# Latest

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## [AI Forum Moderation: Seeking Insights and Experiences](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-forum-moderation-seeking-insights-and-experiences/299018)

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**Author:** [@SethWilliams](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SethWilliams)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 4:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-forum-moderation-seeking-insights-and-experiences/299018 "2025-09-27T04:26:23Z")

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I’m looking for ways to integrate AI into my Discourse forum to assist with moderation. I don’t need it to replace my moderators, I just need help catching things humans usually can’t see. Sometimes, it’s because these i…

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## [Event times cut off in block display mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-times-cut-off-in-block-display-mode/383972)

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**Author:** [@Crebekah](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Crebekah)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-times-cut-off-in-block-display-mode/383972 "2025-09-26T20:27:08Z")

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Hi! The calendar seems to cut off the event times when in block display mode. Is there any way to fix this? Thanks.

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## ['open in new tab' browser keybind fails on search results](https://meta.discourse.org/t/open-in-new-tab-browser-keybind-fails-on-search-results/384004)

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**Author:** [@KiaraGrouwstra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/KiaraGrouwstra)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/open-in-new-tab-browser-keybind-fails-on-search-results/384004 "2025-09-26T19:37:59Z")

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i try to navigate the web by keyboard. when i issue a search, discourse will show a list of search results. often, i would like to read multiple of these results, and as such intend to open these in new tabs. to do thi…

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## [Trouble updating 10 year old site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trouble-updating-10-year-old-site/384146)

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**Author:** [@axfelix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/axfelix)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/trouble-updating-10-year-old-site/384146 "2025-09-26T17:36:13Z")

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Hmmm. I think I’m hitting a similar issue. Running a now 10 year old (!) Discourse instance that’s never been migrated and has been updated consistently inconsistently :slight\_smile: Tried updating Docker Manager via th…

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## [Cost points to access certain rewards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cost-points-to-access-certain-rewards/383050)

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**Author:** [@anoedo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/anoedo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cost-points-to-access-certain-rewards/383050 "2025-09-18T06:59:47Z")

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I’d like to design a feature for our community where users need to spend points to access certain rewards (e.g., deducting points to view full post content, redeeming points for UI customization, etc.). Are there any ava…

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## [Notifications and Search - jump to unread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-and-search-jump-to-unread/383102)

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**Author:** [@Shauny](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Shauny)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-and-search-jump-to-unread/383102 "2025-09-26T17:15:49Z")

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One thing that really bugs me about Discourse, as an admin of a site and wanting to read everything on my forum, when I get a notification because someone replied directly to me, or @-mentioned me, and I click it, it jum…

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## [Automatic response to new topic (OOO style)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-response-to-new-topic-ooo-style/383032)

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**Author:** [@tknospdr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tknospdr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatic-response-to-new-topic-ooo-style/383032 "2025-09-26T17:13:22Z")

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In our current ticket system, if someone e-mails in to create a new topic, I have the ‘out of office’ feature of the mail account automatically reply, but only once per any 7 day period per unique address. Is there a wa…

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## [Transient 503s after ./launcher rebuild appN when they’re fronted by HAProxy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transient-503s-after-launcher-rebuild-appn-when-they-re-fronted-by-haproxy/383179)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transient-503s-after-launcher-rebuild-appn-when-they-re-fronted-by-haproxy/383179 "2025-09-26T17:04:39Z")

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I had created a test forum with two web\_only containers, the mail-receiver container, Postgres and Redis on a Docker network. The two web containers nginx’s were fronted by HAProxy. They worked well, but i found on rebui…

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## [Discourse vs. Khoros](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-vs-khoros/71658)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-vs-khoros/71658 "2025-09-26T16:34:59Z")

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About Khoros Khoros, formerly Spredfast + Lithium, is a global customer engagement software company that provides online community management, social media marketing, social media analytics, digital care, and content ma…

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## [Importing a model or component from a plugin into a custom plugin: tests fail](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-a-model-or-component-from-a-plugin-into-a-custom-plugin-tests-fail/383005)

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**Author:** [@Marine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Marine)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 12:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/importing-a-model-or-component-from-a-plugin-into-a-custom-plugin-tests-fail/383005 "2025-09-26T12:44:30Z")

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Hello, We are using Discourse version 3.5.0. We have our own plugin in which we override various discourse elements and add our own features. In this plugin, we would like to...

