134)

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**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 6:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-whispers-links-in-whispers-showing-up-publicly-in-topics-summary/69134 "2017-08-31T18:50:40Z")

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I love the staff whisper feature, but we’re keen to keep these conversations private to the mod team. There appears to be a bug that means links posted in whispers are showing up in the topic summary panel. Example

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## [Topic Preview Broken (due to Google PageSpeed Module)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-preview-broken-due-to-google-pagespeed-module/69142)

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**Author:** [@Geoffrey\_Challen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Geoffrey_Challen)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 6:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-preview-broken-due-to-google-pagespeed-module/69142 "2017-08-31T18:12:21Z")

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First I’d like to say thanks to all that work on Discourse. I’m a CS professor and I’ve used it for multiple courses. It’s far superior to Piazza, and I like being able to tell students that we’re using community-support…

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## [Minimum trust level to invite folks via preferences?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minimum-trust-level-to-invite-folks-via-preferences/69154)

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**Author:** [@8BIT](https://meta.discourse.org/u/8BIT)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 5:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minimum-trust-level-to-invite-folks-via-preferences/69154 "2017-08-31T17:22:59Z")

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couldn’t find this… is there a minimum trust level to see this in your preferences for the user?

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## [Support smileys and Markdown in Sticky preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-smileys-and-markdown-in-sticky-preview/69129)

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**Author:** [@erlend\_sh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erlend_sh)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 3:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-smileys-and-markdown-in-sticky-preview/69129 "2017-08-31T15:42:40Z")

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Any particular reason why we don’t support smileys or Markdown here?

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## [Modifying/using highlight.js](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modifying-using-highlight-js/69073)

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**Author:** [@Bas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bas)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modifying-using-highlight-js/69073 "2017-08-31T15:12:19Z")

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Heya, I’m trying to get the following plugin for Highlight.js to work. https://github.com/wcoder/highlightjs-line-numbers.js Problem is that I don’t seem to have access to the hljs object and I am at a total loss as t…

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## [Help for non-technical site admins, moderators, etc](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-for-non-technical-site-admins-moderators-etc/50155)

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**Author:** [@hross](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hross)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 9:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-for-non-technical-site-admins-moderators-etc/50155 "2017-08-31T09:09:45Z")

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Hello! I’ve been lurking here for a couple of months. I just started in my role as the Director of Community and am learning Discourse as I go. First - huge thanks to all the folks here who have filled this site with so…

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## [Steps to follow to create a (Content Aggregator) plugin, that creates topics from different RSS feeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/steps-to-follow-to-create-a-content-aggregator-plugin-that-creates-topics-from-different-rss-feeds/40578)

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**Author:** [@a-magdy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/a-magdy)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 6:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/steps-to-follow-to-create-a-content-aggregator-plugin-that-creates-topics-from-different-rss-feeds/40578 "2017-08-31T06:53:50Z")

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Hi, So I found out about discourse a few days ago, and I was able to deploy it to my aws vm in a couple of hours (including getting to know what it is), and it blow me away, awesome work, it contains some features, that…

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## [Not working in latest ver -- I can set the option to show answers, but that's it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-working-in-latest-ver-i-can-set-the-option-to-show-answers-but-thats-it/69119)

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**Author:** [@dylanh724](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dylanh724)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 5:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-working-in-latest-ver-i-can-set-the-option-to-show-answers-but-thats-it/69119 "2017-08-31T05:00:48Z")

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I can enable it for the category: But when I post, nothing new shows up: I’m using an official theme and the latest/greatest version. I tried default theme, too.

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## [Bootstrap fails on clean CentOS 7 install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-fails-on-clean-centos-7-install/68755)

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**Author:** [@Dan\_Healy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Dan_Healy)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-fails-on-clean-centos-7-install/68755 "2017-08-31T03:24:30Z")

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SOLVED: Default installs of CentOS 7 with XFS file system creates the file system with the option ftype=0 which is incompatible with Docker. Rebuilding with either ftype=1 (which can’t be done through the GUI installer f…

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## [Is there any way to full copy materials To Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-full-copy-materials-to-discourse/69070)

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**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2017, 12:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-full-copy-materials-to-discourse/69070 "2017-08-31T00:38:01Z")

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You see, sometimes I read a good article on the web and I want to copy part of that article( No need to be full article ) but common copy only get the content(without pictures, but no format or style of such content) Is…

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## [Unable to restore from a backup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-restore-from-a-backup/69093)

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**Author:** [@tbryan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tbryan)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-restore-from-a-backup/69093 "2017-08-30T21:24:25Z")

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Existing system: v1.9.0.beta7 +131 New System: v1.9.0.beta7 +155 I’m unable to restore a fresh backup of the existing system to the new system, and get the following error in the restore log. \[2017-08-30 01:03:25\] EX…

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## [Can't send POST request return \["BAD CSRF"\]", status: 403](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-send-post-request-return-bad-csrf-status-403/69049)

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**Author:** [@Andrey\_Veryovkin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Andrey_Veryovkin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 10:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-send-post-request-return-bad-csrf-status-403/69049 "2017-08-30T10:50:18Z")

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Make POST request to create new post in topic sendPostMessage(message: Message, user: User): Observable\<Message\> { let headers = new Headers({ 'Content-Type': 'multipart/form-data', 'Access-C…

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## [Forum owners don't understand discobot](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-owners-dont-understand-discobot/66154)

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**Author:** [@michaeld](https://meta.discourse.org/u/michaeld)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/forum-owners-dont-understand-discobot/66154 "2017-08-30T20:32:02Z")

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Today was the fourth time in a month or so that we got a support ticket from one of our customers, who was convinced that they were hacked or in some way compromised. It turned out that the culprit was Discobot, which is…

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## [Google Analytics Event Tracking](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-analytics-event-tracking/20083)

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**Author:** [@scotta](https://meta.discourse.org/u/scotta)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/google-analytics-event-tracking/20083 "2017-08-30T18:41:03Z")

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I want to add GA event tracking to my Discourse installation. Is there any existing documentation or examples I can reference? Thanks! Here’s some of the events that I want to track: • Logging in • Hom…

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