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## [Terms of service changes in Discourse platform](https://meta.discourse.org/t/terms-of-service-changes-in-discourse-platform/317245)

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**Author:** [@Aaron\_Walsh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Aaron_Walsh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/terms-of-service-changes-in-discourse-platform/317245 "2024-07-23T16:00:27Z")

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Afternoon, I was greeted with this here on Meta, which I really like. Is this something new? How do we activate this on our own forum if we wish?

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## [Installing mysql2 Gem for Flarum Import](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-mysql2-gem-for-flarum-import/317365)

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**Author:** [@ddeveloper](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ddeveloper)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 3:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/installing-mysql2-gem-for-flarum-import/317365 "2024-07-23T15:49:16Z")

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I’ve no knowledge of Rails and hence, none that of discourse. I’m trying to migrate flarum database to discourse. P.S: I’ve successfully installed discourse for production. Right now, I’ve installed discourse docker fr…

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## [Erreur 'Body semble indéfini' lorsque les utilisateurs tapent en chinois](https://meta.discourse.org/t/body-seems-unclear-error-when-users-are-typing-in-chinese/88715)

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**Author:** [@sebastien](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sebastien)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 3:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/body-seems-unclear-error-when-users-are-typing-in-chinese/88715 "2024-07-23T15:27:13Z")

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Hi, It seems that Discourse has some trouble dealing with Chinese characters. Our users cannot submit topics/posts if they use in chinese? In this case, I can see that it’s a long message but we still get the “Body seem…

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## [How to override a template.hbs from a plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-override-a-template-hbs-from-a-plugin/155556)

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**Author:** [@oca](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oca)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 2:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-override-a-template-hbs-from-a-plugin/155556 "2024-07-23T14:45:09Z")

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Dear all, Let’s say I’d like to override a hbs template from a plugin, like the amazing Events plugin. I’ve tried the following scripts: \<script type="text/x-handlebars" data-template-name="components/events-calendar-…

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## [Why hasn't Discourse been rewritten in Rust?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-hasnt-discourse-been-rewritten-in-rust/316333)

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**Author:** [@tsk](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tsk)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-hasnt-discourse-been-rewritten-in-rust/316333 "2024-07-23T14:28:25Z")

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Would memory safety greatly benefit the platform? Performance could also see an improvement. I also think the never ending discourse bugs could be reduced with Rust. Will discourse as a modern platform survive without…

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## [Deleting posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-posts/317817)

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**Author:** [@yekta](https://meta.discourse.org/u/yekta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deleting-posts/317817 "2024-07-23T12:06:06Z")

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i want to delete my post in discourse but since there are some replies on it, i can’t. i want to find a way to delete all posts even if there are replies on it or not

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## [Reference guide for the Search Logs page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reference-guide-for-the-search-logs-page/240442)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reference-guide-for-the-search-logs-page/240442 "2022-09-29T23:53:42Z")

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:bookmark: This is a reference guide for describing how the Search Logs page functions and the types of data you can search for on this page. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Staff The Search Logs page show…

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## [Ulysses markdown editor and Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ulysses-markdown-editor-and-discourse/317799)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ulysses-markdown-editor-and-discourse/317799 "2024-07-23T11:29:14Z")

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Ulysses is one of quite many markdown editors that Apple’s app store offers. Quite expensive for my taste, but it works quite nicely. I used it quite much when I did more content to WordPress. I could connect Ulysses an…

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## [Having fewer trust levels?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/having-fewer-trust-levels/317802)

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**Author:** [@IanManning](https://meta.discourse.org/u/IanManning)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 11:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/having-fewer-trust-levels/317802 "2024-07-23T11:28:21Z")

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I’m configuring a Discourse instance where all our users will come from a known (OIDC) source an will essentially already have been vetted. I assume there is no way to “turn off” trust levels? If I wanted to effectively…

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## [User posts by email domain over last 7 days](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-posts-by-email-domain-over-last-7-days/304560)

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**Author:** [@MarkDoerr](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarkDoerr)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 3:51am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-posts-by-email-domain-over-last-7-days/304560 "2024-04-19T03:51:08Z")

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Query to count posts by email domain for the past 7 days, excluding automatic groups (bots, system) SELECT split\_part(ue.email, '@', 2) AS email\_domain, -- Extracts the domain part of the email COUNT(p.id) AS post\_c…

