# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=836 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 837 --- ## [Gmail POP3 needs an app password nowadays](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gmail-pop3-needs-an-app-password-nowadays/229546)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gmail-pop3-needs-an-app-password-nowadays/229546 "2022-06-09T13:53:49Z")
Would this be the cause of our recent gmail issues too? Approx three days ago we started seeing this: The logs show: Job exception: -ERR \[AUTH\] Username and password not accepted. And the details: /usr/local/lib/… --- ## [When ToC present, I lose access to the topic wrench?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-toc-present-i-lose-access-to-the-topic-wrench/282327)
**Author:** [@cogdog](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cogdog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-toc-present-i-lose-access-to-the-topic-wrench/282327 "2022-06-09T17:40:12Z")
I might be missing something obvious (as it happens often). When I add a TOC I lose access to the top right wrench menu, so I cannot pin/unpin a topic (using for some long event pages). So the only way to change is to t… --- ## [Allowing more than 3 replies in a row](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allowing-more-than-3-replies-in-a-row/229543)
**Author:** [@agemo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/agemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 5:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allowing-more-than-3-replies-in-a-row/229543 "2022-06-09T17:26:24Z")
I see this is more recent thread, I had posed questions here - 3 reply limit is more limiting in trial mode - #3 by codinghorror Unless there is a bug in (2.9beta4 5109ea0cf1) - this effects existing users and is prev… --- ## [Can the 3 replies per topic restriction be enabled on a per topic basis rather than site-wide only?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-3-replies-per-topic-restriction-be-enabled-on-a-per-topic-basis-rather-than-site-wide-only/205316)
**Author:** [@G11](https://meta.discourse.org/u/G11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-the-3-replies-per-topic-restriction-be-enabled-on-a-per-topic-basis-rather-than-site-wide-only/205316 "2021-10-28T21:28:02Z")
On one of the sites I visit where Discourse is used, there is a feature configured which appears to prevent more than three consecutive posts from the same user. There is one thread (an almost permanent one) where it may… --- ## [Suggestion: allow disallowing of tags per category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-allow-disallowing-of-tags-per-category/85294)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/suggestion-allow-disallowing-of-tags-per-category/85294 "2022-06-09T16:21:48Z")
Currently you can restrict by specific tags or groups, but not disallow certain tags. I think it would be handy to be able disallow tags per category, too. --- ## ["For each tracked category, a link will appear in the sidebar containing the number of unread and new topics in that category."](https://meta.discourse.org/t/for-each-tracked-category-a-link-will-appear-in-the-sidebar-containing-the-number-of-unread-and-new-topics-in-that-category/229515)
**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 4:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/for-each-tracked-category-a-link-will-appear-in-the-sidebar-containing-the-number-of-unread-and-new-topics-in-that-category/229515 "2022-06-09T16:03:17Z")
I wonder whether this should mention watching as well: For each tracked or watched category, a link will appear in the sidebar containing the number of unread and new topics in that category. Also the only options ar… --- ## [No online status in Topic List](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-online-status-in-topic-list/229528)
**Author:** [@Fma965](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Fma965)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-online-status-in-topic-list/229528 "2022-06-09T15:12:59Z")
Hey, it seems the Discourse Who's Online Plugin doesn’t work well on my theme? Discourse Air (modified, but original is the same) I’m using CSS tweaks to show OP avatar instead of Latest Poster avatar but even without t… --- ## [Get list of posters and trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-list-of-posters-and-trust-levels/229513)
**Author:** [@Jonathan5](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jonathan5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-list-of-posters-and-trust-levels/229513 "2022-06-09T15:01:04Z")
Is there an easy way to obtain a list of users who have posted a topic/reply alongside their current trust level? Thanks. --- ## [3 reply limit is more limiting in trial mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-reply-limit-is-more-limiting-in-trial-mode/67120)
**Author:** [@Jimble](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jimble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/3-reply-limit-is-more-limiting-in-trial-mode/67120 "2022-06-09T13:54:40Z")
My users are complaining about this message: "So, how does one stop being a “new user”? I got: We’re sorry, but your email message to \[“art\_of+7c61a449d0763ac4b3f30383e45e51bf@discoursemail.com”\] (titled Re: \[Xenharmon… --- ## [Disable bio, location and profile picture](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-bio-location-and-profile-picture/229345)
