# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1703 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1704 --- ## [Put a link to mute user on user page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/put-a-link-to-mute-user-on-user-page/58661)
**Author:** [@pfaffman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pfaffman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/put-a-link-to-mute-user-on-user-page/58661 "2017-03-08T20:00:13Z")
If you want to mute a user, you have to go to your settings and find your way to the mute user thing and then remember the user’s name to type it in. I think it would be nice if when you visited a user’s page there was a… --- ## [Downloading CSS and HTML Customizations export fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/downloading-css-and-html-customizations-export-fails/58561)
**Author:** [@imrehg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/imrehg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/downloading-css-and-html-customizations-export-fails/58561 "2017-03-08T19:57:12Z")
I have some customization in a Discourse-hosted Discourse. When I hit export, I get a Failed - No File error in Chrome, with the file-name shown there as the customization’s ID. If I then open the Chrome downloads pag… --- ## [How to know if the composer being used for editing topic,creating topic or replying a topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-know-if-the-composer-being-used-for-editing-topic-creating-topic-or-replying-a-topic/58339)
**Author:** [@net\_deamon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/net_deamon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 5:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-know-if-the-composer-being-used-for-editing-topic-creating-topic-or-replying-a-topic/58339 "2017-03-08T17:36:09Z")
In the model properties for composer plugin outlet “composer-fields-below”, I could not find the property of model object which says whether the composer is being used for creating a topic, or editing a topic or being r… --- ## [Internal link: expand button has disappeared](https://meta.discourse.org/t/internal-link-expand-button-has-disappeared/58531)
**Author:** [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/internal-link-expand-button-has-disappeared/58531 "2017-03-08T16:49:11Z")
The expand/collapse button for internal link has disappeared (but still works). Is it intentional? My users are confuse, because they tend to click on the link now (so they change page) instead to expand a guide and con… --- ## [Infinite spinner /about on private forum when logged out](https://meta.discourse.org/t/infinite-spinner-about-on-private-forum-when-logged-out/58506)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Pavlina](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steve_Pavlina)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 10:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/infinite-spinner-about-on-private-forum-when-logged-out/58506 "2017-03-08T10:36:59Z")
When I’m logged out of a private Discourse forum, I can still view /faq (or /guidelines), /tos, and /privacy. Is it the intended behavior for non-members to be able to view such pages for a private forum? It seems questi… --- ## [GPLv2 & the App Store](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gplv2-the-app-store/45468)
**Author:** [@P16](https://meta.discourse.org/u/P16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 10:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gplv2-the-app-store/45468 "2017-03-08T10:30:17Z")
As Discourse is licensed under the GPL v2 license, any app using Discourse code is not allowed in the App Store as Apple further imposes conditions on the user. If someone using Discourse wants to build an iOS app, would… --- ## [Issue installing on subdomain](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-installing-on-subdomain/58603)
**Author:** [@chagara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chagara)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-installing-on-subdomain/58603 "2017-03-08T01:04:00Z")
hello, I just tried a new install of discourse on digital ocean. I’m trying to use a subdomain and I believe lestencrypt is putting errors out. \[emerg\] 5618#5618: PEM\_read\_bio\_X509\_AUX("/shared/ssl/ask.sysadminonlinux.… --- ## ["Helpdesk" badge not on badges page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/helpdesk-badge-not-on-badges-page/58589)
**Author:** [@elijah](https://meta.discourse.org/u/elijah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/helpdesk-badge-not-on-badges-page/58589 "2017-03-07T21:15:10Z")
https://meta.discourse.org/badges There is a “Tech Support” badge there for 10 Accepted answers, but no “Helpdesk” for First Accepted Answer on a Topic. Seems an odd omission. Is there a higher level one for 25 or 50 an… --- ## [Request: Turn color schemes off in the admin area](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-turn-color-schemes-off-in-the-admin-area/58416)
**Author:** [@Lutz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lutz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 7:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/request-turn-color-schemes-off-in-the-admin-area/58416 "2017-03-07T19:02:36Z")
Request: The color schemes should be completely switched off in the admin area or switch to the default. Reason: Many pages use the Color Schemes in combination with Custom CSS to create the desired effects. Since the… --- ## [Customizing the user welcome PM (Blog Links)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-the-user-welcome-pm-blog-links/56791)
**Author:** [@mitchellk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mitchellk)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-the-user-welcome-pm-blog-links/56791 "2017-03-07T18:48:23Z")
Hi everyone, new to discourse so really still getting my head around tweaks all over the place. Only noticed now that the Welcome message a user gets sent includes references to: and Is there an easy way to copy th… --- ## [Tags not visible to user can no longer be used](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-not-visible-to-user-can-no-longer-be-used/58532)