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## [Data explorer query for transferring user from one group to another group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-query-for-transferring-user-from-one-group-to-another-group/317787)

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**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 9:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/data-explorer-query-for-transferring-user-from-one-group-to-another-group/317787 "2024-07-23T09:39:48Z")

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Hi all, Do you happen to know the Data Explorer Query that helps to Remove List of user using email address from group “Employees” Add same users to group “Employee Emeritus” Set users profile permission “Silenced” t…

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## [Checking whether a user is logged in on Discourse from another website](https://meta.discourse.org/t/checking-whether-a-user-is-logged-in-on-discourse-from-another-website/291185)

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**Author:** [@alehandrof](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alehandrof)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 9:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/checking-whether-a-user-is-logged-in-on-discourse-from-another-website/291185 "2024-07-23T09:11:45Z")

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Hi folks, I would like to limit access to certain pages on our website based on whether someone has a member account on our private Discourse. Presumably I would do that by checking by checking on those pages whether th…

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## [CASE STUDY: Why a journal category could be the next big growth opportunity for your forum](https://meta.discourse.org/t/case-study-why-a-journal-category-could-be-the-next-big-growth-opportunity-for-your-forum/310345)

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**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 9:05am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/case-study-why-a-journal-category-could-be-the-next-big-growth-opportunity-for-your-forum/310345 "2024-07-23T09:05:19Z")

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Hey guys, We have been using Discourse for years, and not only has it created tons of value for our website, but it has actually become bigger than the main website and is now its own thing. First of all, a huge shout-…

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## [Introduce a way to also permanently delete the sensitive info from the staff logs](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introduce-a-way-to-also-permanently-delete-the-sensitive-info-from-the-staff-logs/292546)

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**Author:** [@wesochuck](https://meta.discourse.org/u/wesochuck)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 8:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introduce-a-way-to-also-permanently-delete-the-sensitive-info-from-the-staff-logs/292546 "2024-07-23T08:14:34Z")

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It seems that the design of this feature was to remove the post data from the database completely. However, we find that the data is still in the database via the /admin/logs/staff\_action\_logs We were trying to remo…

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## [Changing discourse timeline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-discourse-timeline/317761)

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**Author:** [@yekta](https://meta.discourse.org/u/yekta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-discourse-timeline/317761 "2024-07-23T07:19:47Z")

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how can I change discourse timeline to a certain country?

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## [Custom group to Staff?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-group-to-staff/151386)

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**Author:** [@olegbc1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/olegbc1)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 5:31am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-group-to-staff/151386 "2024-07-23T05:31:05Z")

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Hello - I have a use case where I’d like to have members of my extended team be able to see and reply to whispers, which I believe is currently only enabled to the members of Staff group. Is there any way to (a) add a gr…

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## [How to set a limit on emails per day for each user? / Sending limits of Gmail as SMTP service](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-a-limit-on-emails-per-day-for-each-user-sending-limits-of-gmail-as-smtp-service/315290)

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**Author:** [@copymonopoly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/copymonopoly)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 3:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-a-limit-on-emails-per-day-for-each-user-sending-limits-of-gmail-as-smtp-service/315290 "2024-07-23T03:38:14Z")

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I use BREVO, which offers 300 free emails per day.The email volume is relatively small. I want to set a limit of 3 emails per day for each user.How can I set this up？ By the way, I saw that the Gmail SMTP server has a d…

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## [Embeddings from limited category?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embeddings-from-limited-category/317703)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/embeddings-from-limited-category/317703 "2024-07-22T23:06:47Z")

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Somekind rule of thumb is AI can’t see and operate if at least reading is harder than everybody. That is not true, if mentionable AI-persona is member of a group that sees such category. But how are embeddings? Will tho…

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## [Bootstrap Error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-error/317675)

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**Author:** [@iluvjoshallen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/iluvjoshallen)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-error/317675 "2024-07-22T22:05:49Z")

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Hi. I’m receiving this error after attempting to start Discourse: docker: failed to create the container ID file: open cids/app\_bootstrap.cid: no such file or directory I’ve already done my research on the top and cann…

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## [403 errors, unresponsive buttons and admin menu disappearing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/403-errors-unresponsive-buttons-and-admin-menu-disappearing/317707)