**Author:** [@Iris29](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Iris29)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-bio-location-and-profile-picture/229345 "2022-06-09T13:56:37Z")
I’ve been unsuccessfully searching in the settings how to disable the bio, the location and the profile pic options. We don’t want people to be able to put a picture of their own as a profile picture, to say where they … --- ## [SMTP config to use localhost or 172.17.0.1 is not working, how to debug](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp-config-to-use-localhost-or-172-17-0-1-is-not-working-how-to-debug/229056)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/smtp-config-to-use-localhost-or-172-17-0-1-is-not-working-how-to-debug/229056 "2022-06-09T10:49:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to set SMTP config to use localhost?: I’m trying to connect to Protonmail Bridge running at the host machine, and it fails with connection refused. My settings are: DISCOURSE\_SMTP\_… --- ## ["Review" disappeared from top-level menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/review-disappeared-from-top-level-menu/229303)
**Author:** [@aschrijver](https://meta.discourse.org/u/aschrijver)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 7:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/review-disappeared-from-top-level-menu/229303 "2022-06-09T07:33:47Z")
On a forum where I moderate the “Review” entry has disappeared from the top-level menu. Only the indicator icon is displayed. The forum is ‘up-to-date’ and running 2.9.0.beta4 ( c81d4597a7 ). Without the menu it would … --- ## [Difference between "reply by email address" and "alternative reply by email addresses"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difference-between-reply-by-email-address-and-alternative-reply-by-email-addresses/229422)
**Author:** [@RBoy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RBoy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/difference-between-reply-by-email-address-and-alternative-reply-by-email-addresses/229422 "2022-06-09T00:56:46Z")
What is the difference between “reply by email address” and “alternative reply by email addresses” in the Admin → Email settings page? Also, if I was using a reply\_key earlier in the reply-to email, but now I’ve switche… --- ## [Use invite system to invite course participants to topic in secure category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-invite-system-to-invite-course-participants-to-topic-in-secure-category/222106)
**Author:** [@gassim](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gassim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/use-invite-system-to-invite-course-participants-to-topic-in-secure-category/222106 "2022-06-08T23:56:28Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to send, configure, and accept invites to a Discourse site: @tobiaseigen: Hi - thanks! Actually, the forum is not an invite only site; however, there are categories which are invite… --- ## [Settings in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/settings-in-discourse/229450)
**Author:** [@LuizaBrancaglion](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LuizaBrancaglion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 10:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/settings-in-discourse/229450 "2022-06-08T22:08:46Z")
Is it possible to make these settings in Discourse: Label on the user that only the staff would be able to see? Users unable to send DM (ticket)? --- ## [Change styling of inline code blocks so they stand out more](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-styling-of-inline-code-blocks-so-they-stand-out-more/217825)
**Author:** [@tobiaseigen](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tobiaseigen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-styling-of-inline-code-blocks-so-they-stand-out-more/217825 "2022-06-08T22:00:14Z")
I have a teams customer requesting inline code blocks that stand out more. Right now whether you are in dark mode or light mode the code block is not very different in color from other text. Could we change the text colo… --- ## [Get users who returned after a period of time](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-users-who-returned-after-a-period-of-time/225137)
**Author:** [@Senpai](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Senpai)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/get-users-who-returned-after-a-period-of-time/225137 "2022-06-08T22:00:13Z")
Hi community, I want to get the users list who came back on the community after a period of 6 months (last\_seen\_at). I know we can fetch the last\_seen\_at date from the users table. I can compare this timestamp and chec… --- ## [Why Your Community Didn't Take Off (and How to Fix it)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-your-community-didnt-take-off-and-how-to-fix-it/229430)
**Author:** [@jonobacon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jonobacon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-your-community-didnt-take-off-and-how-to-fix-it/229430 "2022-06-08T19:22:19Z")
Spoiler: It can't compete with Netflix. Too often we hear from customers who have tried and failed to get their community off the ground. They put in time and effort getting it all set up and then find that it's a const… --- ## [Arrive at topic does not allow searching for topics from restricted categories when creating an invite](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arrive-at-topic-does-not-allow-searching-for-topics-from-restricted-categories-when-creating-an-invite/229274)
**Author:** [@meglio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/meglio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/arrive-at-topic-does-not-allow-searching-for-topics-from-restricted-categories-when-creating-an-invite/229274 "2022-06-08T19:17:31Z")
So, I’m creating a new invite link, and I’m adding to group secret that has access to category Secret. Now, I cannot choose a topic from Secret category in the Arrive at topic dropdown, even though logically I should be … --- ## [Image Editor Plugin?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-editor-plugin/229427)
