# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1898 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 1899 --- ## [Logging checked\_for\_custom\_avatar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logging-checked-for-custom-avatar/23580)
**Author:** [@watchmanmonitor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/watchmanmonitor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 11:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/logging-checked-for-custom-avatar/23580 "2015-01-02T11:39:00Z")
I just exported all my logs, and found something interesting. checked\_for\_custom\_avatar accounted for 42,525 lines, check\_email accounted for 364 (maybe that gets purged?) the other 880 items were all quite varied. I… --- ## [Incorrect column header on category view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-column-header-on-category-view/23584)
**Author:** [@loopback0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/loopback0)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/incorrect-column-header-on-category-view/23584 "2015-01-02T03:20:59Z")
Title says it all really. Header has an extra column that’s not in the table so they don’t match up. --- ## [Bug? You can avoid the character restriction](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-you-can-avoid-the-character-restriction/23421)
**Author:** [@FHTzoob](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FHTzoob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 2:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bug-you-can-avoid-the-character-restriction/23421 "2015-01-01T14:24:51Z")
You know that thing that says “Post must be at least 20 characters”? Well you can easily avoid that using html tags. In your invalid post, simply put hi \ and then you can post it. --- ## [How do I send an email to all my users?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-send-an-email-to-all-my-users/23571)
**Author:** [@balthatrix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/balthatrix)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2015, 12:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-send-an-email-to-all-my-users/23571 "2015-01-01T00:18:21Z")
Hi, I’ve scanned the discourse admin dashboard a few times and can’t seem to find a place to send an email to all my users. I assume this is a feature, since the front end marketing site for discourse says you can use i… --- ## [Magic string to google for Discourse-powered websites in German?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/magic-string-to-google-for-discourse-powered-websites-in-german/23561)
**Author:** [@uwe\_keim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/uwe_keim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/magic-string-to-google-for-discourse-powered-websites-in-german/23561 "2014-12-31T19:26:37Z")
I’m still trying to find (German) websites that are already using Discourse. Is there some kind of “magic string” that I could throw into a Google search and see a SERP with forums running Discourse? So I’m looking for… --- ## [Looking for developer to help Make old browsers (Opera Mini) use the “noscript version” of Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-developer-to-help-make-old-browsers-opera-mini-use-the-noscript-version-of-discourse/23558)
**Author:** [@aurepavi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aurepavi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 7:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/looking-for-developer-to-help-make-old-browsers-opera-mini-use-the-noscript-version-of-discourse/23558 "2014-12-31T07:26:05Z")
As written here Make old browsers (e.g. Opera Mobile Classic) use the "noscript version" of Discourse Mini Opera could show nonscript version of Discourse instead of blank page. I am looking for developer who could help… --- ## [Which English (GBP) Cloud Hosters Allow Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-english-gbp-cloud-hosters-allow-discourse/23547)
**Author:** [@FezodgeIII](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FezodgeIII)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/which-english-gbp-cloud-hosters-allow-discourse/23547 "2014-12-30T21:50:00Z")
Hi! I was wondering which english cloud hosters (GPB) are compatible woth discourse, and was wondering if anyone could help me. One or more would be fine. Preferably cheap ones aswell… Thanks EDIT: I recently just fou… --- ## [Play store onebox issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/play-store-onebox-issue/23146)
**Author:** [@ForgotPants](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ForgotPants)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 7:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/play-store-onebox-issue/23146 "2014-12-30T07:16:20Z")
Oneboxing links from the Play store generally end with a ‘0’ for some reason, This seems to be happening on Meta as well. Also, is there a way to set a maximum character limit for oneboxing from third party sites? --- ## [Sub-Category Topic Count?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sub-category-topic-count/23386)
**Author:** [@strager](https://meta.discourse.org/u/strager)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 1:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sub-category-topic-count/23386 "2014-12-30T01:44:53Z")
Is there an easy way to show a sub-boards topic count on the front page? For example lets say I have a category “Main” and a sub-category of “child1” and “child2” - I want to see the topic counts (combined) of child1 and… --- ## [Open Badges Integration](https://meta.discourse.org/t/open-badges-integration/23515)
**Author:** [@awrelll](https://meta.discourse.org/u/awrelll)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2014, 1:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/open-badges-integration/23515 "2014-12-30T01:40:47Z")
Hello , Is there any chance i could use OpenBadges on my discourse instance? --- ## [Unable to add custom CSS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-add-custom-css/23458)
