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## [New installer works well, but one hostname gave me fits](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-installer-works-well-but-one-hostname-gave-me-fits/407204)

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**Author:** [@philh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/philh)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-installer-works-well-but-one-hostname-gave-me-fits/407204 "2026-07-11T23:01:44Z")

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First, appreciation where it is due: the new installer is a big improvement. When it works, which is most of the time, it is a much friendlier path than the older manual flow, and I am able to get clean installs through …

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## [Drag & Drop Upload + File Previews for AI Bot Conversations page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drag-drop-upload-file-previews-for-ai-bot-conversations-page/407336)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drag-drop-upload-file-previews-for-ai-bot-conversations-page/407336 "2026-07-11T18:57:19Z")

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:information\_source: Summary Drag & Drop Upload + File Previews for AI Bot Conversations page :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/drag-drop-upload-file-previews-ai-bot-page: Drag & Drop Uploa…

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## [Special account for document authoring](https://meta.discourse.org/t/special-account-for-document-authoring/407322)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/special-account-for-document-authoring/407322 "2026-07-11T11:08:55Z")

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My community has a lot of documentation. Until now (while we’re on Facebook) it was on Google Docs with no explicit author. We’re moving it to Discourse and I’m wondering who to set as the author of those topics. I wrot…

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## [Plugin for animated stickers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-for-animated-stickers/123212)

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**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plugin-for-animated-stickers/123212 "2026-07-11T10:25:41Z")

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Discourse could have a plugin that adds a new emoji picker for animated stickers. There is a open format where animated stickers can be defined by a json file called lottiefiles. Lottie is a library for Android, iOS, …

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## [Discourse Math](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-math/65770)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-math/65770 "2026-07-11T09:27:43Z")

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:discourse2: Summary Discourse Math uses MathJax (default) or KaTeX to render maths in your Discourse forum. :open\_book: Install Guide This plugin is bundled with Discourse core. There is no need to insta…

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## [Is there a way to make user searches for specific keywords return friendly tips?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/405163)

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**Author:** [@AkarinLiu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AkarinLiu)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic/405163 "2026-07-11T05:57:41Z")

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I want to display a warm reminder when users search for specific keywords, similar to the suicide prevention reminders shown by Bilibili or search engines in mainland China. Is there a way to achieve this?

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## [Reply Template](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-template/162373)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 55\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 9:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-template/162373 "2025-11-02T09:55:49Z")

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:discourse2: Summary Reply Template will let you easily reuse part of a post in a reply or a new topic. :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://…

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## [Likes pop up stays on page after you click an avatar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-pop-up-stays-on-page-after-you-click-an-avatar/407035)

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**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/likes-pop-up-stays-on-page-after-you-click-an-avatar/407035 "2026-07-10T19:20:43Z")

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See video. Reproduced on Meta, Firefox Nightly 154.0a1 (2026-07-03) linux. Does not happen if you are scrolled down on the page at all. To reproduce: visit any topic click the likes (can not scroll at all on th…

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## [Move Language Selector to Sidebar Footer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-language-selector-to-sidebar-footer/407250)

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**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-language-selector-to-sidebar-footer/407250 "2026-07-10T17:50:28Z")

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:information\_source: Summary Move Language Selector to Sidebar Footer :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository GitHub - VaperinaDEV/move-language-selector-to-sidebar-footer: This theme component relocates the header l…

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## [How to install plugins without using a third-party host?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009)

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**Author:** [@Willy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Willy)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-install-plugins-without-using-a-third-party-host/406009 "2026-07-10T15:31:06Z")

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Okay, so if I already have a well-developed plugin in development mode, how do I move that plugin to production without relying on third-party services? Is there even a way to do that?

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## [Feature request: Limit topic translation to specific categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-limit-topic-translation-to-specific-categories/392993)

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**Author:** [@jrgong](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jrgong)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 1:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-limit-topic-translation-to-specific-categories/392993 "2026-07-10T13:14:24Z")

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Hey guys our use case: We are German forum, but we have EN-speaking advertising clients. Hence it would be great to be able to limit topic localizations to specific categories only.