**Author:** [@SamIAM66](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SamIAM66)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 6:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/image-editor-plugin/229427 "2022-06-08T18:35:28Z")
I did a quick search to see if there was a plugin for Discourse where you could crop or resize an image in Discourse and was unable to find anything. Is there such a plugin? --- ## [Hide "Create Your Account" button?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-create-your-account-button/229404)
**Author:** [@Kupo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Kupo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-create-your-account-button/229404 "2022-06-08T18:09:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’m in a configuration where all my users are created via the external authentication (first time they use it). It’s working well. But to avoid mistake, I want to disable the “Sign Up” button and the “Crea… --- ## [Add id or class to list elements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-id-or-class-to-list-elements/282532)
**Author:** [@bartv](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bartv)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-id-or-class-to-list-elements/282532 "2022-06-08T14:34:34Z")
Minor feature request: could you add an ID or class to the li element so we can style this a bit easier? Edit: I found my way around it: .category-navigation a\[href$="max\_posts=1"\] { background-color: var(--blend-prim… --- ## [Hide "Sign up" Button in SSO case](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-sign-up-button-in-sso-case/208762)
**Author:** [@Wurzelseppi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Wurzelseppi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hide-sign-up-button-in-sso-case/208762 "2022-06-08T13:49:12Z")
Hi all, just wanted to ask, if you could have the “allow new registrations” setting enabled, but don´t show the “Sign up” button, because sso is on, and that creates the account with the data in the oauth token on the f… --- ## [Mail subdomain problem](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mail-subdomain-problem/228483)
**Author:** [@rodseb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/rodseb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 12:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mail-subdomain-problem/228483 "2022-06-08T12:47:50Z")
Hello, I have a weird problem, I have done the commands and modifications, but I still have this error. ## TODO: The SMTP mail server used to validate new accounts and send notifications # SMTP ADDRESS, username,… --- ## ["push-notifications/following\_replied.png" is not present in the asset pipeline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/push-notifications-following-replied-png-is-not-present-in-the-asset-pipeline/229375)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/push-notifications-following-replied-png-is-not-present-in-the-asset-pipeline/229375 "2022-06-07T23:00:56Z")
Hello, I have an issue in /logs with push notification. Job exception: The asset "push-notifications/following\_replied.png" is not present in the asset pipeline. ▶ backtrace Discourse version: 05212f6cc3 Thank you! … --- ## [Issue with the handling of underscore characters in URL querystrings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-the-handling-of-underscore-characters-in-url-querystrings/229369)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 7:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/issue-with-the-handling-of-underscore-characters-in-url-querystrings/229369 "2022-06-08T07:52:54Z")
The system appears to be trying to italicise the middle of the URL query string? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=\_ps\_-I1jgYU https://youtu.be/\_ps\_-I1jgYU This is an apparently legal URL to … --- ## [Pasting a link in the composer's title field trims the title if there's a quote character in it](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pasting-a-link-in-the-composers-title-field-trims-the-title-if-theres-a-quote-character-in-it/228668)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 5:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pasting-a-link-in-the-composers-title-field-trims-the-title-if-theres-a-quote-character-in-it/228668 "2022-06-08T05:47:07Z")
Try pasting these this link on try.discourse.org: The link’s title is Timecop1983 - Let's Talk (feat. Josh Dally) \_ Remaster but the generated title in Discourse will be Timecop1983 - Let: --- ## [How to monetize a Discourse instance?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-monetize-a-discourse-instance/24316)
**Author:** [@CharlesWil](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CharlesWil)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-monetize-a-discourse-instance/24316 "2022-06-08T04:27:06Z")
I wanted to start a topic for people trying to monetize Discourse and share ideas. If you’re not trying to monetize Discourse then this topic is not for you My experience with adsense on Discourse hasn’t been great … --- ## [Automatically open Chat window when a Chat bookmark is selected](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-open-chat-window-when-a-chat-bookmark-is-selected/229129)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 3:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-open-chat-window-when-a-chat-bookmark-is-selected/229129 "2022-06-08T03:56:54Z")
agungor #The Chat Feedback topic I also cannot get to my bookmarked chats from Profile \> Bookmarks for some reason. Unlike search, the bookmarked chat item is listed there. But, when I click on it, I get an "Oop… --- ## [Chat settings typo](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-settings-typo/229133)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/chat-settings-typo/229133 "2022-06-08T02:26:31Z")
hellekin #The Chat Feedback topic In the chat settings " chat auto silience duration" should read silence [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=835) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=837)