**Author:** [@suz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/suz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2014, 6:18am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-add-custom-css/23458 "2014-12-28T06:18:10Z")
In a prior version of Discourse we were able to add in our own custom CSS but since updating to the latest version it appears we’re missing the box/area where you enter the CSS. Any ideas why this might be happening? I’v… --- ## [How do forum moderators lock a topic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-forum-moderators-lock-a-topic/23422)
**Author:** [@FHTzoob](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FHTzoob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2014, 5:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-forum-moderators-lock-a-topic/23422 "2014-12-25T17:09:19Z")
If a forum moderator on a Discourse forum could tell me how topics are locked, providing pictures, that would be great. --- ## [Context mismatch - private messages vs topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/context-mismatch-private-messages-vs-topic/23215)
**Author:** [@swader](https://meta.discourse.org/u/swader)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2014, 6:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/context-mismatch-private-messages-vs-topic/23215 "2014-12-24T18:51:06Z")
This one is plain confusing. Someone posted a question on our forums: I am getting a 500 Internal Server Error after I restored my public html folder - PHP - SitePoint Forums | Web Development & Design Community I aske… --- ## [Vbulletin to Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/vbulletin-to-discourse/23349)
**Author:** [@Chadi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Chadi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2014, 4:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/vbulletin-to-discourse/23349 "2014-12-23T16:29:00Z")
Hi folks, Looking to migrate over from the antiquated vBulletin 4 platform to Discourse possibly and had a few questions: Important features that I need: censoring (word filters) WordPress SSO (if a WP user is logged… --- ## [Edit the text in the 'Create a New Topic' pop-up](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-the-text-in-the-create-a-new-topic-pop-up/23353)
**Author:** [@christianjohnsen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/christianjohnsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2014, 2:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/edit-the-text-in-the-create-a-new-topic-pop-up/23353 "2014-12-23T02:10:01Z")
Hi guys! I just wanted to know if it’s possible to edit the text in the ‘Create a new Topic’ boxes? For example I want to write something different in the title box above this text. Please see the highlighted box in th… --- ## [Custom emoticons/emoji list?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-emoticons-emoji-list/19479)
**Author:** [@ashledombos](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ashledombos)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2014, 1:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-emoticons-emoji-list/19479 "2014-12-23T01:08:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from \[Paid\] Need a Vanilla 2 Import tool: Just by curiosity, is it potentially easilly doable to have a custom list of emoticons/emoji? --- ## [Working RSS feeds for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/working-rss-feeds-for-discourse/23345)
**Author:** [@Avram](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Avram)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/working-rss-feeds-for-discourse/23345 "2014-12-22T20:33:56Z")
I really needed an RSS feed for my Discourse instance because it is not so active but when someone is posting I wanna know and I often forget to check it. Then I remembered I already used Yahoo! Pipes to create RSS feed… --- ## [Milestones / Status as subcategories added for features and bugs categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/milestones-status-as-subcategories-added-for-features-and-bugs-categories/23328)
**Author:** [@gingerman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gingerman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/milestones-status-as-subcategories-added-for-features-and-bugs-categories/23328 "2014-12-22T16:55:54Z")
As a newbie joining the discourse community, it is extremely difficult to understand the status of features and bugs reported. If the topic is closed, may be we can assume it is implemented. Why can’t we add sub-categor… --- ## [Rename text in the UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rename-text-in-the-ui/23330)
**Author:** [@sjana4ever](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sjana4ever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 8:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rename-text-in-the-ui/23330 "2014-12-22T08:47:05Z")
i want to rename ‘all categories’ to ‘all forum’ and ‘categories’ to ’ forum’ in the nav menu . any idea ? thanks --- ## [Getting https on my hosted forum trial](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-https-on-my-hosted-forum-trial/23322)
**Author:** [@christianjohnsen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/christianjohnsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/getting-https-on-my-hosted-forum-trial/23322 "2014-12-22T00:44:20Z")
Hey guys! I hope someone can help me. I want to add https to my forum, but can’t really figure out how to do it? I can see on buy.discourse.org that it can be added for an extra $20 /month. The forum is hosted at Disc… --- ## [Improve performance on Digital Ocean](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-performance-on-digital-ocean/23294)