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## [Potential silent dropped edits when under race condition](https://meta.discourse.org/t/potential-silent-dropped-edits-when-under-race-condition/407264)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/potential-silent-dropped-edits-when-under-race-condition/407264 "2026-07-10T12:54:12Z")

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Continuing the discussion from Prevent diffing against a stale snapshot or position: I don’t know if my experience is related because i don’t have this Shared Edits plugin, but i experienced a dropped edit on request w…

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## [Integrate shared DataExplorer reports into the UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integrate-shared-dataexplorer-reports-into-the-ui/407234)

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**Author:** [@one1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/one1)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 6:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/integrate-shared-dataexplorer-reports-into-the-ui/407234 "2026-07-10T06:46:41Z")

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I’d really like to see a better interface for non-admin users to view DataExplorer reports. Currently, if moderators want to see reports I have made for them they have to go to the moderators group page and find the pro…

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## [Configure a custom sidebar link to open in a new tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-a-custom-sidebar-link-to-open-in-a-new-tab/267004)

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**Author:** [@kinetiksoft](https://meta.discourse.org/u/kinetiksoft)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configure-a-custom-sidebar-link-to-open-in-a-new-tab/267004 "2026-07-10T05:58:41Z")

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Is it possible to make custom section link go \_blank in order to be opened in a new tab? There are many theme components providing this ability too

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## [Improve convenience in setting of auto-grid less than 3 images](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-convenience-in-setting-of-auto-grid-less-than-3-images/406731)

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**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-convenience-in-setting-of-auto-grid-less-than-3-images/406731 "2026-07-10T05:58:34Z")

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Configurable minimum image count for automatic image grids I have run into a limitation with the automatic image grid feature. At the moment, the auto-grid behaviour appears to be controlled by the site setting for auto…

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## [Disabled Uncategorized shows in category dropdowns](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabled-uncategorized-shows-in-category-dropdowns/370541)

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**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabled-uncategorized-shows-in-category-dropdowns/370541 "2026-07-10T05:24:21Z")

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Is this back in it’s latest form? It’s disabled and all: But shows in various category dropdowns. Probably not such an issue on the backend, but it’s also suggested in search:

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## [How to Regain Access to Inactive Group](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-regain-access-to-inactive-group/407197)

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**Author:** [@BayResistance](https://meta.discourse.org/u/BayResistance)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-regain-access-to-inactive-group/407197 "2026-07-09T22:50:02Z")

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One of the communities I’ve been trying to set up says that it is inactive. I’ve logged in and updated settings and edited guidelines in the past few weeks, but there haven’t been any new posts in 3 months since we’re no…

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## [Update default FAQ language](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-default-faq-language/407143)

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**Author:** [@Mireille\_Coilhac](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mireille_Coilhac)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/update-default-faq-language/407143 "2026-07-09T22:18:31Z")

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Comment faire pour que FAQ/Guidelines soit visble par défaut en français sur noter forum Discourse ? Merci.

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## [Add RFC 5005 support to Discourse RSS feeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-rfc-5005-support-to-discourse-rss-feeds/407218)

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**Author:** [@matthewruzzi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/matthewruzzi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-rfc-5005-support-to-discourse-rss-feeds/407218 "2026-07-09T21:00:11Z")

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Currently Discourse RSS feeds only include the latest 25 items. It would be nice to have an option to allow accessing older items in RSS using RFC 5005.

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## [Introducing the new Starter Plan!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-the-new-starter-plan/326214)

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**Author:** [@rishabh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rishabh)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-the-new-starter-plan/326214 "2026-07-09T19:47:04Z")

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We’re excited to announce the new Starter plan, the easiest and fastest way to launch a community with Discourse. Starter offers public or private sites with unlimited members at $20 a month! This is a companion discus…

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## [Homepage Feature](https://meta.discourse.org/t/homepage-feature/144264)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 136\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/homepage-feature/144264 "2026-07-09T18:31:50Z")

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:discourse2: Summary Homepage Feature features up to 5 topics with images on your community’s homepage. :eyeglasses: Preview Preview on Discourse Theme Creator :hammer\_and\_wrench: Repository Link https://…

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## [Accept paste input during installation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/accept-paste-input-during-installation/404191)

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**Author:** [@JustinZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JustinZ)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/accept-paste-input-during-installation/404191 "2026-07-09T18:28:08Z")

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I’d like to see the installer accept pasted input. Typing a 32 character password by hand with no visual feedback was not fun during setup.