**Author:** [@jomaxro](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jomaxro)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tags-not-visible-to-user-can-no-longer-be-used/58532 "2017-03-07T16:55:40Z")
Recently, @Sam’s done some great work updating tags support in Discourse. One of the best new features (in my opinion) is that the tag filter in a category only shows the tags used in that category - removing the “no to… --- ## [500 internal server error at first page call in the morning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-internal-server-error-at-first-page-call-in-the-morning/58533)
**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-internal-server-error-at-first-page-call-in-the-morning/58533 "2017-03-07T14:32:12Z")
Earlier this morning I accessed the admin panel of my forum via my smartphone, I incorporated discobot to change its name and then logged out. This may or may not be related to the following errors which I saw when I wok… --- ## [500 error when logging in -- plugin related?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-error-when-logging-in-plugin-related/58266)
**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500-error-when-logging-in-plugin-related/58266 "2017-03-07T14:31:35Z")
I’m not sure if this is related but it looks like I’m still having issues. I just had another “500 internal server error” and got this error in the logs: ActionView::Template::Error (Discourse::InvalidAccess) /var/www/d… --- ## [The discourse stopped working with error 500 Internal Server Error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-discourse-stopped-working-with-error-500-internal-server-error/58526)
**Author:** [@11145](https://meta.discourse.org/u/11145)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 2:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-discourse-stopped-working-with-error-500-internal-server-error/58526 "2017-03-07T14:30:34Z")
The discourse stopped working with error 500 Internal Server Error With what it is connected I do not know. But the error form ceased to work after moving to this page https://site/users/admin/preferences from under an … --- ## [In search result drop box: add given name next to username](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-search-result-drop-box-add-given-name-next-to-username/48735)
**Author:** [@rriemann](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rriemann)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 2:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/in-search-result-drop-box-add-given-name-next-to-username/48735 "2017-03-07T14:00:09Z")
Hello, in my community, the usernames might differ a lot from the given name. The results to a search also consider the given name, even though it is not displayed. If someone looks for the given name Robert and finds o… --- ## ["Someone is typing..." feature at the bottom of topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/someone-is-typing-feature-at-the-bottom-of-topic/58539)
**Author:** [@Nam\_Nguyen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Nam_Nguyen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 10:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/someone-is-typing-feature-at-the-bottom-of-topic/58539 "2017-03-07T10:55:46Z")
I think it would be interest and attractive for reader if someone is typing a reply… like facebook comment feature --- ## [Prefixing \`@\` symbol in the usernames](https://meta.discourse.org/t/prefixing-symbol-in-the-usernames/58523)
**Author:** [@vinothkannans](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vinothkannans)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 10:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/prefixing-symbol-in-the-usernames/58523 "2017-03-07T10:27:05Z")
Discourse using @ symbol to mention both users and groups. So I think it will be nice to display @ symbol on both user and group profiles (even in posts too) like below. --- ## [Require a user to post in a certain topic before posting elsewhere](https://meta.discourse.org/t/require-a-user-to-post-in-a-certain-topic-before-posting-elsewhere/58470)
**Author:** [@Hotfirenet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Hotfirenet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 8:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/require-a-user-to-post-in-a-certain-topic-before-posting-elsewhere/58470 "2017-03-07T08:41:05Z")
Hello, do you think it is possible to oblige users to post a message in a certain category before posting elsewhere? Thank’s --- ## [Add ability to withdraw a vote](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-ability-to-withdraw-a-vote/58516)
**Author:** [@phi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/phi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 5:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-ability-to-withdraw-a-vote/58516 "2017-03-07T05:10:33Z")
It seems that there is no way to withdraw a vote once a vote has been cast. In the case of voting for a requested features on a product, it seems important for users to be able to freely assign their votes so they are ab… --- ## [Can't restore saved backup](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-restore-saved-backup/57528)
**Author:** [@zh99998](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zh99998)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 3:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-restore-saved-backup/57528 "2017-03-07T03:48:22Z")
I’m migrating my discourse forum to another database… I’ve do backup, create a new one, and restore, but.. \[2017-02-17 06:42:41\] 'zh99998' has started the restore! \[2017-02-17 06:42:41\] Marking restore as running... \[2… --- ## [Hidden closed-archive lines doesn't allow marking topics as visited](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hidden-closed-archive-lines-doesnt-allow-marking-topics-as-visited/52921)