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## [Staff category bubble visible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-category-bubble-visible/384096)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/staff-category-bubble-visible/384096 "2025-09-26T08:52:10Z")

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Yesterday, I noticed that the Enabling native LLMs.txt support in Discourse topic had the #Staff category bubble visible. I don’t think it’s supposed to happen, though. Unlike in this topic, where it isn’t visi…

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## [Chat landing page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-landing-page/383470)

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**Author:** [@Johnny\_McIvor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Johnny_McIvor)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-landing-page/383470 "2025-09-26T07:09:03Z")

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I think that there should be a landing page for chat room URLs for people who are not signed up to the forum. The reason is simple: if you can get people into your chat room, they might use your forum. It’s really easy …

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## [The end of community memory?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-end-of-community-memory/384056)

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**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 2:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-end-of-community-memory/384056 "2025-09-26T02:25:59Z")

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An experience I think a lot of us have these days in our interactions online, whether it be in the workplace, on social media, or even in real life is “We’ve had this conversation before…” This is a companion discussio…

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## [Llm\_tagger: Failed to parse JSON response for post 30871: unexpected character (after tags) at line... \[parse.c:706\] in '{"tags":":\["](https://meta.discourse.org/t/llm-tagger-failed-to-parse-json-response-for-post-30871-unexpected-character-after-tags-at-line-parse-c-706-in-tags/383444)

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**Author:** [@kuaza](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kuaza)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/llm-tagger-failed-to-parse-json-response-for-post-30871-unexpected-character-after-tags-at-line-parse-c-706-in-tags/383444 "2025-09-26T01:58:24Z")

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What could be the cause of this error? I have configured automatic tagging, but it is not functioning. I am encountering this error on the error page. llm\_tagger: Failed to parse JSON response for post 30871: unexpected…

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## [Images no longer embed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/images-no-longer-embed/377007)

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**Author:** [@Johnny\_McIvor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Johnny_McIvor)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 10:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/images-no-longer-embed/377007 "2025-09-25T22:48:37Z")

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Hi, I used to be able to embed an image using ! \[title\] (link) but this no longer works.

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## [DiscoTOC style is broken if there is no reply on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discotoc-style-is-broken-if-there-is-no-reply-on-mobile/353845)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discotoc-style-is-broken-if-there-is-no-reply-on-mobile/353845 "2025-09-23T20:30:39Z")

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Hello :wave: DiscoTOC style is connected to the .with-topic-progress class which is added to .topic-navigation if there are more than 1 post in the topic. So without reply the DiscoTOC style will broke. I think TOC sho…

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## [How to hide category heading on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-hide-category-heading-on-mobile/384029)

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**Author:** [@Aurora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aurora)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-hide-category-heading-on-mobile/384029 "2025-09-25T17:59:41Z")

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Wenn es ein Bild in der Kategorie gibt - habe ich immer so einen Sticky header. Dadurch wird mobil der halbe Bildschirm verdeckt. Ist das bei anderen auch so?

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## [Could not resolve host: github.com](https://meta.discourse.org/t/could-not-resolve-host-github-com/372891)

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**Author:** [@jmbeuken](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jmbeuken)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/could-not-resolve-host-github-com/372891 "2025-09-25T17:22:54Z")

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Hi, ./launcher rebuild app fatal: unable to access ‘GitHub - discourse/discourse: A platform for community discussion. Free, open, simple. · GitHub’: Could not resolve host: github.com but root@discourse:/var/disc…

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## [Support ticket issues](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-ticket-issues/383296)

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**Author:** [@tknospdr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tknospdr)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/support-ticket-issues/383296 "2025-09-25T15:53:24Z")

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After a lot of testing, we finally rolled out our Discourse support ticketing function. I’ve immediately been smacked in the face with some show stopping issues that I hope can be overcome somehow. We have a category/s…

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## [Can I send an automated welcome message to all new users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-send-an-automated-welcome-message-to-all-new-users/383974)

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**Author:** [@SubStrider](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SubStrider)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-i-send-an-automated-welcome-message-to-all-new-users/383974 "2025-09-25T14:09:36Z")

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It is possible to send a welcome message to all new users? I want to explain them about how to use some features which are usually the most FAQs. If it is in the Inbox then they can quickly refer back later.