**Author:** [@doctorwho](https://meta.discourse.org/u/doctorwho)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 10:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-performance-on-digital-ocean/23294 "2014-12-20T22:32:35Z")
Hi, I’m using the digital ocean plan for 4GB Memory 2 Core Processor 60GB SSD Disk 4TB Transfer It’s for my Discourse production made for local authorities to exchange about land use managment. I found it quite slow… --- ## ['title' being used in digest](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-being-used-in-digest/16943)
**Author:** [@michaeld](https://meta.discourse.org/u/michaeld)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/title-being-used-in-digest/16943 "2014-12-20T14:53:04Z")
lib/email/message\_builder.rb uses the forum’s SiteSetting title as the email sender. def site\_alias\_email(source) "#{SiteSetting.title} \<#{source}\>" end We have some customers using characters in the title that are n… --- ## [Optional Redirect on Creation of New Category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optional-redirect-on-creation-of-new-category/23005)
**Author:** [@iamstrained](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iamstrained)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2014, 2:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optional-redirect-on-creation-of-new-category/23005 "2014-12-20T14:40:52Z")
So, loving the software - my first dive into a RoR package as an admin and it’s looking like I didn’t give the language it’s due. My kudos on all the hard work so far. On creation of new categories, Discourse automatic… --- ## [Improving Debate, Filtering Trolls, and The Long Now Foundation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improving-debate-filtering-trolls-and-the-long-now-foundation/22862)
**Author:** [@canadaduane](https://meta.discourse.org/u/canadaduane)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2014, 11:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improving-debate-filtering-trolls-and-the-long-now-foundation/22862 "2014-12-19T11:55:01Z")
Has anyone heard of the Long Now Foundation Debate format? It was mentioned recently in an article about gamergate and steelmanning. I would love, love, love to see this implemented in Discourse as a technological assist… --- ## [Unable to access meta topics on android](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-access-meta-topics-on-android/23178)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2014, 5:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-access-meta-topics-on-android/23178 "2014-12-18T05:30:09Z")
For the last few days I’ve been unable to access topics on meta using my android 4.2.2 device. Standard chrome browser. I can visit the home page and browse categories, but once I click through to a topic I just get a wh… --- ## [Poll: Who needs "create only" category type](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-who-needs-create-only-category-type/23140)
**Author:** [@gingerman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gingerman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 4:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/poll-who-needs-create-only-category-type/23140 "2014-12-17T04:38:39Z")
Yes I need. No. I dont need. If you think about it, it solves lot many usecases like to contact list of moderators / admins without private message helpdesk for customers in SAAS / any organization talk to your CEO /… --- ## [Cannot make text bold in the middle of a word with asterisks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-make-text-bold-in-the-middle-of-a-word-with-asterisks/23183)
**Author:** [@JazzyJosh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JazzyJosh)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 2:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cannot-make-text-bold-in-the-middle-of-a-word-with-asterisks/23183 "2014-12-17T02:40:33Z")
That’s Numberwang --- ## [Storing how often users share posts & topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/storing-how-often-users-share-posts-topics/23160)
**Author:** [@nikdavis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nikdavis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2014, 1:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/storing-how-often-users-share-posts-topics/23160 "2014-12-17T01:47:19Z")
I think it would be valuable to store how often posts are shared, as well as how often users share overall. It would also be interesting to see through what medium they shared (e.g. twitter, etc). So far as I could tell … --- ## [Removing the break tag between Category Images and Category Name](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-the-break-tag-between-category-images-and-category-name/23051)
**Author:** [@strager](https://meta.discourse.org/u/strager)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 2:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/removing-the-break-tag-between-category-images-and-category-name/23051 "2014-12-15T14:40:18Z")
This looks like something that needs to be done in code, but I figured I’d post here and see if anyone has a solution we aren’t considering. We have a Category page with images assigned to them. We would like to remove … --- ## [New Posts - Pending Approval](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-posts-pending-approval/23139)
**Author:** [@gingerman](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gingerman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2014, 5:13am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-posts-pending-approval/23139 "2014-12-15T05:13:12Z")
There is a need in our college instance to approve the posts / moderate from students Is this feature already present ? I could see the below conversations but I am not able to find in the application. Any idea when it… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1897) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=1899)