# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=338 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 339 --- ## [Discourse Forum Email and SMTP Setup with Amazon SES and Namecheap](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-forum-email-and-smtp-setup-with-amazon-ses-and-namecheap/339800)
**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 1:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-forum-email-and-smtp-setup-with-amazon-ses-and-namecheap/339800 "2024-12-02T13:17:53Z")
I’m about to set up my Discourse forum, and during the setup, I’m being asked to provide details like my email address and SMTP settings. However, in this case, I’m using Amazon SES with a Mumbai server. As far as I know… --- ## [Image layout being reformatted in hidden blocks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-layout-being-reformatted-in-hidden-blocks/339530)
**Author:** [@Killerdog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Killerdog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-layout-being-reformatted-in-hidden-blocks/339530 "2024-12-02T12:34:34Z")
Hey, long-time moderator on a discourse forum and love the platform. However, in a recent update it seems like the formatting has changed for hidden blocks and it’s messed up a “tier list” which I manage on our forum. L… --- ## [How can I allow users to like posts using RESTapi](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-allow-users-to-like-posts-using-restapi/339773)
**Author:** [@Maduka\_Dilshan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Maduka_Dilshan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 10:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-can-i-allow-users-to-like-posts-using-restapi/339773 "2024-12-02T10:50:58Z")
Hi all. I am pretty new to Discourse and checked All Site Settings (/admin/site\_settings) section to find a matching option to allow any level of user to like posts using RESTapi At the moment, all users can ( without p… --- ## [Different writing forms and searching](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-writing-forms-and-searching/339754)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 8:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-writing-forms-and-searching/339754 "2024-12-02T08:34:25Z")
I’m looking for more ideas in the practical level than pure support, and this is so wide question, I suppose, that defenetly feature request this isn’t. And answers like ”no can do, live with it” is totally valid too, if… --- ## [Categories Tag Column](https://meta.discourse.org/t/categories-tag-column/212102)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 3:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/categories-tag-column/212102 "2023-03-20T15:00:21Z")
:discourse2: Summary Categories Tag Column adds a column displaying tags to your categories page. :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://github.com/discourse/discourse-categories-tag-column … --- ## [Editing Theme design](https://meta.discourse.org/t/editing-theme-design/339509)
**Author:** [@sid321](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sid321)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 4:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/editing-theme-design/339509 "2024-12-02T04:20:45Z")
Whats the actual way to edit the theme is it possible? I’m self hosting the forum and want to make changes to the theme, how to do it? Not through additional css, but is there any other way to make proper changes to it? … --- ## [Bulk Change Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-change-tags/339706)
**Author:** [@martyn\_thomas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martyn_thomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 12:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-change-tags/339706 "2024-12-02T00:39:34Z")
We’re about to do a big cleanup of our Tags - which involved merging a lot of different tags. Is there a script that merge (and/or bulk) tags for example - 3d, 3dmodeling, 3dprinter, 3dprinting, 3d-printing, 3dresin, 3… --- ## [AI Bot - New Question Modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-new-question-modal/331785)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-bot-new-question-modal/331785 "2024-12-01T20:49:12Z")
:information\_source: Summary AI Bot - New Question Modal :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/aibot-new-question-modal · GitHub :question: Install Guide How to install a theme or theme compo… --- ## [How do I get database connection info?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-get-database-connection-info/339634)
**Author:** [@ScrapBlox](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ScrapBlox)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-do-i-get-database-connection-info/339634 "2024-12-01T20:22:02Z")
I have a discourse install using docker and I was wondering how do I find/connect to the database connection information like (username,db,password), Thanks in advanced! :heart: --- ## [Admin - moderation flags is not in old-style admin menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-moderation-flags-is-not-in-old-style-admin-menu/339613)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-moderation-flags-is-not-in-old-style-admin-menu/339613 "2024-12-01T19:48:53Z")
When the admin sidebar menu is not used (i.e. you’re an admin and your group is not in admin sidebar enabled groups ) then the moderation flags configuration at /admin/config/flags is nowhere to be found. Expected: it c… --- ## [Conditional Format On Mentions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/conditional-format-on-mentions/339629)