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## [Where are the pinned topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-are-the-pinned-topics/337229)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-are-the-pinned-topics/337229 "2025-09-25T14:04:04Z")

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I noticed the globally pinned New to Discourse? Start here! does not appear at the top of /latest anymore. I first thought that I maybe accidentally unpinned it, but it’s still pinned and I also checked whether i…

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## [Backlinks make certain posts more popular than they should be!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backlinks-make-certain-posts-more-popular-than-they-should-be/331362)

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**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backlinks-make-certain-posts-more-popular-than-they-should-be/331362 "2025-09-25T13:57:21Z")

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This could end up more of a feature request, but here’s the explanation. For instance, in the most popular topic on Discourse Welcome to meta.discourse.org, you can see there are ‘backlinks’ (if this is the accurate word…

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## [Add "silent" internal links by appending ?silent=true](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-silent-internal-links-by-appending-silent-true/381536)

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**Author:** [@thoka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 8:07am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-silent-internal-links-by-appending-silent-true/381536 "2025-09-04T08:07:40Z")

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A silent link is any Discourse link with ?silent=true added to its URL. When used, this suppresses notifications for the author of the linked post or topic. How to use: Add ?silent=true to the end of your topic or post…

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## [Also update topic timer UI for auto-delete replies, auto-close after last post](https://meta.discourse.org/t/also-update-topic-timer-ui-for-auto-delete-replies-auto-close-after-last-post/192279)

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**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/also-update-topic-timer-ui-for-auto-delete-replies-auto-close-after-last-post/192279 "2025-09-25T12:47:09Z")

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This revamp seems to have missed the topic timer I use most on my Discourse for Teams site - the auto-delete replies topic timer. This is amazingly handy for topics devoted to recurring meetings or procedures/documentat…

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## [Setting topic timer to auto-close after last post not suggest dates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-topic-timer-to-auto-close-after-last-post-not-suggest-dates/383600)

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**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-topic-timer-to-auto-close-after-last-post-not-suggest-dates/383600 "2025-09-25T12:46:30Z")

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When I set a topic timer to auto-close topic, I am offered a convenient list of dates to choose from. Such a time saver! However, when I set a timer to auto-close after last post, I am only prompted with a duration. …

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## [Sidebar activation issues after recent Doc Categories update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-activation-issues-after-recent-doc-categories-update/383888)

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**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 11:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-activation-issues-after-recent-doc-categories-update/383888 "2025-09-25T11:55:47Z")

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As of these changes to Doc Categories the sidebar no longer activates. I am running version 3.6.0.beta1-dev (17d735b3ad) with the Horizon theme, and there is nothing in the error logs. I also ensured there is a set in…

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## [Embed YouTube videos with enhanced privacy mode (youtube-nocookie.com)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embed-youtube-videos-with-enhanced-privacy-mode-youtube-nocookie-com/216469)

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**Author:** [@AquaL1te](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AquaL1te)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 11:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embed-youtube-videos-with-enhanced-privacy-mode-youtube-nocookie-com/216469 "2025-09-25T11:18:29Z")

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At the moment Discourse embed YouTube videos with the standard URL. However, Grav rewrites URLs automatically so that it uses the YouTube privacy enhanced mode. Which doesn’t store tracking cookies when people do not pla…

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## [How do I send a message to a user?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-send-a-message-to-a-user/383927)

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**Author:** [@forum\_solution](https://meta.discourse.org/u/forum_solution)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-send-a-message-to-a-user/383927 "2025-09-24T19:51:56Z")

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Hey I am new on discourse i am exploring it , is there no feature of send dm to user ? i have no option for it Thanks

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## [How would you improve the Discourse iOS App Experience?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-you-improve-the-discourse-ios-app-experience/264593)

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**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 8:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-would-you-improve-the-discourse-ios-app-experience/264593 "2025-09-25T08:15:14Z")

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Discourse has a mobile Apple iOS app at: We are curious to collect some feedback from our community: Do you use Discourse Hub on your Apple devices? How is your experience been with it? If you could add just one fea…

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## [Inconsistent plugin settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-plugin-settings/381003)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-plugin-settings/381003 "2025-09-24T16:54:13Z")

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The way plugin settings are accessible seems inconsistent Some plugins, like Discourse AI, have a “Settings” tab, and some other tabs, and clicking on “AI” in the admin sidebar will give us all the options we need. S…

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