**Author:** [@zsero](https://meta.discourse.org/u/zsero)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hidden-closed-archive-lines-doesnt-allow-marking-topics-as-visited/52921 "2017-03-07T00:03:59Z")
Here is what I did: On 1.6: Closed a topic Re-opened the topic Hidden both lines so it’s not visible / annoying. Later, I upgraded to 1.7, now on latest beta. The bug is the following: Those topic which have this… --- ## [Rename feature voting to something more encompassing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rename-feature-voting-to-something-more-encompassing/58481)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 8:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rename-feature-voting-to-something-more-encompassing/58481 "2017-03-06T20:39:51Z")
In my community I am seeing this plugin as useful for voting on a range of things. candidates for leadership positions strategic priorities for the community projects to support/fund conference/event session proposal v… --- ## [Add an option for anonymous voting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-option-for-anonymous-voting/58477)
**Author:** [@JaredReisinger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JaredReisinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 8:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-an-option-for-anonymous-voting/58477 "2017-03-06T20:31:13Z")
If you’re adding the ability to see the list of users who voted, I’d like to request that you make it optional functionality. I have a use-case where I’d like to enable voting on Q&A for company executives, and it’s bee… --- ## [Can we add a "voted" tab to the categories with feature voting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-add-a-voted-tab-to-the-categories-with-feature-voting/58474)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 8:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-add-a-voted-tab-to-the-categories-with-feature-voting/58474 "2017-03-06T20:23:53Z")
Yeah, not sure what to do there, but one thing that is way more important first is to see all the top voted stuff in a list. Would sort that out first. --- ## [Add a "custom" hot sort for feature voting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-custom-hot-sort-for-feature-voting/58476)
**Author:** [@commonpawn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/commonpawn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-a-custom-hot-sort-for-feature-voting/58476 "2017-03-06T16:26:12Z")
Will it be possible to have a sorting which is not only the all time highest voted posts? e.g. Most votes / top (by week, months, year, all time) Hot posts (trending within certain timeframe set by the admin) One exa… --- ## [Propose to aggregate all the Google Search domains to a single row in the «Top Traffic Sources (Last 30 Days)» backend report](https://meta.discourse.org/t/propose-to-aggregate-all-the-google-search-domains-to-a-single-row-in-the-top-traffic-sources-last-30-days-backend-report/58460)
**Author:** [@dmitry\_fedyuk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dmitry_fedyuk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/propose-to-aggregate-all-the-google-search-domains-to-a-single-row-in-the-top-traffic-sources-last-30-days-backend-report/58460 "2017-03-06T16:11:54Z")
--- ## [Can we add "feed" function on Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-add-feed-function-on-discourse/57987)
**Author:** [@xiasummer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/xiasummer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-add-feed-function-on-discourse/57987 "2017-03-06T14:20:39Z")
There are multi feed subscription websites. I’m wondering whether we can add feed on discourse. Like show the feed contents on the Discourse, or let Discourse be feeded. --- ## [Grant User to Mod/Admin issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grant-user-to-mod-admin-issue/58411)
**Author:** [@eagleeye](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eagleeye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 9:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grant-user-to-mod-admin-issue/58411 "2017-03-06T09:27:58Z")
My Forum is running with the german locale and when I try to grant an user to admin or mod I got an 422 reponse in the logs is ActiveRecord::RecordInvalid (Validierung gescheitert: Name wird bereits verwendet) /var/ww… --- ## [Enable tracking from category on mobile view?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enable-tracking-from-category-on-mobile-view/44032)
**Author:** [@charleswalter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charleswalter)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 5:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/enable-tracking-from-category-on-mobile-view/44032 "2017-03-06T05:54:57Z")
Just noticed today that users cannot track a category easily from mobile view. I can understand why, but perhaps this should be given some additional thought. We have currently switched to category view for our homepage… --- ## [500px onebox not rendering properly](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500px-onebox-not-rendering-properly/58178)
**Author:** [@vinothkannans](https://meta.discourse.org/u/vinothkannans)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2017, 4:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/500px-onebox-not-rendering-properly/58178 "2017-03-06T04:57:35Z")
500px onebox currently not rendering the photo. Example 500px Because original URL having % symbol in URL like below. But in onebox somehow the symbol is missing. https://drscdn.500px.org/photo/200442973/q%3D80\_m%3D… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1702) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1704)