**Author:** [@martyn\_thomas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martyn_thomas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/conditional-format-on-mentions/339629 "2024-12-01T13:33:52Z")
We use mentions a lot to manage waiting lists etc. Being able to flag when mentioned people are (or not in) a relevant Group though formating would be useful. For example we have a waiting list, and since being added t… --- ## [Why is ‘delete account’ not offered automatically to all users at all times?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-delete-account-not-offered-automatically-to-all-users-at-all-times/308706)
**Author:** [@mcliquid](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcliquid)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-delete-account-not-offered-automatically-to-all-users-at-all-times/308706 "2024-12-01T15:22:25Z")
Hello, I would like to address this issue again, because in a forum I use there are also problems with deletion requests from users. I would like to understand more about this. Why is it not possible in discourse to … --- ## [Amzn.eu short links not rewritten by Affiliate plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amzn-eu-short-links-not-rewritten-by-affiliate-plugin/266785)
**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amzn-eu-short-links-not-rewritten-by-affiliate-plugin/266785 "2024-12-01T11:29:49Z")
It seems, that the fairly new amzn.eu shortlinks are not rewritten by the plugin, does anyone have the same issue? --- ## [How to make links in composer show as blue+underlined](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-links-in-composer-show-as-blue-underlined/339458)
**Author:** [@MortenCopenhagen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MortenCopenhagen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 8:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-make-links-in-composer-show-as-blue-underlined/339458 "2024-12-01T08:37:49Z")
I’m asking as a user being frustrated that Markdown links in the composer steal too much precious composer real estate on mobile. Some long URLs can span several lines, so I was wondering if there is a setting or plugin … --- ## [Change position of “custom section” sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-position-of-custom-section-sidebar/339037)
**Author:** [@willie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/willie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 7:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-position-of-custom-section-sidebar/339037 "2024-12-01T07:26:28Z")
it’s possible? I try this but still no working: ‘ I try to do with css but still no working can somebody help me? .sidebar-section-wrapper.sidebar-section\[data-section-name="buythebookhere"\] { order: 1; } .sidebar-s… --- ## [Aftermath of spam attack! Need help with releasing IPs, and mass-blocking of profiles of a domain](https://meta.discourse.org/t/aftermath-of-spam-attack-need-help-with-releasing-ips-and-mass-blocking-of-profiles-of-a-domain/335969)
**Author:** [@hmmmnotsure](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hmmmnotsure)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 7:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/aftermath-of-spam-attack-need-help-with-releasing-ips-and-mass-blocking-of-profiles-of-a-domain/335969 "2024-12-01T07:11:57Z")
I blocked many IPs after a massive spam attack. Now some people with genuine accounts aren’t able to login. It says “You can’t login with that IP”. How do I correct this? Also, do blocked IPs get released after a few da… --- ## [Custom Link in Discourse Not Highlighting When Clicked](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-link-in-discourse-not-highlighting-when-clicked/339601)
**Author:** [@willie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/willie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 6:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-link-in-discourse-not-highlighting-when-clicked/339601 "2024-12-01T06:15:09Z")
I created a custom section to add a link in my Discourse instance. I added the link successfully, but when I click on it, it doesn’t get selected. Below, I’ll provide an example of how I would like it to behave when clic… --- ## [How to Set Up Discourse in a Subdirectory for Self-Hosting?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-up-discourse-in-a-subdirectory-for-self-hosting/339488)
**Author:** [@MihirR](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MihirR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 4:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-up-discourse-in-a-subdirectory-for-self-hosting/339488 "2024-12-01T04:38:36Z")
I’m looking for guidance on setting up Discourse in a subdirectory or folder, such as www.xyz.com/forum. I’ve read that configuring Discourse in a subdirectory can be challenging, so I’m wondering if there are any recent… --- ## [How to Get Notified of Offensive Language in Personal Messages to Issue Warnings?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-get-notified-of-offensive-language-in-personal-messages-to-issue-warnings/339375)
**Author:** [@willie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/willie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-get-notified-of-offensive-language-in-personal-messages-to-issue-warnings/339375 "2024-12-01T04:15:26Z")
How can I set up the forum to receive notifications when someone uses offensive language in a private message? This would allow me to respond by issuing a warning. --- ## [YouTube Titles omitted from onebox](https://meta.discourse.org/t/youtube-titles-omitted-from-onebox/339222)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/youtube-titles-omitted-from-onebox/339222 "2024-12-01T02:48:39Z")
You can see in red the YouTube video title is missing Will post the YouTube link here to see if it repeatable here Seems to be in part working here I am running Tests-passed up-to-date as of this post… --- ## [Image lightboxing does not respect manual resizing or \[grid\] tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-lightboxing-does-not-respect-manual-resizing-or-grid-tags/312535)
