@codinghorror this is a clear bug that needs to be fixed. I replied directly to post #8 here.
After I click reply it shows that this is a direct reply to your post and then on refresh that information vanishes. So its misleading users.
So,
- Default behavior should at least have the information rendered as it is in the real world and not lie to users.
- I think a PR to add a site setting to disable this magic is fine, which can be used on the more advanced forums where users expect larger levels of control.
@Maciejasjmj @probus I really think you need a better approach here.
Instead of, “Discourse is wrong, change it” … try “Your default setting is not working for my community, I would like to be able to disable feature XYZ”
At the end of the day changing the default for every install of Discourse out there is not something that can be taken lightly and needs extensive discussion and evidence. Focus on your community and your problem first.
Also try to keep feature discussion as focused as possible. When you are talking about N general issues it is very hard to transform it into anything actionable.