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## [Add setting to not show flag notification to admins who are not moderators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-setting-to-not-show-flag-notification-to-admins-who-are-not-moderators/383964)

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**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-setting-to-not-show-flag-notification-to-admins-who-are-not-moderators/383964 "2026-07-09T17:12:15Z")

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It is possible to be an admin of a Discourse site and not be a moderator. As admin, you may be very active on the site for reasons other than moderating. In this case you will not want to be notified about flags. My sug…

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## [Beginner's guide to using Discourse Themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginners-guide-to-using-discourse-themes/91966 "2026-07-09T16:11:55Z")

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This is a crash course in Discourse theme basics. The target audience is everyone who is not familiar with Discourse themes. If you’ve already used Discourse theme / theme components, this guide is probably not somethin…

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## [Modernized Foundation Theme Fuchsia CSS](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modernized-foundation-theme-fuchsia-css/407191)

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**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modernized-foundation-theme-fuchsia-css/407191 "2026-07-09T15:57:51Z")

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I spent about 6 months off and on customizing the Foundation theme, now with the modernized version I made some changes since it changed some things. There is some custom CSS for Excerpts/Thumbnails to get them t…

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## [Discourse AI: Need to Remove JSON Response to get Antrophic Sonnet 5-working in e.g. semantic search](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-need-to-remove-json-response-to-get-antrophic-sonnet-5-working-in-e-g-semantic-search/407117)

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**Author:** [@janbolmeson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/janbolmeson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-need-to-remove-json-response-to-get-antrophic-sonnet-5-working-in-e-g-semantic-search/407117 "2026-07-09T15:35:06Z")

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I may be completely off here and this is common knowledge to everyone but me… If so, I am sorry. But I have hade some strange errors in my installation, such as: DiscourseAi::Completions::Endpoints::Anthropic: status: 4…

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## [Emails failing to send, images not working, onebox issues and other strange things after updating](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-failing-to-send-images-not-working-onebox-issues-and-other-strange-things-after-updating/407169)

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**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 2:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/emails-failing-to-send-images-not-working-onebox-issues-and-other-strange-things-after-updating/407169 "2026-07-09T14:20:20Z")

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I update our Discourse once a week so we’re never too far behind and this morning I updated to 2026.7.0-latest +182 GitHub Everything seemed ok but we’re seeing some odd issues in the last hour or two with images not …

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## [Feature Request: Translation of FAQ/Terms of Service/Privacy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-translation-of-faq-terms-of-service-privacy/144715)

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**Author:** [@AndreaG](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AndreaG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-translation-of-faq-terms-of-service-privacy/144715 "2026-07-09T07:00:48Z")

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Hi, is it possible to activate the translation also in the FAQ/TOS/Privacy pages?

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## [French, error in translation (group owners, members and moderators)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/french-error-in-translation-group-owners-members-and-moderators/396403)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/french-error-in-translation-group-owners-members-and-moderators/396403 "2026-07-09T05:50:39Z")

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This translation in French seems wrong – should be “Propriétaires de groupes, membres et modérateurs”. I’ve made an account in Crowdin, is this something I can suggest a fix for myself? How does it work?

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## [User-agent: lfc-discourse-public-crawler](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-agent-lfc-discourse-public-crawler/407069)

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**Author:** [@Orioni](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Orioni)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 5:20am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/user-agent-lfc-discourse-public-crawler/407069 "2026-07-09T05:20:29Z")

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Good afternoon, This is not so much a bug, as it is an attempt to figure out more information about what appears to be an aggressive AI scraper. In my Cloudflare analytics dashboard, I see 60% of http requests coming f…

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