**Author:** [@Obskyr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Obskyr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-lightboxing-does-not-respect-manual-resizing-or-grid-tags/312535 "2024-11-30T22:22:32Z")
Priority/Severity: Low. Platform: Confirmed in Firefox 127.0 on Windows 10 and Chrome 125.0.6422.165 on Android 14. Description: See below. Reproducible steps: Upload an image with a resolution of 690×500 pixels or lo… --- ## [Non-lightbox images inside a \[grid\] can't be clicked on and fully displayed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/non-lightbox-images-inside-a-grid-cant-be-clicked-on-and-fully-displayed/310436)
**Author:** [@Arkshine](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Arkshine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 10:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/non-lightbox-images-inside-a-grid-cant-be-clicked-on-and-fully-displayed/310436 "2024-11-30T22:14:57Z")
This is related to the grid feature. If the grid includes an image not wrapped around a lightbox, you can’t click on the image to display the full-size. Here is an example: Maybe any images in a grid context sho… --- ## [CIDR Block Rule doesn't seem to work](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cidr-block-rule-doesnt-seem-to-work/339539)
**Author:** [@BrightMoon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BrightMoon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cidr-block-rule-doesnt-seem-to-work/339539 "2024-11-30T20:33:05Z")
I have an entry under Screened IPs to Block 223.176.0.0/12. Had a new spammer create an account from 223.176.61.159. Are there other admin settings that affect these rules being active? Or, what is going on here? Thi… --- ## [Server Error accessing topic revisions on a specific topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/server-error-accessing-topic-revisions-on-a-specific-topic/339185)
**Author:** [@paulofonseca.eth](https://meta.discourse.org/u/paulofonseca.eth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/server-error-accessing-topic-revisions-on-a-specific-topic/339185 "2024-11-30T18:33:19Z")
Priority/Severity: Critical / Data Loss Platform: Observed in all device types, operating systems and browsers Description: The modal that allows to see the edits of a topic doesn’t work for a specific topic in a payin… --- ## [Please wait for other users to participate before replying](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-wait-for-other-users-to-participate-before-replying/339497)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/please-wait-for-other-users-to-participate-before-replying/339497 "2024-11-30T15:29:31Z")
Something has changed, and quite recently. Normal user, happens when user owns that topic: second consenqutive post gives this. Nagging should pop up with third post and get a room setting is five. So what does trigg… --- ## [Email trimming improvement (no trimming in code blocks)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-trimming-improvement-no-trimming-in-code-blocks/320159)
**Author:** [@ZLMarshall](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ZLMarshall)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/email-trimming-improvement-no-trimming-in-code-blocks/320159 "2024-11-30T15:15:42Z")
I’ve also opened a GitHub issue about this, but I wanted to post it here as well in case more folks are watching: I think it’d be great if the email trimming logic could be improved to avoid trimming within code block… --- ## [Resolve final styles in email notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resolve-final-styles-in-email-notifications/310219)
**Author:** [@thoka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resolve-final-styles-in-email-notifications/310219 "2024-11-30T13:51:28Z")
At least posteo.de web email client renders colors with the first value given in a CSS style definition, which yields unreadable buttons in notifications: instead of Currently, the according style is font-weight:… --- ## [How to hide and show images on mobile, desktop](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-hide-and-show-images-on-mobile-desktop/339476)
**Author:** [@hoangviet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hoangviet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-hide-and-show-images-on-mobile-desktop/339476 "2024-11-30T13:25:24Z")
In a post, there are 10 images. The first 5 images, how to hide on mobile (still show on desktop). The last 5 images, how to hide on desktop (still show on mobile). Is there any reasonable HTML and CSS for me to do th… --- ## [iFrame not opening full screen on Windows desktop Chrome, but does on iPhone Chrome](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iframe-not-opening-full-screen-on-windows-desktop-chrome-but-does-on-iphone-chrome/339489)
**Author:** [@sandra.mccollum](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sandra.mccollum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 1:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/iframe-not-opening-full-screen-on-windows-desktop-chrome-but-does-on-iphone-chrome/339489 "2024-11-30T13:21:38Z")
I did search but found no good answers. I do see an old plugin that supposedly doesn’t strip out allowfullscreen, but why should I need that plugin, its way old. Javascript is on. What I am trying to do is embed a you… --- ## [Christmas hats!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/christmas-hats/51846)
**Author:** [@precessor](https://meta.discourse.org/u/precessor)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 7:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/christmas-hats/51846 "2024-11-30T07:17:20Z")
How about an “apply Christmas hat” option for Admins! Could affect each user’s avatar in top-right of page only, or perhaps certain users by a list [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=337) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=339)