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**Author:** [@Jay\_Dee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jay_Dee)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/403-errors-unresponsive-buttons-and-admin-menu-disappearing/317707 "2024-07-22T21:31:51Z")

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Hello all, Been running discourse for a few years - love it. However, lately it started acting up, and I’m not able to figure out why. If I try to quote someone on the forum, then I get a message saying “drafts offlin…

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## [All Site Setting(admin) mobile filter input issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/all-site-setting-admin-mobile-filter-input-issue/316942)

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**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/all-site-setting-admin-mobile-filter-input-issue/316942 "2024-07-22T19:42:42Z")

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Discourse Tests-passed When I use the filter search on “All Site Settings” it seems to loose focus on the input Feild. I can. Get 2 to 3 characters typed then Android Keyboard closes. Then have to touch input area aga…

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## [Where are Images and uploads stored?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-are-images-and-uploads-stored/317601)

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**Author:** [@oga](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oga)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-are-images-and-uploads-stored/317601 "2024-07-22T18:26:57Z")

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Please where are images and videos stored in Discourse? Our users would be uploading pictures and videos. For now, I would like to use DropBox. How do I configure this? Also, is Vimeo supported? Finally, between Vime…

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## [Strange answer from GPT](https://meta.discourse.org/t/strange-answer-from-gpt/317641)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 6:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/strange-answer-from-gpt/317641 "2024-07-22T18:20:06Z")

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I know, this isn’t pure support question and Development or something else perhaps would be better. But because I’m really far away from a dev we are here. GPT-4o bot by DAI and I asked it expalain differences between 4…

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## [How hide Login button in header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-hide-login-button-in-header/317637)

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**Author:** [@thaidb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thaidb)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 5:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-hide-login-button-in-header/317637 "2024-07-22T17:33:01Z")

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How can we hide login button in header and display them in other, example Hamburger menu?

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## [Active vote in topic voting plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/active-vote-in-topic-voting-plugin/317587)

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**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/active-vote-in-topic-voting-plugin/317587 "2024-07-22T17:20:16Z")

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Via topic voting plugin :- lets suppose TL1 users are allowed to have 10 active votes. can these votes can be distributed across different topics within a specific category or across multiple categories? any help would …

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## [What is the purpose of the "Convert" button with themes?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-convert-button-with-themes/151073)

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**Author:** [@icaria36](https://meta.discourse.org/u/icaria36)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-the-convert-button-with-themes/151073 "2024-07-22T17:11:04Z")

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Can someone explain what does this “Convert” button do, please? What is it for? Convert - Convert this component to theme

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## [Allow log file for topic and restricted to admin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-log-file-for-topic-and-restricted-to-admin/317544)

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**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-log-file-for-topic-and-restricted-to-admin/317544 "2024-07-22T16:45:16Z")

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I am site we want to functionality where only admin can allow uploading log file for specific topic and uploaded log files can be visible to admin only not any user Can anyone know how to achieve this . any help would b…

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## [Initial Activation email Not sent. What's wrong with this yaml?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/initial-activation-email-not-sent-whats-wrong-with-this-yaml/316708)

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**Author:** [@oga](https://meta.discourse.org/u/oga)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/initial-activation-email-not-sent-whats-wrong-with-this-yaml/316708 "2024-07-22T15:47:10Z")

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I followed the Standard install process listed here and I was able to install Discourse without any issues. Problem is, the initial Activation email is NOT being received, so I can’t login and configure the instance. be…

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## [Why is my debugger not showing anything?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-my-debugger-not-showing-anything/317590)

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**Author:** [@MarcP](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MarcP)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-my-debugger-not-showing-anything/317590 "2024-07-16T17:25:47Z")

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Nice feature. The debugger doesn’t show anything for me, and the /logs/ page reports; DiscourseAi::Completions::Endpoints::OpenAi: status: 400 - body: { "error": { "message": "Invalid schema for function 'scraper': Fal…

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## [Template for replies](https://meta.discourse.org/t/template-for-replies/317542)

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**Author:** [@Jaskaran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jaskaran)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/template-for-replies/317542 "2024-07-22T13:28:24Z")

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I want the template already added to the reply window when user click on reply . Can anyone pls tell how to achieve this Any help would be appreciated

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